December Nor Cal Event Listing
Dec. 1st
-Haggin Museum Hot Club Faux Gitane STOCKTON
Time: 6:30PM
Address: Victory Park/ 1201 N. Pershing Ave, Stockton, CA 95203
Description: Complimentary wine from Weibel Family Vineyards & Winery and snacks courtesy of the Junior Women’s Group are available every 1st & 3rd Thursday evening, when the Museum is open until 9:00 p.m. Refreshments are served beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the program starts at 7:00 p.m. These special evenings vary each month to include live music, special guests and more.This Modesto based acoustic swing quintet plays in the Gypsy jazz tradition of Django Reinhardt. Rhythm guitars and bass are augmented with mandolin, bassoon, clarinet and the occasional melodica and C-melody saxophone. HCFG augment the standard Gypsy repertoire with original compositions, jazz standards and Latin tunes.
Contact: Haggin Museum
Phone: (209) 940-6300
Website: http://hagginmuseum.org/
-1st Friday Art Hop/FREE LODI
Time: 6PM-8:30PM
Address: 125 S. Hutchins St. Lodi, CA 95240
Experience an evening celebrating the Visual Arts. Permanent and temporary gallery spaces are open to the public, the first Friday of Each month. View art, featuring Lodi Boys and Girls Club, meet the artists, sample wines and hors d’ oeuvres. Enjoy an evening out in Downtown Lodi.
Phone: (209) 333-5550
Battle of the Voices LATHROP
Time: 7:00PM
Rich Hogan Haven Acres
Address: 1691 Frewert Rd, Lathrop, California 95330
Description: 2016 SEASON! It's FINALLY here! Come watch as the finest voices in the valley put it all on the line for their share of bragging rights and $2000. See the judges, including guest judge Christine Acosta (Last year's grand finals winner) help determine the fate of some of the most talented singers in the valley. No drink over $5 --$3 burgers--$1 French fries--$2 beers--Family Friendly
Phone: (209) 983-0643
Enchanted Sugar Castle on Display/FREE SAN FRANCISCO
Westin St. Francis Hotel
Address: 335 Powell Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Union Square / Downtown San Francisco
In celebration of the holiday season, The Westin St. Francis will debut the 12-feet tall “St. Francis Enchanted Castle” featuring more than 1,000 pieces of sugar art made from pulled and blown sugar embellishing a rotating 12-feet-tall winter wonderland. On display in the Landmark Lobby of The Westin St. Francis through January 2, visitors will delight in discovering rows and rows of brilliantly colored, intricately handmade colored ornaments, elaborate gift boxes, candies and Christmas trees throughout this rotating castle. Elves can be spotted climbing all the way up to a towering all-white sugar castle. Each item is intricately handcrafted using the practiced techniques of sugar art including pulling, blowing, shaping and molding, each taking years to perfect. Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Francois Houdré learned the refined art of pastry by working in his family’s bakery where everything was created from scratch. Born in the Southwest region of France into the family business of boulanger-pâtissier, he was inspired to become a pâtissier by his father who taught him not only the technique but also a true love for the craft.
Dec. 2nd
-1st Fridays Block Party/FREE 2-5PM OAKLAND
Enjoy an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Featuring galleries, artist collectives, street artists, local culinary artisans, performers, musicians, dancers, DJ’s, and poets.
-Wrapped in Plastic” Jazz Quartet @ the Royale/FREE SF
Location: 800 POST ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Original, fresh instrumental jazz from San Francisco. Featuring one-of-a-kind improvisations, hip-hop and uptempo grooves, heartfelt ballads and a swinging finale.
-Annual Tree Lighting in Presidio/FREE 5PM San Francisco
The Presidio invites you to partake in the annual, magical tree-lighting ceremony, a decades-old tradition for the neighborhood. This event offers craft activities for children, Christmas caroling with Golden Gate Carolers, and just like every year, the ceremony will be followed by a guided lantern walk through the forests. Be sure to bring your flashlight. Light refreshments will be served. All activities are free. free Meet at the Main Post (by the Presidio Y) to join in on the fun.
Dec. 3rd
-BofA Free Museum Weekend/FREE SF & SAC
Bank of America credit card and debit card holders (only) are welcome to enjoy free admission for the weekend into participating San Francisco & Sacramento museums. For more information contact your local Bank of America or head on over to their website for more details. Loactions vary.
