December 12, 2015
SATURDAYHeadliners
| 10:00 am- 7:00 pm | The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. Visitors can dress as Dickens characters and enjoy Christmas treats, cheer and live entertainment. Cow Palace. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 415-469-6065 |
Festivals
| 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | The Mission Village Market. The Mission Village Market is a weekly community gathering featuring local artists, regionally-grown produce, a swap meet, food,… The Mission Village Market. (Festivals - Arts & Crafts Show). 415-643-3469 |
| 10:00 am- 7:00 pm | The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. Visitors can dress as Dickens characters and enjoy Christmas treats, cheer and live entertainment. Cow Palace. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 415-469-6065 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Kimochi's Silver Bells Arts & Craft Faire. Featuring Asian and Pacific Islander themed arts & crafts and foods from over 80 vendors! Don't miss the One Stop Shopping Event… The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption. (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair). 415-931-2294 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | SFMade Holiday Gift Fair. The shopping extravaganza is free and open to the public and features locally made gift items from over 60 SFMade vendors. Also… California College of the Arts. (Festivals - Arts & Crafts Show). 415-408-5605 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | The St. Francis Holiday Sweet Shoppe. Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Francois Houdre and his team will satisfy sweet tooths with a selection of freshly baked decorative c… Westin St. Francis. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 415-397-7000 |
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Market SF Weekly Artist Market. Local artist market in San Francisco features 25 to 50 local designers and artists, with a revolving cast of vendors. Blue Macaw. (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair). 415-505-8839 |
| 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Free Photos with Santa Claus. Santa Claus has setup a special area to visit with your little ones to pose for photos with Santa. This wonderful Santa takes th… Japan Center. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 415-567-4573 |
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | William T. Wiley: & So... May Cuss Grate Again?. William T. Wiley's second solo exhibition at Hosfelt Gallery sheds light on two important and under-examined aspects of Wiley's… Hosfelt Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-495-5454 |
| 10:30 am- 5:00 pm | Sandra Lee Gallery Presents: Annual Holiday Group Exhibition. Sandra Lee Gallery will showcase a broad scope of works from our current gallery artists, side-by-side, to allow for both provoc… Sandra Lee Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-291-8000 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Rob Carter | Urbanism: 3 Animations. Carter's exhibition features three videos: Sun City (2013), Metropolis (2008), and Foobel (2005). Catharine Clark Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-399-1439 |
| 11:00 am | Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets. A unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with young children. The production features a l… Cowell Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 415-441-3400 |
| 11:30 am &12:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 1:00 pm | Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets. A unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with young children. The production features a l… Cowell Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 415-441-3400 |
| 1:00 pm | San Francisco Youth Ballet Presents The 15th Annual Performance of The Nutcracker. This magical, full-length version of The Nutcracker features Bernadette Torres, Carlo DiDio, former Principal dancers with the C… Mercy High School. (Performance - Ballet). 415-731-2237 |
| 1:30 pm &2:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 5:00 pm | San Francisco Youth Ballet Presents The 15th Annual Performance of The Nutcracker. This magical, full-length version of The Nutcracker features Bernadette Torres, Carlo DiDio, former Principal dancers with the C… Mercy High School. (Performance - Ballet). 415-731-2237 |
| 6:00 pm | 'Love, Chaos and Couture' - All Dressed Up with Someplace to Go. Featuring an artistic collaboration with international fashion designer Luly Yang. An affectionate send-up of the world of high… Teatro ZinZanni's Spiegeltent. (Performance - Show Comedy). 415-438-2668 |
