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December
2011
Skip the Line: California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket Skip the Line: California Academy of Sciences "Behind the Scenes Platinum Tour" Dec. 1-11 — "TOTEM" Cirque Du Soleil, Under the Grand Chapiteau @ AT&T Park, S.F. Don't miss Cirque Du Soleil's new show, "TOTEM" — a fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind. Great Gift Idea! Share the Holiday Memories with the Family or Friends! Dec.
1-18 — The Great Dickens Christmas Fair,
Cow Palace, South S.F. Five Weekends of Holiday Fun featuring lively and colorful
characters from Dickens' London. Entertainment includes
continuous performances on five stages and in the streets.
And for the kids — Punch & Judy Puppet Shows, Victorian
Fairies, Father Christmas, Interactive Theatrical Performances,
Games and Holiday activities, and Victorian Arts & Crafts.
International foods and English specialties like Fish & Chips
and English Bangers. British Ales, wine and champagne too.
No pets allowed. Dec. 1-18 — Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida. Enjoy live entertainment featuring Disney characters, spectacular fireworks extravaganza, and a festival Holiday Parade. Complimentary cookies, hot chocolate... and more. Fun for kids and big kids too! 7pm-12 midnight Dec. 1-18 — 29th
Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival, S.F. Enjoy talented
local, national and international jazz artists — performances
throughout the city. Dec. 1-24 — "A Christmas
Carol",
A.C.T. Geary Theater, 415 Geary at Mason, S.F. Don't miss this
classic A.C.T. Dickens show featuring Ebenezer Scrooge,
Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmases
Past, Present, and Future. Fun for the whole family! Dec. 1-24 — Teddy
Bear Tea at The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco,
Lobby Lounge, Ritz-Carlton, S.F. Bring your kids to a Fun Teddy
Bear Tea with Stretchy the Elf, Merry Xmas Elves and Santa Claus. Enjoy classic holiday
storytelling, balloons, and a special visit and photo with
a cuddly Ritz-Carlton Teddy... a small teddy bear to take
home. Feast on hot chocolate, assorted sandwiches and teddy
bear cut-out
cookies.
Two seatings daily: 10am and 1pm. Book
now — the
Teddy Bear Tea
sells out every year. Tickets are $80 each. Call 415-773-6198
for "Teddy Bear Tea" restaurant reservations. Dec. 1-31 — Holiday Concerts
at Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. Celebrate the Holiday Season — treat
yourself to a Festive Holiday Concert at Davies Symphony Hall.
Fun for the whole family! Dec.
1-31 — Beach
Blanket Babylon
Holiday Shows @ Club Fugazi, 678
Beach
Blanket Babylon
Blvd., S.F.
Spectacular "only in San Francisco" show
runs Wed & Thurs at 8pm; Fri & Sat at
6:30pm and 9:30pm; Sun Matinees at 2pm and 5pm; Wed Matinee at 5pm on 12/14 and 12/21. Fri, Dec. 24 @ 2pm is a matinee performance and minors are welcome. Special Holiday
Performances.
