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Local Finds For The Perfect Last-Minute Gift
Tickets to BroadwaySF shows, unique gifts from STUFF, and artisan crafts from local craft shows like HEAD WEST are all great last-minute gift options.

A Family-Fun Frolic: Spectacular Costumes and Chaos at Panto in the Presidio
Peter Pan: Panto in the Presidio at the Presidio Theater is a festive and interactive show that brings people together with its sparkling costumes, witty jokes, and audience participation, making it a must-see holiday show.

BAMPFA’s Winter 2024 Film Series: Climate Crisis, Sexuality, and Community Power
BAMPFA’s Winter 2024 film series offers a range of films that challenge the lies of the authoritarian kakistocracy, including documentaries on climate change, human sexuality, and the struggles of indigenous pastoralists, as well as a series on the work of documentary filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa.

Ultra-Popular Armenian Barbecue and Wine Hits the Mission
Reem’s California will host a pop-up with Los Angeles chef Arthur Grigoryan of iii Mas Bakery and Deli and Kareen Wine of the Sierra Foothills on December 16 from 5 to 9 p.m., featuring Armenian-infused Texas-style barbecue and Armenian wine pairings.

Satire Website Accidentally Reports Actual News About Altoona McDonald’s
On 9 December 2024, five days after the targeted fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the suspect, 26-year-old Maryland native Luigi Mangione, was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania and charged with second-degree murder and numerous other offenses. According to the manifesto discovered during the arrest, Mangione despaired of the US

Best Bay Area Events 12.10-12.30
Look What You Made Me Do by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor For the second year in a row Taylor Swift is my number one artist on Spotify. (Atmosphere moved down to the #5 spot!) I never really listened to Taylor before last year, but then the Gaylors started

What Luigi Mangione Can Teach The Democratic Party
America is a made for television movie that the world is forced to watch. Things that most countries take for granted, such as healthcare, not only have a tendency to be nonsensical here, but the solutions to fix the flaws must be as dramatic as the systems themselves are absurd.

BART’s Ugly Christmas Sweater is The Best Way to Celebrate the Holidays
SweaterFest at Rockridge BART in Oakland was a holiday event that fostered a sense of community, featuring a Ugly Sweater Contest, live music, and a festive atmosphere.