| 6:30 pm | Beach Blanket Babylon. Beach Blanket Babylon presents sketches, that include the use of spectaculary large hats and outrageous costumes, poking fun at… Club Fugazi. (Performance - Musical). 415-421-4222 |
| 7:00 pm | Tony N' Tina's Wedding.  Tony n' Tina's Wedding allows you to become a part of the show as the audiences witnesses and participates in the wedding ceremo… Castagnola. (Performance - Interactive Theater). 415-776-5015 |
| 8:00 pm | Ira Glass. Performing live. Zellerbach Auditorium. (Arts - Concerts). 510-642-9988 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:45 pm | Improvised Theatre from the Bay Area's Most Acclaimed Theatre. For 20 years, BATS Improv has been the leader in the Bay Area's innovative improv theatre scene, presenting a series of complete… Bayfront Theater at Fort Mason. (Performance - Theater). 415-474-9835 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Blue Blanket Improv Presents: "Coastside Comedy Improv". Comedy Improv hits the coast, guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. A full night of comedy improv made up on the spot, based… Enso. (Performance - Comedic). 650-726-1409 |
| 8:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Accordion Babes Revue. Featuring Jet Black Pearl, Tara Linda with Fistful of Stars, and Renée de la Prade with Whiskey & Women, the Accordion Babes wil… Rhythmix Cultural Works. (Arts - Concerts). 510-865-5060 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Saturday Night Comedy Spectacular. Blue Blanket Improv presents a wild theatre experience designed to keep you in stitches and teetering on the edge of your seat t… The Wine Bar. (Performance - Comedic). 650-726-0770 |
| 8:00 pm | EmSpace Dance + Detour Dance. detour dance & EmSpace Dance share space this fall in a double bill of sexy, queer-identified dance theater exploring the topics… Theatre of Yugen Noh Space. (Performance - Dance). 415-621-0507 |
| 8:00 pm | RAWdance Presents The Return of MINE. RAWdance is proud to announce the return of Mine (2013), an evening-length work of contemporary dance created by Artistic Direct… Joe Goode Annex. (Performance - Dance). 415-686-0728 |
| 9:00 pm | World Music, Dinner, Dancing & Romance. Friday's Cuban night with Singer Fito Reinoso. Saturday's Latin Carnival Night with Andean pan-pipes and dancers. Thursday nigh… Pena Pachamama. (Performance). 415-646-0018 |
| 9:30 pm | Beach Blanket Babylon. Beach Blanket Babylon presents sketches, that include the use of spectaculary large hats and outrageous costumes, poking fun at… Club Fugazi. (Performance - Musical). 415-421-4222 |
| 10:00 pm- 1:00 am | Hayes Valley Follies Drag Show. Every Saturday night Marlena's features a great drag show. There is never any cover. Celebrating a birthday, bachelorette party,… Marlena's. (Performance - Singer / Impersonator). 415-864-6672 |
| 10:00 pm- 11:30 pm | Secret Improv Society. San Francisco's own Secret Improv Society presents live improvisation every Saturday night featuring veteran improvisers, plus w… The Shelton Theater. (Performance - Improv). 866-468-3399 |
Retail Events
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | 'Fine and Function: A Fall/Winter Store'. A fabulous holiday pop up store in the gallery. The selection of items are inspired by natural materials and are complimented wi… Fouladi Projects. (Retail - Retail Event). 415-621-2535 |
| 6:00 pm- 10:30 pm | The Misfit Toy Factory & Creative Marketplace. The Misfit Toy Factory is a live art-making event with over 40 Bay Area artists making small sculptures, handmade wares & giftab… Root Division. (Retail - Holiday Event / Shopping). 415-863-7668 |
For Children
| 1:00 pm | The Velveteen Rabbit - A Holiday Tradition!. Told though music, dance and a powerful narrative, "The Velveteen Rabbit" celebrates the unique relationship between a little bo… Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. (Kids Theater). 415-863-6606 |
| 2:00 pm | Children's Storytime. A new and exciting story,along with corresponding activites, are featured each week. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 650-286-1895 |
| 4:00 pm | The Velveteen Rabbit - A Holiday Tradition!. Told though music, dance and a powerful narrative, "The Velveteen Rabbit" celebrates the unique relationship between a little bo… Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. (Kids Theater). 415-863-6606 |
Community
| 9:00 am- 5:00 pm | Urban Permaculture Design Course. This is a design course and participants will be working in teams producing a design for an actual project here in San Francis… Permaculture Demo Garden. (Educational - Class). 415-260-6570 |