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-Haggin Museum/FREE STOCKTON
Enjoy free admission into the Haggin Museum.
Contact: Haggin Museum
Phone: (209) 940-6300
Website: http://hagginmuseum.org/
-Breakfast with Santa $5/pp & buy in advance MODESTO
8-11:30AM at Senior Center hosted by Modesto Kiwanis Club
Pancake breakfast, picture with Santa, Mrs. Claus reads a story, & kids create holiday crafts. Proceeds benefit “Leisure Bucks,” which support after school programs for kids in Modesto.
Locations where tickets are available:
Modesto Parks and Recreation Dept. OR Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau
Phone : 209-577-5344
-Dickens Annual Christmas Fair/FREE MODESTO
McHenry Mansion
Address : 906 15th Street
Modesto, CA 95354
Description : You will be taken back to the Victorian Era as you are greeted by costumed carolers as the famous McHenry Mansion, which will be decorated in Christmas splendor. Come see the house in its holiday attires & hear stories of Christmases' past, street fair with crafts and farmers market.
Contact : McHenry Mansion
Phone : (209) 549-0428
-Festival of Trees $10/adult, $1/2-12 yrs Parking/$6(waived IF pre-buy tix) LODI
Time: 10AM-4PM
Address: 11793 N Micke Grove Road, Lodi CA 95240
Description: Twenty-fifth annual Festival of Trees with lots of family holiday fun. Over 60 decorated Christmas Trees, entertainment hourly, shopping, children's crafts, Santa and dessert included with ticket in Victorian Tea Room.
Contact: San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum office
Phone: (209) 331-2055
-Celebration of Lights Parade/FREE MODESTO
5:30pm
Address : Downtown Modesto, CA 95354
Description : The celebration of lights parade will make its way past the historic McHenry Museum and Mansion, followed by the Courthouse, as it marches through the heart of downtown. Brightly illuminated floats, colorful marching bands, motorcycles, fire trucks, horses and clowns will highlight the rich culture & hospitality of the city of Modesto. The parade begins at 5:30 at the corner of 15th & I Streets.
Contact : Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood
Phone : 209-577-5344
-Rockin Holidays/FREE MODESTO
Time : 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Location : 10th Street Plaza/1010 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Description : Retro Holiday Style returns to downtown Modesto on the Historic Cruise Route.
*Snow*Santa*Fun*Elves*
Contact : Visit Modesto
Phone : 209-526-5588
-Annual Tree Lighting/FREE STOCKTON
Time: 6:30PM-10:30PM
Location: Downtown, Weber Point/211 N. Center St. Stockton, CA 95202
Description: "Bring the whole family for holiday entertainment and activities such as arts and crafts, caroling, a visit from Frosty the Snowman, and some Hot cocoa. Santa Claus will also be making his grand entrance to surprise the kids just before the annual Tree Lighting begins. This is a FREE event for all families."
Contact: City of Stockton/Parks & Recreation Dpt.
Phone: (209) 937-8958
-“Critical Hit” Comedy Show $5/pp OAKLAND
The boys of Critical Hit bring stand-up comedy to Oakland’s It’s Your Move game store for monthly shows happening every first and third Saturday of the month. Admission is $5, and you’ll enjoy some free pizza, free candy, and of course, comedy from some of the Bay Area’s favorite comedians. Also, save some dough because this event is BYOB. Location: 4920 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Dec. 4th
-Santa Sunday at the Haggin Museum/FREE STOCKTON
Time: 2PM-3:30PM Santa visits and event lasts 12PM-5PM
Location: Haggin Museum Victory Park/ 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton, CA 95203
Description: Cookies, punch, free photo of you and Santa along courtesy of Junior Women’s Group auxillary.
Contact: Haggin Museum
Phone: (209) 940-6300
-Festival of Trees $10/adult, $1/2-12 yrs Parking/$6(waived IF pre-buy tix) LODI
Time: 10AM-4PM
Address: 11793 N Micke Grove Road, Lodi CA 95240
Description: Twenty-fifth annual Festival of Trees with lots of family holiday fun. Over 60 decorated Christmas Trees, entertainment hourly, shopping, children's crafts, Santa and dessert included with ticket in Victorian Tea Room.
