San Francisco Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Weekend

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16 December, 2021

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Curious about what to do in the San Francisco area this weekend? Your San Francisco Patch community calendar is a great way to stay up to date on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around San Francisco: The Future of Data Center Trends with Intel When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:45 p.m. Where: Online Event What: Join MIT Technology Review CEO, Elizabeth Bramson-Boudreau, and Intel Corporate VP of Global Data Center, Rose Schooler. Sponsored by Intel. URL: MobileApp: https://go.evvnt.com/963649-0?... Time: 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Category: Community | Finance Artists / Speakers: Caitlin Ber... Learn More MP3 GRADES DUE - Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts, a Public School When: Thursday, December 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts and a Public School What: Event listing from Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts, a Public School: Thursday, and December 16 at 4:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact ... Learn More After Dark: Motion Pictures When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Pier 15, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, 94111, United States What: The warm glow of the projected image invites us to in-between worlds where imagination can roam and new perspectives on the world around us may emerge. Tonight and we celebrate visual storytelling-and the light that makes it possible. From early photographic experiments that led ... Learn More Socially Inept: Tech Roast Show When: Thursday, December 16th at 8:00 p.m. Where: BATS Improv Theatre What: Tech is awesome. Tech people are terrible. But you're afraid to tell them how awful they are, because you think they'll stab you with an iKnife Pro. Hey, they probably will. Thankfully, a party of renegade tech comedians is coming through town. They fear nothing. They don't ta... Learn More Featured Event: Chris Cope at the Alameda Comedy Club When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Alameda Comedy Club What: Comedian Chris Cope is a Florida transplant living in Los Angeles. Chris has appeared on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Laughs on Fox, Tosh.0, and "Grey's Anatomy". His Southern Charm isn't limited to stage and screen, He has just released his first full-length comedy album, "White Tr... Learn More Featured Event: Chris Cope at the Alameda Comedy Club (Patrick Ford) End of MP3 and Fall Semester - Marshall (Thurgood) High When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Marshall (Thurgood) HighLearn More End of MP#3: Grades due by noon - Galileo High When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Galileo HighLearn More End of Quarter 2/Semester 1 - Gateway High When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Gateway High Learn More End of Fall Semester - Sfusd When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: SfusdLearn More All School Meeting: Middle School Families When: Friday, December 17th at 8:35 a.m. Where: The New School of San FranciscoLearn More All School Meeting - The New School of San Francisco When: Friday, December 17th at 8:35 a.m. Where: The New School of San Francisco Learn More University Budget Office Hours for staff, faculty, students When: Friday, December 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: San Francisco State University Learn More Author: Deborah A. Miranda in conversation When: Friday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: [ONLINE] San Francisco Main Library What: [virtual event] Author and educator Deborah A. Miranda discusses her work and book "Bad Indians A Tribal Memoir". The book is a collection of stories of her Ohlone Costanoan Esselen family as well as the experience of California Indians as a whole through oral histories, newsp... Learn More Girls Basketball vs Hill @ TMAHS - Marshall (Thurgood) High When: Friday, December 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Marshall (Thurgood) HighLearn More Christmas Around The World When: Friday, December 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: San Francisco, California, 94016, United States What: Learn about the history of Christmas, where it originated and how it's celebrated around the world. Category: Community | Local / Community | HolidaysPrice:Free: USD 0.00Artists / Speakers: Cristina Ceniceros, Danay Escanaverino Time: 17:00 to 18:00 Learn More B-Basketball @Westmoor H.S. - Marshall (Thurgood) High When: Friday, December 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Marshall (Thurgood) High Learn More Kat Robichaud's Misfit Cabaret: A Very Merry Misfit Cabaret When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Alcazar Theater, 650 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102 What: Dec 10-11,17-18, 8pm to 10pm What would the holidays be like without Misfit Cabaret's HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA? You don't have to find out!    