Mari Mack : Joy and Sorrow

https://marimackmusic.blogspot.com/2025/12/joy-and-sorrow.html

SantaCon Saturday : December 13th, 4-8 pm at The Saloon

Hello! 

One more show for the year, and it's a fun one! I used to dread SantaCon, which has a reputation for being "a bunch of drunk tech bros dressed as Santa, puking in the bushes..." but it's changed a lot! A bunch of cool, creative people have taken the helm of SantaConSF and expanded it to include a toy drive in Union Square and costume contests at the bars surrounding the landmark. All that happens from 12 - 2, and then the Santas spread about the city. It's fun to see all the creative costumes! The event in Union Square is family friendly and it is free. 

From 4 - 8 pm, Mari Mack & Livin' Like Kings will be holding court at our monthly spot in North Beach - the infamous Saloon, 1232 Grant Avenue, corner of Vallejo, just off Columbus. No cover, 21+, tips for the band are appreciated, bar is cash only, and there is a one drink minimum (non-alcoholic choices in addition to the usual bar fare, especially if you don't want to be one of those aforementioned drunk Santas!) 

After that, we concentrate on family and I get out the lasagna pan...

However you choose to celebrate the season, include some live music!  It'll do you good.

Ox,

Mari 

Related: 

https://marimackmusic.blogspot.com/2025/12/santacon-saturday-at-saloon-121325-4-8.html

https://www.goldengate.org/events/san-francisco-santacon-2025/

Living in Gratitude | Upcoming Events!

Thank you to everyone for your support and kindness. We do what we can until we can do better. 

I appreciate your feedback regarding my Substack. I will continue to post here, although I have archived previous posts from this blog. 

I wish you the best. 

Ox,

Mari 

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Upcoming events: 

Holiday Open Studios, 7 to 11 Mark Drive, San Rafael 

December 6th, 2 - 7 pm 

We have a group of nine creative people participating in this event, so it will be manageable! I will have some CDs for sale (mine and others) and some various fun things to divert from the landfill. Plus, it's a way to get away from the screens for a bit!  Ther will be refreshments. FREE

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December 13th, 4 - 8 pm 

Mari Mack & Livin' Like Kings 

| SantaCon at The Saloon

21+ Cash Only | No Cover

Tips for the band encouraged and appreciated