San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
New Year’s events
Pictured: New Year’s Eve, 1947, at Market and Mason streets in San Francisco.
Beach Blanket Babylon NYE Guests receive Champagne and truffles. Late show followed by dancing. 7 and 10:15 p.m. $65-$210. Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd., S.F. (415) 421-4222. www.beach blanketbabylon
The Claypool Lennon Delirium,
Beanpole Live music. 9 p.m. $75. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary St., S.F. www.thefillmore.com
Duettos: New Year’s Eve Musical
Cabaret “Celebrating Family, Friendship, and Love.” With live music; small bite buffet; no-host bar. 6 p.m. $54-$60. Castro Valley Center for the Arts, 19501 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley. 510-889-8961. wwwcvarts foundation.org
19th Annual Chabot Space & Science Center Balloon Drop Families can enjoy the fun without staying up late. 11 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. 510-3367300. www.chabotspace.org 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 an up. Park Central Hotel, 50 Third St., S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/event/ 92729/epic-new-years-eve
Eye Heart NYE Music by Miguel; open bar; silent disco; bay views; more. 9 p.m. $150 and up. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Dr., S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/event/ 95979/eye-heart-new-years-eve -with-miguel-open-bar-silent-disco -more
Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter’s New Years Eve Performance/Party Start the evening with a cheese plate and handmade Parisian desserts. Arrive in 1930s garb and compete for a bestdressed prize. Specialty cocktails and fine wines available for purchase. After the show enjoy a Champagne toast with noisemakers at midnight. 8 p.m. $75. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma. 707-763-8920. www.cinnabartheater.org
Hard Rock San Francisco’s Midnight NYE Masquerade Drinks; appetizers; desserts; DJ Jimmy Hits. 8 p.m. $130. Hard Rock Cafe, 256 Pier 39 Concourse, S.F. www.hard rock.com
Kaskade Live music. 8 p.m. $99.50 and up. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St., S.F. billgraham civic.com
Ms. Lauryn Hill Live music. 9 p.m. $99.50-$149.50. Fox Theatre Oakland, 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. thefoxoakland.com
M.O.A.N.Y. New Years Eve Countdown with Trey Songz Three levels, four DJs, VIP open bar, VIP lounges and more. 9 p.m. $69-$129. Regency Center, 1300 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/event/ 92649/moany-new-years-eve-2019 -w-trey-songz
Monday Night Edutainment New
Year’s Eve Party 9 p.m. $20. Hopmonk, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 707-829-7300. www.hopmonk. com
New Bohemia at The Mint DJ dance party with LP Giobbi, Syd Gris, Alex Sibley B@B Pappa Lu, Rooz and others as well as micro parties and parformances with Vau de Vire Society, Grumpy Princess and more, and various themed interactive rooms and happenings. 9 p.m. $70-$95. The Old Mint, 88 Fifth St., S.F. newbohemianye.com
New Year’s Eve Balkan Bash With Édessa, True Life Trio, Joe Finn, and Fanfare Zambaleta. 8 p.m. $25. Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. 510-525-5099. www. ashkenaz.com
New Year’s Eve Bash with Petty
Theft 8:30 p.m. $50-$65. Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. www.murphyproductions. com New Years Eve 2019 Cocktail Party With Tainted Love, Mr. Lucky and the Cocktail Party, Cosmo Alleycats, the Girl In the Fishbowl, traditional balloon drop, Champagne. 8:30 p.m. $65- $70. Bimbo’s 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Ave., S.F. 415-474-0365. www.bimbos365club.com
New Year’s Eve Carnaval Mission
Party With live music; DJs; door prize; balloon drop; cocktails; photo booth. 7 p.m. $40. Mission Armory, 1800 Mission St., S.F. www.mission culturalcenter.org
New Year’s Eve Comedy Show With Torio Van Grol, Kaseem Bentley, Andrew Holmgren, Shannon Murphy, Irene Tu. 8 and 10 p.m. $40. Ales Unlimited: Beer Basement, 222 Hyde St., S.F. www.setupcomedy.com
New Year’s Eve East Bay 2019 With Groove Doctors, live music; balloon drop; casino games; Champagne drop; DJs; free parking; more. 2019 8:30 p.m. $80. San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Dr., San Ramon. www.sfnewyearseve.com/event/ 95884/huge-east-bay-new-years -eve-party-east-bay-of-san-fran cisco-bay-area
A Night In Vienna Buffet style gourmet dinner featuring Viennese dishes and dessert, live music and dancing to Strauss waltzes with a live orchestra, Champagne toast and more. 8:30 p.m. $150. Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Ave., Petaluma. 707-583-3340. www.skyhill.org
