Explore SF’s extensive offerings this month, including cultural celebrations, musical events and food festivals.
Ice skating at Enchant Christmas takes place through the end of December.
DAY OF THE DEAD
Potrero Del Sol Park hosts SF’s Day of the Dead celebration. Traditionally dressed performers will roam the green while participants create altars graced by Mesoamerican offerings at the Festival of Alters, or simply hold space for healing and meditation in the Ritual Circle. Potrero Del Sol Park, dayofthedeadsf.org
BOYD MEETS GIRL
Part of Festival Napa Valley’s Power of Music Series, Australian guitarist Rupert Boyd and American cellist Laura Metcalf take the stage at Napa’s Sleeping Giant Winery, performing eclectic pieces from Debussy and Bach to Radiohead and Beyoncé. 2258 Las Amigas Road, Napa, 707.346.5052, festivalnapavalley.org
Fun face painting at Holiday Heroes Dec. 10
STING
Sting’s 3.0 tour features the English singer as part of a rocking three-piece band. The crooner will sing some of his top hits, including rare performances of his chart-toppers with The Police. The Masonic, 1111 California St., 415.343.7582, sfmasonic.com
KIMBERLY AKIMBO
The winner of five 2023 Tony awards, including Best Musical, Kimberly Akimbo follows the story of a 16-year-old girl on the cusp of adulthood as she navigates family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush and a run-in with the law. Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St., 888.746.1799, broadwaysf.com
Day of the Dead celebrations take over Potrero Del Sol Park Nov. 2.
EAT DRINK SF
Eat Drink SF is the ultimate way to experience our city’s incredible culinary scene. Ticketed events include an opening night dinner, cocktail parties and various luncheons. You can also participate in myriad Restaurant Week specials from hot spots like Astra, Chotto Matte, Roka Akor and many more. eatdrink-sf.com
SABRINA CARPENTER
“Please Please Please” don’t miss Sabrina Carpenter’s highly anticipated Short N’ Sweet tour at Chase Center, where the pop princess belts her latest chart-topping hits alongside her signature cheeky commentary. 1 Warriors Way, chasecenter.com
SF COFFEE FESTIVAL
Sample various caffeinated beverages at this immersive coffee experience, plus a latte art competition, Coffee Convos with experienced panelists, live entertainment and so much more. Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, Festival Pavilion, sfcoffeefestival.com
TRANSGENDER FILM FESTIVAL
SF’s Transgender Film Festival is back, both in-person and online, for its 27th iteration, featuring thought-provoking and highly entertaining films in a variety of categories, including documentaries, music and animation, international and shorts. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., sftff.org
Boyd Meets Girl will play Sleeping Giant Winery Nov. 6.
CARMEN
Georges Bizet’s beloved four-act French opera is taking over the War Memorial Opera House with a captivating depiction of love, jealousy and obsession. 301 Van Ness Ave., 415.864.3330, sfopera.com
ENCHANT CHRISTMAS
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. 1123 Coleman Ave., San Jose, enchantchristmas.com
HAMILTON
Orpheum Theatre is officially “The Room Where It Happens.” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s epic musical follows the rise and fall of the Founding Father as he fights for love, honor and his legacy. 1192 Market St., 888.746.1799, broadwaysf.com
HOLIDAY HEROES
This annual fundraiser, created by the Wender Weis Foundation for Children, offers a big stage (Oracle Park) and countless activities for kids. Local pro athletes join the fun to help make this season magical for local families. 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, holidayheroes.org
Photography by: COURTESY OF ENCHANT CHRISTMAS; DREW ALTIZER; DANIE FRANCO; JIANG CHEN
