December 10, 2016
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| 10:00 am- 7:00 pm | The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. Each holiday season, the elves of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair magically transform over three acres of exhibition halls into… 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. Each holiday season, the elves of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair magically transform over three acres of exhibition halls into… Cow Palace. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 415-469-6065 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | St. Francis Sweet Boutique. 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 |
| 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm | Holiday Victorian Teas. Celebrate the holidays by enjoying perfectly-blended pots of tea, savory finger sandwiches, delicate scones, and holiday sweets… Haas-Lilienthal House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 415-441-3000 |
| 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 |
| 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm | St. Francis Holiday Tea. Choose one of two fine artisan teas, Mighty Leaf or Red Blossom Tea Company, followed by a selection of English tea sandwiches,… Westin St. Francis. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 415-397-7000 |
| 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Holiday Victorian Teas. Celebrate the holidays by enjoying perfectly-blended pots of tea, savory finger sandwiches, delicate scones, and holiday sweets… Haas-Lilienthal House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 415-441-3000 |
| 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Unsilent Night - A Free Musical Holiday Walk in San Francisco. A free family-friendly holiday musical event linked to "Unsilent Night" celebrations around the world. The original composition… San Francisco Metro Area. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 415-278-9566 |
| 7:30 pm | Singin' in the Rain - Feature Film with Live Orchestra. Hailed as the greatest American musical of all time by the American Film Institute, see Singin' in the Rain on the big screen as… Davies Symphony Hall. (Festivals - Film Festival). 415-552-8000 |
The Arts
| 10:00 am | Alexander String Quartet with Robert Greenberg, SF Performances. In this program entitled "Beethoven: Before, During and After", ASQ performs MOZART Quartet in A Major, K. 464 and BEETHOVEN: Qu… St. John's Presbyterian Church. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 415-392-2545 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Viewpoints. Jenkins Johnson Gallery, San Francisco is pleased to announce Viewpoints, a group exhibition of abstract and conceptual artwork… Jenkins Johnson Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-677-0770 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Julie Heffernan, 'Waters Rise' with Teresa Braun and Ellen Kooi. Catharine Clark Gallery presents "Waters Rise", a solo exhibition of new work by Julie Heffernan. Heffernan's work is complement… Catharine Clark Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-399-1439 |
| 11:00 am- 1:00 pm | The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, SF Performances. Guitar Heroes is not just the name of its Grammy Award-winning recording, it sums up the accomplishments singly and collectively… Herbst Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 415-392-2545 |
| 11:00 am | Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets Eighth Annual Season. Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets is a unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with youn… Cowell Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 415-441-3400 |
| 11:30 am | 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 |
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Mesalinas Operaticas: A solo exhibition by Omar Chacon. In the exhibition Mesalinas Operaticas, Omar Chacon has created luminous and visually tactile abstract paintings that continue h… Fouladi Projects. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-621-2535 |
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | The Depravities of War: Sandow Birk and the Art of Social Critique - Thacher Gallery Exhibition. The exhibit's comprised of 15 monumental woodblock prints depicting scenes from the Iraq War. Visually striking meditations on t… The Mary and Carter Thacher Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-422-2660 |
| 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 Eighth Annual Season. Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets is a unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with youn… Cowell Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 415-441-3400 |
| 1:00 pm | City Ballet's The Nutcracker. Come see the beautiful dancers of City Ballet and experience the magic of the timeless holiday classic The Nutcracker at the ico… Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. (Performance - Ballet). 415-626-8878 |
| 1:30 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 |
