Sucka Flea Market, a cosplay expo, and 13 other great things to do this holiday weekend

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Hundreds gather to take the ferry to Alcatraz in commemoration of the 1969-71 occupation of the island by the Indians of All Tribes.

Two floors of DJs: The Motown on Mondays crew, Lazyboy, and Playstation are featured in the lounge, plus a range of international acts plays downstairs in the “rave cave.”

Cosplay it up, see stars like Anakin and Gollum (er, Hayden Christensen and Andy Serkis) and enjoy trade floors full of comics, anime, and games.

With performances by the SF Boys Chorus, photos with Santa, and vendors slinging hot chocolate and gifts, it’s a sweet way to celebrate the season.

Comedy, intimate stories, and true absurdity take over in this frenetic show of bite-size plays by the SF Neo-Futurists theater troupe.

Top progressive house DJs fill Daly City’s rodeo warehouse for two nights of raving to work off that Thanksgiving dinner.

Music, street food, vendors, and more fill an outdoor tent on Third Street.

Take in sword dancing, calligraphy workshops, tea ceremonies, and musical performances at a secret Dogpatch location.

Explore stations where you can make kooky versions of classic holiday decor while enjoying popcorn and hot cider, courtesy of art collective Raining Chainsaws.

British legends Rudimental have drummed up 11 million monthly Spotify listeners by adding live horns and instrumentation to frenetic beats. 

Stroll Noe Valley’s shop windows and parklets as they compete for most elaborate, funniest, or most SF decorations. 

Peruse clothing, art, jewelry, housewares, kids’ stuff, and collectibles at the kick-off of SF’s multi-location flea market.

Noe Street between Market and Beaver shuts down on the first Sunday of each month for art and craft vendors, food, and fabulous performances.

Troupe Vertigo performs circus feats and acrobatic dances soundtracked by the symphony at holiday-decorated Davies Hall.

Fake snow flurries, a toy giveaway, festive musical performances, and Santa himself show up for the lighting of a 50-foot fir at 5:30 p.m.