Winter Monkeyland: Drunken Monkey presents an evening of holiday-themed improv and sketch comedy, 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, through Saturday, Dec. 14, $12-$15. Venue 9, 252 Ninth St. (at Folsom), 289-2000.
Wintersongs 2002: Presented by the KITKA Women's Vocal Ensemble, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, $15-$20, 510-444-0323. St. Gregory's, 500 De Haro (at Mariposa), 255-8100. Also 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, $15-$20. Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore, Oakland, 510-444-0323.
Wolcum Yule: Anonymous 4, the all-female vocal quartet, performs a Christmas program featuring Britten's Ceremony of Carols and traditional Celtic and British songs, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, $26-$39. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness (at Grove), 392-4400.
The Wondrous Sounds of Christmas: The San Francisco Saxophone Quartet presents a joyful concert, complete with audience sing-alongs, Baroque classics, and seasonal favorites, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, $10-$49. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness (at Grove), 864-6000.
New Year's Eve The Big-Fat Year-End Kiss-Off Comedy Show X: An evening of stand-up comedy, improv, and semi-written sketches featuring Will Durst, Johnny Steele, Debi Durst, Michael Bossier, and Steven Kravitz, 7 and 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, $25-$40. Cowell Theater, Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason, Marina & Buchanan, 345-7575.
Fauxgirls!: Ring in the New Year with drag cabaret featuring special guest star Toby, 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, free. Marlena's, 488 Hayes (at Octavia), 864-6672.
Galactic: Show includes party favors, balloon drop, countdown, surprises, and Mardi Gras treats, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, $60-$95, 421-TIXS. Warfield, 982 Market (at Sixth St.), 775-7722.
The Les Claypool Frog Brigade: Third annual New Year's Eve Frog Out!, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, $55, 421-TIXS. Fillmore, 1805 Geary (at Fillmore), 346-6000.
New Year's at Slim's: With Zen Guerrilla, Supersuckers, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, $25-$30. Slim's, 333 11th St. (at Folsom), 522-0333.
New Year's at the Clift: Delicious Karma and the Clift Hotel bring you three floors of parties, with DJs Donovan, Frenchy, Daymitreeus, and more, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, $75-$325. Redwood Room, Clift Hotel, 495 Geary (at Powell), 775-4700.
New Year's Eve 2003: With Royal Crown Revue, Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums complimentary glass of champagne, hats, party favors, and balloon drop; cocktail attire, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, $55, www.tickets.com. Bimbo's 365 Club, 1025 Columbus (at Chestnut), 474-0365.
New Year's Eve 2003 Blackflip Finale: One of San Francisco's hottest nightspots goes out with a bang, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, $30-$50, 401-7940 (information), tickets available at www.SebastienPresents.com. Backflip, 601 Eddy (at Larkin), 771-FLIP.
New Year's Eve Balloon Drop: Mark the dawn of the actual New Year 2003 at midnight Greenwich time (4 p.m. P.S.T) with musical fanfare, 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, free-$8. Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline, Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland, 510-336-7300.
New Year's Eve Dance Party Sensational: With salsa band Fito Reynoso's Ritmo y Armonía, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, $20-$22. La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck (at Prince), Berkeley, 510-849-2568.
New Year's Eve Gala: Enjoy a gala performance by the San Francisco Symphony followed by party favors, champagne, savories, desserts, & dancing, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, $87-$145. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness (at Grove), 864-6000.
New Year's Eve Organ Concert: Performed by Susan Jane Matthews, 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California (at Taylor), 749-6350.
Sea of Dreams 03: Anon Salon's annual party featuring art installations, light, laser, and video shows, and performances by Hamsa Lila, Rosin Coven, and many others, 8:30 p.m.-4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, $65, 864-1238 (information), www.anonsalon.com. Regency Building, 1300 Van Ness (at Sutter).
