Who's in town
Swing and rockabilly performer Brian Setzer, appearing with his Brian Setzer Orchestra, brings his "Christmas Rocks" tour to San Francisco. [8 p.m., Warfield, 982 Market St., S.F.]
Museums
Exploratorium: The museum features interactive science exhibits and art projects. Special attractions include "Comfort Zone," a choreographic installation by LevyDance. [10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pier 15, S.F.]
De Young Museum: Exhibits include "David Hockney: A Bigger Exhibition," "The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, 1950-1990" and "Modeled Bodies." [9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F.]
Tours
Hotel lobbies: Foot Tours hosts "Luscious Lobbies," a history and window-shopping tour that visits Nob Hill and Union Square hotels that are decked out lavishly for the holidays. [11 a.m., starts at Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St., S.F.; RSVP: www.foottours.com]
Market Street: San Francisco City Guides hosts its "Historic Market Street: Path of Gold" tour, which explores San Francisco's first boulevard and the history it represents. [1:30 p.m., meet at Landmark Building, 1 Market St., S.F.]
Movies
'The Great Beauty': An aging writer bitterly recollects his lost passionate youth in this dark, comedy-charged Italian film about life, love and Rome. [3:15, 4:30 and 6:15 p.m., Opera Plaza Cinemas, 601 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]
At the public library
Mexican postcards: "A Little Piece of Mexico," an exhibit created from the collection of poet Alejandro Murguia, explores modern-era Mexico via postcards. [9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jewett Gallery, Main Library, 100 Larkin St., S.F.]
Homework help: K-6 students receive one-on-one help from a library volunteer during this session. [4:30 to 6 p.m., Potrero Branch, 1616 20th St., S.F.]
Local activities
Shining spirit: The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus presents "Shine," its 2013 "Home for the Holidays" show. Yuletide favorites are on the bill. Guest artists include soprano Marina Harris. [5, 7 and 9 p.m., Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F.]
Chop shticks: Kung Pao Kosher Comedy presents "Jewish Comedy on Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant." Comedian Gary Gulman headlines the show this year. [6 p.m. (sold out) and 9:30 p.m., New Asia Restaurant, 772 Pacific Ave., S.F.]
Gospel group: The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Ensemble, which uses black gospel music to bring a message of hope and joy to the world, performs its annual Christmas Eve concert. [7 and 9:30 p.m., Slim's, 333 11th St., S.F.]
Jazz singer: Jazz, swing and R&B singer Clairdee performs her annual Christmas Eve show. Special guest: magician and comedy mentalist Jay Alexander. [8 p.m., Yoshi's, 1330 Fillmore St., S.F.]
Ballet classic: The San Francisco Ballet presents its "Nutcracker" show. The music is by Tchaikovsky, the choreography is by Helgi Tomasson and the setting is San Francisco. [11 a.m. and 4 p.m., War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]
Dining out
RN74: The frisee aux lardons salad with a fried egg, woodlands bacon, pecans and cherries is recommended today. Also look for the braised veal-cheek pappardelle with boudin blanc, glazed sweetbreads, salsify and sunchoke. [301 Mission St., S.F.; (415) 543-7474]
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