Arts Occasions Dec. 26, 2019 — Jan. 2, 2020
by Occasions Editor
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Sing-along The Sound of Music @ Castro Theatre Thu 26
Right here we’re, nearly into a brand new yr, ‘the 20s; here is hoping it is good!
THURSDAY 26
Traditional and New Movies @ Castro Theatre
Dec 26-29 & 31: Sing-along The Sound of Music (varied occasions; goody luggage, costume contest). Dec 29: Phantom Thread (5:30) and Eyes Large Shut (8pm). Dec 30: A Star is Born (1937, 1:15, 6pm) and A Star is Born (1976, Three:25, 8pm). Jan 1: Singin’ within the Rain (2pm, 6:30pm) and The Condominium (4pm, Eight:30pm). $Eight-$16. 429 Castro St. http://www.castrotheatre.com
Mittens & Mistletoe @ Dance Mission Theater Thu 26
Occasions @ Manny’s
Dec 26-30, 5pm & 3pm: Vacation film nights. Dec 28, 8pm ($10-$15): Humorous Immigrants Comedy Present with Zoheb Virani, Lilibeth Helson, Sergio Novoa, Maryam Moosavi, Alyssa Westerlund, and Maria Diploudis. 3092 16th St. www.welcometomannys.com
Kung Pao Kosher Comedy
@ New Asia Restaurant
Jackie Hoffman (Feud, Yenta the Matchmaker) headlines the 27th annual ‘comedy in a Chinese language restaurant’ occasion, with comedian Mark Maier, Nathan Habib, and host Lisa Geduldig; partial proceeds profit Groceries for Senrios and Kehilla Neighborhood Synagogue Immigration Committee. $54-$74. 5pm dinner present, Eight:30pm cocktail present. 772 Pacific Ave., Chinatown. www.KosherComedy.com
Mittens & Mistletoe
@ Dance Mission Theater
Candy Can Productions’ 10th annual vacation present of dancers, tumblers, acrobats, circus clowns and extra. $18-$25. Numerous occasions through Dec. 29. 3316 24th St. www.SweetCanProductions.com
A Noh Christmas Carol @ Theatre of Yugen
Third annual performances of a Noh adaptation of the Dickens vacation story. $15-$45. Through Dec 30. 2840 Mariposa St. www.theatreofyugen.org
Head Over Heels @ New Conservatory Theatre Heart Fri 27 picture: Lois Tema
FRIDAY 27
Seaside Blanket Babylon @ Membership Fugazi
Final days! The musical comedy revue celebrates its closing week with enjoyable lineup of political and popular culture icons, all in gigantic wigs. $25-$160. Beer/wine served; money solely; 21+, besides the place famous. Wed-Fri 8pm. Sat 6pm & 9pm. Solar 2pm & 5pm. 678 Seaside Blanket Babylon Blvd. (Inexperienced St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com
Better of Baloney @ Oasis
The attractive comedian (practically all) male strip revue’s finest routines are carried out. $30-$60 7pm; through Dec 31. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Dina Martina’s Christmas Present
@ Nice American Music Corridor
The hilarious twisted drag queen helps you have a good time the vacations. $30-$50. 8pm. 859 O’Farrell St. www.slimspresents.com
Groundhog Day the Musical @ SF Playhouse
Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin’s musical adaptation of the surreal-comic Invoice Murray movie a few weatherman who will get caught repeating the identical day. $35-$125. Through Jan 18. 450 Submit St. www.sfplayhouse.org
Head Over Heels @ New Conservatory Theatre Heart
The music of the Go-Go’s, with story and e book by Sir Philip Sydney and Jeff Whitty, presents a royal fashionable fairy story. $34-$49. Wed-Sat 8pm. Solar 2pm. Through Jan 12. 25 Van Ness Ave., decrease stage. www.nctcsf.org
Lea DeLaria @ Feinstein’s on the Nikko
The ‘large dyke’ comedian and achieved jazz singer performs. $65-85 ($20 meals/drink min.). 8pm. Additionally Dec. 28. Resort Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinssf.com
Older and Out @ North Berkeley Senior Heart
Weekly group dialogue about issues for elders within the LGBT group. Three:15pm. 1901 Hearst Ave., Berkeley. www.pacificcenter.org
Summer time: The Donna Summer time Musical @ Golden Gate Theatre
Biographical jukebox muscial in regards to the famed singer consists of a few of her finest hits. $56-$226. Through Dec. 29. 1 Taylor st. at Market. www.broadwaysf.com
AeJay Mitchell hosts Vacation Extravaganza @ Gateway Theatre Sat 28
SATURDAY 28
Animation Displays @ Walt Disney Museum
Mickey Mouse: From Walt to the World (prolonged through Feb. 17), and different displays of animation artwork by the prolific studio’s artists. 104 Montgomery St, The Presidio. $5-$25. 10am-6pm. Closed Tue. http://wdfmuseum.org/
The Batman Armory
@ Cartoon Artwork Museum
