By The Editors By The Editors | November 14, 2024 | Lifestyle, Feature,
Celebrate the holiday season in San Francisco with these great events.
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet (12/13-24)
11/22-12/29
The lure is the world’s largest Christmas light maze, but there’s so much more at this wonderland of holiday spirit at PayPal Park. The mind-blowing attraction also boasts larger-than-life light sculptures, an ice skating trail, live entertainment, Santa’s Landing, Enchant Village and seasonal food and beverages.
12/6-29
It’s not a holiday celebration without a showing of The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s beloved score is peppered with San Francisco Ballet’s masterful movements that tell the tale of Clara as she battles mischievous mice and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
12/10
Don’t miss the drag queen extravaganza as RuPaul's Drag Race contestants and alum strut the stage at Golden Gate Theatre. Nina West hosts the 10th-anniversary tour, featuring the talents of Sasha Colby, Roxxxy Andrews, Crystal Methyd, Angeria Paris VanMichaels and Jimbo The Drag Clown, among others.
12/12 & 12/14
THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT
Discover the true meaning of Christmas, plus a few wacky muppet adventures along the way. Michael Caine stars as Ebenezer Scrooge alongside Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and Fozzie Bear on the big screen as the SF Symphony plays the festive score live.
12/13-15
Cirque Dreams presents Holidaze, where a fantastical cast of storybook characters, from aerialists and jugglers to skippers and acrobats, stun on stage to an original music score featuring cheeky twists on holiday favorites.
12/13-22
Head to Stockton Street (Post to Geary and Geary to O’Farrell) in Union Square for this year’s fabulous Winter Walk. Expect tasty food trucks, bars with themed cocktails, specialty desserts, goods and crafts from local merchants, live music, adoptable animals and so much more.
12/13-24
Smuin’s signature holiday event is back and better than ever. Dancers spread Christmas cheer with classic ballet numbers as well as joyful contemporary pieces set to beloved pop hits. Don’t miss LGBTQ night Dec. 20, featuring special guest and RuPaul's Drag Race finalist Lady Camden.
12/14
Playwright Brian Copeland’s holiday-themed production follows his younger self as he navigates the daunting streets of Oakland to buy his mom the perfect Christmas present.
12/19-21
Everyone's favorite elf is back. San Francisco Symphony is bringing the Christmas classic to the stage as a live orchestra performs John Debney’s stunning score with the film playing on a projector behind them.
Photography by: Chris Hardy