Group Tickets 415-421-6788;
Info: 415-421-4222 Dec. 1-Jan. 2, 2012 — "The Rockettes Magical Journey" — NEW Radio
City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular Show @ Radio City Music
Hall, New York City, N.Y. It's well worth a
trip to New York City just to see the fabulous Radio City
Christmas Spectacular Holiday Show, starring the world-famous Rockettes. Be
sure to book well in advance; this show is very popular with tourists and locals alike! Dec. 1-Jan. 3, 2012 — Hyde
Park Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park,
London. Fun for the whole family! Winter Wonderland includes
an Ice-Skating Rink, Giant Wheel, Christmas Circus, fun rides
and attractions. Visit Santa at Santa Land and ride the Santa
Express. Enjoy shopping at the Christmas Market. Holiday foods
and ales. Free admission into Winter Wonderland — tickets
req'd for rides and attractions. 10am-10pm. Closed Christmas
Day. Buy Winter Wonderland Tickets with Ticketmasters UK Dec. 1-Jan. 3, 2012 — Holiday Sugar Castle @ Westin St. Francis, (Landmark Lobby), Union Square, S.F. Get into the holiday spirit — bring your kids to see one of the country's largest sugar castles! The spectacular 12-foot rotating Holiday Sugar Castle weighs more than 1,200 pounds and features more than 20 grand circular towers, approximately 30 rooms, illuminated windows, and is surrounded by silver sugar trees, stars and snowflakes made out of pastillage, chocolate balls in brilliant colors and elves constructed out of marzipan... YUM! Complimentary hot chocolate will be served. 10-11am Dec. 1-Jan. 6, 2012 — Holiday Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center, New York City. Fun for New Yorkers and tourists alike! The Holiday Ice Rink Schedule runs thru' January 6, 2012. Mon-Thurs 9am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 8:30am-12 midnight, Sun 8:30am-10pm. Rockefeller Center is located on 5th Avenue, between 49th & 50th Streets in NYC.
212-332-7654 Dec. 1-Jan.
8, 2012 — Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center,
Justin Herman Plaza, Embarcadero Center, S.F. Celebrate the
Holiday Season at Embarcadero's fun Holiday Ice Rink. 90-minute
sessions start on every even hour. Open daily 10am-10pm Sun-Thurs,
10am-11:30pm Fri-Sat. Note: Rink may be closed for private events (see web site below for more info). Dec. 1-Jan.
16, 2012 — Holiday Ice Rink
at Union Square,
Union Square, S.F. Skate into the Holidays! Celebrate the festive
holiday season at Union Square's FUN Holiday Ice Rink. 90-minute
sessions start on every half hour. Open 10am-10pm Sun-Thurs,
10am-11:30pm Fri-Sat. Note: Closes at 9:30pm on Dec 31 (New
Year's Eve). 415-781-2688 Dec. 1-Jan. 16 — "Napa On Ice", Napa Valley. Enjoy Holiday skating in Napa's new outdoor ice-skating rink, located on the corner of 2nd & Coombs Streets in downtown Napa. Available throughout the holidays. Rink is open daily from 10am-10pm and is $12 per person, skate rental included. 707-251-5895 Dec. 1-Jan. 22, 2012 — "Pissarro's People" @ the Legion of Honor, S.F. "Pissarro's People" exhibit features nearly 100 works of art, including 37 paintings and numerous works on paper made over the course of Pissarro's entire career. Highlights include portraits of the artist’s friends and family as well as notable genre scenes set in the fields and marketplaces of rural France. Dec. 1-Feb. 12, 2012 — "Masters of Venice: Renaissance Painters of Passion and Power" from the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna @ the de Young, S.F. Worldwide exclusive presentation features 50 paintings by 16th-century Venetian painters Titian, Giorgione, Veronese, Tintoretto, Mantegna... and more (all on loan from the Gemäldegalerie of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna). Dec. 1-Apr. 8, 2012 — "Maharaja: The Splendor of India's Royal Court", Asian Art Museum, S.F. See the dazzling world of Indian royalty from the 1700s to the 1940s. The exhibit features more than 200 artworks, including a gold throne, a silver carriage, Man Ray photographs, and a diamond belt. Dec. 2 – Jack London
Square Lights Up for the Holidays, Jack
London Square (foot of Broadway and Pavilion), Oakland. Celebrate the Holiday Season along
Oakland's waterfront Enjoy festive holiday music and the lighting of their 15-ft 8,000-lb Christmas
Tree. Lighting takes place at approximately 6pm at the foot of Broadway and Embarcadero. Dec. 2 — NASCAR "Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony"
in Vegas,
Wynn Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. For the third year in a row, Las Vegas will be the official
host city of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week.