| 2:00 pm | A Magical Holiday Nutcracker Not to Miss. Let the superb dancing and Tchaikovsky's iconic score captivate you. Filled with vibrant costumes, engaging sets, and delightfu… Flint Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Ballet). 408-399-7577 |
| 2:00 pm | The Lion King.  Disney's Tony Award winning musical about Simba, a young cub, and his journey from childhood to adulthood and eventually the thr… Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 415-551-2000 |
| 2:00 pm | Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I. A revival of the beloved musical about Anna Leonowens, a widowed schoolteacher from Wales who travels to Siam to teach the King'… Golden Gate Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 415-551-2000 |
| 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 |
| 4:30 pm | Cirque du Soleil - Luzia. Discover Luzia, where a waking dream transports you to an imaginary Mexico. Experience a wondrous world that inspires you to exp… Under the Grand Chapiteau. (Performance). 415-972-2000 |
| 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | We Are One. Join the award-winning singers of the Oakland Youth Chorus in a celebration of the songs, traditions, and diverse cultures that… First Presbyterian Church of Oakland. (Arts - Concerts). 510-287-9700 |
| 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 |
| 6:00 pm | City Ballet's The Nutcracker. Come see the beautiful dancers of City Ballet and experience the magic of the timeless holiday classic The Nutcracker at the ico… Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. (Performance - Ballet). 415-626-8878 |
| 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 |
| 7:00 pm | San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker. This holiday season, experience the beauty and athleticism of SF Ballet's international cast of world-class dancers in Nutcracke… War Memorial Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 415-861-4008 |
| 7:30 pm | A Magical Holiday Nutcracker Not to Miss. Let the superb dancing and Tchaikovsky's iconic score captivate you. Filled with vibrant costumes, engaging sets, and delightfu… Flint Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Ballet). 408-399-7577 |
| 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 | Accordion Babes Cabaret Revue. Featuring 4 acts, and 5 Accordionistas, come see how the accordion has evolved in the arms of these seriously talented female-fr… 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 | The Lion King. Disney's Tony Award winning musical about Simba, a young cub, and his journey from childhood to adulthood and eventually the thr… Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 415-551-2000 |
| 8:00 pm | Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I. A revival of the beloved musical about Anna Leonowens, a widowed schoolteacher from Wales who travels to Siam to teach the King'… Golden Gate Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 415-551-2000 |
| 8:00 pm | Cirque du Soleil - Luzia. Discover Luzia, where a waking dream transports you to an imaginary Mexico. Experience a wondrous world that inspires you to exp… Under the Grand Chapiteau. (Performance). 415-972-2000 |
| 8:00 pm | All Aunt Hagar's Children. Set in 1950s Washington, D.C., this Noir tale spotlights a young Korean War vet who sets out to solve a murder and becomes entan… Z Space. (Performance - Theater). 415-626-0453 |
| 8:00 pm | Next Time, I'll Take the Stairs. What happens to childhood fears when they are allowed to follow us into adulthood? In Next Time, I'll Take the Stairs, three adu… Joe Goode Annex. (Performance - Theater). 510-435-7128 |
| 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
| 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Misfit Toy Factory and Creative Marketplace. This December, Root Division presents the sixth annual Misfit Toy Factory, a one night live art-making event featuring over 40… Root Division. (Retail - Holiday Event / Shopping). 415-863-7668 |
Sports
| 1:30 pm- 4:30 pm | Social Nets Parties. Whether new to the game, this is the place for you! Social Nets Parties are all about having fun, tennis, pizza, music, meeting… Golden Gate Park. (Sports - Tennis). 415-831-2700 |
For Children
| 10:30 am- 11:30 am | Noe Valley Chamber Music's Classical Kids Concert: Dawn Harms. Noe Valley Chamber Music continues its Classical Kids series, a new chamber music program for young children and their families,… Noe Valley Ministry. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-648-5236 |
| 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 |
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 | Butterflies and Blooms. Get eye to eye with a butterfly as you stroll through a beautiful, indoor cottage garden aflutter with hundreds of butterflies o… Conservatory of Flowers. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-831-2090 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 8:00 pm- 2:00 am | In the Red: PulSomatic Gallery Party and Art Auction. FLG's annual gallery party fundraiser, to fund 2016's art - Pulse at Burning Man and Soma in Vallejo. SomArts Cultural Center. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 415-552-2131 |
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 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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