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19 Enjoyable Issues to Do This Week (12.26.22)

If you still have gas in the tank, don’t miss the last events of 2022 and the first of 2023.

Celebrate the Warfield’s 100th Birthday this week with Phil Lesh & Friends; Get a taste of Paris when the Lady M x Baccarat luxury cake trolley comes to town; ring a 2,100-pound 16th-century Japanese temple bell; indulge in bottomless bubbly at Club Fugazi’s final show of the year; and witness the spectacular return of San Francisco’s NYE ​​fireworks display across the bay.

Happy New Year!

A week-long Kwanzaa Celebration brings seven days of community events to venues across San Francisco and Oakland. Each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa (the Nguzo Saba) will be recognized through 16 free family-friendly events from Monday December 26th to January 1st. Expect live music, performances, ceremonies, workshops and more. // Schedule and more details at thevillageprojectsf.org

Feast on butternut squash rings and pizza frittata at Acre Kitchen & Bar, the new Cal-Med restaurant in Oliveto’s former home in Rockridge. The fully refurbished two-story restaurant includes a formal dining room upstairs (evening dinner) and a casual coffee shop downstairs (11:00am – 9:00pm Sunday – Thursday). // Acre Kitchen & Bar, 5655 College Ave. (Oakland); Reservations at acrekitchenandbar.com

Celebrate the Warfield’s 100th birthday with Phil Lesh & Friends. For two nights, the Bay Area icon and founding member of the Grateful Dead will rock things with Rick Mitarotonda, Grahame Lesh, Jennifer Hartswick, James Casey, Natalie Cressman, Holly Bowling and John Molo; Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. // The Warfield, 982 Market St (Tenderloin); Maps on axs.com

Start your day with a breakfast sandwich from Ok’s Deli. Choose from a classic bacon and egg, a “breakfast burrito sandwich,” and a Spam and Korean-style egg sandwich. Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. // Ok’s Deli, 3932 Telegraph Ave. (Oakland); Details at oksdeli.com

Dress up a little when the Lady M Baccarat Luxury Cake Truck comes to town. Lady M is best known as the creator of the world famous Mille Crêpes, a stunning cake with 20 alternating layers of smooth cream and French crepes with toppings. Sample a slice under Baccarat crystal chandeliers in two locations this week; Wednesday from 10am to 4pm at the Heart of the City Farmers Market, 1 United Nations Plaza (Civic Center) and Friday from 6pm to 10pm at 701 Valencia St. (Mission). // See ladym.com for details.

Jam with Questlove and Black Thought as the Roots play The Masonic. The popular hip-hop group – now well known for their tenure as house band for The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon – will perform their hits; Thursday at 8 p.m. // The Masons, 1111 California St. (Nob Hill); Tickets at livenation.com

Off to the mountains? Don’t forget to pack your neon and retro ski gear for Palisades Tahoe’s Retro Aprés Ski Party; Thursday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. // Plaza Bar at Olympic House, Palisades Tahoe (North Lake Tahoe); Visit palisadestahoe.com for details

Release the stress of 2022 at Fresh Starta multi-day nonstop party. Sofi Tukker, Yung Bae, Zhu and Madeon are just a few of the big names expected to take the stage this weekend; Friday from 20:00 to 02:00, Saturday from 14:30 to 03:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 24:00. // The Midway, 900 Marin St (Bayview); Tickets ($30-$165) at freshstartsf.co

Dance till you can to deep beats by Dirtybird’s Claude VonStroke. The house DJ starts the New Year’s weekend with a late-night set; Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. // 1015 Folsom (SoMa); Tickets at seetickets.us

Ring a 2,100-pound 16th-century Japanese temple bell to literally ring in the New Year. At the 37th Annual Japanese New Year Bell Ceremony, the bell is struck 108 times to usher in the new year and subdue the 108 mortal desires that Buddhist beliefs plague mankind. Fold paper cranes for good luck and prosperity in the New Year while waiting your turn. Saturday at 11:30 a.m. // Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. (Civic Center); Tickets at asianart.org

End the year with a high-flying circus tribute to San Francisco. Club Fugazi’s Dear San Francisco will host two New Year’s Eve shows; the late performance includes bottomless Prosecco and a midnight party; Saturday at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. // Club Fugazi, 678 Green St. (Russian Hill); Tickets at clubfugazisf.com.

Secure a front-row seat to San Francisco’s NYE ​​fireworks show across the bay while savoring decadent fixed-price menus at the Embarcadero’s sister restaurants, Epic Steak and Waterbar. Both host special seating with party favors, hats, and a midnight champagne toast; Saturday. // Click here for reservations at Epic Steak and here for Waterbar.

All are invited to experience Kwanzaa culture at the Thrive City Winter Wonderland Kwanzaa and Noon Year’s Eve event. In addition to live music, there are arts and crafts stations, treats, and a countdown drop at 11:50 am; Saturday at 10 a.m. // Pursuit Center, 1 Warriors Way (Mission Bay); RSVP at Chasecenter.com

Drink Veuve galore at the RendezVeuve NYE celebration. Expect two dance floors, party favors, specialty drinks, and a midnight balloon drop. Saturday, 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. // Barbarossa Lounge, 714 Montgomery St. (Jackson Square); Tickets at eventbrite.com

Be part of the action at 1 Hotel San Francisco’s New Year’s Eve extravaganza. You’ll have a front row seat to fireworks on the Embarcadero and live music from Jazz Mafia. Also a welcome drink, small bites and a champagne toast at midnight in partnership with Moët & Chandon; Saturday, 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. // 1 Hotel San Francisco Mission St. 8 (Embarcadero); Tickets at eventbrite.com

If you’re willing to spend a little extra $ to avoid all the NYE traffic and city chaos, Consider Carneros Resort and Spa’s annual New Year’s Eve celebrations. Welcome to 2023 with decadent cooking stations, an open bar, bottomless bubbly and dancing. No need to worry about a DD – tickets are included when you book an overnight stay in one of the resort’s private cottages; Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. // Carneros Resort and Spa, 4048 Sonoma Hwy. (Nappa); Tickets at shopcarnerosresort.com

Looking for more New Year’s Eve events? We’ve rounded up 19 amazing ways to toast 2023 in San Francisco. // 7×7.com

Kick off 2023 with It’s A New Day and Breakfast of Champions all-day block party. Expect more than 100 DJs on 10 stages; Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. // The Great Northern 119 Utah St. (mission); Tickets at eventbrite.com

Build your own Bloody Mary with a special Sunday New Year’s brunch at Jaranita. Start with a glass of vodka and ice with a salt or tajin rim, add your choice of blender, spice things up to your liking, then garnish with an insane array of toppings including fresh and pickled veggies, assorted cheeses, grilled peppers, shrimp and much more; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. // Jaranita, 3340 Steiner Str. (Marina); Reservations at jaranitasf.com

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