THURSDAY, DEC. 22
Children’s Holiday Train Display: On view through Jan. 6, the custom-built exhibit by the S.F. Public Library’s facilities and engineering staff depicts trains from beloved stories, including “Anne of Green Gables” and “Thomas the Tank Engine.” [9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fisher Children’s Center, S.F. Public Library, second floor, 100 Larkin St., S.F.]
Really Funny Comedians (Who Happen To Be Women): The standup show includes Cheryl the Soccer Mom, Caitlin Gill and Janine Brito, hosted by Lydia Popovich. [8 p.m., Cobb’s Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave., S.F.]
Get Real: The act hosts DirtyBird Records founder Claude VonStroke and Chicago house legend Green Velvet performing back-to-back sets; J. Phlip opens. [9 p.m., Midway, 900 Marin St., S.F.]
Out of the Box-The Rise of Sneaker Culture: The first exhibition to explore the significance, complex design history, and evolution of sneakers — with more than 160 iconic sneakers spanning decades on view — opens. [11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oakland Museum, 1000 Oak St., S.F.]
The Skivvies-Holiday Roadkill: Broadway’s Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley are an “undie-rock, comedy-pop duo” who literally strip down to their underwear to perform stripped-down versions of eclectic covers and wacky holiday mash-ups. [7 p.m,, ACT’s Strand Theater, 1127 Market St., S.F.]
Under the Dome: Guitarist Peter Chung appears in a free holiday concert at the mall. [5 to 8 p.m., San Francisco Centre, Level 4, 845 Market St., S.F.,]
Allyson Seconds: The singer-songwriter heads up a power pop bill also featuring Anton Barbeau and the Corner Laughers. [8:30 p.m., Neck of the Woods, 406 Clement St., S.F.]
Christmas with the Mob: Bay Area rappers J Stalin and Husalah headline a bill with Ezale, DJ Fresh and Remedy. [8 p.m., Social Hall SF, 1270 Sutter St., S.F.]
FRIDAY, DEC. 23
Fabulous Bud E. Luv: The comedic lounge singer and his band appear in “Twas the night before the night before Christmas,” his 27th annual holiday extravaganza. [9 p.m., Chapel, 777 Valencia St., S.F.]
Shelby Lanterman: The singer-songwriter from Napa — who’s also an audio engineer — counts influences ranging from Johnny Cash to Nirvana. [8 p.m., Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., S.F.]
Sweet Honey in the Rock: The female vocal group known for amazing harmonies and inspirational gospel sounds sings a seasonal show featuring signature and holiday tunes. [8 p.m,, Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]
Sing You a Merry Christmas: The Grace Cathedral carol sing-along is designed especially for families with young children. [4 p.m., 1100 California St., S.F.]
Chanticleer: The acclaimed all-male choir’s annual holiday concert offers “joy and tranquility in music old, new and familiar.” [8 p.m., St. Ignatius Church, University of San Francisco, 650 Parker St., S.F.]
Kung Pao Kosher Comedy: The “Jewish comedians in a Chinese restaurant on Christmas” show features headliner Elayne Boosler, Eddie Sarfaty, Alex Edelman and host Lisa Geduldig. [8:30 p.m., New Asia Restaurant, 772 Pacific Ave., S.F.]
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The glitzy musical based on the 1954 movie about show biz couples trying to save a Vermont inn winds down its run. [2 and 7:30 p.m., Golden Gate Theatre, 1 Taylor St., S.F.]