Art work, Batman props and costumes on show, through Feb. 16. Pre-Code Horror: Scary Tales and Ghastly Graphics from EC Comics, through March 1. Gemma Correll’s witty cartoons within the Rising Artist Showcase, through March 29. Free/$10. 11am-5pm every day; closed Wed. 781 Seaside St. www.cartoonart.org
Ben de la Crème & Jinkx Monsoon
@ Victoria Theatre
The 2 hilarious drag queens carry out their duo present, ‘All I Need for Christmas is Consideration.’ $39-$99. 8pm. 2961 16th St. www.jinkxanddela.com
Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven @ Nice American Music Corridor
The rock-country-americana bands performs; Buffalo Jones opens. $35-$40. 8pm. 859 O’Farrell St. www.slimspresents.com
Harry Potter and the Cursed Baby @ Curran Theater
The West Coast premiere of the acclaimed two-part play about Harry Potter’s son, and his time-traveling misadventures at Hogwarts Academy, consists of wonderful particular results within the reworked Curran Theater. Identical-day and subsequent night time tickets out there. $59-$300. Through July 12, 2020. 445 Geary St. www.harrypottertheplay.com https://sfcurran.com/
Vacation Extravaganza @ Gateway Theatre
Theatre Rhino’s comedy and music selection present, with host AeJay Mitchell, Jesús U. BettaWork, Blisx, Drunk Drag Broadway, Suzy Jane Edwards, Jenn Ekman, Rudy Guerrero, Trudy Giuliani-Poeschel, Kim Larsen, Justin Lucas, Lisa McHenry, Deborah Russo, and Steven Satyricon & Andy Arcade. $60-$65. 8pm. 215 Jackson St. www.therhino.org
Harry Potter and the Cursed Baby @ Curran Theater Sat 28 picture: Matthew Murphy
Kaleidoscope @ Exploratorium
Artist Karina Smigla-bobinski’s exhibit of interactive swirling digital colours panels; through Jan 20. Additionally, Cells to Self, an exhibit with wonderful shows exhibiting how single cells within the human physique work, portraits engineered from DNA and extra (talks, hands-on workshops and nightlife occasions). $10-$30. Pier 15 at Embarcadero. www.exploratorium.edu
LGBTQ Histories from the
WWII Dwelling Entrance @ Rosie the Riveter Customer
Schooling Heart, Richmond
Park indoor exhibit that showcases the lives of historic LGBT individuals. Open every day 10am-5pm. 1414 Harbour Means South, Suite 3000, Richmond. www.nps.gov/rori/index.htm
Fashionable Artwork Displays @ SF MOMA
Smooth Energy, a brand new exhibit of 20 artists, 12 international locations, 58 new works. The Chronicles of San Francisco, photo-muralist JR’s interactive group large group portrait; additionally, Do not! Pictures and the Artwork of Errors; Far Out: Fits, Habs, and Labs for Outer House; different displays of Fashionable artwork. Free/$25. Fri-Tue 10am-5pm; Thu 10am-9pm. 151 third St. www.sfmoma.org
Different Cinema @ ATA Gallery
Weekly screenings of wacky, uncommon, quick, documentary and animated movies; free books, vinyl, VHS and wine. $7. Eight:30pm. 992 Valencia St. www.othercinema.com
Skate Night time @ Church on Eight Wheels
Wheeled enjoyable on the former Sacred Coronary heart Church-turned disco curler skate celebration area, hosted by John D. Miles, the “Godfather of Skate,” together with Saturday’s Black Rock night time (Burning Man garb inspired). 7pm-10pm. Sat afternoon periods 1pm-2pm and 3pm-5pm. $10. Youngsters 12 and beneath $5. Skate leases $5. 554 Fillmore St at Fell. www.churchof8wheels.com
The Story of Despereaux @ Berkeley Rep
Pigpen Theatre Co.’s creative and imaginative muscial retelling of the beloved, Newbery Medal-winning fashionable fable. $35-$85. 7pm & 2pm through Jan. 5. 2015 Addison Ave., Berkeley. www.berkeleyrep.org
Cirque du Soleil’s Amalúna @ Oracle Park Solar 29
SUNDAY 29
Cirque du Soleil @ Oracle Park
The wonderful circus firm brings Amalúna to the large tent. Pre-show festivities 6:30pm. Present 8pm. $54-$300. Wed-Mon most 8pm, +matinees. Through Jan. 12. 24 Willie Mays Plaza (cross bridge to car parking zone). www.cirquedusoleil.com
Ecstatic Dance @ Sacred Coronary heart Church
Weekly group freeform dance with a religious taste on the former church-turned occasion area. $15. 9am-12pm. Additionally Wed. and Fridays in Oakland and Fairfax. 554 Fillmore St. www.ecstaticdance.org
Exclusion @ Presidio Officers Membership
Exhibit documenting the Presidio’s Japanese-American incarceration throughout World Conflict II; different displays present the historical past of the previous navy base and the SF peninsula. Additionally, Andy Goldsworthy’s fascinating outside sculpture exhibit three-mile strolling tour. Free, Tue-Solar 10am-5pm; prolonged through June 2020. 50 Maraga Ave. www.presidio.gov/officers-club/exhibitions/