Previously, the Cup Series event had been held in New York City every year
since
1981. The awards ceremony will feature the Top 10 Drivers in the final series standings. The event will l culminate Cup Series Champion's Week in Las Vegas. Dec. 2-3 — "The Snowman with the San Francisco Symphony" at Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. Delight your
children with this charming animated film that tells the story of a young boy's magical friendship with a snowman. Show starts at 7pm. Tickets $22-57. Half price
for ages 17 and under. 415-864-6000 Dec. 2, 9 & 16 — Friday
Nights at the de Young, de Young
Museum, Golden Gate Park, S.F. "Friday Nights at the
de Young" features a mix of live music, poetry, films,
dance, art-making demos, lectures, docent tours and interactive
kids activities. Dec. 2-24 — Smuin Ballet "The Christmas Ballet" at various SF Bay Area locations. Bring your family or treat yourself
and friends to this FUN Magical performance
and celebrate Smuin Ballet's Holiday Season.
415-556-5000 Dec. 3 — Oakland Children's Holiday Parade, Oakland.
One of the nation's premier parades, the Oakland Children's Holiday Parade draws over 100,000 spectators every year. It takes place on Saturday, December 4th at 2pm — at Broadway and 11th Street to 20th Street, to Harrison Street. Festive Holiday Parade floats and costumed characters — fun for kids and big kids too! Dec. 3 — Lighted Yacht Parade, Oakland. Come and see the magical Lighted Yacht Parade as it sails through the Oakland/Alameda estuary. Each year, on the first Saturday in December, the Lighted Yacht Parade kicks off the Holiday Season. 5:30-9pm. Dec 3 — 21st Annual Union
Street "Fantasy of Lights" Holiday Celebration, Union
Street, S.F. Join in the month-long celebration of events this
season on Union Street bet Van Ness & Steiner, Fillmore Street
from Union to Lombard. Fantasy of Lights Holiday Celebration takes place on Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 3-7pm. Decorate a cupcake at the Metro Theater from 3-5pm. Santa arrives in front of the Metro Theater at 5:30pm (he'll be there 'til 7pm for pictures). Dec. 3 — Lighted
Boat Parade at Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz. Lighted
Boat Parade features 50 beautifully-decorated power and sailboats
parading through the Santa Cruz Harbor, beginning at 5:30pm. Charter boats available.
Fun family event. Hot drinks and snacks available at various
locations through the south harbor. Boat parade sponsored by
the Santa Cruz Yacht Club — and includes a canned food
drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. 5:30-8:30pm; Rain or shine. Dec. 3 — Holiday
Lighting Ceremony San Anselmo,
Lawn at Town Hall, downtown San Anselmo. Fun for the whole family! Holiday entertainment, complimentary refreshments, candy canes and balloons — and free pictures with Santa. 5-6:30pm. 415-454-2510 Dec. 3 — Napa
B&B Tour & Taste Event, Napa. Tour Napa B&Bs — each
inn will host a wine reception, featuring a Napa Valley winery.
Live entertainment and limo transportation will be provided.
3-7pm. Dec. 3 — 3rd Annual Piedmont Avenue Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Stroll, Key Route Plaza (under the Clock Tower) at Piedmont Avenue and 41st Street, Oakland. Join in the fun. 510-428-1838 Dec. 3-4 — "Deco
the Halls" Art Deco and Modernism Holiday Sale,
Concourse Exhibition Center, 8th & Brannan Street, S.F.
1900-1980 Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Vintage
Western, Mid-Century Modern furniture, accessories, art, pottery,
books, jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles. General Admission:
$10, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun
11am-5pm. 650-599-DECO Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 — Santa Claus at Jelly Belly,
Jelly Belly Candy Company, One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. Come
and visit Santa at the Jelly Belly Visitor Center in Fairfield.
Bring your iPhone or camera, or get a professional photo with Santa.
