Holidays in San Francisco…Lovable Rabbits, Grinches and Festive Drag Queens.
Don’t miss taking the little ones to see ODCs the Velveteen Rabbit!!
This beloved Bay Area holiday tradition. ODC/Dance enlivens Margery Williams’ classic tale of a well-worn nursery rabbit that becomes real. Told though music, dance and a powerful narrative, The Velveteen Rabbit celebrates the unique relationship between a little boy and his stuffed rabbit, and the enduring power of love.
Brimming with wit, festive costumes, madcap characters and the perfect amount of holiday cheer, ODC/Dance — one of America’s most exciting and acclaimed contemporary dance companies, returns to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to present their 25th season of the beloved Bay Area production! At the Novellus Theater at YBCA
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, 700 Howard Street at Third, San Francisco
Only 5 performances left, on weekends only!! For tickets call (415) 978-2787 or http://tickets.ybca.org
Fool’s Gold: CD Release Party
Wednesday, December 7th from 7–10PM at 3191 Mission Street, San Francisco Price: Free
Feel good guitar-pop collective Fool’s Gold will celebrate the release of their second full-length album, Leave No Trace, with a special Bay Area performance at Tikva Records. Originally a 12-15 member ensemble, Fool’s Gold downsized their line-up to a tight-knit five-member powerhouse quintet after releasing their self-titled debut (2009) and relentlessly touring the country. The band now features vocalist/bassist Luke Top, guitarist Lewis Pesacov, drummer Garrett Ray, multi-instrumentalist Brad Caulkins and percussionist Salvador Placencia. Confident, focused and much more personal, the new line-up truly allowed for the dynamic of the group to blossom, redefining and sculpting their sound for the much anticipated sophomore LP Leave No Trace. Source: TikvaRecordsDec7.Eventbrite.com
You can see Fool’s Gold LIVE with Dirty Ghosts and DJ Mike Shoun on Thursday, December 8th 6PM at the
Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco
82nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 8th from 5–7:30PM at the McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco Price: Free
Join us for the annual lighting of the venerable Monterey cypress tree at McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park, a city tradition, featuring small rides for children, live entertainment, a cookie factory, arts and crafts, and a visit from Santa. Free. Co-hosted by the San Francisco Parks Alliance. Source: SFRecPark.org
Drag Queens on Ice
Thursday, December 8th from 8–9:30PM at the Holiday Ice Rink, Union Square, San Francisco Price: Free
Move over, Santa. A legion of the Bay Area’s most colorful drag personalities will be headed to Union Square to share in the holiday spirit with local and visiting skaters at Drag Queens on Ice! Families, friends and fans are encouraged to don their wigs and skate alongside popular drag performers during an exciting night of skating at the rink. At the end of the session (9:30 p.m.) there will be two drag performances (TBD). Emporio Rulli Il Caffe—located on the square and next to the ice rink—will sell beer and wine. Source: UnionSquareIceRink.com
Cast Band from FELA! performs Friday, December 9th from 9–11PM
Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco Price: $10.00–$15.00
FELA! is the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation. This triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, features Fela Kuti’s captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony-Award® winner Bill T. Jones. Source: BrickAndMortarMusic.com
Rock The Square
Friday, December 9th from 10AM–2PM in Union Square, San Francisco Price: Free
This year the square will rock with festive sounds of the season from some of our favorites: the Eyewitness Blues Band, Bud E. Luv, Pure Ecstasy, Billy Philadelphia with the Convent of the Sacred Heart High School & Stuart Hall High School Choirs, guest choirs from SFUSD, Noah Griffin & Friends, the Uptown Singers!, George Spencer & Friends, a select group from Mission Valley Chorus , Shane Turner and The Salvation Army Band. The special center-stage event will be Rock the Square with Beatles and Rolling Stones Tribute Bands! This lunch-hour concert open to all will feature Nigel and Clive And The British Invasion as well as The Unauthorized Rolling Stones. Source: SalvationArmy.org
Dig the “Lower Haight Art Walk”
Friday, December 9th from 6–9:30PM at Fillmore and Haight Street, San Francisco Price: Free
The Lower Haight Art Walk returns this Friday with a special holiday edition. It’ll be packed with plenty of the usual fun — art, music, discounts and the like — plus some new features that just might take this Art Walk to the next level. The oh-so-popular scavenger hunt is back in full effect. Other unconfirmed novelties we’re hearing for Friday night include street food vendors, a live choir singing Christmas carols (presumably), and a possible makeover for the bubble-wrapped building at the corner of Haight and Fillmore. What does that mean, exactly? You’ll just have to see for yourself! Source: Haighteration.com
Find a unique gift at the Holiday “‘Vagabond Indie Craft Fair”
Saturday December 10th from 12:30–6PM. Go to 1371 9th Avenue, Between Judah and Irving Street, San Francisco
Urban Bazaar will host the Holiday ‘Vagabond Indie Craft Fair.’ This event, which includes approximately a dozen talented local artists and craftspeople selling their work, will take place in the back garden of the store at 1371 9th Ave, San Francisco. The Holiday Vagabond is co-hosted by the SF Etsy Street Team, which will be holding a tasty bake sale and a warm beverage station to help keep attendees cozy! Source: VagabondSF.Wordpress.com UrbanBazaarSF.com
The Christmas Ballet: Smuin Ballet’s Holiday Favorite
December 14th–24th at the Novellus Theater, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
Price: $31.00–$68.00
The Bay Area’s hottest holiday ticket, The Christmas Ballet makes its annual sassy return with a perfect gift for audience members of all ages. This enormously popular holiday celebration combines beautiful and classic performances with charming, humorous, and sexy dance pieces. This year The Christmas Ballet will include new choreography from acclaimed Choreographer in Residence Amy Seiwert and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Robert Sund to accompany time-honored favorites. This snow-filled extravaganza offers something for everyone, from ballet, tap, and swing to a wealth of other dances drawn from holiday traditions from around the world. Source: SmuinBallet.org
Bring It On: The Musical
December 14th–January 7th performing at the Orpheum Theater, 1192 Market Street, San Francisco
Price: $31.00–$200.00
Bring It On: The Musical is the explosive new musical comedy that raises the stakes on over-the-top high school rivalries. Set against the world of competitive cheerleading, this powerhouse new show hilariously proves that winning isn’t everything when it means losing something – or someone – you really care about. Source: SFNSF.com
The whole family can enjoy “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical”
December 21st–29th at the Golden Gate Theater, 1 Taylor Street, San Francisco
Price: $45.00–$85.00
Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical, a production that has delighted thousands of families on Broadway and across the nation. Inspired by Dr. Seuss’ beloved story and featuring the hit songs “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch, bursting with holiday spirit. The Associated Press says, “This Grinch brings the Dr. Seuss classic fancifully to life – you might find your heart growing a few sizes, too,” and The New York Times says The Grinch Musical is “100 times better than any bedside story.” Source: SFNSF.com