This year, Brendan Getzell, our resident Musical Director is in a rut; it has been a very hard year. But magical holiday fairy Candysprin... Learn More Dance Fridays HOLIDAY PARTY - You are invited to Live Salsa w/ Orquesta Nrimba, Bachata Room, Lesson When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Dance Fridays, 550 Barneveld, San Francisco, California, 94124, United States What: EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT - THE BEST OF SAN FRANCISCO DANCE LESSONS, LIVE MUSIC, AND DANCING TICKETS, https://dancefridays12-17.eventbrite.com www.DanceFridays.com (Get on the VIP List for Future Events) An evening with live salsa music for all, Salsa dancing (plus a dedicated Bacha... Learn More Giggle(a stand up comedy show)(it's a wonderful laugh) When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Milk Bar What: Looking for a laugh during this weekend?Want to maybe have a drink with a friend? A date night? Well I have two shows for you!! The Bay Area's new favorite comedy show is Giggle. Found inside one of San Francisco's most underground independent comedy venues, this show is the ... Learn More Top Secret Stand Up(a comedy show) When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Cobb's Comedy Club What: The location is on the ticket!!!! Ready for some fun and adventurous comedy in the Bay Area?! San Francisco's new and exclusive comedy show is Top Secret Stand Up. This Friday and Saturday night we have two pop up comedy shows in a fun new spot for comedy and cocktails that's... Learn More Comedy Night at Milk Bar When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Milk Bar What: Looking for a laugh during this weekend?Want to maybe have a drink with a friend? A date night? Well I have a show for you! The Bay Area's new favorite comedy show is Comedy Night at Milk Bar. Found inside one of San Francisco's most underground independent comedy venues, thi... Learn More Featured Event: SweaterCon: San Francisco Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl When: Saturday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 1233 Polk St What: Celebrate the Holidays at San Francisco's SweaterCon Pub Crawl. On Saturday, December 18, CrawlSF will be taking over some of the best bars in the city for a jolly 'ol Holiday Pub Crawl complete with cheap drinks, holiday cheer and maybe even a few gifts for some lucky crawler... Learn More Featured Event: SweaterCon: San Francisco Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl (Matt) Featured Event: Warriors Thrive City Winter Wonderland Holiday Spectacular & Santa 2021: Chase Center, San Francisco When: Saturday, December 18th at 2:00 p.m. What: Thrive City Winter Wonderland: Holiday Spectacular Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 - 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA From Chase Center: "On Saturday, December 18, the Warriors and Chase will host a Holiday Spectacular from 2 – 6 p.m., which will include... Learn More Warriors Thrive City Winter Wonderland Holiday Spectacular & Santa 2021: Chase Center, San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Winter Lights 2021-22: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. What: Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park Through Feb. 2022 - Daily, sundown - 10 p.m. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA From San Francisco Recreation and Park Department: "Join us for a new tradition this holiday season! Explore Golden Gate Park from sundown to 10 p.m. each night t... Learn More Featured Event: Winter Lights 2021-22: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) Fall '21 Grading Period - San Francisco State University When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: San Francisco State UniversityLearn More Upper Haight Cleanup When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: All Saints' Episcopal Church, San Francisco What: Help us clean up Upper Haight with the Upper Haight Neighborhood Association. Meet in front of All Saints' Episcopal Church (1350 Waller St). All supplies provided. Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page or email [email protected] with event name. Learn More Hayes Valley Community Cleanup When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Patricia's Green In Hayes Valley What: Help us clean up Hayes Valley with The Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association (HVNA). Meet at Patricia's Green. All supplies provided. Signup on this Google Form or email [email protected] with event name. Learn More Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Cowell Theater, Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA What: Dec 4-5, 11 am & 1:30 pm, Dec 11, 12, 18, 19, 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 4 pm Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF announces the return of in-person performances for its annual holiday show, Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets, December 4-19, Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center for Ar... Learn More Dollie + Me Holiday Tea at The Westin St. Francis Hotel, Union Square! When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square What: Introducing the first annual holiday tradition at The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco. Children, families, mother/daughter duos, and special loved
ones are invited to gather for Dollie & Me Tea at the festively
decorated Westin St. Francis on Union Square. While childr... Learn More Holidaze Art Punx Market When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: UMA Gallery Oakland What: Unkle Morty's and Destroy Art Present: Holidaze Art Punx Market, a market where punk meets dark surrealism.  It's a mash up of flavors that you won't find anywhere else.  Punk memorabilia, photography, records, fashion, art, jewelry, macabre gifts.  With raffles and more.  UMA... Learn More Schools Out! Cleanup Spectacular When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Lincoln Park Playground What: Help us with Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup in the Outer Richmond. Meet at Lincoln Park (33rd and Clement). All supplies provided. Signup on this TogetherSF Mobilize page or email [email protected] with event name. Learn More Great Dickens Christmas Fair Drive-Thru 2021: Cow Palace, Daly City When: Saturday, December 18th at 2:00 p.m. What: The Great Dickens Christmas Fair Drive-Thru Saturdays & Sundays, Dec. 