707-399-2266. Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 — "A Holiday Tradition"
at Dunsmuir Historic Estate, Oakland. Spectacular Decorations, scheduled
Mansion Visit, Holiday Teas, Costumed Carolers, NEW Ice Rink... and more! Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday
11am-5pm. Advance reservations recommended. Dec. 3-4, 10-12,
17-23 — Santa
Cruz Holiday Lights Train, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk,
Santa Cruz. Sing along to Holiday Carols and sip cider as you
enjoy a 60-minute
round-trip
ride on a vintage train adorned with twinkling lights through
the streets of Santa Cruz. Enjoy live entertainment and a visit
from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Have fun at Santa's Kingdom (at
the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk) — one fun activity (Holiday
miniature golf, laser tag or arcade games) is included in the
Holiday Lights Train Ticket price. Advance reservations recommended.
Trains depart and return in front of Neptune's Kingdom at the
Santa Cruz Boardwalk. 831-335-4484 Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 19-23 — Gingerbread
Architectural Extravaganza — Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort
Baker, Sausalito. Celebrate the Holidays creating your very own Gingerbread House at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Weekends 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm; Weekdays 9:30am, 10:30am and 11:30am. 415-339-3900 Dec. 3-11 — Mad Hatter Holiday Festival, Downtown Vallejo (Georgia Street to the Waterfront). Enjoy Parades, Concerts, Holiday Musicals, Santa's Palace, Arts, Christmas Tree Auction, Kids Activities, Santa's Elves... and more!
9am-6pm 707-853-0702 "Viva ELVIS" Cirque
du Soleil in Vegas - FUN Show for Elvis Fans! Dec. 4 — "Deck the Hall" Festival Holiday Concert @ Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. Treat
your whole family to this fun Holiday classic. Post-concert parities in the lobbies include entertainment, arts & crafts, decorated trees and refreshments. Tickets $36-50. Dec. 4 — 25th Annual Cable Car Caroling, meet at Event Center at St. Mary's Cathedral, S.F. at 12:30pm prior to boarding a Cable Car. Join in the Institute on Aging's 25th Annual Cable Car Caroling Fundraiser Event. Tour the city in motorized cable cars, stopping to carol at senior homes and residences throughout the day. Afterwards, enjoy a warm holiday dinner. Silent Auction and Prize Raffle. 12:30-6pm. Rain or shine. 415-750-4111 Dec. 4 — Antiques by the
Bay "Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire", at
the former Alameda Point Naval Air Station, Alameda. Northern California's
largest antiques and collectibles show is a must-see for antique and collectible
lovers. 6-7:30am $15 (vendors set up at 4am); 7:30-9am $10; 9am-2pm $5; 2-3pm Free.
Free admission for children 15 and under. Dec. 4, 11, 17-23 — Christmas Train,
Sacramento RiverTrain, Sacramento, CA. The Christmas
Train is a special treat for children of all ages. Your Christmas
journey includes Santa, Elves, Storytellers, Musicians, plus
hot cocoa and cookies. You can even wear your pajamas! Tickets
sell out fast, so be sure to book well in advance. Tickets:
Adult $29, Child $23. 800-866-1690 Top 20+ Special Gift Ideas for the Holidays NO San Jose Inflation Celebration in 2011, San Jose. Last year (2010) visitors got a
sneak preview of The San Jose Holiday Parade at the Annual
Inflation Celebration, held on Saturday (the eve of the annual Holiday Parade). Spectacular
floats arrived on the eve of the parade right outside the Tech
Museum of Innovation on Market Street and Park Avenue. The night
featured giant helium balloons, dazzling floats, children's activities,
fun giveaways, live entertainment... and more! NO San Jose Holiday
Parade in 2011, San Jose. The San Jose Holiday Parade is considered one
of the "Top 25" Parades in America. It's the largest parade of
its kind in Northern California, and one of the largest in California.
