Christmas Revels – A Theatrical Celebration of the Winter Solstice

Scottish Rite Center 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA, United States

This year’s Revels opens in the 1930s, where our protagonist meets a mystery man who sends him on a journey east to Appalachia, south through the bayous of Louisiana, north to the mid-Atlantic states, and finally westward ho to California!

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The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus: Dancers, Prancers, and Vixens!

Nourse Theater 275 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Our holiday celebration is always a festive, heart-warming and simply not-to-be-missed extravaganza! This season’s concerts feature traditional favorites along with new works including a stunning world premiere by Ola Gjeilo, one of America’s most prominent contemporary composers. There will be appearances by Santa, his elves and reindeer, a 1980s nativity scene, and an ugly sweater parade thrown in just for fun!

$25 – $65

The Velveteen Rabbit

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 700 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us for this beloved Bay Area holiday tradition. ODC/Dance enlivens Margery Williams’ classic tale of a well-worn nursery rabbit that becomes real.

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North Oakland Holiday Craft Fair n’ Market

Feel the Beet! Farmers Market 970 Grace Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

Come out and support local vendors, youth business, and small farmers of color... Live Music, Bouncy House, Youth Made Products, Hot Foods, Fresh Produce, Free Food and Drinks 9:30-10:30AM both days.

$10

Benicia Christmas Parade and Holiday Market

Benicia Main Street along Main Street, Benicia, CA, United States

The parade starts at 10:00AM at First and D Street and ends at H Street. The parade features local marching bands, dancers, and the much-anticipated Santa Claus. The Holiday Market features handcrafted arts and crafts, gourmet items and delicious foods.

Free

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair!

Cow Palace Exhibition Halls 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA, United States

The bustling streets of London, immortalized for all time by the mighty pen of Charles Dickens, form the living backdrop of your excursion into Christmas Past. You are a living part of a Victorian Christmas card come to life!

The Velveteen Rabbit

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 700 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us for this beloved Bay Area holiday tradition. ODC/Dance enlivens Margery Williams’ classic tale of a well-worn nursery rabbit that becomes real.

see website for ticket details

Bazaar Bizarre Holiday Show

Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Buchanan Avenue and Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA, United States

Expect to find a quality handmade market including clothing, handbags, 'zines, jewelry, art prints, ceramics, and other items from more than 150 artisans and foodmakers!

Free

Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair

along Telegraph Avenue between Dwight and Bancroft, Berkeley, CA, United States

Holiday shoppers to the Telegraph business district will be treated to an abundance of good cheer, great music, fine food, and unique and unusual handcrafts by some of Northern California's finest artists.

Free