Arts

Opera Ball 2025 Celebrates San Francisco Opera’s 103rd Season

San Francisco Opera raised the curtain on its 103rd season with “Opera Ball: Palazzo” on September 5, transforming City Hall into an operatic wonderland for the opera’s most prestigious annual fundraiser. General…

NBA Champion Festus Ezeli Headlines Juma Ventures’ Annual Gala

Juma Ventures celebrated its annual Paths to Possibility event on September 6, raising over $265,000 for youth employment programs. NBA Champion and philanthropist Festus Ezeli delivered an inspiring keynote to 150 community…

Lily Samii’s Couture Gowns Raise $130,000 for Children’s Charity

San Francisco’s Beacon Grand Hotel transformed into a runway of couture and compassion on August 27, as legendary designer Lily Samii presented “Elegance Meets Impact,” raising over $130,000 for George Mark Children’s…

Events Calendar: October 2025

In a word: weather! Here’s a sunny preview of autumn highlights from San Francisco and the Bay Area’s wonderful cultural offerings including film, art, opera, symphony, and more. This season brings arts…

Events Calendar: September 2025

In a word: weather! Here’s a sunny preview of our famed cultural trio: San Francisco’s opera, ballet, and symphony season bring arts and entertainment into the spotlight. Once again, Haute Living San…

Ruby Ibarra Electrifies YBCA’s Biggest Opening Night Ever

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) threw the party of the summer on August 1, transforming downtown San Francisco into the city’s cultural epicenter as hundreds packed the galleries for the…

Arts for All Gala Breaks Records with $5 Million

Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala shattered its fundraising record on July 13, raising an extraordinary $5 million at the sold-out celebration held at Nickel & Nickel winery. Gala Chair Mary…

Golden Rules Gal Lisa Grotts Shares Jet-Set Wisdom in Healdsburg

Anthem San Francisco—the beloved interiors emporium—brought its signature style to wine country with a sophisticated soirée at its Healdsburg location to toast the launch of A Traveler’s Passport to Etiquette in a Post-Pandemic…

Summit League Hosts Garden Party Benefit for Loaves & Fishes

On May 28, Summit League hosted its fabulous biennial fundraiser, “A Day in the Garden with Friends,” featuring a special one-on-one conversation with Bay Area celebrity chef and restaurateur Tyler Florence. The…

Threads of Pride Fashion Show Debuts at Yerba Buena Center

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts hosted a celebration of queer identity and activism on June 24, as “Threads of Pride: Runway of Queer Joy & Activism” made its stunning debut. Conceived…

Frameline49: “Lesbian Space Princess” Press Line

On June 22, during Frameline49’s Film Festival, attendees screened “Lesbian Space Princess” at The Roxie Theater. The 49th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns to the area to showcase nearly 150…

Frameline49 Film Festival: “Valencia” Press Line

Iconic San Francisco writer, Michelle Tea, returned to the Mission on Sunday, June 22, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her seminal book, Valencia, with a special screening of the film adaptation of…

Events Calendar: August 2025

Officially summer’s coldest city in the continental USA, “Fougust” brings San Francisco’s famous air conditioning powered by Mother Nature. While jackets are the best idea for Golden Gate Park and the eucalyptus…

Events Calendar: July 2025

Once again, Haute Living, San Francisco is proud to be a Media Sponsor of Festival Napa Valley, now in its 19th year. This landmark event is just one of the many things…