Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 24, this 12 months, kicking off a weekend of household time, togetherness and many enjoyable occasions to get pleasure from.
Try The Chronicle’s information to the perfect locations to rejoice gratitude and abundance, with occasions within the Bay Space starting from boozy pre-Thanksgiving pub crawls to the family-friendly GobbleCon gaming conference.
Shake off pre-Turkey Day stress and dance up an urge for food with large room drum and bass from the Prototypes, in addition to units from DJs Meraki, Brizzy, Gypsy Child, Indigo Little one, TreeKat, Axel Holmes, Dayin Knight, Psychic Monkey and 626.
10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. $15-$30, reservations encouraged. DNA Lounge, 375 eleventh St., S.F. www.dnalounge.com
This system consists of Beethoven’s Op. 130 and 133 string quartets, paired with new items by celebrated German composer Jörg Widmann, designed to accompany Beethoven’s work.
3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. $35-$95, reservations encouraged. Weill Corridor, Inexperienced Music Middle, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 707-664-4246. https://gmc.sonoma.edu
San Francisco Mandolin Orchestra: ‘Anticipation’
The ensemble presents a program meant to encourage hope and the promise of musical enchantment, that includes works by Beethoven, Satie and Achille Bocus.
5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. $15-$20 common, underneath 12 free; reservations encouraged. Mission Dolores Chapel, 320 Dolores St., S.F. www.sfmandolin.org
San Francisco Interfaith Council Presents: Reimagining Thanksgiving
An interfaith Thanksgiving service with Pastor Lyle Beckman and music director/organist Dr. Timothy Zerlang. Stay stream out there on the St. Mark’s YouTube channel.
10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22. Free, masks required. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1111 O’Farrell St., S.F. 415-474-1321. www.sfinterfaithcouncil.org
Stranger Thanksgiving Eve Bash
Pre-Thanksgiving dance social gathering that includes stay units from DJ Darkerdaze, a beer backyard, pool tables, pinball and arcade video games, a meals truck, and full bar.
6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23. Free-$10, registration encouraged; 21 and older. Retro Junkie, 2112 N. Primary St., Walnut Creek. 925-938-4140. www.retrojunkiebar.com
Vinyl’s annual Black Wednesday Bash
For those who desire dancing to turkey trots, the Marin-based septet will convey high-energy Latin and reggae-infused funkiness to heart stage with their annual pre-Thanksgiving social gathering.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23. $30, reservations encouraged. Sweetwater Music Corridor, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 415-388-3850. www.sweetwatermusichall.com
Thanksgiving Eve Pub Crawl
Get pleasure from 4 of the perfect bars and golf equipment within the legendary Nob Hill and Union Sq. neighborhoods with free VIP entry. There shall be no admission charges or entry strains, and pub crawl particular drink specials and offers at every cease. Preliminary meetup location supplied with occasion registration.
8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23. $20, reservations required. Union Sq. space, S.F. www.pubcrawlsanfrancisco.com
Strategik’s fifteenth annual BassGiving
Convey canned items and get down with Strategik, SpaceCat and DiskoKats DJs for a Thanksgiving eve dance social gathering with units from Deckard, Jonboy, Pirata, Eva and Anthony James. All donations will profit the SF Food Bank.
9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23. Free, $10-$30 advised donation; reservations encouraged. Monarch, 101 Sixth St., S.F. www.monarchsf.com
Baloney Presents: Stuffed – A Trashy Thanksgiving Eve Underwear Celebration
Be a part of the fellas of Baloney for an evening of debauchery. Strip right down to your skivvies, play video games and benefit from the Viagra Go-Go Boys strutting their stuff.
10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23. $15, reservations encouraged. Oasis, 298 eleventh St., S.F. 415-795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Indigenous Individuals Dawn Ceremony
This occasion commemorates 528 years of Indigenous resistance and survival within the Americas. It honors the cultural resiliency of Indigenous individuals in California and all over the world, and celebrates the anniversary of the occupation of Alcatraz by Indians of All Tribes in 1969-70. Be aware that this isn’t a typical Alcatraz Island tour, and areas exterior of the occasion shall be closed to the general public.
Ticket sales space opens at 3 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. Ferries depart Pier 33 roughly each quarter-hour from 4:15 to six a.m. $14, underneath 5 free; reservations encouraged. Alcatraz Island through ferry from Pier 33, S.F. 415-981-7625. www.alcatrazcruises.com
Thanksgiving Brunch within the Meritage Ballroom
Government Chef Vincent Lesage invitations company to get pleasure from a stress-free gourmand Thanksgiving brunch buffet set to characteristic seasonal favorites, together with truffle turkey breast, crusted prime rib, assorted appetizers, decadent desserts and extra.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. $45-$95, youngsters underneath 3 free; reservations required. The Meritage Resort, 875 Bordeaux Method, Napa. 866-370-6272. www.meritageresort.com
A Place on the Desk: Thanksgiving at Terrene
A flowery cocktail hour shall be adopted by a five-course seated vacation dinner with choices for biodynamic wine pairings.
