There's lots of holiday cheer to go around this week.
Soak it up in the form of cocktails, shows, DIY decor, and shopping.
Catch Pink Martini at SFJAZZ. The boundary-busting group will channels its infectious energy into a series of holiday shows celebrating 30 years of their iconic sound; Tuesday through Sunday. // SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St. (Civic Center); details and tickets at sfjazz.org
Sip some nostalgia with Home Alone–inspired cocktails. The quintessential Christmas movie gets a grown-up twist with drinks like the “Lost Ticket,” “Old Man Marley,” and the served-in-a-paint-can “Battle Plan.” Tuesdays through Saturdays, 5pm to midnight. // The Madrigal, 100 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); details at themadrigalsf.com
See the Ferry Building at its finest. The annual holiday open house includes a wine tasting passport, portraits, cookie decorating, and live jazz; Wednesday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. // Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building (Embarcadero); tickets at eventbrite.com
Make your way to the InterContinental's Winter Chalet to enjoy decadent chocolate treats, Champagne, and gorgeous holiday decor. Make it a true holiday and stay the night in their winter chalet–themed suite. // InterContinental Mark Hopkins SF, 999 California St. (Nob Hill); details at ihg.com
Thank you to our partners at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins SF.
Deck your tree with some DIY ornaments. Sequoia Studios is hosting a free ornament decorating session and providing all the glitter your heart desires; Wednesday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. // Saluhall, 945 Market St. (SoMa); register at saluhallmarket.com
Craft a winning floral centerpiece during a workshop with Mill Valley Flowers’ Lillian Klein; Wednesday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. // Marin Art and Garden Center, Livermore Pavilion, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. (Ross); tickets at maringarden.org
Immerse yourself in a night of sketch comedy, burlesque, art, dancing, drag and more at a benefit for indie arts group Killing My Lobster; Wednesday at 7pm. // Eclectic Box, 446 Valencia St. (Mission); tickets at killingmylobster.com
Upgrade your ice cream cone with an indulgent collaboration between Humphry Slocombe and Tsar Nicoulai Caviar.Try their Tahitian Vanilla ice cream topped with local reserve caviar at the Ferry Building location from 1pm to 3pm Thursday, and at the Dogpatch location 6pm to 8pm Friday. // Order pints online at humphryslocombe.com.
Hear acclaimed author Rachel Kushner (the voice behind The Mars Room, The Flamethrowers, and Creation Lake) in conversation with New York Times contributing writer Jonah Weiner; Thursday, 7:30pm. // Sydney Goldstein Theater, 275 Hayes St. (Civic Center); tickets at cityarts.net
Get inspired with a night of poetry at OakSlam25, a 25th anniversary celebration of the Oakland Poetry Slam and open mic scene featuring performances from the Bay Area's literary luminaries; Thursday, 8pm. // Crybaby, 1928 Telegraph Ave. (Oakland); tickets at ticketweb.com
Head out for a holiday night market at Fort Mason. West Coast Craft is getting a glow-up with more than 100 vendors, a lineup of food trucks, and a live showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas—all while you shop handmade and local goods for everyone on your list; Friday, 4pm to 9pm. // Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture, 2 Marina Blvd. (Fort Mason); details at westcoastcraft.com
Indulge in a super-luxe Champagne dinner at Nisei. This one-night affair features food and bubbly select from chef David Yoshimura and sommelier Sophia Lemaire in the private Kimono Room; Friday at 6pm. // Nisei, 2316 Polk St. (Russian Hill); reservations at opentable.com
Celebrate the holidays at Joy to the Town, a free event showcasing Oakland’s vibrant and creative spirit. The celebration opens with a downtown restaurant hop and culminates in a two-day pop-up featuring local makers, Santa visits, live music, and a holiday-themed roller rink; Friday through Sunday. // More details at visitoakland.com
Thank you to our partners at Visit Oakland.