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19, 2021 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City, CA From The Great Dickens Christmas Fair: "Bring friends and family for a ride through our newly envisioned outd... Learn More SweaterCon: San Francisco Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl When: Saturday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Mayes Oyster House, 1233 Polk Street, San Francisco, California, 94109, United States What: On Saturday, December 18, CrawlSF will be taking over some of the best bars in the city for a jolly 'ol Holiday Pub Crawl complete with cheap drinks, holiday cheer and maybe even a few gifts for some lucky crawlers. No matter how you celebrate the holidays, throwing back beers... Learn More San Francisco Boys Chorus Winter Concert at Calvary When: Saturday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, California, 94115, United States What: The San Francisco Boys Chorus returns to in-person performances this December, featuring Johann Sebastian Bach's well-beloved Cantata 147: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, with the familiar chorus commonly known as "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," as well as Vaughan Williams' ce... Learn More Tantra Speed Date - San Francisco! (In-Person Singles Event) When: Saturday, December 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: The Center SF, 548 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, California, 94117, United States What: Tired of swiping? Tantra Speed Date is the only dating event with a 95% match rate! Meet mindful singles in up to 24 fun, facilitated dates. See why singles say it's like "Yoga for your Love Life!" Now in 25+ cities, this Yoga-inspired workshop is more than dating, it's "Yoga ... Learn More Le Méridien San Francisco, 333 Battery Street, San Francisco, California, 94111, United States When: Saturday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Le Méridien San Francisco What: Join us for an unforgettable evening of live comedy and mystery. You will be solving a hilarious crime while interacting with the characters and other guests at your table. The murderer could be hidden in plain sight somewhere in the room, or it might even be one of the people... Learn More Kat Robichaud's Misfit Cabaret: A Very Merry Misfit Cabaret When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Alcazar Theater, 650 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102 What: Dec 10-11,17-18, 8pm to 10pm What would the holidays be like without Misfit Cabaret's HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA? You don't have to find out!    This year, Brendan Getzell, our resident Musical Director is in a rut; it has been a very hard year. But magical holiday fairy Candysprin... Learn More Giggle (a stand up comedy show)(a comedy story) When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Milk Bar What: Looking for a laugh during this weekend?Want to maybe have a drink with a friend? A date night? Well I have a show for you! The Bay Area's new favorite comedy show is Giggle. Found inside one of San Francisco's most underground independent comedy venues, this show is the best... Learn More Top secret stand up When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: The Punch Line San Francisco What: The location is on the ticket!!!! Ready for some fun and adventurous comedy in the Bay Area?! San Francisco's new and exclusive comedy show is Top Secret Stand Up. This Friday and Saturday night we have two pop up comedy shows in a fun new spot for comedy and cocktails that's... Learn More Comedy Night at Milk Bar When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Milk Bar What: Looking for a laugh during this weekend?Want to maybe have a drink with a friend? A date night? Well I have a show for you! The Bay Area's new favorite comedy show is Comedy Night at Milk Bar. Found inside one of San Francisco's most underground independent comedy venues, thi... Learn More Dance Saturdays HOLIDAY PARTY BachataCrazy Nights, Salsa - Dance Lessons When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Dance Fridays and Saturdays - Space 550, 550 Barneveld Avenue, San Francisco, California, 94124, United States What: You're invited to the HOLIDAY PARTY for Dance Saturdays! This is it - our last event for 2021 - Don't miss it. Get your Tickets, https://dancesat12-18.eventbri... 3 Rooms of Dancing Bachata (Main Room) and Salsa (2nd Rooms) plus a 3rd room for Kizomba, plus an awesome outdoor... Learn More LEGO Holiday Truck Tour 2021: San Francisco When: Sunday, December 19th at 10:00 a.m. What: LEGO Holiday Truck Tour Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 - 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sue Bierman Park, Washington Street & Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 Pier 39: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 39 Pier, San Francisco, CA Washington Square: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. 1235 Mcallister St., San Francis... Learn More LEGO Holiday Truck Tour 2021: San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) Ensembles Of San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Concert 2021: Berkeley When: Sunday, December 19th at 7:00 p.m. What: Ensembles of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus at Freight & Salvage Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 - 7 p.m. Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley, CA From San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus: "Having skipped one entire holiday season, we are about to explode with pent up ex... Learn More Ensembles Of San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Concert 2021: Berkeley (Susan C. Schena) Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets When: Sunday, December 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Cowell Theater, Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA What: Dec 4-5, 11 am & 1:30 pm, Dec 11, 12, 18, 19, 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 4 pm Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF announces the return of in-person performances for its annual holiday show, Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets, December 4-19, Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center for Ar... Learn More Dollie + Me Holiday Tea at The Westin St. Francis Hotel, Union Square! When: Sunday, December 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square What: Introducing the first annual holiday tradition at The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco. Children, families, mother/daughter duos, and special loved
