Who’s in town
Blues and jazz vocalist Kim Nalley performs her “Christmas Gospel” concert. Tammy Hall (organ), Michael Zisman (electric bass) and Kent Bryson (drums) accompany her. [8 and 10 p.m., Biscuits and Blues, 401 Mason St., S.F.]
At the museums
California Academy of Sciences: Highlights include a 3:30 p.m. chat session featuring scientist Healy Hamilton sharing stories from the COP15 conference on climate change. [9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Golden Gate Park, S.F.]
Museum of the African Diaspora: Exhibits include “The Art of Richard Mayhew,” “Celebrations: Rituals and Ceremony” and “Slavery Passages.” [11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 685 Mission St., S.F.]
Tours
“Luscious Lobbies”: Presented by Foot Tours, participants can visits hotel lobbies in downtown San Francisco hotels that have been elaborately decorated for the holidays. [2 p.m., details/RSVP: www.foottours.com]
Japanese Tea Garden: San Francisco Guides leads an exploration of the history and icons of the 5-acre garden and the family that lived there. [1 p.m., meet at entrance to Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park, S.F.]
At the colleges
Art show: “A Clear Case of Art” exhibit features work by 14 Laurel Heights artists. [8 a.m. to 6 p.m., UCSF, Laurel Heights campus, 3333 California St., S.F.]
At the public library
Making jewelry: 12- to 18-year-olds can make a friendship bracelet. [4 p.m., Excelsior Branch, 4400 Mission St., S.F.]
“Holiday Train”: The interactive display features beloved trains from children’s literature. [9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Main Library, Fisher Children’s Center, 100 Larkin St., S.F.]
Local activities
Holiday concert: Russ Lorenson, singer of jazz standards and pop, performs a concert of holiday music, joined by Carly Ozard, Suzanna Smith and Jonathan Poretz. [7 p.m., Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St., S.F.]
Double Hitchcock: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” (1960) and “Frenzy” (1972) screen at the Castro Theatre in the final program of “Hitch for the Holidays.” [2:30, 4:45, 7 and 9:10 p.m., 429 Castro St., S.F.]
Ice rink: The Holiday Ice Rink is open in Union Square. Skaters can enjoy the rink through Jan. 18. [10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Post and Powell streets, S.F.]
Dining out
Delarosa: Chef Ruggero Gadaldi invites diners to check out this new restaurant, a modern pizzeria in the Marina district. He recommends lasagne with radicchio and crescenza today. Highlights include a full bar with an extensive beer selection. [2175 Chestnut St., S.F., (415) 673-7100)]
