SF Bay Area Weekend: 'The Lion King'; Kayak & Riverboat Santa Arrivals

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Francisco Bay Area — from the beaches of Santa Cruz, through the South Bay, East Bay and the Peninsula, to the uppermost points of North Bay and Wine Country.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 26.

Always double-check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned.

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EAST BAY:

Headliner Comedy with Shang, Comedy Club, Alameda

Berkeley Native Eisa Davis’ Coming-Of-Age Story 'Bulrusher': Rep’s Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley

Emmy & Tony Winner Billy Crudup In 'Harry Clarke': Repertory Theatre, Berkeley

The Puppet Company's 'Nutcracker Sweet': Berkeley

Christmas Village & Outdoor Ice Skating Rink: Castro Valley

Art & Craft, Holiday Pop-Up Sale: Salvio Pacheco Square, Concord

Music By The Tracks Community Concerts, Dublin/Pleasanton

Quarry Lakes Turkey Trot & Kids 'Little Turkeys' Race: Fremont

Live Music With Beatles Thingy, Kensington

High Tea at Hollie's, Lafayette

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party, Livermore

Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa & 'Holiday Sparkle Sip & Shop': Downtown Martinez

Sale of Winter & Ski Clothing, Donation Center, Oakland

"An Afternoon at the Movies"- Pleasanton

Selfcare Sunday Full Moon Sound Bath, Four Fools Winery, Rodeo

'Mistletoe Madness' Christmas Craft Fair: San Leandro

Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink: City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon

Contra Costa Ballet 'The Nutcracker': Lesher Center, Walnut Creek

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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Museum Of History Christmas Tree Lot Fundraiser: Benicia

'Let It Snow' Kids' Fun: Museum Of History Christmas Tree Lot, Benicia

Dry Creek Vineyard Holiday Celebration: Healdsburg

School Garden Network Dine and Donate at Cafe Aquatica, Jenner

'Dragon Lady': Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley

Strawberry Village Holiday Market: Mill Valley

'Merry Meritage' Holiday Ice Skating Rink & Winter Village: Napa

Santa's Riverboat Arrival: Petaluma

Holiday Tree Lighting & Winter Wonderland: Downtown San Rafael

Small Business Saturday Event, Sebastopol

California Redwood Chorale Concerts: Sebastopol & Santa Rosa

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PENINSULA:

'Night Of Holiday Lights' Laser Show & Santa: Colma

Great Dickens Christmas Fair: Cow Palace, Daly City

Après Village & Skate Rink: Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, East Palo Alto

Sunday Worship: David Green speaking on "Optimist" -Foothills Church, Los Altos

The Puppet Company's 'Nutcracker Sweet': Palo Alto

International Gem & Jewelry Show, San Mateo

Zoppe Italian Family Circus: Downtown Redwood City

'San Mateo On Ice' Holiday, Outdoor Skating Rink: San Mateo
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SAN FRANCISCO:

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show, San Francisco

Christmas Crystal Fair, San Francisco

Macy's & SPCA Annual Holiday Windows: San Francisco

Disney’s 'The Lion King': Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco

Safeway Holiday Ice Rink: Union Square, San Francisco

'Dear San Francisco' Holiday Version: Club Fugazi, San Francisco
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Surfin' Santa Arrival By Kayak: Capitola Beach, Capitola

Woman's Club Holiday Wine Tasting & Boutique: Corralitos

West Cliff Thanksgiving Holiday Market, Santa Cruz

Holiday Lights Train & Santa: Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz

'Boardwalk Winter Wonderland' Santa & Holidays, Santa Cruz

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SOUTH BAY:

Gilroy Gardens 'North Pole Nights' Santa & Holiday Ice Rink: Gilroy

Winchester Mystery House Holiday Candlelight Tours: San Jose

Yuletide Oddities Show at the Winchester Mystery House, San Jose

WinterFest & Holiday Ice Rink: California’s Great America, Santa Clara

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• LA Weekend: Holiday Road; Hollywood Christmas Parade; 'Grinchmas'
• Inland Empire Weekend: Mission Inn Festival Of Lights & Ice Rink; Zoo WildLights
• OC Weekend: Winter Fest @ Fairgrounds; Million-Lights 'Hikari' @ Farm
• San Diego Weekend: Safari Park Wild Holidays; Pirate Rum Tastings; Nutcracker

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