This week is all about music.
Unique performances include a hip-hop-symphony-mashup, two different local choirs, and a night of Mariah Carey.
For other sensory delights, head to a truffle dinner, Champagne tasting, and a once-in-a-lifetime meal at Lazy Bear. You know what they say—treat yourself.
Be part of an immersive cultural dinner. Presented personally by chef Jessy Manuel, this six-course dinner unfolds through storytelling and a unique presentation of Southeast Asian and Island cuisine; Monday at 6pm. // 14301 Arnold Dr. #3 (Sonoma Valley); tickets at checkout.square.site
Embark on some nostalgia at a photo booth museum, where you canexplore the history of this iconic art form and enjoy plenty of photo (booth) opportunities; Mondays through Sundays, 11am to 7pm. // Photo Booth Museum by Photomatica, 2275 Market St. (Upper Market); details at photomatica.com
Give your holiday playlist a mixup with Boyz II Men at the SF Symphony. The Grammy Award-winning group will perform some seasonal and nostalgic favorites; Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org
Or let the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus get you in the spirit with a free holiday concert in SF’s trendiest food hall; Tuesday, 6:30pm to 7pm. // Saluhall, 925 Market St. (SoMa); details at saluhallmarket.com
Up your Champagne game with Ernest Vineyards at a tasting event that includes delectable oysters, gougères, and gourmet popcorn pairings; Wednesday, 4pm to 7pm. // The Third Floor, The Jay Hotel, 433 Clay St. (FiDi); reservations at jayhotelsf.com
Have your cake and some learning, too with a unique cake bake-off inspired by California’s rich forest ecosystems; Wednesday at 7pm. // The Commons at KQED, 2601 Mariposa St. (Mission); tickets at events.kqed.org
Discover Broadway in Sonoma with a special holiday performance featuring stars from Wicked, Cirque du Soleil, Mrs. Doubtfire, and more. Wednesday and Thursday, 2pm and 7pm. // Transcendence Theatre Company, 19201 Sonoma Highway #214 (Sonoma); tickets at transcendencetheatre.org
Shop for more local gifts from SF artists at an all-day art vendor market featuring jewelry, and gifts selected by the SF Arts Commission; Wednesday, 8:30 am to 4:30pm. // War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); details on Instagram
Round off truffle season with a special four-course dinner from Trestle and Urbani Truffles. Don’t skip the wine pairing; Wednesday, from 5:30pm. // Trestle, 531 Jackson St. (FiDi); reservations at opentable.com
Create your own Christmas crawl with the Bar Blackbird pass, which gets you a free second round at the best spots across the city, from Bar Iris to Trick Dog. // Details at blackbird.xyz
Play with your food at a cookie decorating workshop that’s as festive as it is delicious; Thursday at 4pm. // The Crossing at East Cut, 250 Main St. (Embarcadero); tickets at eventbrite.com
Make it an epic holiday at Lazy Bear with an extravagant evening meal. Their annual holiday dinner party features gems from the wine cellar paired with a luxe, holiday-inspired menu; Friday and Saturday at 6:30pm. // Lazy Bear, 3416 19th St. (Mission); reservations at exploretock.com
Admire the holiday lights of the Inner Sunset and check out the neighborhood’s shop displays in a night dedicated to celebration. If there’s space, catch a trolley ride for a truly memorable night; Friday, 5pm to 8 pm. // Details at innersunsetmerchants.org
Have a good time for a good cause. The Chapel is bringing together a lineup of local bands to host a winter coat drive in partnership with Rad Mission Neighbors; Friday at 7:30pm. // The Chapel, 777 Valencia St. (Mission); tickets at seetickets.us
See Cinderella in a new light with the African-American Shakespeare Company’s production that pays homage to Black style and fashion across the decades; Friday through Sunday. // Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at african-americanshakes.org
Get carried away by carols in a performance from the Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, accompanied by a full orchestra and otherworldly 7,466 pipe organ; Saturday and Sunday, 3pm to 4:30pm. // Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St. (Nob Hill); tickets at gracecathedral.org
Hail Mariah Carey, the princess of Christmas, for a tribute night of drag, dancing, and even holiday shopping at Oasis; Saturday at 10pm. // Oasis, 298 11th St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Step into a winter speakeasy at the private penthouse room at Wayfare Tavern. Shoot up the elevator into an enchanted forest where festive cocktails await; Sunday through Monday, December 30. // Wayfare Tavern, 558 Sacramento St. (Jackson Square); reservations at wayfaretavern.com
Relive Elf with props and treats at a watch party fit for Santa’s most enthusiastic helper; Sunday, 10:45am. // Alamo Drafthouse, 2550 Mission St. (Mission); tickets at drafthouse.com
Wind down the week with some holiday jazz and swing from renowned Swedish musician and multi-instrumentalist Gunhild Carling; Sunday at 6:30pm. // Biscuits & Blues, 401 Mason St. (TenderNob); tickets at eventbrite.com
