Gift markets, an ’80s gaming dance party, and 12 other fun events to kick off the holidays

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The gorgeous facade of Golden Gate Park’s Conservatory of Flowers will glow with projection art running continuously starting 30 minutes after sunset.

Boogie for charity at Monarch’s swanky upstairs lounge and ravey basement, with all proceeds going to the SF Food Bank.

Visit the new Institute of Contemporary Art location on Montgomery to check out a dozen vendors and activities like card making and screen printing.

Stroll along Irving Street while enjoying art and musical performances hosted at businesses throughout the neighborhood.

Show off your throwback dance moves while two ’80s cover bands play alongside a giant Nintendo gaming experience at this free party at Rickshaw Stop.

Opulent Temple headliner Syd Gris and Asymmetry bring the tech house for Public Works’ holiday party.

Peruse antique and vintage clothing, art, furniture, and more from 30 vendors dotting Fulton Plaza at Civic Center.

The plaza outside Chase Center will transform into a skating rink flanked by live bands, kids’ activities, and visits with Santa.

Gather at Precita Park before venturing through the Mission with costumes, lanterns, and giant puppets, soundtracked by an indie marching band.

Celebrate the solstice on three stages at the SF Unitarian Center with performances of West African, Persian, Chinese, Aztec, and many other global disciplines, alongside a gourmet tea service.

With epic visuals, immersive installations, print gallery, artist pop-ups, and tons of DJ sets, this colorful experience will be at a secret location.

Hosted by private cocktail club The Modernist, Twitch co-founder Justin Kan, and some of SF’s top party organizers, this three-room party at Origin is the perfect chance for techies to dress up and dance it up.

Enjoy the perfect Christmas combination of Jewish comedy and a Chinese restaurant at one of SF’s longest-running stand-up events.

It’s the first night of Hanukkah, with the lighting of a giant menorah, music, and activities.