Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy the weekend…trees, lights and more!
Holiday 3D Light Show
Friday, November 25 from 4-6PM
Westfield Center SF, 865 Market Street San Francisco…Free
Starting Nov. 25, Westfield’s iconic dome will come to life each night with this one-of-a-kind animated 3D light spectacular. Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi will unveil the show during a special celebration. Holiday entertainment and activities will start at 4:00 p.m. followed by the debut of the show at 5:00 p.m. The first 500 shoppers to present their American Express card at the event will receive a keepsake holiday ornament. Attendees also are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys for the South of Market Child Care Toy Drive.
Source: SF.FunCheap.com www.Westfield.com/SanFrancisco
Macy’s 22nd Annual Tree Lighting
Friday, November 25 from 6-9PM
Union Square, San Francisco…Free
Macy’s Gift to the City of San Francisco and the most recognized Christmas tree will be officially lit in Union Square. This year the tree lighting celebration will include special guest Johnny Weir, a visit from Santa and much more! The beautiful 80-foot Fir tree will be covered in 21,000 energy-efficient twinkling LED lights.
Source: www.UnionSquareShop.com
The Ways & Means Committee
Friday, November 25 from 6-9PM
Yoshi’s, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
Price: Free
Infused with the musical spirit of the Bay Area, this locally grown and educated septet delivers straight-ahead jazz influenced by Herbie Hancock, Jerry Gonzalez, Buster Williams, and Fort Apache Band.
Source: www.Yoshis.com
The Velveteen Rabbit
Friday, November 25 – Sunday, December 11
Novellus Theater, Yerba Buena Center for The Arts, 700 Howard Street, San Francisco
Price: $35-$45
ODC/Dance — one of America’s most exciting contemporary dance companies, returns to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to present their 25th season of this beloved Bay Area production. Brimming with wit, festive costumes, madcap characters and the perfect amount of holiday cheer, ODC/Dance is proud to present Margery Williams’ classic tale of a well-worn nursery rabbit that becomes real. Emotionally told though music, dance and a powerful narration recorded by Bay Area actor Geoff Hoyle, The Velveteen Rabbit celebrates the unique relationship between a little boy and his stuffed rabbit, and the enduring power of love.
Source: YBCA.org
47th Annual Ghirardelli Square Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 25 from 1-7PM
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
Price: Free
Enjoy free, live entertainment for the entire family throughout the day culminating with the lighting of the Ghirardelli Square tree at 5:30pm.
Source: www.ghirardellisq.com
BATS Improv: Family Drama – Closing Night
Saturday, November 26 from 8-9:45PM
BATS Improv, B350 Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Price: $20
Family Drama uniquely blends the compelling narrative of a three-act stage play with the excitement and surprise of improvisation. Like many traditional American plays, the story will unfold in real time, on a single set, and with each actor portraying only one character.
This hilarious drama is also completely improvised…the only thing the actors know is that their characters are somehow related and that they are getting together for the holidays. The audience selects the title for the show, which inspires the themes, relationships, stories, etc. Everything else is created right in front of your eyes!
Source: Improv.org
FELA!
Present – Sunday, December 11
Curran Theatre, 445 Geary Street, San Francisco
Price: $50-$200
His story inspired a nation. His music inspires the world. FELA! tells the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation.Motivated by his mother, a civil rights champion, he defied a corrupt and oppressive military government and devoted his life and music to the struggle for freedom and human dignity. FELA! is a triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, featuring Fela Kuti’s captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones.
Source: SHNSF.com
