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Here’s a handy guide to some edifying Thanksgiving and holiday excitement you can find at home or around the Bay Area.
November
Sunday Stories: A Midcentury Modern Thanksgiving: The Contemporary Jewish Museum invites patrons to a special, livestreamed Thanksgiving edition of the Sunday Stories lecture and discussion series. This discussion aims to explore the bounty of midcentury holiday food and design.
10 a. m. Nov. 22. Free. Live stream available on the Contemporary Jewish Museum’s Facebook page. 4156557800. the cjm. org
The Muse Hour: Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi: Presented by Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, singer and multiinstrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens and pianist and percussionist Francesco Turrisi plan to perform a livestreamed set of works that trace a multicultural musical journey. After the performance, virtual patrons will get the chance to chat with the performers during a moderated Q& A session.
7: 30 p. m. Nov. 22. $ 10. 7075463600. lutherburbankcenter. org
San Francisco Virtual Turkey Trot This year San Francisco Turkey Trot proceeds will benefit the San FranciscoMarin Food Bank. Participate by registering online, choosing a 3or 5mile course to run, and submitting your results by Nov. 26. Pick up your bib and Tshirt from 9 a. m. 3 p. m. on Nov. 2122 at Sports Basement Presidio, 610 Old Mason St., S. F.
Nov. 2226. $ 22.50. Registration required and includes Tshirt, raffle entry and prizes from Schubert’s Bakery for top racers. sfturkeytrot. com
Oakland Virtual Turkey Trot Races include virtual Stomper’s Stomp for children ages 2 to 8, and a 5K race with youth and VIP options available. This year’s proceeds will benefit Oakland First and the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Registration includes a Tshirt and finisher’s medals.
Nov. 2329. $ 5.10$ 59, registration required. oaklandturkey trot. org
Holiday Pairings with Clif Family: Wine and food discussion and demonstration: Join a discussion about wine and food pairings with chef Claire McConnell, as she walks you through approachable and delicious side dishes for your holiday table. Learn how to select wines that best enhance your menu, and enjoy some kitchen tips from an expert. The experience is free, but advance purchase of recommended wines is available online.
5: 30 p. m. Nov. 24. Free, reservations required to receive Zoom link. 7079680625. clif family. com
Tuck and Patti Annual Thanksgiving Show The Freight and Salvage presents a livestreamed concert celebrating gratitude and the holiday season. For 41 years the mezzosoprano/ guitar jazz duo has cast its musical spell upon the hearts of lovers, and earned the deep respect of musicians and music fans alike.
7 p. m. Nov. 27. $ 10$ 50. 5106442020. thefreight. org
Ongoing
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Virtual Fall Dance Series:
A livestreamed series showcasing new works choreographed and danced by company artists in outdoor settings around the Bay Area, offered along with a selection of Smuin favorites. Programs vary with new works offered weekly.
7: 30 p. m. Wednesday; 4 p. m. Sunday. Through Dec. 2. No performance Nov. 25. $ 25$ 75. 4159121899. smuinballet. org
CuriOdyssey Presents: IlluminOdyssey: Have an evening stroll through a colorful illuminated garden landscape, with music, food and drinks for purchase. There will also be winter light installations throughout the zoo, Discovery Field and Bay View Grove areas.
5: 308 p. m. Through Dec. 19. $ 15.95$ 19.95, reservations required. CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo. 6503427755. curiodyssey. org
Garden of d’Lights at the Ruth Bancroft Garden: Using thousands of lights and lasers, the illuminated Ruth Bancroft Garden will come alive at night, as colorful sculptures are created from hundreds of illuminated cacti, succulents and trees. Wander through the meandering paths and experience the garden in a new way just in time for the holiday season.
5: 308: 30 p. m. Through Dec. 20. $ 8$ 20, free for children under 5. Reservations required. Ruth Bancroft Garden, 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek. 9259449352. ruthbancroft garden. org
Holidays at Filoli 2020: Filoli plans to be open this holiday season for special evening hours featuring holiday light displays throughout the gardens.
Programming includes the weekly Santa Saturdays, featuring Santa himself, available for socially distanced photos with families. Enjoy hot cider, mulled wine and dancing to holiday music by the fire pits. Look for Theme Nights on Mondays, featuring weekly themes including “festive face masks,” “pajama night,” and more. Participants who dress on theme will receive a special gift from the gardens.
Through Jan. 3. 10 a. m. 4 p. m. Daytime admission. $ 8$ 28; 48 p. m. Evening admission. $ 12$ 38, free for children under 5. Reservations required. Filoli Historic House & Garden, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 6503648300. filoli. org
Winter Wonderland Under the Tent at Muscardini Cellars: An outdoor holiday lights installation in a sheltered outdoor space featuring a slate of holidaythemed tastings. An opening reception is set for 4 p. m., Nov. 7, with a garden illumination celebration and a wine tasting. Patrons are also invited to the Meet Your Palate: A Blind Tasting Experience featuring Italian style wines paired with Thanksgiving dishes. Learn how to identify their qualities in a blind tasting. Nov. 2122. $ 25. Reservations required.
Through Feb. 28. Muscardini Cellars, 9380 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood. 7079339305. muscar dinicellars. com
San Francisco Ballet: “Nutcracker Online”: The San Francisco Ballet’s annual “Nutcracker” performance is set to come to your home this year through a new virtual, interactive experience. Patrons will get a chance to watch a new recorded performance and experience a digital tour of War Memorial Opera House packed with interactive activities to enjoy. Send downloadable holiday pictures to friends, enjoy historical highlights from the long history of San Francisco Ballet’s “Nutcracker” long history and learn steps from the choreography.
Nov. 27Dec. 31. $ 49, includes 48 hour access to the programming. 4158652000. sfballet. org
Christmas in the Park Holiday DriveThru Experience: See whimsical lighted displays, decorated Christmas trees, Santa, and more set throughout a 14acre historical site offering the charm and ambiance of olden times in a safe, drive through environment.
410 p. m. Nov. 27Dec. 17. $ 10$ 40, reservations required. History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. 4082719627. christ masinthepark. com
“Snow” Showers at Santana Row in San Jose: Snow is coming to San Jose, and family members of all ages are invited to make the most of this winter wonderland. Starting Nov. 28, Santana Row will be covered by “snow” showers, as holiday music plays to give the residential and commercial district a special dose of holiday cheer.
68 p. m. Wednesday and Saturday. Nov. 28Dec. 23; 68 p. m. nightly Dec. 2023. Free. Park Valencia, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 4085514611. santanarow. com