This week’s Curator: Mikl Em of The Interval / Long Now.
December 25 is the most interesting day to check IsItChristmas.com (relatively speaking). But the fun doesn’t stop there. If you don’t have familial obli-celebrations, you might despair that only Netflix can help. But fear not! Below are Christmas Day and evening entertainment options for ya and more for the week ahead. Tip: use the long-running Californiachristmaslights.com for a virtual tour of seasonally-lit houses around California or to plan a local route for either a virtual tour of Xmas-lit houses around California or to plan a local route to get Christmas shine in person. This week: we’ve got sexy, circusy, model railroady fun times ahead. Please be safe and know The Anglerfish will never slide down your chimney. That’d be awkward for all of us. See you next year!
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COMING UP THIS WEEK:
Contemporary Jewish Museum Community Free Day
If you haven’t tracked the offerings of the CJM, you may be surprised by the range of current exhibitions which touch on dark matter / dark energy and the history of American tattooing, as well “Veiled Meanings: Fashioning Jewish Dress.” Today is a great day to explore their beautiful space for free. Plus there’s yummy food from Wise Sons on site.
TUE DEC 25 11AM to 4PM; Contemporary Jewish Museum, SOMA SF; FREE
It’s A Jewish Christmas, San Francisco!
SF’s 21st century night club Judaica includes strip dreidel and a Hanukkah bush among a lively night of films, music, food, and a stage show hosted by Broke-ass Stuart. Open to all, and with a portion of proceeds supporting families at the border. Maybe these are the people you should choose to spend Christmas night with?
TUE DEC 25 6PM; Make-Out Room, Mission SF; $10 (half price if you’re there before 7PM)
Karla LaVey’s BLACK X MASS 2018 at The Elbo Room
For as long as I can’t remember (i.e. 1997) Karla LaVey, daughter of Anton, has hosted a Black X Mass show on 12/25. This year’s variety show includes someone/thing compellingly named “Theremin Wizard Barney” and my talented pal DJ KrOb providing visuals and music. The venue, the venerable Elbo Room bar, will close its doors forever at the end of this year. So go see this outlandish show and celebrate San Francisco decadence past and (hopefully) future. The Elbo Room has more events this week, if you want to say your goodbyes.
TUE DEC 25 9PM; The Elbo Room, Mission SF; $13
Night Bloom at San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers
Experience the “illuminated Conservatory” in this interactive light and sound exhibition. It runs 5 nights a week and closes its 5-week run on January 6. You can either buy a time slot ticket or a pricier ‘express’ one that let’s you go in whenever that night.
WED-SUN DEC 26-30: 5:00 PM – 11PM; San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers (in Golden Gate Park), SF; $27-$39
Circus Bella Presents: Kaleidoscope
Liven up the last week of the year with a trip to Treasure Island to see our local circus. Now in its 11th year, Circus Bella shows include “static trapeze, rope walking, a 9-person juggling act, contortion, hula hoop, original clowning” and original music. Their current show runs Thursday to Sunday with 2 shows daily through Jan 6. Tickets here.
THU-SUN DEC 27-30: shows at 1:30 and 7:30PM; at Mersea on Treasure Island; $39-150
FEVER: Documenting the Human Sexual Experience: Closing Reception & Film Screening
The closing event of this group photography exhibition exploring “the erotic and transgressive documentation of human sexuality” there will be film showings added to the gallery of images on display. The Center, which dates back to 1994, will be closing its public space at the end of January. They’ll have many events between now and then which you can find through their Facebook page.
FRI DEC 28: 12 to 4PM; Center for Sex and Culture, Civic Center/SOMA SF; $5
The Golden State Model Railroad Museum
Make an afternoon visit to Point Richmond for the last chance to watch the model trains run on time until April (it’s time for their annual spring cleaning).
SAT-SUN DEC 29-30: 12 to 4PM; The Golden State Model Railroad Museum, Point Richmond; $5 (family discounts)