HOLIDAY EVENTS
Bay Area Made Holiday Market Locally made crafts and gifts as well as a winter lounge. Proceeds benefit Undocufund. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Dec. 9. Free. The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., suite 100, Sebastopol. www.bayareamade.us/event/ holiday-market-bay-areamade-barlow
Benicia Christmas Parade and Holiday Market A parade down First Street and holiday market featuring handcrafted gift items and holiday treats. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 9. Free. Downtown Benicia, First St., Benicia. www.beniciamain street.org
Berkeley Artisans Holiday
Open Studios A Free SelfGuided Tour of 100 Professional Artisan Workshops and Galleries. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends through Dec. 17 as well as Dec. 18 and 24. Various locations in Berkeley. (510) 8452612. www.berkeleyartisans. com
City Hall Holiday Pop-Up Shop S.F.-produced holiday gifts and artwork from over 40 local makes, artisans and merchants from every corner of The City. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed., Dec. 6. Free. City Hall Rotunda, 1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett Place, S.F. www.eventbrite.com/e/ city-hall-popup- shop-tickets -39934245403
A Dickens of a Holiday ACT celebrates the season and the kickoff of their annual “A Christmas Carol” production with a Dickens-inspired event featuring holiday arts and crafts, strolling carolers, special performances and more. Special VIP packages available. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 9. Free. Holiday Lane at Macy’s Union Square, 255 Geary St., sixth floor, S.F. www.act-sf.org/ dickens
Embarcadero Holiday Ice Rink Ice skating. Skate rentals available. Through Jan. 7. $7-$12. Justin Herman Plaza, Market St. and Steuart St., S.F. embarcaderocenter.com/ experience/holiday-ice-rink
Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party The Cow Palace is transformed into a Dickens-era village with 800 Victorian characters, shops, pubs, stages, dance halls and more. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 17. $14-$30. Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City. (415) 668-0525. dickensfair.com Hanukkah Pop-Up Shop Reboot presents a seasonal pop-up shop featuring special events and programming for families including “The Great Hanukkah Debate” with author Ayelet Waldman, a glow-inthe-dark dance party, screening of “The Whole Cinemagillah” by Marin filmmakers Tiffany Shlain and Ken Goldberg, children’s activities and more. See website for schedule. 1-3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 3. Reboot Hanukkah Pop-Up Shop, 2670 Harrison St., S.F. www.face book.com/events/ 1683397095025502
Help Is on the Way for the
Holidays The Richmond/ Ermet Aid foundation presents a holiday-themed AIDS benefit holiday gala and concert featuring Members of the cast of Disney’s “Aladdin,” Kimberley Locke, Jake Simpson, Shawn Ryan, Kim Nalley, Jason Brock, Leanne Borghesi, Jessica Coker, Gregangelo as well as silnet auction and more. Proceeds benefit Project Open Hand and Larkin Street Youth Services. 6 p.m. Mon., Dec. 4. $60-$125. Marines’ Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter St., San Francisco. (415) 273-1620. www.help isontheway.org
Holiday Lights Walking Tour A two-hour holiday-themed walking tour of downtown San Francisco featuring lights, decorations and hidden treasures. Reservations required. 5-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays Dec. 3 through Dec. 23. $25. Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St., S.F. (415) 921-1382. www.onthelevelsf. com
In the Red: FLG Gallery Show & Holiday Art Party The Flaming Lotus Girls present an evening of art and revelry celebrating and raising funds for Noetica, the stainless steel sculpture that debuted at Burning Man in 2017. Attractions include DJ dancing, the Noetica sculpture itself, gallery art show, silent auction and more. 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 9. $15$90. SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St., S.F. flaming lotus.com
Mill Valley Winterfest A day of holiday entertainment, food, kid and family friendly activities, snow hill, snowball toss, tree lighting and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 3. Free. Depot Plaza, 87 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. (415) 388-9700. www.enjoymillvalley.com
Oakland Winter Live A showcase dance, of theater contemporary and video music, artists presenting six short works featuring Johannesburg theater artist Tony Miyambo. 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Dec. 8-9. $16-$25. Oakland Asian Cultureal Center, 388 Ninth St., Oakland. www.brownpapertickets.com/ user/eventreports. html?events=3103303
Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar An array of items from the Palestinian territories including fair-trade olive oil, ceramics, embroidery and more as well as Arabic food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Dec. 9; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. Free. MIddle East Children’s Alliance, 1101 Eighth St., Berkeley. (510) 548-0542. www.mecafor peace.org/event/save-the -dates-meca-and-joining -hands-annual-palestinian -holiday-crafts-bazaar
Presidio Traditional TreeLighting Ceremony Sing along with the Golden Gate Carolers, children’s activities, refreshments, lantern-lit forest walk and more. 5-6:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 8. Free. Presidio Main Post Parade Ground Lawn, Montgomery St., S.F. www.pre sidio.gov/events/holiday -lights-the-presidios-tradi tional-tree-lighting-ceremony
Safeway Holiday Ice Rink Ice skating. Skate rentals available. Through Jan. 15. Union Square, 333 Post St., S.F. unionsquare icerink.com