Tour the holiday lights of Napa Valley aboard the Wine Trolley, a converted street car that takes you through decked-out neighborhoods; weekends through December 22 at 6:30pm and 8pm. // Tickets and details at napavalleywinetrolley.com
Wake up your holiday gifting. The Oakland Coffee Market celebrates the Town’s coffee scene with more than 20 local vendors plus gifts and prizes; Saturday, 10am to 3pm. // Kahn’s Alley, Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 15th St., Broadway, and Telegraph (Oakland); RSVP at oaklandcoffeemarket.com
Head to Makers Row to eat, drink, and listen to live music while you shop locally made gifts for everyone on your list; 11am to 4pm Saturday. // 1901 Fourth St. (Berkeley); more details at fourthstreetmakersrow.com
Thank you to our partners at Fourth Street Makers Row.
Fill up on some seriously good pie at Edith’s annual Holiday Fling. Enjoy a live DJ, local food, and shopping—make sure to bring a donation; Saturday, noon to 5pm. // 412 22nd St. (Oakland); details at edithspie.com
Join a holiday block party with Noise Pop and Harlan Records. The all-day affair will have performances by Orchestra Gold and Analog Dog, DJ sets, and plenty of cocktails; Saturday, noon to 9pm. // Harlan Records, 18 Harlan Pl. (Union Square); tickets at tixr.com
Celebrate Filipino culture at the Parol Lantern Festival. These beautiful ornamentations are a symbol of hope, blessings, and luck—and will certainly light up your Instagram; Saturday, 3pm to 8pm. // Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St. (SoMa); tickets at ybca.org
Make it a day of fashion and festivities at the W. Step into the VIP speakeasy, do some gift shopping at Trace, and stay for a fashion show and afterparty; Saturday, 3:30pm to 11pm. // The Last Look, W San Francisco, 181 3rd St. (SoMa); tickets at sanfranciscofashionfestival.com
Prep for SantaCon. This is either a warning or an invitation, depending on your vibe. If you want to play along, know that the Comet Club, The Blue Light, and The Rockwell, among others, are opening their doors for official sanctioned fun; Saturday. // Details at eventbrite.com
Brunch like a Parisian at Bon Délire. Their new Sunday brunch menu includes French favorites like oeufs cocotte with chanterelle mushrooms, quiche lorraine, and croques; Sundays, 11:30am to 3pm. // Bon Délire, Pier 3, Ste. 102 (Embarcadero); reservations at opentable.com
Dream of sugar plums and other delights, like chocolate dipped dried apricots, at Andy’s Orchard Holiday Open House series; this Saturday and Sunday, and December 21-22. // Andy's Orchard, 1615 Half Rd. (Morgan Hill); details at visitmorganhill.org
Thank you to our partners at Visit Morgan Hill.
Bring your bike to grab a beer and a bite. Radhaus is throwing a party for the city’s cyclists, complete with a DJ, beer specials, and plenty of pretzels; Sunday at 4pm. // Radhaus, 2 Marina Blvd., Building A (Fort Mason); details on Instagram
Shop and sip at Kivelstadt. Their Wine Garden Holiday Market offers European Christmas village meets California maker vibes with jewelry, pottery, flowers, crafts, gifts, interactive art projects, and specialty libations; Saturday and Sunday, and December 21-22, 11am to 5pm. // Kivelstadt Cellars Tasting Lounge, 22900 Broadway (Sonoma); tickets at kivelstadtcellars.com
Thank you to our partners at Kivelstadt Cellars.
Give yourself (and a fellow fan) something to look forward to. Zach Bryan and Kings of Leon play GGP on August 15, 2025. Tickets are on sale now. // Polo Fields, 1232 John F Kennedy Dr. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at goldengateparkconcerts.com
Thank you to our partners at Golden Gate Park Concerts.
Check off that final gift with a membership to Studio Social Collective, Napa’s private social club, which debuts early 2025, will offer the region’s best food, wine, and music for good times year-round. // Feast it Forward, 1031 McKinstry St. (Napa); details at feastitforward.com
Thank you to our partners at Feast it Forward.