NYE Massive 2019 Five dance floors; party favors; video screens; more. 9 p.m. $45 and up. Parc 55 Hilton Hotel, 55 Cyril Magnin St., S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/event/ 92761/nye-massive-2019-parc-55-a -hilton-hotel-san-francisco-new -years-eve
New Years Eve Fireworks Gala
Cruise DJ dancing, hosted bar, bay view of fireworks and more. 7:30 p.m. $209 and up. Chardonnay Commodore, 8 The Embarcadero, S.F. sfnewyearseve.com/event/ 90532/new-years-eve-fireworks -gala-cruise
New Year’s Eve Grand Gala Three dance floors; balloon drop; party favors; more. 9 p.m. $39.95 and up. Omni Hotel, 500 California, S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/event/ 92720/new-years-eve-grand-gala -san-francisco-2019-nye-the-omnihotel
New Year’s Eve at the Freight with Hot Tuna Electric and Acoustic. 9 p.m. $100-$104. Freight and Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org NYE at the Speak: Roaring ’20s With live jazz; DJs; open bar; dancing; confetti and balloon drop; casino games; Champagne toast; hors d’oeuvres and desserts. 9 p.m. $225-$375. The Speakeasy, 644 Broadway, S.F. 415-891-9744. www.thespeakeasysf.com
NYE at the Warfield: Odesza,
Robotaki, Evan Giia Live music. 8 p.m. $150-$250. The Warfield, 982 Market St., S.F. www.thewarfield theatre.com
NYE International Ball 2019 Four rooms with live entertainment; balloon drops; red carpet; photo booth; party favors; open bar. 9 p.m. $95 and up. Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St., S.F. www.aykut events.com
NYE Midnight Kiss Fireworks
Cruise Hosted bar; fireworks view; desserts; DJs. 7:45 p.m. $225 and up. Pinot Noir Commodore, 2394 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda. www.sfnew yearseve.com/event/90539/nye -midnight- kiss-fireworks-cruise
New Year’s Eve Party with Maceo
Parker Live music. 8 and 10:30 p.m. $50-$105. SFJazz, 201 Franklin Ave., S.F. (866) 920-5299. www.sfjazz. org.
NYE Soiree DJs Element and Gravity; go-go dancers; laser lights and effects; three full bars, outdoor smoking; more. 9 p.m. $20 and up. Venue 550, 150 San Bruno Ave., S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/event/ 96062/nye-soire-2019
New Year’s Eve Soul Party with
Niki J Crawford With balloons; Champagne toast; party favors. 8:30 p.m. $35. Boom Boom Room, 1601 Fillmore St., S.F. www.boomboom room.com
New Year’s Eve Spirit Ball Masquerade party with Royal Jelly Jive, live music; Champagne toast. 8:30 p.m. $59-$89. JaM Cellars Ballroom, 1030 Main St., Napa. 707-880-2300. www.jamcellarsballroom.com
San Francisco Ultimate NYE Two venues with over 20,000 feet of space; state-of-the-art lighting and sound; multiple DJs; outdoor smoking lounge; balloon drop; more. 9 p.m. $26 and up. King Street Event Space, 128 King St., S.F. www.sfnew yearseve.com/event/92769/san -franciscos-ultimate-new-years-eveking-st-event-space-nye-2019
Petaluma Museum New Year’s Eve
Gala A concert of Bach, Schumann and others featuring pianist Elizabeth Walter, members of the S.F. Symphony, and special guest Nigel Armstrong. 6 p.m. $50-$80. Petaluma Historical Library and Museum, 20 Fourth St., Petaluma. 2018nye galaconcert.brownpapertickets.com
Poolside, Amo Amo Live music and performance. 9 p.m. $110. The Independent, 628 Divisadero, S.F. theindependentsf.com
San Francisco Symphony NYE 2019 with Peaches Christ Edwin
Outwater conducts a concert of holiday favorites. 8 p.m. $40-$175. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., S.F. (415) 864-6000. www.sf symphony.org
Speakeasy New Year’s Eve Cruise DJ dancing, blackjack tables, bay views of the fireworks; open bar; more. 7:30 p.m. $209-$250. Fume Blanc Commodore, Pier 40 South Beach Harbor, near AT&T Park, 8 the Embarcadero, S.F. 415-573-0740. www.sfnewyearseve.com/ event/92633/speakeasy-new -years-eve-cruise-2019
Top Shelf Classics NYE Party Includes cocktail reception; dinner; dancing; live entertainment; DJs; silent auction; party favors; balloon drop; Champagne toast. 6 p.m. $100-$250. Hilton Hotel, 1 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland. www.sfnewyearseve.com/ event/95584/new-years-eve -with-top-shelf-classics
The Queen’s Ball NYE 2019 With Maya Jane Coles, Shiny Objects, Lily Ackerman, John Bryars, DJs Ledet, J Key, Soulfunky, and Fusion; drag performances; aerialists. 9:30 p.m. $35-$60. The Great Northern, 119 Utah St., S.F. 415-626-7001. www.thegreat northernsf.com
