Events

QUEER A.F. First Anniversary Party

On the evening of June 10th, 2023 under familiar, gray San Francisco skies, in a small Castro Storefront that was once home to Harvey Milk’s own camera shop, Queer Arts Featured swung…

Bouquets to Art Opening Night 2023

The Bay Area’s beloved floral fundraiser, Bouquets to Art, returns this June, celebrating fresh summer florals in conversation with the permanent collection and architecture of the de Young museum. Designed by more…

Raphael House Gala, 2023

The 2023 Raphael House Black & White Gala raised over $870,000 for families experiencing homelessness on May 13, 2023 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Raphael House honored Kate Smith with…

Great Chefs and Wineries 2023

Lifehouse, a Marin County-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), celebrated its 33rd Annual Great Chefs and Wineries gala on Saturday, May 6th at the Craneway…

San Francisco Opera Guild: Fashion Show and Luncheon

The afternoon began with a champagne reception as guests arrived and admired the design stylings from J. Riccardo Benavides. Guest sat for the event’s luncheon catered by McCalls Catering & Events, followed by…

SF Greek Film Festival Closing Night

The 2023 San Francisco Greek Film Festival, wrapped up its 20th anniversary event with a closing night event on Sunday, April 30. The films shown at the Delancey Street Screening Room, on the Embarcadero adjacent to…

ODC/Dance celebrates 52 years

Photos by: Drew Altizer On March 31, ODC/Dance celebrated their 52nd anniversary with more than 325 art lovers at their sold-out 2023 Dance Downtown Gala at the Yerba Buena Center for the…

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”

“Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” a group exhibition opened on Thursday, April 20 at Jonathan Carver Moore. The gallery’s second exhibition has works from six men from throughout the African Diaspora.…

SFMOMA’s Annual ART BASH 2023

SFMOMA’s marvelous, museum-wide party and fundraiser on April 19 featured spectacular creations and performances by trailblazing artists, with immersive art installations, music and dancing from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.  A total of 2,000 guests attended SFMOMA’s 2023 Art Bash, including a wide array of artists, performers, and community members, as…

Events Calendar: May / June 2023

A red hot artist lineup and a sizzling culinary stage. Jazz and country music. Great wines and craft beers. Street fairs and Broadway shows. A legendary thoroughbred horse race watch party and…

Let It Shine

Napa’s Lighted Art Festival Art after dark It had been a while since I casually meandered through the streets of Napa. On that particular afternoon, the streets were crowded and festive with…