Misplaced at Sea @ Asian Artwork Museum
Recovered Artwork From Shipwrecks, a brand new exhibit of antiquities found in oceans (through Mar. 22); additionally, Chang Dai-chien (through April 26), modern works by Tanabe Chikuunsai IV, Kim Heecheon and Liu Jianhua; and displays of historic sculptures, prints and antiquities. Sunday café specialties from $7-$16. Free-$20. Tue-Solar 10am-5pm. 200 Larkin St. http://www.asianart.org/
No Spectators: The Artwork of Burning Man @ Oakland Museum
No Spectators: The Artwork of Burning Man, an exhibit of fantastic massive artworks; through Feb 16. Free/$15. 1000 Oak St. www.museumca.org
Queer Tango @ Finnish Corridor, Berkeley
Identical-sex companion tango dancing, together with classes for newbies, meals and drinks. $5-$10. Three:30pm-6:30pm. 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley. www.finnishhall.org
Sprightly @ SF Public Library
Weekly hangout for LGBTQ youth, with crafts, snacks and actions. 12:30pm-2:30pm. James C. Hormel Heart, third ground, 100 Larkin St. www.sfpl.org
Numerous Displays @ de Younger Museum
Displays of Fashionable and historic artwork, together with embroidery, Maori portraits and installations. Free/$28. 50 Hagiwara Tea Backyard Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.famsf.org
Winter Park @ Civic Heart
Get pleasure from vacation festivities, ice skating, and concessions. 12pm-9pm through Jan 5. $13-$18. Civic Heart, Grove St. at Polk. www.winterparkicerinksf.com
Sing for Your Life @ First Congregational Church of Oakland Mon 30
MONDAY 30
Andy Goldsworthy @ Presidio
Get pleasure from a captivating outside sculpture exhibit and three-mile strolling tour. Free, prolonged through June 2020. 50 Maraga Ave. www.presidio.gov/officers-club/exhibitions/
Fiberful @ NIAD Artwork Heart, Richmond
Displays of artwork by visiting professionals, and artwork made by developmentally disabled individuals; new displays embrace Fiberful, a material sculpture group exhibit, Tippy Toes: Terry Hoff, and Proper Right here, Proper Now, Richmond. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. 551 23rd St., Richmond. (510) 620-0290. www.niadart.org
Sing for Your Life @ First Congregational Church of Oakland
OneVoice CircleSingers’ 18th annual group sing fest, with participatory singing, interactive altars. Drinks and snacks. $25. 12:30pm-12am. 2501 Harrison St. www.circlesing.org www.singforyourlife2019.brownpapertickets.com
William Blake in Shade @ William Blake Gallery
Exhibit of basic plates within the new gallery of historic artwork by the 18th- and 19th-century poet and illustrator. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Sat 11am-5pm. 49 Geary St. #205. www.williamblakegallery.com
World Tree of Hope @ Grace Cathedral Tue 31
TUESDAY 31
Displays @ Tenderloin Museum
Multimedia exhibit in regards to the historic Tenderloin district. 398 Eddy St. http://www.tenderloinmuseum.org/
Floral Displays @ SF Botanical Backyard
Go to the luxurious gardens with shows of bushes, flowers and shrubs from around the globe, together with the annual Magnolia bloom. Month-to-month plant gross sales, plus artwork displays and reward store; free entry with SF proof of residency. $5-$10 for others. 7:30am-closing. ninth Ave at Lincoln Means. https://sfbotanicalgarden.org/
Expedition Reef @ California Academy of Sciences
Displays and planetarium exhibits with varied stay, interactive and put in displays about animals, crops and the earth; Pores and skin, a multi-species hands-on exhibit; Deep Reefs, Giants of Land and Sea, Gems and Minerals, and extra. $20-$35. Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm. Solar 11am-5pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
Gallery of Illustrious Queers @ SF Predominant Library
Photographer Jordan Reznick’s LGBT portrait picture exhibit; through Jan. 16. Hormel Heart, third ground, 100 Larkin St. www.sfpl.org
Outstanding WWII Rosie @ Jewett Gallery, SF Predominant Library
Painter Carol Witten’s exhibit of portraits of ladies manufacturing unit employees throughout World Conflict II; through Jan. 26. 100 Larkin St, decrease stage. www.sfpl.org
Richard Caldwell Brewer @ Misplaced Artwork Salon
