@ Qulture Collective, 1714 Franklin Street, Oakland. Qulture Collective includes queer makers of something for everyone on your list.  qulturecollective.com

@ San Fransisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton Goodlett Place, Rm 284. Supervisor Rafael Mandelman welcomes artist Jun Yang whose art is currently on display. 4-5pm. mandelmanstaff@sfgov.org

@ Cliff’s Variety, 479 Castro Street. Empress 49 Patty McGroin and Mr. Gay SF 2012 Kit Tapata will set up their Holiday Helpers Gift Wrap shop in front of Cliff’s Variety with proceeds to benefit Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center. 10am-4pm. prrcsf.org

@ Maitri Compassionate Care, 401 Duboce Stret. Featuring delicious holiday food, beverages and live music, this popular annual gathering supports Maitri’s programs and welcomes volunteers, supporters and friends who meet residents and enjoy the cozy fireplace and holiday tree. 2-5pm. maitrisf.org

@ Galeria de la Raza, 2857 24th Street. Tasty nosh and fortifying libations punctuated with a little auctioning and the coming year’s board nominations. 3-7pm. milkclub.org

@ The Edge, 4149 18th Street. Krewe de Kinque’s monthly beer and soda bust benefit will celebrate the magic of the season with DJ Jack Rojo, emcee Ladycuki and more entertainers. 4-7pm. qbarsf.com/edge

On December 16 @ Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley To celebrate the Solstice, artists from the multi-platinum selling Windham Hill series will present a program of original and traditional acoustic music in a joyous holiday concert. The program will feature LGBTQ community favorite Barbara Higbie, Grammy-winning guitarist Will Ackerman, Grammy-nominated composer Alex de […]

@ Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento Street. The acclaimed women’s ensemble presents its annual winter concert showcasing seasonal music from a variety of Eastern European ethnic and spiritual traditions. oldfirstconcerts.org