It's been real, 2024. Let's see what next year has to offer.
This week, expect some Christmas holiday holdovers as we transition into 2025, then start off the new year with bloody marys and pancakes or NA drinks and a sauna detox.
When you’re not indulging or cleansing, there’s comedy, drag, live podcasts, and a Sundance tour. And of course, there’s New Year’s Eve. Here are our picks for an epic night.
Cheers!
Send off the holidays with a farewell drink at the Causwells’ cocktail pop-up. There’s still time to enjoy ube eggnog or the whiskey-filled Winter Wonderland; Monday and Tuesday, 11am to 9pm. // Causwells, 2346 Chestnut St. (Marina); details at causwells.com
Groove with Dengue Fever into the new year with psychedelic tunes from their latest album; Monday and Tuesday at 8pm. // The Chapel, 777 Valencia St. (Mission); tickets at thechapelsf.com
Catch the Grand Kyiv Ballet’s rendition of the Nutcracker in their final SF performances; Monday at 7pm and Tuesday at 3pm. // Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon St. (Presidio); tickets at ticketmaster.com
Take your New Year’s afloat aboard a Great Gatsby–themed party cruise. Don your flapper finest for great views, strong spirits, and all-night dancing; Tuesday, 9pm to 1am. // San Francisco Belle, 7 The Embarcadero; tickets at eventbrite.com
Go for an epic NYE at Wayfare Tavern, with four floors of festivities, each with their own distinct offering. Craft cocktails, gourmet bites, and a champagne tower await; Tuesday at 7:30pm. // Wayfare Tavern, 558 Sacramento St. (FiDi); tickets at eventbrite.com($40 off for 7x7 Social Club members)
Hide away at Brandon Jew's Moongate Lounge for New Year's Eve cocktails, Boy Blue pizza, and Machinedrum all night long; Tuesday at 9pm. Save $20 when you join 7x7 Social Club. // Moongate Lounge, 28 Waverly Place (Chinatown); tickets at exploretock.com
Start off dry January at Dirty Habit, where the Lavender Lie and Mock Toddy alcohol-free cocktails won’t have you missing the real thing. // Dirty Habit at the Hotel Zelos San Francisco, 12 4th St. (SoMa); zhotelssf.com
Cure what ails you at Astra with breakfast and a special New Years Day Bloody Mary flight; Wednesday, 6:30am to 9am. // Astra at The St. Regis San Francisco, 125 3rd St. (SoMa); reservations at opentable.com
Load up on pancakes and mimosas at Kilowatt’s Hangover Party. You don’t even have to get out of your pajamas to indulge in this epic brunch and low-key movie party; Wednesday at 12pm. // Kilowatt, 3160 16th St. (Mission); details at dice.fm
Get your fill of ribs and R&B at a rooftop daytime dance party; Wednesday, 1pm to 6pm. // Phoenix Hotel, 601 Eddy St. (Tenderloin); tickets at eventbrite.com
Enjoy brunch with big band flair. Raise a mimosa to the New Orleans sound of MJ's Brass Boppers, playing an intimate concert complete with soul food; Wednesday, 11am to 3pm. // Victory Hall and Parlor, 360 Ritch St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Be part of the first First Thursday of the year. Toro y Moi is spinning, the drinks are flowing, and SF’s best businesses are coming out to feed you; Thursday, 7:30pm to 9pm. // 2nd and Howard Street (SoMa); details at dftsf.com
See comedian Jesus Trejo live for the taping of his new Showtime special;Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. // Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery St. (FiDi); tickets at concerts.livenation.com
Witness the high-flying feats of Circus Bella in the final shows of their “Kaleidoscope” holiday performance; Thursday through Sunday. // The Crossing at East Cut, Beale St. and Howard St. (Embarcadero); tickets at tickets.circusbella.org
Detox post-New Year’s with a day of rejuvenation. Go from hot sauna to cold plunge in open two-hour sessions. Add on a yoga class to complete the day; Thursday, noon to 8pm. // Alchemy Springs and House, 939 Post St. (TenderNob); tickets at eventbrite.com
Tour Heath behind-the-scenes with a factory tour; Friday and Saturday at 11am. // Heath Ceramics Factory and Showroom, 2900 18th St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Head to Sundance in SF with a showing of its short film program at The Roxie. Expect a mix of premier fiction, documentary, and animated shorts; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. // The Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St. (Mission); tickets at roxie.com
Kick off your 2025 with a Nisei annual tradition. Try the Osechi Ryori menu, a traditional Japanese New Year's cuisine enjoyed at the beginning of the year to bring good fortune—or take an Osechi bento box to go; Friday through Sunday. // Nisei, 2316 Polk St. (Russian Hill); reservations and orders at opentable.com
Get your Freakonomics on with a live recording of the hit podcast with host and author Stephen Dubner, featuring special guest outgoing Mayor London Breed; Friday, 7:30pm. // Sydney Goldstein Theater, 275 Hayes St. (Civic Center); tickets at cityboxoffice.com
Pick up a new hobby with Park Padel. Pickleball is so 2024. Join 7x7 Social Club to book a beginner clinic for just $20 at their new spiffy court in South San Francisco. // Park Padel, 550-4 Eccles Ave.(Oyster Point); parkpadel.com
Relive your favorite decade with Tribute Night. Whether you’re an '80s baby or wish you were born in the 60s, you’ll find an apt throwback; Saturday at 7pm. // Music City San Francisco 1355 Bush St. (TenderNob); tickets at eventbrite.com
Indulge in Peruvian-Japanese cuisine in high style at Chotto Matte. The rooftop restaurant feels like a celebration every day, with avant-garde design, DJ sets, and a can't-miss theatrical sushi bar. 7x7 Social Club members get a pisco sour on the house; open daily. // Chotto Matte, 50 O'Farrell St. (Union Square); chotto-matte.com
Enjoy a drag show brunch with Hollywood flair. Burlesque, comedy, and celebrity impersonation—from Madonna and Cher to Beyoncé and Cardi B; Saturday and Sunday at 1:30pm. // 358 Ocean Ave. (Sunnyside): tickets at eventbrite.com
Escape to the Russian River Valley this weekend and feel worlds away with a stay at Farmhouse Inn. Soak in the tub, sit by the fire, and explore nearby wineries. Save 20 percent on stays when you're in the 7x7 Social Club. // Farmhouse Inn, 7871 River Rd. (Sonoma); reservations atfarmhouseinn.com
Taste a dozen French wines in Napa. Experience seven whites and five reds, all under $30/bottle; Sunday, 4pm to 7pm. // Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St. (Napa); details at donapa.com
