“Ring” In the New Year at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach

Playland-Not-At-The-Beach 10979 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA, United States

oin us as Playland throws a birthday party for Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien! (He'd be 122 this year.) Brave Playland's Middle-Earth Museum of Fun to find hidden Hobbitses, Gollum, Gandalf and The One Ring itself. Remember - "even the smallest person can change the course of the future."

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Winter’s Flame

Humanist Hall 390 27th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Light up the night and enliven your spirit. Build community and travel deep inside yourself. Come celebrate life at the darkest time of the year.

$66 – $166

The Edwardian World’s Faire

The Regency Ballroom 1300 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

The Edwardian Ball is an elegant and whimsical celebration of art, music, theatre, fashion, technology, circus, and the beloved creations of the late, great author Edward Gorey.

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The 15th Annual Edwardian Ball

The Regency Ballroom 1300 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

The Edwardian Ball is an elegant and whimsical celebration of art, music, theatre, fashion, technology, circus, and the beloved creations of the late, great author Edward Gorey.

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Vintage Invasion

Finnish Hall 1970 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

Have you ever waltzed to Metallica or danced a polka to Lady Gaga? Yes? Then you know what a great time it is, and we will see you there! No? Well it's never too late to start. Since we have hundreds of years of waltz music to choose from, the variety makes a wonderful, festive evening.

Science of Cocktails 2015

Exploratorium Pier 15, San Francisco, CA, United States

Enjoy open bar, ample hors d'oeuvres, and special cocktail-themed activities, demonstrations, and programs.

$120 – $185

Palo Alto Players 2015 Season Announcement Party

Lucie Stern Theater 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, United States

Join Palo Alto Players for our 85th Season Announcement Party 2014-15! It's FREE!

Free, please RSVP

Free First Friday at Museum of Art and History

Museum of Art and History 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Free First Friday culminates from 5:00-9:00PM with live music, a no-host bar, and an all-ages art activity, and the museum is totally free all day.

Free

Vintage Invasion

Finnish Hall 1970 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

Have you ever waltzed to Metallica or danced a polka to Lady Gaga? Yes? Then you know what a great time it is, and we will see you there! No? Well it's never too late to start. Since we have hundreds of years of waltz music to choose from, the variety makes a wonderful, festive evening.

WE Players 2015 Fundraising Gala

Saint John the Evangelist 1661 15th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Enjoy an evening of giving with a remarkable community - people dedicated to making fantastic art, appreciating the landscape with all their senses, and sharing their awe for life. Fun will flow from every corner of one of our favorite indoor spaces...

see website for ticket information