ones are invited to gather for Dollie & Me Tea at the festively
decorated Westin St. Francis on Union Square. While childr... Learn More FREE Speed Dating Party for Young Single Professionals! When: Sunday, December 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Off The Rails Brewing Co. What: Find someone to spend Christmas and New Year with! Sunday, December 19, 2021, 2-5pm. LOCATION: Off the Rails Brewing Co, 111 S Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale CA 94086. Free parking in back. Limiting the party to fully-vaccinated singles and doing it outdoors is prudent! Please bring... Learn More Christmas Party for San Francisco Bay Area Singles! When: Sunday, December 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Forli Restaurant & Bar What: Celebrate Christmas with new single friends at one of our favorite East Bay venues! Only $10 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 3pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes. Adults of all ages welcome. Festive holiday attire recommended. Santa Ri... Learn More Sound Encounters II When: Sunday, December 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Root Division Gallery, 1131 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 What: San Francisco Contemporary Music Players continues it 2021-2022 concert season with Sound Encounters II, a collaborative program presented in partnership with UC Berkeley's Center for New Music and Audio Technologies. The first event of this season's in the COMMUNITY series, S... Learn More Top Secret Stand Up When: Sunday, December 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Golden Gate Park What: Top Secret Stand Up is the best comedy show, randomly popping around San Francisco . Stay tuned to find out where we will be next! This show is the best thing to do this weekend. Top Secret Stand Up is a stand up comedy show for humans of all kinds. . The show lasts 90 minu... Learn More Holiday Concertos: Bach, Corelli & more When: Sunday, December 19th at 8:00 p.m. Where: St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1111 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 What: Voices of Music returns to the stage with our signature holiday program of virtuoso concertos, including the Bach violin concerto in A Minor BWV 1041 performed by Rachell Ellen Wong.    Voices of Music is offering three concert series this season and is currently only selling ... Learn More Sundays Best When: Sunday, December 19th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Milk Bar What: San Francisco had a new and exciting comedy show and it's called Sundays Best. Sundays Best is a variety of comedy show where every week new performers get new topics and tell stories, jokes, and share any and all ideas on the matter. Found inside one of San Francisco's most u... Learn More The 2-Minute Drill: The Week's Top Tech Stories When: Monday, December 20th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Virtual Event, United States What: Each week we team up with pro athletes + entertainers to talk about the hottest tech startups and trends. No insider VC-speak here. It's all about fun, education and expanding access to tech. Come sayPrice: Free: USD 0.00 Artists / Speakers: Noah Lichtenstein, Jared Jeffries... Learn More Explore Artificial Intelligence Using Scratch! Winter Break 2021 - 6 meetings When: Monday, December 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: online What: Artificial Intelligence 6 meetings, December 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 10-11:30 am, 5th - 9th grade Robots! Smartphones! Self-driving cars! What is artificial intelligence and how does it affect your everyday life? In this course, our coders will use Scratch to build a basic rul... Learn More Artificial Intelligence Programming Class When: Monday, December 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: online What: Robots! Smartphones! Self-driving cars! What is artificial intelligence and how does it affect your everyday life? In this course, our coders will use Scratch to build a basic rule-based AI chatbot. In the process of building their projects, students will learn what AI is, pla... Learn More Men's Basketball vs Cal State Monterey Bay When: Monday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: San Francisco State UniversityLearn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 p.m. What: On Dec. 21, we celebrate the winter solstice, ushering in the coldest season on the longest night of the year. As we prepare to welcome winter, it's an ideal time to add bold, cheery flowers to your home or office. Not only do flowers provide a pop of color, they are a well-kn... Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (FTD Flowers) Fall '21 Evaluation Day - San Francisco State University When: Tuesday, December 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: San Francisco State UniversityLearn More Enrollment possible only with permission numbers from instructor When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: San Francisco State UniversityLearn More (actual start dates may vary from class to class) When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: San Francisco State UniversityLearn More Winter '22 Winter Session - Instruction Begins When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: San Francisco State UniversityLearn More See more local events, or add your own, on the San Francisco Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.