December 11, 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
| 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- 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 |
The Arts
| 11:00 am | The Amazing Bubble Show. Thrilling audiences around the world for nearly 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man… Rhythmix Cultural Works. (Performance). 510-865-5060 |
| 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 | 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 | The Amazing Bubble Show. Thrilling audiences around the world for nearly 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man… Rhythmix Cultural Works. (Performance). 510-865-5060 |
| 1:00 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 |
| 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- 3:00 pm | Oakland Ballet Company's Land of the Sweets Tea Party. Oakland Ballet Company presents the Land of the Sweets Tea Party, an elegant "high tea" featuring refreshments, live excerpts fr… Berkeley City Club. (Performance - Ballet). 510-893-3132 |
| 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 |
| 1:30 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 |
| 2:00 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 3:00 pm | Holiday Brass. Performing selections from J. S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio along with Anderson's Sleigh Ride and holiday carols, come experience… Davies Symphony Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 415-552-8000 |
| 3:00 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 |
| 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm | How Can I Keep From Singing -- WomenSing's Holiday Concert. WomenSing's holiday concert features songs that reflect seasonal joy and offer comfort in the face of global unrest. First Presbyterian Church of Oakland. (Arts - Concerts). 925-798-4875 |
| 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Oakland Symphony 'Let Us Break Bread Together' Holiday Concert. The Oakland Symphony and Chorus will share the stage with a host of guest artists in celebration of the holidays and a tribute t… Paramount Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 510-465-6400 |
| 5:00 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 |
| 5:00 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 |
| 5:00 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 |
| 6:30 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 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 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 |
| 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 |
| 7:00 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 |
| 8:00 pm | Michael Kiwanuka. Performing live in concert. The Fillmore. (Arts - Concerts). 415-346-6000 |
Sports
| 1:05 pm | San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Jets. NFL Football Game. Game time may be subject to change as part of NFL Flex Scheduling. Levi's Stadium. (Sports - Pro Football). 415-464-9377 |
For Children
| 11:00 am- 12:30 pm | Family Nature Crafts. Children between the ages of 4 and 8 are invited to make participate in activites that create nature related crafts. California Academy of Sciences. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-379-8000 |
| 11:00 am | Peter and the Wolf. Prokofiev's timeless musical narrative of a boy and his animal friends' bravery is brought to life, with a special guest narrato… Davies Symphony Hall. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-552-8000 |
Community
| 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- 4:00 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 |
| 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 |
| 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm | Pacific Heights Walking Tour. A 2-hour tour of eastern Pacific Heights covering examples of San Francisco's diverse architecture as well as stories of earthqu… 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 |
| 1:00 pm | Japanese Tea Garden Walking Tour. This 45 minute walking tour explains the symbolisim and culture behind the beautiful ponds, bridges, sculptures and landscaping.… Japanese Tea Garden. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-752-4227 |
| 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Savy Cellar Classes and Special Tastings. Savvy Cellar is a wine bar where all of the bottles for sale are 90 points or higher and below $39.00. Come join us for a glass… Savvy Cellar. (Educational - Walking Tour). 650-363-8737 |
| 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 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Wine Brunch. Home made pastries, ricotta pancakes, brick oven pizza and huevos rancheros are featured on Sundays. Local Kitchen and Wine Merchant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-777-4200 |
| 10:00 am- 2:30 pm | Magic Flute Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on Sundays. Magic Flute. (Dining - Brunch). 415-922-1225 |
| 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Classic American Brunch. Custom made eggs, breakfast meats, grits and breakfast pastries are offered every Sunday. 1300 on Fillmore. (Dining - Brunch). 415-771-7100 |
| 10:30 am- 2:00 pm | Sunday Brunch Buffet. Enjoy a lavish brunch with a spectacular view of the Bay. Bay223. (Dining - Brunch). 650-598-9000 |
| 10:30 am- 2:00 pm | Sunday Jazz Brunch Buffet. A prix fixe buffet is available on Sundays, accompanied by live jazz. Broadway Grill. (Dining - Brunch). 650-343-9333 |
| 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 | Mimosa and Bellini Brunch. Complimentary mimosas and bellinis are included in a special Sunday brunch menu. Cetrella Bistro & Cafe. (Dining - Brunch). 650-726-4090 |
| 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Garibaldi's Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Garibaldi's. (Dining - Brunch). 415-563-8841 |
| 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | A La Carte Outdoors Brunch. Enjoy an a la carte brunch outdoors or in the dining room. Madera. (Dining - Brunch). 650-561-1540 |
| 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- 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- 2:30 pm | Mediterranean Brunch. Special brunch items are added to the regular lunch menu on Sundays. Insalata's. (Dining - Brunch). 415-457-7700 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brasserie Brunch. Special brunch items are offered in addition to the regular lunch menu. Left Bank Larkspur. (Dining - Brunch). 415-927-3331 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | French Brasserie Brunch. Special brunch items are offered in addition to the regular lunch menu. Left Bank Menlo Park. (Dining - Brunch). 650-473-6543 |
| 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- 2:00 pm | Prix Fixe Brunch. A 3-course prix fixe brunch, featuring a Campton Kiss or mimosa prepared tableside, will be offered in addition to the regular l… Campton Place Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-955-5555 |
| 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 |
| 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Fresh Seafood Brunch. Fresh seafood is featured in the a la carte brunch. McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-929-1730 |
| 11:30 am | Naked Brunch. Come enjoy bottomless (and topless) mimosas alongside a delectable menu of comfort foods from PianoFight's chefs. Expect drag, c… Pianofight. (Dining - Brunch). 415-816-3691 |
| Creole Brunch. Enjoy brunch on the patio. Eureka Restaurant and Lounge. (Dining - Brunch). 415-431-6000 | |
| Cocktail Brunch. A full menu and cocktails are offered. Groups welcome. IL Fornaio Corte Madera. (Dining - Brunch). 415-927-4400 |
Nightlife
| 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 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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