Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market
Dec. 15 & 16, at 11 am-6 pmIn this curated show, more than 250 indie-craft artisans, local and national, peddle their artwork, jewelry, apparel, décorative pieces, bath products and other gift-worthy things. Plus craft workshops, a free photobooth, a mobile version of the Oakland Museum of California, DIY gift-wrapping, and DJ music.
At Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 8th St., San Francisco.
SantaCon
Dec. 15, at noonDress up as Santa (or as a creative interpretation of him or as one of his sidekicks, such as an elf or reindeer) to join this mass pub-crawl through the city. Be prepared to sing warped versions of Christmas carols, drink and act responsibly and civilly and say “Ho, ho, ho!” a lot.
Starting in downtown San Francisco; location details are to be posted Dec. 13 on the SantaCon site.
Holiday Book Making
Dec. 15, at 2-4 pmMake a pop-up Christmas tree complete with decorations, a lift-the-flap book of holiday riddles and more. For ages 5-12.
At Portola Branch Library, 380 Bacon St., San Francisco.
Holiday Ornaments
Dec. 15, at 2-3:30 pm; and Dec. 18 at 3:30-5 pmCreate holiday ornaments from aluminum cans. Materials are provided. For ages 12-18. Space is limited.
Advance registration required; contact Dorcas at dwong@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2886. Dec. 15: At West Portal Branch Library, 190 Lenox Way. Dec. 18: At Parkside Branch Library, 1200 Taraval St.
Create Holiday Cards
Dec. 18, at 3-4 pmMake holiday cards for everyone on your list.
At Ocean View Branch Library, 345 Randolph St., San Francisco.
Holiday Crochet
Dec. 21 & 28, at 3:30-5:30 pm; and Dec. 22 & 29, at 2-4 pmLearn to crochet a flower or a coaster. Materials provided. Lessons are for people ages 10 and above who have basic crochet skills, including making a foundation chain, single crochet and double crochet. Space is limited.
Register with Jewel Chen at the Chinatown Branch Library, 1135 Powell St., jewelchen@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2888.
Holiday Family Storytime & Craft
Dec. 22, at 2-3:30 pmMake crafts and/or listen to holiday tales.
At Portola Branch Library, 380 Bacon St., San Francisco.
San Francisco Kwanzaa Celebration
Dec. 26-January 1, 2013The annual celebration, which pays tribute to the seven principles of Kwanzaa over seven days, includes spiritual ceremonies, entertainment and feasting. Highlights include a dance gala on Dec. 27, rhythm & blues bands playing on Dec. 31, and a celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation and a gospel concert on Jan. 1.
At various venues in San Francisco.