Santa Needs a New Sleigh A holiday party and fundraiser with food and beer, Santa photo booth, ugly sweater contest, special guest bartenders, music, raffle prizes and more. Tips benefit the Richmond Downtown Holiday Festival. 4-8 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 7. East Brother Beer Company, 1001 Canal Blvd., Richmond. (510) 236-4049. www.face book.com/events/ 1834149516599880
Sharon Art Studio Winter Studio Sale Unique and handmade ceramics, glass, jewelry, fine art and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 3. Sharon Art Studio, 300 Bowling Green Dr., S.F. www.sharonartstudio.org
Sunset Holiday Mercantile More than 85 local makers, merchants, artists and causes offer unique gifts and artworks as well as food and drink, children’s activities, live entertainment and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. Free. San Francisco County Fair Building,
Ninth Ave. and Lincoln Way, S.F. sunsetmercantilesf.com
The Grinch Family Film & Festive Holiday Soiree A private screening of “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” followed by a holiday reception with arts and crafts, Santa visit, silent auction and more. Proceeds benefit pediatric brain tumor research. 1-5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 3. $50. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. (415) 350-3154. fundraising.pnoc foundation.org/events/-/ e144586
Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park Tree lighting, carnival rides, cookie factory, children’s activities, Santa visit, live music and entertainment, and more. 4-8 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 7. Free. John McLaren Lodge, 501 Stanyan St., S.F. sfrecpark.org/ sf-rec-parks-to-host-winter -lights-in-golden-gate-park
Winter Moon Celebration San Francisco International Arts Festival welcomes the holiday season with Festive Moon performances by Lua Hadar, Ryosuke Ueda with Shura Taylor, and members of Ushanjali as well as participatory moon rituals. 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 3. $30-$50. Firehouse at Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd., S.F. (415) 399-9554. www.sfiaf.org
New Year’s Eve
Beach Blanket Babylon NYE Two special performances of the San Francisco tradition, a variety show following Snow White on a journey through pop culture on her search for Prince Charming. Guests receive Champagne and truffles. Late show followed by dancing. 7 and 10:15 p.m. $65-$210. Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Bablyon Blvd., S.F. (415) 4214222. www.beachblanket babylon.com
Bespoke NYE DJ dancing under the dome with state of the art sound and lighting and more. 8 p.m. $55-$70. Westfield Centre, 845 Market St., S.F. sanfrancisconightlife.com/ event/76838/bespoke-nye
Biggest, Best East Bay NYE Party Casino gaming, Balloon drop, bar snacks, two free drinks, live music, DJ dancing and more. 9 p.m. $80. San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Dr., San Ramon. sanfrancisconightlife.com/event/76367/ biggest-best-east-bay-newyears-eve-party-2017-2018
Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, Johnny Hickman Live music. 9 p.m. $50-$55. Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell Street, S.F. www.slims presents.com
Epic New Year’s Eve Union Square 20,000 feet of party space, four dance floors, balloon drop, LED glow sticks and more. 9 p.m. $35-$45. Park Central Hotel, 50 Third St., S.F. http://sanfrancisco nightlife. com/event/73379/ epic-new -years-eve-2018-union -square-san-francisco-nye
An Erotic Review of 2017 An all-male revue starring porn stars Billy Santoro and Jake James hosted by Justin Simpson as well as dessert buffet, balloon drop, Champagne toast and more. 9 p.m. $25. Nob Hill Theatre, 729 Bush St. , S.F. www.eventbrite.com/e/ when-the-ball-drops-new -years-eve-at-the-nob-hill -theatre-tickets-40716170161
Eye Hearst NYE Live music by T-Pain and Party Favor, open bar, silent disco, bay views and more. 9 p.m. $139-$190. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Dr., S.F. sanfrancisco nightlife.com/event/75234/ t-pain-party-favor-new-years -eve-san-francisco-21-open -bar
Forever Tango NYE A tango performance after and party Latinthemed with live entertainment, drinks, prizes and dancing, more. 9 tapas, p.m. $199-$399. Palace of Fine Arts Theater, 3301 Lyon St., S.F. forevertangolive.com
Foreverland Live music. 9 p.m. $40-$45. Fox Theatre Redwood City, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. www.foxrwc. com
Gatsby’s House NYE DJ dancing and hosted bar in the new Pullman S.F. Bay Hotel. 9 p.m. $150. Pullman Hotel, 223 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City. sanfrancisconightlife.com/ event/77206/gatsbys-house -sf-new-years-2018
Goapele Live music. 7:30 and 10:45 p.m. $69-$99. Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.com
Gran Bailo de Año Nuevo Roberto Tapia, Ramon Ayala, Larry Hernandez, Alicia Villarreal, Luis Coronel, Tito Torbellino Jr. 5:40 p.m. $51-$252. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. www.oracle arena.com
Imagine NYE 11 fairytalethemed worlds with over 25 cirque performers and costumed actors, fairy ballet dancers, wizard magicians, fire-breathing dragons, theatrical decor, wine tasting, open bars, wine-tasting, live jazz, DJ dancing and more. 9 p.m. $125-$699. Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St., S.F. www.event brite.com/e/imagine-new -years-eve-2018-palace-of -fine-arts-open-bar-tickets -3923897382
Kaskade Live music. 8 p.m. $99.50-349.50. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St., S.F. billgrahamcivic.com
Lucius, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, DJ Spirit Kid Live music and performance. 9 p.m. $96-$146. The Independent, 628 Divisadero, S.F. theindependentsf.com
M.O.A.N.Y. New Years Eve Countdown Three levels, five DJs, open bar, VIP lounges and more. 9 p.m. $29-$125. Regency Center, 1300 Van Ness Ave., S.F. sanfrancisconight life.com/event/62037/moany -new-years-eve-countdown -2018
Mega New Years’s Eve Three dance floors on two levels, balloon drops, confetti blasts,