Last year (2010) spectators came to
see Giant Helium Balloons, over two dozen Marching Bands, Creative Floats,
Clowns, Santa Claus...and more. Parade began at 8:30am. Parade route: Santa Clara Street and Delmas Avenue (near
the
HP Pavilion), proceeding east on Santa Clara Street, turning right on Market
Street, marching south past Plaza De Cesar Chavez Park and ending at San
Carlos Street. 408-794-6200 Dec. 7 — 70th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii Dec. 7 — Foster City Tree
Lighting Ceremony, Foster City Recreation Center Lagoon
Patio. Enjoy light refreshments, festive holiday music and more.
A special "holiday visitor" will be in attendance.
Tree lighting begins at 6pm. In the spirit of giving, please
bring a canned good or non-perishable item to donate to the Shelter
Network, helping families in need. Free Admission. 6-7pm.
650-286-3380 Dec. 9-11 — London Chocolate Festival, Southbank Centre Square, London, U.K. Calling all chocoholics! Celebrate all things chocolate all year round. Fri-Sat
11am-9pm; Sun
11am-6pm. Free admission. Dec. 9-27 — San Francisco Ballet "Nutcracker",
War Memorial Opera House, Van Ness at Grove, S.F. This timeless
tale is a San Francisco holiday tradition and fun for the entire
family. Captivating music, dance and costumes (over 170 storybook
characters). 415-865-2000 Dec. 10 — SantaCon San Francisco, S.F. SantaCon is your opportunity to be Santa! Dec. 10 — "Peter and
the Wolf" at Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. Delight your
children with this charming Holiday Concert. Christmas carols
and a traditional sing-along make this perfect for music lovers
of all ages. Show times: Saturday 1pm and 4pm. Tickets $15-57. Half price
for ages 17 and under. 415-864-6000 Dec. 11-Jan.2 — Yountville Holiday WinterScape Ice Rink, V Marketplace, 6525 Washington Street, Yountville, Napa Valley. Vintage Winter Pavilion includes a clear-top tent and holiday music. Put on your skates and have some fun! Yountville's temporary Holiday Ice Rink is open 11am-11pm daily through Jan. 2 (11am-5pm Dec. 24th and 31st). Closed Christmas Day. Adults $12, $8 ages 12 and under (includes skate rentals).
Hot & cold beverages, festival music and decor. 707-948-5012 Dec. 12-14 & 17-24—"Santa
Express Train" — Napa Valley Wine Train, downtown
Napa Valley. Fun Holiday Train ride for the whole family. Sing
Carols with Santa and his elves along the route. Wine Train is
located in Downtown Napa, just off Soscol and First Streets. Dec. TBD — Annual Holiday
Gift Show,
Oakland Marriott Convention Center, 10th & Broadway, Downtown
Oakland. Holiday Gift Shopping from 100 exhibitors. Top Bay Area
performers. Tickets: Adults $5, Children 12 and under free. Sat & Sun 11am-6pm. 510-866-4685 Dec. 13-15 — "Colors
of Christmas" at Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. Enjoy
some of the greatest Christmas music and the most memorable pop
hits ever. Shows start at 8pm. Tickets $15-86. 415-864-6000 Dec. 15 — Golden Globe Award Nominee Announcement, Hollywood, CA. Announcement of nominations for "The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards" take place on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. Dec. 16-18 — "Handel's Messiah" at Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. Friday, 12/16 @ 7:30pm. Saturday 12/17 @ 7:30pm; Sunday 12/18 @ 2pm. Tickets $30-135. 415-864-6000 Dec. 16-18, 22-24 — Telegraph
Avenue Holiday Street Fair 2011 Dec. 16 — Fisherman's Wharf Lighted Boat Holiday Parade, Fisherman's Wharf, S.F. Dec. 16-Jan. 7 — Fisherman's Wharf Lighted Fishing Boats & Yachts, Fisherman's Wharf, S.F. Check out Fisherman's Wharf festive fishing boats and yachts — decked out with holiday lights and decorations. After the annual Holiday Parade, Fisherman's Wharf boats will stay lit until January 7, 2012. Best viewing site for the nightly display is on Jefferson Street between Jones and Taylor streets at the Sportfishing Harbor. 415-673-3530 Dec. 17-18 — Brunch
with Santa at Jelly Belly, Jelly Belly
Candy Company, One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. Join Santa
and Mrs. Claus for a yummy brunch 10:30am-12 noon. See Frosty,
Rudolph and Mr. Jelly Belly too. FUN Family entertainment and
photo ops! Advance ticket sales required; spaces are limited.