Contact: San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum office
Phone: (209) 331-2055
-Presidio Annual Holiday Tree Lighting/FREE San Francisco
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Dec. 5th
-Popvich Pet Theatre $21-29/per ticket LODI
Time: 7:30PM-8:30PM
Location: Hutchins Street Square / 125 S Hutchins St., Lodi, California
Description: Voted Best Family Show in Vegas! The most beloved family show in the world, featuring European-style circus extravaganza including physical comedy, juggling, acrobats from the Moscow Circus, highly intelligent dogs and even house cats! All our pets are trained using positive reinforcement techniques and enhancing their natural abilities. Popovich, a fifth generation circus performer who learned early on how to develop strong bonds with animals, has rescued a majority of his performers from shelters all over the country, and has transformed them into Las Vegas stars. He is a gold medal winner in Paris France and a special award winner in Monte Carlo. Gregory and his pets were finalists on "America's Got Talent", were guests on TV shows with Jay Leno, David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, was a feature on Animal Planet and many many more. Do not miss this opportunity to see this unique family-friendly show featuring this legendary circus entertainer and his furry friends.
Contact: Hutchins Street Square - Box Office
Phone: (209)333-5550
Dec. 6th
-Legion of Honor Free Admission Day/FREE San Francisco
Time: 9:30 am–5:15 pm
Location: Lincoln Park/ 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
Description: The Legion of Honor, San Francisco's most beautiful museum, displays an impressive collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Built to commemorate Californian soldiers who died in World War I, the Legion of Honor is a beautiful Beaux-arts building located in San Francisco's Lincoln Park. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Bridge and all of San Francisco, the Legion is most noted for its breathtaking setting. Its collections include Rodin's Thinker, which sits in the museum's Court of Honor, European decorative arts and paintings, Ancient art, and one of the largest collections of prints and drawings in the country.
Contact:
Phone: 415.750.3600
Website: http://legionofhonor.famsf.org/about
- de Young Museum Free Admission Day/FREE San Francisco
Location: Golden Gate Park/ 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
Description: Founded in 1895 in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city and a cherished destination for millions of residents and visitors to the region for over 100 years.On October 15, 2005, the de Young Museum re-opened in a state-of-the-art new facility that integrates art, architecture and the natural landscape in one multi-faceted destination that will inspire audiences from around the world. Designed by the renowned Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron and Fong & Chan Architects in San Francisco, the new de Young provided San Francisco with a landmark art museum to showcase the museum’s priceless collections of American art from the 17th through the 20th centuries, Textile arts, and art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.
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Phone: 415.750.3600
Website: https://deyoung.famsf.org/about
-Contemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day/FREE San Francisco
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Dec. 10th
2nd Saturdays for Families Stockton
Time: 1:30PM-3PM
Location: Haggin Museum/Victory Park
Description: On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we hold a hands-on event for families with children ages 5-12. Activities include art projects, interactive programs and Museum-wide events. Reservations are not required, but seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The Museum supplies all materials and activities are included with regular Museum admission. Sheet music inspires stunning holiday decorations for any winter holiday.
Contact: the education department or for more information.
Phone: (209) 940-6315
Website: education@hagginmuseum.org
7th Annual Spirit of Giving Run Entry $30/Adult & $15 12 & Under MODESTO
Time : 8:00am
Location : 10th Street Plaza/ 1010 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Description : 5K Run Walk & wheelchair division. Come & enjoy the run & bring your mittens, it ‘will’ be snowing in downtown. FREE 1/4 Mile Kids Fun Run - Help Santa run the Grinch out of Modesto! FREE Children's photo with Santa. Contact : Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood
Phone : 209-571-5582
Web Site : www.modestospiritofgiving.org
Dec. 15th
Kids Club with National Geographic/FREE MODESTO
Time : 3:30pm
Location : Vintage Faire Mall
Address : 3401 Dale Road, Modesto, CA 95355
Description : The Vintage Faire Mall Kids Club is a great opportunity for your child to learn in a fun, interactive setting. We've teamed up with National Geographic Kids to create fun activities and games that focus on discovery through play.
The Vintage Fair Kids Club is located in Center Court, near Guest Services and takes place the 3rd Thursday of each month from 3:30PM to 5:00PM. Hosted by DJ Walker of KAT Country.
Contact : Vintage Faire Mall
Phone : 209-527-3401