| 9:00 am- 4:15 pm | Waterfront Segway Guided Tour. Guided Segway tours depart daily from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and also from Sausalito. Sightsee at 8 miles per hour. 2… Segway Tours. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-474-3130 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Sketching in the Gallery. Every second weekend of the month, visitors can explore our collection by putting pencil to paper. IAMA will provide paper and c… International Art Museum of America. (Community). 415-376-6344 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Garden Railway: 1915 Pan-Pacific. All aboard for a trip back in time as the Conservatory of Flowers presents an all new garden railway display celebrating the cen… Conservatory of Flowers. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-831-2093 |
| 10:30 am | Penquin Feedings. Watch the members of the African Penguin colony being feed by the Academy marine biologists, who will also answer your questions. California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 10:30 am | Penguin Feeding. Magellanic penguins are fed by hand on Penguin Island. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080 |
| 11:00 am- 1:00 pm | 'Foot!' Tour: Come Out to the Castro. The 'Foot!' comedian-led tour Come Out To The Castro is a trip through San Francisco's Gay Village from top to bottom, including… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 |
| 11:30 am | Grizzly Bear Feeding. Head to Hearst Grizzly Gulch to watch the grizzly sisters, Kachina and Kiona, enjoy some treats. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080 |
| 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Haas-Lilienthal House Tour. Featured on A&E's America's Castles' series, the Haas-Lilienthal House, built in 1886, is a Queen Anne-style Victorian complete… San Francisco Architectural Heritage. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-441-3000 |
| 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Oakland Ballet Company's 'Land of the Sweets' Tea Party. Oakland Ballet Company hosts a "Land of the Sweets" Tea Party. A "high tea" fundraiser featuring finger sandwiches, treats, teas… The Bellevue Club. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 510-893-3132 |
| 1:00 pm | Flashback: From the Summer of Love to the Winter of Discontent. Flashback is a two hour walking tour of the Haight-Ashbury district and its hippie counter culture. Meeting location for this to… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 |
| 3:00 pm | Penquin Feedings. Watch the members of the African Penguin colony being feed by the Academy marine biologists, who will also answer your questions. California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 3:30 pm | Penguin Feeding. Magellanic penguins are fed by hand on Penguin Island. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080 |
| 3:45 pm | Giraffe Feeding. Visit the Osher Giraffe Lodge to watch the giraffes eat. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080 |
| 4:00 pm | California Sea Lion Feeding. Come to the Fred Carroll Family Sea Lion Pool to watch the rescued, blind, Sea Lions train via verbal commands. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080 |
Dining Specials
| 9:00 am- 3:00 pm | Bistro Brunch. Croissants, eggs Benedict, French toast and eggs cooked to order are offered on weekends. Bistro Vida. (Dining - Brunch). 650-462-1686 |
| 9:00 am- 2:30 pm | Upscale Brunch. A full menu and cocktails are offered for brunch on weekends. Il Fornaio. (Dining - Brunch). 415-986-0100 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brunch at Pier 23. Pier 23 Cafe serves Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm, on the patio overlooking the Bay. Pier 23 Cafe. (Dining - Brunch). 415-362-5125 |
| 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Beach Chalet Brunch. Fresh micro-brewery beer, full bar, a special brunch menu, a kids' menu are available on weekends, with a great view of the Paci… Beach Chalet. (Dining - Brunch). 415-386-8439 |
| 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Patio Sports Brunch. Enjoy a game on our wide screen TV, or sit on our patio, for a special brunch featuring eggs Benedict, cinnamon raisin French to… Cafe Pescatore. (Dining - Brunch). 415-561-1111 |
| 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Garibaldi's Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Garibaldi's. (Dining - Brunch). 415-563-8841 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | French and Italian Weekend Brunch. French and Italian items are offered on Sundays. Absinthe Brasserie and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 415-551-1590 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is available on weekends. Bar Tartine. (Dining - Brunch). 415-487-1600 |
