Grant & Columbus Aves. & Vallejo & Green Sts. The tasting event will include merchants offering wine samples and special treats inside their stores. Pick up tickets, map, and glass at Belle Cora (565 ...

Raise funds and awareness for Bay Area underserved children and enjoy arts and crafts activities, video games, photo opportunities, food and beverages, s’mores on the field, holiday cookie decorating, ...

Experience a truly international celebration in this musical tribute to Mexico’s Christmas traditions, with the ensemble singing and playing holiday favorites from both Mexico and America in a vibrant ...

The Bay Area’s Filipino community gathers for a festive celebration of holiday spirit, hope, unity, and pride to the glow of hundreds of lights from colorful handcrafted parol lanterns. Enjoy holiday ...

Benefiting Positive Resource Center and Maitri Compassionate Care, this annual gala includes entertainment by cabaret stars Shawn Ryan, Carly Ozard, Tim Hockenberry, and Kim Nalley; 12-year-old singer ...

Say goodbye to the (worldwide pub crawl) SantaCon crowds and wine crawl your way through four tasting rooms. Santa hats and ugly Christmas sweaters not required, but welcomed if they bring you cheer ...

Celebrate crab season with chefs from some of the top Fisherman’s Wharf restaurants who will share their favorite crab dish complemented by local sustainable wine. Includes sustainable booths, recipe ...

This 3.09-mile figure-eight course around Crissy Field is flat, fast, and scenic; the Rudolph one-miler along the dirt trail starts at 9 a.m. ($25). Santa suits provided in race packet. Proceeds ...

Sunday, Dec. 8, 12:30–6:30 p.m. Galleria at the Design Center (101 Henry Adams St.) Bring the family and climb aboard classic cable cars that dash through the city, visiting nursing facilities, group ...

Enjoy a cocktail reception only or the entire evening with dinner, desserts and dancing. Proceeds support programs at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital. $75 & up, 415-363-6679, www.hobnob2013.eventbrite ...

Enjoy an evening of winter crafts, drinks, and snacks while acquiring a new set of arranging skills and a handmade winter wreath to take home. $70, eventbrite.com ...

Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m–noon & 1–4 p.m.