4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. $135-$190, reservations required. Terrene, 8 Mission St., the Embarcadero, S.F. 415-278-3777. www.1hotels.com
Hank Maninger and the Jukebox Charlies with Joe Goldmark
Bassist Mitch Polzak, drummer Ken Owen, guitarist Hank Maninger and pedal metal participant Joe Goldmark will current their progressive tackle Americana and nation music throughout a cocktail-hour efficiency within the bar.
6-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. Free. Amado’s, 998 Valencia St., S.F. 415- 638-9201. www.amadossf.com
Cream of Beat Reunion — Thanksgiving Celebration
That includes music by pirate DJs Thoughts Movement, Ivan and Darkish Cash and particular company D-Sharp, Scotty Fox, APollo, Breakbeat Lou and Malimal.
9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. $20-$50, reservations encouraged. The Nice Northern, 119 Utah St., S.F. 415-626-7001. www.thegreatnorthernsf.com
GobbleCon Recreation Conference
GobbleCon hosts three steady days of board video games, role-playing, miniatures and extra gaming over Thanksgiving weekend. There shall be a whole bunch of video games to select from within the occasion’s library. Seize a sport, collect with outdated associates and meet some new ones.
10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25; 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27. $35-$70, registration encouraged. Hyatt Regency S.F. Airport, 1333 Outdated Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame. www.gobblecon.com

Level Reyes Thanksgiving Weekend Open Studios
Twenty collaborating artists in picturesque Inverness and Level Reyes Station will open their studios to the general public over the vacation weekend. Map, studio addresses and occasion particulars will be discovered online.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Nov. 25-27. Numerous places in Inverness and Level Reyes Station. www.pointreyesart.com
Niles Competition of Lights Parade
Have fun the season with a lighted parade, tree lighting, meals and merchandise distributors. The annual parade usually options artistic floats, marching bands, vintage automobiles, dance teams and extra.
6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25. Free. Begin at Niles Boulevard and Sullivan Underpass, Niles District, Fremont. www.nilesfestivaloflightsparade.org
Leftovers Celebration with the Jerry Hannan Band
Be a part of the enjoyable at an annual Thanksgiving hangover social gathering, that includes the acclaimed North Bay balladeer and his band.
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25. $15, reservations encouraged. Rancho Nicasio, City Sq., Nicasio. 415-662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com
Kevin Nealon Black Friday Comedy
The favored Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, comic and creator finest recognized for his 9 years as a forged member of NBC’s “Saturday Night time Stay” presents a night of stand-up.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25. $30-$45, reservations recommended. Cobb’s Comedy Membership, 915 Columbus Ave., S.F. 415-928-4320. www.cobbscomedy.com
Michael Feinstein stay in live performance
Kick off winter season because the Nice American Songbook ambassador returns house to rejoice the vacations with a night of timeless favorites.
8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 25-26; 5 p.m. Nov. 27. $145, reservations required. Feinstein’s at The Nikko, 222 Mason St., S.F. www.feinsteinssf.com

Freight and Salvage Thanksgiving weekend
Begin the lengthy weekend on be aware with Tuck and Patti celebrating love and concord for 40 superb years. On Saturday, don’t miss out as native bluegrass legend Laurie Lewis brings to the stage her annual “Concert of Gratitude.” A glimmer of Christmas to return will arrive on Sunday because the S.F. Chamber Orchestra groups up with Oakland’s Fairyland puppeteers for a free morning efficiency, that includes a family-friendly interpretation of the Tchaikovsky seasonal traditional, with “Nutcracker Candy.” Spherical out the weekend with the “Black Girls’s Roots Competition,” that includes Miss Faye Carol and her All-Star Quartet, Woman Tramaine Hawkins, Woman Bianca, Terrie Odabi, Oakland Poet Laureate Ayodele Nzinga and rising artist Le Perez at 4 p.m. on Sunday.
8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 25-26; 11 a.m and 4 p.m. Nov. 27. Free-$44, reservations recommended. Freight and Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 510-644-2020. www.thefreight.org
S.F. Firefighters Vacation Dance with Wonderbread 5
Put in your dancing footwear and work that turkey off with the native favourite, and all the time dressed to the nines rock quintet Wonderbread 5, whereas supporting the San Francisco Fireplace Division Native 798’s toy-drive program and San Francisco Firefighters Most cancers Prevention Basis.
8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. $50, 21 and older; registration required. Bimbo’s 365 Membership, Columbus Ave., S.F. 415-474-0365. www.bimbos365club.com
Thanksgiving Thizzle: Flip Up for Charity
A vacation weekend dance social gathering that includes stay units from Aribo, NY Naomi, Cal-A and Delenciaga with the quilt cost to learn GlideSF.
10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. $10, reservations encouraged; 21 and older. Neck of the Woods, 406 Clement St., S.F. 415- 622-7656.
www.neckofthewoodssf.com
Thanksgiving Jam with Jeremy D’Antonio and San Geronimo’s Darren Nelson
Jam out with the West Marin-based Roots Americana band performing acoustic units within the bar.
4 p.m. Nov. 27. Free-$15, reservations encouraged. Rancho Nicasio, City Sq., Nicasio. 415-662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com