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
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…
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…
On May 14, the PARCA Auxiliary, the fundraising arm of Partners and Advocates for Remarkable Children and Adults (PARCA), hosted its 36th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show, “PARCA Pink Palace,” at an…
The California College of the Arts (CCA) opened its doors on May 21 to honor a longtime ally and raise important funds for arts education. This year’s CCA Gala celebrated the Honorable…
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…
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…
On June 26, during Frameline49’s Film Festival, attendees screened “A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint” at Herbst Theatre. The 49th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns to the area…
On June 28, the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art transported guests to the vibrant counterculture of 1960s California, at the Expression Ball, which raised more than $250,000, held at San Francisco’s…
Frameline, the 49th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, concluded its remarkable 11-day run on June 28, having presented nearly 150 films from 40 countries and sold out an impressive 50 screenings. Frameline49…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The SFJAZZ Center was filled with the sounds of extraordinary music–and generous giving–on June 12, as the organization’s annual gala raised $1.4 million to support artistic and education programs in the Bay…
An historic corner in the Castro came alive on June 6, when Queer Arts Featured (Queer AF), an art gallery located in the former 1970 home of Castro Camera, unveiled an exhibit…
Tiburon’s rolling hills provided the perfect backdrop for “Tulum: We Are One,” a Belvedere-Hawthorne Nursery School benefit on May 31. Families and supporters gathered at a private residence, for an unforgettable Mexican-inspired…
The Palace Theater transformed into a sophisticated speakeasy for ArtSmart’s Summer Speakeasy Soirée, where prohibition-era pizzazz met contemporary musical excellence. International soprano Nicole Car captivated the audience with her moving interpretations of…
The San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary gathered at the Taj Campton Place on June 4 for their Annual Luncheon, celebrating a remarkably successful year that saw fundraising goals exceeded for the Opening Night…