Tickets offered exclusively through JellyBelly.com. Dec. 17-18 — 3rd Annual Renegade
Craft Fair Holiday Sale, Concourse Exhibition Center, (Concourse's East Hall, 620 7th St.), S.F. Renegade
Craft Fair Holiday Sale is a fun "do-it-yourself"
event, showcasing 250+ talented artists and crafters. Shop
for unique
clothing,
jewelry, holiday items, prints, posters and more! Food and beverages will be available. Free admission.
11am-6pm. Candlestick Park Antiques & Collectibles Fair has been cancelled — stay tuned for updates on new location. The Candlestick Park Antiques & Collectibles Fair was Northern California's newest and hottest show, featuring 500 booths selling antiques and collectibles. It was scheduled to be held on the third Sunday of every month, but due to the 49ers' football season (starting in September 2011), the fair was bumped several times. Stay tuned for updates... Dec. 20-28 — "Happy
Chanukah 2011" Dec. 20-28 — World's Largest Chanukah Menorah Lighting, Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, by Central Park (between the Plaza and Pierre Hotels), NYC. The 32-ft high, gold-colored, 4,000-lb steel structure will be lit nightly at 5:30pm with genuine oil lamps. First candle lighting on Tues, Dec. 20th.
917-287-7770 Dec. 21 — Winter Solstice
at Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Wiltshire, U.K. Stonehenge
draws millions of visitors from around the world, especially
during the Summer
and Winter Solstices — the
shortest and the longest days
of the year — when the sun rises in perfect alignment to the circle of
stones. Dec. 22-24 — "Twas the Night" at Davies Symphony
Hall,
S.F. Don't miss this Special Holiday Concert at Davies Symphony Hall — Fun for the whole family!
Thursday, 12/22 and Friday, 12/23 Shows @ 7pm, Saturday, 12/24 Show @ 2pm. Tickets: $15-68. Half price for ages 17 and under. 415-864-6000 Dec. 24 — Track
Santa's Sleigh & Reindeer on Xmas Eve, North American
Air Defense Command (NORAD). This time of year brings a lot of
activity to the North Pole region. Log onto the Annual NORAD
Tracks Santa web site to track Santa's Sleigh and Reindeer from
4pm on Christmas Eve via radar. Fun for adults and kids alike! Dec.
25 — Merry
Christmas! Top 20+ Special Gift Ideas for the Holidays Dec. 25 — Disney World Christmas Parade 2011, Walt Disney World, Florida. See all your favorite Disney characters, floats featuring celebrities, fun musical performances... and more! Check local TV listings for Disney World Christmas Parade viewing times. Dec. 26 - Day After Christmas Sales Dec. 30 — "Penguins + Pajamas Sleepover" at the California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F. Kids can camp out for the night and see the museum in a whole new light. Sleepovers include after-hours access to Academy exhibits, a special penguin talk, live animal demos, two planetarium showings, story time with cookies and milk, continental breakfast... and more! 6pm. Tickets are $99 per person ($79 for Academy members). Overnight parking in Music Concourse Garage. Next day admission to the Academy. Dec. 28 — 5th
Annual Good Riddance Day, Times
Square, New York City. Write down all your worst memories of
the past year, then dump those bad unwanted memories and anything
you want to say "good riddance" to (pink slips, mean bosses,
photos of your ex,
negative thoughts, illness, nasty letters/emails, air-head celebrities,
politicians you hate... you get the idea) into the giant shredder
located in the heart of
Times Square. It's
so
liberating — gather and ditch the old before ushering
in the new. Shredders and sledgehammers will be provided.
