@ Ivy Room, 860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany. Legendary DJ Page Hodel and DJ Mysdefy present a monthly dance party at this popular East Bay lesbian-owned bar. 4pm. http://www.ivyroom.com

@ LEVYstudio, 19 Heron Street. Including one on one instruction on using flags with all levels welcome, the event provides a safe place to learn with flag friendly music and black lights. 6-9pm. http://www.levydance.org

@ Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street. A host of notables, including emcee Donna Sachet, Heklina, Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco and more, will present this annual ceremony lighting the tree decorated with thousands of origami cranes. 6:30-8:30pm. http://www.worldtreeofhope.org

@ Lookout, 16th & Market Street. The event, hosted by Sacred Cocktails, includes the opportunity to share stories about living in gratitude, especially during difficult times. 6:30-8pm. http://www.sacredspacessf.org

@ SF Eagle, 398 12th Street. The weekly event on Mondays is hosted by Beth Bicostal, Eduardo Wagar and Rahni Nothingmore. 9pm-1am. http://www.sf-eagle.com

@ Manny’s, 3092 16th Street. The San Francisco Democratic Party’s end of year holiday party will celebrate a year of blue victories locally and nationally with master of ceremonies Tom Ammiano. 6-9pm. http://www.sfdemocrats.org

@ Oakland LGBTQ Community Center, 3207 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland. Presented by Spectrum Queer Media and hosted by Kin Folkz and Blackberri, the event provides a safe space for transformative collective self-care with the LGBTQIA2S and Authentic Ally commUnity. 7pm and every Tuesday. http://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org

@ Jane Warner Plaza, 401 Castro Street. Bring you own menorah and join Congregation Sha’ar Zahav for this annual celebration featuring the Congregation’s four-foot electric rainbow menorah plus greetings, songs of the season and the traditional lighting for the 4th night. 6pm. http://www.shaarzahav.org