BARTable This Weekend: Dec. 5–7

Let's Glow SF is back to light up San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Downtown SF Partnership. 

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Join in on the fun this weekend near BART at "A Wicked Dance-along Nutcracker." Photo courtesy of Dance Along Nutcracker. 

“Gloria” at Herbst Theatre
Dec. 5 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
7:30 p.m. | 401 Van Ness Ave.

Vivaldi’s “Gloria” with Valérie Sainte-Agathe and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale is a joyful way to celebrate the holidays. Enjoy the festive sounds of 18th-century Venice, just 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza Station.

Let’s Glow SF
Dec. 5-14 | Downtown SF stations
5:30 p.m. | Multiple locations

Downtown San Francisco lights up when Let’s Glow SF returns with large-scale projection art across multiple buildings in the Financial District. Visitors can wander between illuminated façades and enjoy this free outdoor experience created by local and international artists. All Installations are within walking distance of several stations. Tip: exit BART at Embarcadero to check out the Ferry Building and then head up Market St. 

Oakland’s “Rockridge Holidaze” Holiday Stroll & Celebration
Dec. 6 | Rockridge
4-6 p.m. | 5660 College Ave.

Rockridge welcomes the season with its annual stroll and celebration featuring extended shop hours, festive décor and activities for families. This is a great opportunity to support local businesses while enjoying live entertainment. This fun holiday event takes place just steps from Rockridge.

College Basketball: University of California, Berkeley v. Pacific
Dec. 6 | Downtown Berkeley
2 p.m. | 115 Haas Pavilion

Watch the Golden Bears as they take on the Pacific Tigers this weekend in the East Bay. Don't miss the matchup at Haas Pavilion! The arena is just 0.4 miles from Downtown Berkeley.

"A Wicked Dance Along Nutcracker" at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Dec. 6-7 | Montgomery St
Times vary | 701 Mission St.

“A Wicked Dance Along Nutcracker” invites audiences to join in the fun with an interactive, sing-along twist on the classic holiday ballet. The show takes place just 0.3 miles from Montgomery St.

“STOMP” at Calvin Simmons Theatre
Dec. 6-7 | Lake Merritt
Times vary | 10 10th St.

"STOMP" returns to the Bay Area this weekend with high-energy percussion and movement. The eight-member cast transforms everyday objects—like brooms, cans, lighters and hubcaps—into rhythmic instruments in a fast-paced performance 0.3 miles from Lake Merritt. 

Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair
Dec. 6-7 | Downtown Berkeley
11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Telegraph Ave. between Bancroft and Dwight

Holiday shoppers will enjoy festive cheer, great music, delicious food and unique handcrafted goods from some of Northern California’s finest artists. Join the holiday fun just 0.6 miles from Downtown Berkeley Station.

Sundays at the Asian Art Museum
Dec. 7 | Civic Center/UN Plaza 
11 a.m. | 200 Larkin St

The Asian Art Museum is offering free admission this Sunday. Stop by to see the Heiwa Taiko drum ensemble and the “baby rave” featuring DJ Chico Chi, which gives little art lovers a chance to bust a move on the dance floor. Take BART to Civic Center/UN Plaza to experience artwork from Asian cultures, just 0.1 miles away.

You needn’t pay a dime – or even a pretty penny! – to enjoy the breadth of the Bay Area’s offerings. Below you’ll find a roundup of free local events, including festivals, markets, museum admission-free days and more!

Shop 'til you drop in San Francisco at SFMade Holiday Pop-Up: Shop Local Makers. Photo courtesy of SF Made.

New events have just arrived in the Bay Area! New shows, one-time events, unique workshops, annual events or anything that's just popped up on our radar. Learn more about what qualifies as "BARTable" or use hashtag #sfbartable for the chance to be featured!

Check out one of the city's most beautiful Christmas trees at the Palace Hotel. Photo courtesy of Marriott.

Who will the U.S. play in this summer's World Cup? Find out at the official FIFA World Cup 26 Final Draw live at Thrive City with fellow fans. The free watch party will feature big-screen viewing, fan activities and a festive atmosphere outside Chase Center. Take BART to Powell St and walk or hop on the Muni T to the Chase Center to join the party.

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