Dec. 31 — New Year’s
Eve Party Tips — Have FUN Ringing in
the New Year! Dec. 31 — New Year’s
Eve Celebration & Ball Drop in Times Square... and Wishing Wall,
Times Square, New York City, NY. Times Square... what a great place to celebrate
and ring in the New Year. Expect HUGE crowds
and plan
to have FUN! Make a wish for the New Year — Your Hopes, Dreams and New Year's Resolutions will be added to the confetti that flutters down at the stroke of midnight in the heart of Times Square on New Year's Eve. 212-768-1560 Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve & Fireworks in London, UK Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Fireworks at the Embracadero in San Francisco, CA Dec. 31 — New
Year’s
Eve Masquerade Ball with San Francisco Symphony, Davies
Symphony Hall, S.F. Celebrate New Year's at the San Francisco Symphony's New Year's
Eve Masquerade Ball. Doors open and party begins at 8pm with the Martini Brothers in the lobby. Concert begins at 9pm. After the concert, enjoy complimentary La Marca Prosecco and desserts, dance to "Tainted Love" on the First Tier or to the Peter Mintun Orchestra on the stage of Davies Symphony Hall.
Balloon drop at midnight. Tickets
$85-195. New in 2011:
Pre-concert Dinner in the grand lobby of the War Memorial Opera House. 415-864-6000. Dec. 31 — "New Year's Rockin' Eve: The 40th Anniversary Party"
and
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, N.Y. The festivities begin at 8pm (ET) on ABC with a two-hour special to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Dick Clark's famous New Year's Eve show — "New Year's Rockin' Eve: The 40th Anniversary Party." Following the special at 10pm (ET) is "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest", featuring Lady Gaga, who will perform just minutes before 12 midnight. The show is bi-coastal — Fergie (of the Black Eyed Peas) will host the Los Angeles part of the show. Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve 2011 "Black, White & Pink Ball" aboard The Napa Valley Wine Train, Napa Valley. The evening begins with sparkling wine and seafood reception in the station, followed by a four-hour gourmet journey through the twilight vineyards. At 11pm, the train returns to the station — enjoy dancing and a sparkling wine toast at midnight. Live entertainment until 1am. 1-800-427-4124 Dec. 31 — "Romp
with the Beasts!" New Year's Eve at Safari West, 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa
Rosa. Go wild this New Year's at Safari West's Annual "Romp
with the Beasts!" Indulge in a Gourmet Dinner and Dancing
in the company of exotic animals.
$100 per person for Dinner/Dance. 6pm-12am. Leave after midnight strikes or enjoy all the creature comforts
and spend the night
in a luxury safari tent — $500 for two tickets (includes overnight accommodations, continental breakfast plus Mimosas, and a bottle of complimentary Champagne in your luxury safari tent. Reservations required.
707-579-2551 or 800-616-2695 Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Express,
Sacramento RiverTrain, Sacramento, CA. Dec. 31 — Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl 2012 (formerly Emerald
Bowl),
AT&T Park, S.F. The Emerald Bowl is now the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl. Get tickets to see the country's top college
football teams — it's the only post-season game matching
teams from the Pacific-10 Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference.
The sell-out game is also one of the highest rated bowl games
on TV. Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl takes place at
12:30pm
PST. Thru' Feb. — Monarch Butterflies at
Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary, Pacific Grove on Monterey
Peninsula. If you like butterflies, don't miss a visit to the outdoor
Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary — see thousands of beautiful
butterflies clustered on pine, eucalyptus, cypress and redwood
trees. The Monarch Butterflies arrive at the Sanctuary in October,
where they overwinter until late February, before joining in the
spring migration. The Sanctuary is located just minutes from Cannery
Row in downtown Monterey. Fun for kids and big kids too!
January
Calendar of Fun Events
We recommend calling ahead to confirm all dates, times and locations. Every care is taken to ensure that all information in Love to Eat and Travel is accurate and up-to-date; however, information is subject to change.
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