| 11:00 am- 3:30 pm | Brunch on the Water. Enjoy brunch featuring turmeric-grilled snapper, poached eggs with crab Louis and Hollandaise sauce, and more, indoors or on the… Butterfly Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-864-8999 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Bay View Brunch. A brunch of traditional and specialty items is served outdoors, where you can enjoy a beatuiful view of the San Francisco Bay Br… Epic Roasthouse. (Dining - Brunch). 415-369-9955 |
| 11:00 am- 1:30 pm | Weekend Brunch Buffet Cruise. Live music and complimentary Champagne are featured on each 2-hour brunch cruise. Hornblower Cruises. (Dining - Brunch Cruise). 415-788-8866 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Italian Brunch. French toast, breakfast pizzas and made to order omelettes are added to the regular authentic Italian menu. Il Fornaio. (Dining - Brunch). 650-375-8000 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Valencia Street Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Luna Park. (Dining - Brunch). 415-553-8584 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Weekend Brunch at Waterbar. A seafood brunch menu is served each weekend, including - Make Your Own Mimosas -a bottle of prosecco & fresh orange juice. Waterbar. (Dining - Brunch). 415-284-9922 |
| 11:30 am- 3:30 pm | Organic Egg Brunch. Curry Bloody Mary, all-organic eggs made to order, chaat, dosa and uttapam are offered on weekends. DOSA on Fillmore. (Dining - Brunch). 415-441-3672 |
| 11:30 am- 3:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. Curry Bloody Mary, all-organic eggs made to order, chaat, dosa and uttapam are offered on weekends. Dosa on Valencia. (Dining - Brunch). 415-642-3672 |
| Cocktail Brunch. A full menu and cocktails are offered. Groups welcome. IL Fornaio Corte Madera. (Dining - Brunch). 415-927-4400 |
Nightlife
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Kaleo Cafe Luau Night. Luau nite: Live Hawaiian music, Hula, Hawaiian food and more. Kaleo Cafe. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-753-2460 |
| 8:00 pm- 11:30 pm | Eric Kurtzrock Trio. Listen to the sounds of Eric Kurtzrock's classic jazz piano trio featuring Gary Brown and world-renowned pianist, Peter Horvath.… Ana Mandara. (Nightlife - Jazz). 415-771-6800 |
| 8:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Savvy Night Live (SNL). Savvy Cellar features a rotating line-up of wine, music and trivia. Live jazz music every third Saturday, alternating with wine… Savvy Cellar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 650-363-8737 |
| 9:00 pm- 1:00 am | Ricardo Scales and Company. Ricardo Scales performs with a five piece band and features guest vocalists as well. Top of the Mark. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-392-3434 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | Soul Collective. DJ Jerry Ross, Merrell spinning R&B, Hip-Hop, NeoSoul and Dancehall. DJ Grand T spinning Old School and New School. Hosted by Ch… Icon Ultra Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 415-407-8537 |
| Live Music at Mad Dog in the Fog. Mad Dog in the Fog features a great line-up of live music performances on Saturday nights, usually with no cover charge. Mad Dog in the Fog. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-626-7279 | |
| Live Blues Performances at The Saloon. This historic hotspot - one of San Francisco's best blues venues - is a huge supporter of the local music scene and features a n… The Saloon. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-986-7666 | |
| Live Entertainment at Biscuits and Blues. Live music most days, often 2 shows on weekend nights. Biscuits and Blues. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-292-2583 | |
| Live Latin Jazz. 850 is a sublime Latin oasis offering live Latin, Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music Thursday through Saturday. Cigar Bar and Grill. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-398-0850 | |
| Live Entertainment at Eastside West. Eastside West features DJs or Live Bands Thursday through Saturday night. Call for current music schedule. Eastside West Restaurant & Raw Bar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-885-4000 | |
| Live Bands At Pier 23. Pier 23 Cafe offers live entertainment, with jazz, reggae, salsa and rock bands playing nightly. Pier 23 Cafe. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-362-5125 |
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