USS Hornet New Year’s Big Band Dance Gala. A ’40sstyle party with 18-piece big band and WWII-era harmony singing group, three dance floors, free dance lessons, silent auction, no-host bar, food concessions and more. 7:30 p.m. $60-$99. USS Hornet, 707 W. Hornet Ave., Alameda. www.uss-hornet. org/calendar/2642-copy-copy
W San Francisco New Years 2019 6 DJs; 5 rooms of music; hosted bar. 9:30 p.m. $85-$139. W Hotel, 181 Third St., S.F. www.sfnewyears eve.com/event/94975/w-san -francisco-new-years-2019
HOLIDAY AND GENERAL EVENTS
Castro Art Walk Participating Castro neighborhood locations extend their business hours to host special events and share artwork with the neighborhood. 6-9 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 3. Free. Area surrounding Castro and Market St., S.F. 415-8729285. www.castroartwalk.com
Downtown S.F. Winter Walk Live entertainment; interactive art installations and holiday experiences along a pedestrian promenade; food trucks; holiday cocktails. Daily. Today-Mon., Dec. 3031. Stockton St. between Ellis and Geary, S.F. www.winter walksf.com
Embarcadero Holiday Ice Rink Ice skating; rental skates available. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Through Jan. $7-$12. Embarcadero Plaza, across from Ferry Building, S.F. embarcadero center.com/experience/ holiday-ice-rink
Fairmont Hotel Gingerbread House Two-story, life-size, walk-through gingerbread house. On display through Jan. 1. Free; tea, proposal and dining packages available. Fairmont San Francisco, 950 Mason St., S.F. fairmont.com/ san-francisco/promotions/ gingerbread-house
Lantern Light Festival A celebration of Chinese culture featuring lanterns; international cuisine; Chinese acrobats, mining for emeralds, souvenirs, mini golf. 5-10 p.m. Thurs. and Sun.; 5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Through Jan. 20. $18-$49. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. lanternlightfestival.com/alameda
Kristi Yamaguchi Downtown Ice Ice skating; rental skates available. Open daily Through Jan. 27. See website for schedule. $10-$17. 120 S. Market St., San Jose. down townicesj.com
Pier 39 Nightly Tree Lighting Show Pier 39’s 60-foot free comes to life at the top of each hour with a light show synchronized to holiday music. 5-10 p.m. nightly through Jan. 1. Free. Pier 39, S.F. www.pier 39.com/happie rholidays/tree-lighting
S.F. Kwanzaa Celebration 17 free events in nine different S.F. neighborhoods celebrating Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa. See website for schedule. Through Jan. 1. Free. Various locations in S.F. thevillage projectsf.org
S.F. Tape Music Festival America's only festival devoted to the performance of audio works projected in three-dimensional space featuring four distinct concerts of classic audio art and new fixed media compositions by 40 local and international composers. 9 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5; 8 p.m. Sun., Jan. 6. $10-$20; $50 festival pass. Victoria Theater, 2961 16th St., S.F. sfsound.org/ tape Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour A curated program of short films culled from more than 8,00 submissions for the Sundance Film Festival. 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4; 9:15 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5; 8:45 p.m. Sun., Jan. 6. $9-$12. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., S.F. www.roxie.com/ ai1ec_event/2018-sundance -film-festival-short-film-tour Sweet Can Productions Presents “Mittens and Mistletoe: A Winter Circus Cabaret.” 1 and 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 30. $18-$65. Dance Mission, 3316 24th St., S.F. www. sweetcanproductions.com Three Kings Day Los Altos History Museum hosts a celebration of the Catholic tradition and Mexican heritage of Juana Briones, the subject of the museum's current exhibition, “Inspired by Juana: La Doña de la Frontera,” with Rosca de Reyes (sweet bread) and children’s activities. Noon-4 p.m. Sun., Jan. 6. Free. 41 S. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos. www.losaltoshistory.org/ events/three-kings-day -celebration Three Kings Day Party Peralta Hacienda hosts a celebration of a celebration of the Catholic tradition with Rosca de Reyes (sweet bread), Mexican hot chocolate and children’s arts and crafts. 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5. Free. 2465 34th Ave., Oakland. 510-532-9142. www. peraltahacienda.org Union Square Ice Rink Ice skating; rental skates available. 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. daily through Jan. 21. $13-$18. Union Square, S.F. union squareicerink.com