Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: San Jose holiday lights, Ruth Bancroft Garden of D’Lights, Sheila E, SF Symphony’s ‘Barbie,’ Bluesadelix By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | November 26, 2025 Kicking off holiday fun around the Bay this weekend -- and beyond.
Arts & Entertainment Welcome the holidays with musical performances in the East Bay By Lou Fancher | November 25, 2025 Seasonal choral and symphony offerings in Piedmont and beyond.
Food & Drink The Dish | Herbed Shallot Stuffing By Kia Moore | November 25, 2025 Comforting, buttery, and full of fresh flavor -- this stuffing is a family favorite.
Featured in Category The Exedra’s Thanksgiving recipe round-up By Exedra Contributors and Readers | November 25, 2025 The list grows longer -- from cocktails and wine pairings to sides of all stripes, and sweet somethings to follow. Yum.
Lifestyle East Bay Open Studios | Dec. 13-14 By Reader submission | November 25, 2025 Featuring over 180+ artists, EBOS is the perfect time to holiday shop for unique, hand-made gifts while supporting local artists and makers.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Oakland Theater Project’s provocative ‘Cabaret’ is packed with movement By Caroline Crawford | Bay City News | November 25, 2025 Performances continue through December 14 at FLAX art & design in Oakland.
Bay Area How much is that doggie in the window? Pets for adoption take spotlight at Macy’s display By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | November 22, 2025 Winter wonderland-themed windows commemorate the San Francisco SPCA longstanding partnership the organization with Macy’s.
Arts & Entertainment ‘No Us and Them, Just Us’: An inspirational afternoon with Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J. By Katherine O'Connor | November 21, 2025 Oakland Catholic Worker to host the nationally recognized speaker on Dec. 6 to raise funds to support immigrant families in the East Bay.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Berkeley Rep’s ‘Mother of Exiles’ an inventive family saga By Jean Schiffman, Bay City News | November 21, 2025 Through Dec. 7 at Peet’s Theatre.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: SPCA Holiday Windows, Smuin ‘Christmas Ballet,’ ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons,’ ‘Madama Butterfly’ By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | November 19, 2025 So many ways to kick off seasonal fun around the Bay Area -- starting with the adorable (and adoptable) kitties and puppies at Macy's Union Square.