Exhibit of works by the late homosexual artist (1923-2014). Additionally, Cappi and Michael Insinna. Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm. 245 South Van Ness Ave., #303. https://lostartsalon.com/
Spencer Day @ Feinsteins’ on the Nikko
The jazz pianist and singer performs a NYE afternoon live performance together with his band. $80-$95. ($20 meals/drink min.) 5pm. New Yr’s Eve DJed dance celebration comply with ($65, 10:30pm-1am). Resort Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinssf.com
Sutton Foster @ Geary Theater
The 2-time Tony-winning singer actor performs her particular New Yr’s Eve live performance. Eating VIP packaages out there. $60-$120. 9pm. 415 Geary St. www.act-sf.org www.feinsteinsssf.com
World Tree of Hope @ Grace Cathedral
See the 14th annual Rainbow World Fund annual vacation tree with 1000s of origami cranes, a logo of world unity. Additionally open New Yr’s Day; through Jan. 11. 1100 California St. www.worldtreeofhope.org
Displays @ Chabot House & Science Museum, Oakland Wed 1
WEDNESDAY 01
Displays @ Chabot House
& Science Museum, Oakland
House, science and planetary displays, together with planetarium exhibits and the Observatory; particular nighttime occasions like meteor bathe exhibits. Dec 13 & 14, 11pm-3am, Geminid Meteor Bathe viewings! Free-$18. 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. www.chabotspace.org
Illuminate SF @ Citywide
40+ installations of sunshine artwork sculptures in and out of doors buildings by greater than 30 native artists. Free; strolling tour data at www.illuminatesf.com
Bare Males’s Sketch @ Eros
Get bare and take turns modeling on the intercourse membership’s standard weekly occasion. Donations/no entrance payment. 7pm-9pm (Open Christmas 12pm-9pm). 2051 Market St. www.erossf.com
Safeway Vacation Ice Rink @ Union Sq.
The ice rink in the midst of downtown SF is open for skating enjoyable. Jan. 1 is a Polar Bear Skate (swimsuit & sun shades skating), 2pm-Three:30pm. Skate leases $Three-$18. 10am-11:30pm through Jan. 20. Union Sq., 333 Submit St. www.unionsquareicerink.com
Survival Structure @ Museum of Craft & Design Thu 2
THURSDAY 02
Past the Rainbow: Constructing Queer Symbologies @ GLBT Historical past Museum
Presentation and workshop exploring the historical past of LGTQ symbols, together with Gilbert Baker’s rainbow flag. $5. 7pm. Additionally, Efficiency, Protest & Politics: Gilbert Baker’s Artwork, an exhibit of the works and ephemera by and in regards to the creator of the Rainbow Flag. $5. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org
Black is Lovely: The Pictures of Kwame Brathwaite @ MOAD
Exhibit of prints by the Harlem Renaissance photographer of the 1950s and ’60s; through Mar. 1. $5-$10. 685 Mission St. www.moadsf.org
James Tissot @ Legion of Honor
James Tissot: Style & Religion (through Feb 9); different lovely displays of classical and fashionable artwork. Free/$30. Lincoln Park, 100 34th Ave. www.legionofhonor.famsf.org
Plant Displays @ Conservatory of Flowers
Artfully organized plant and floral displays; particular night occasions and events, together with Night time Bloom night occasions, 5pm-11pm. 100 John F. Kennedy Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.conservatoryofflowers.org
Unusual @ BAM/PFA
Surrealist-inspired group exhibit of works by Goya, Magritte, Cidny Sherman, Jack Smith, and plenty of others, through Jan 5, 2020. Movie screenings, too. 2155 Heart St., Berkeley. www.bampfa.org
Survival Structure @ Museum of Craft & Design
Survival Structure and the Artwork of Resilience and Linda Gass: And Then This Occurred…, material maps and multimedia (each through Could Three). 2569 third St. www.sfmcd.org
Numerous Occasions @ Oakland LGBTQ Heart
Social occasions and conferences on the new LGBTQ middle embrace movie screenings and workshops, together with Bruthas Rising, trans males of coloration conferences, 4th Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Movie screenings, 4th Saturdays, 7:30pm. Recreation nights, Fridays 7:30pm-11pm. Vogue periods, first Saturdays. 3207 Lakeshore Ave. Oakland. https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/
Numerous Displays @ Treasure Island Museum
Collections of historic Golden Gate Exposition images and memorabilia, navy ephemera and extra. Constructing One, Treasure Island, One Avenue of the Palms. www.treasureislandmuseum.org
So as to add your arts or nightlife occasion to listings, e mail events@ebar.com