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…
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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 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…
The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) held its 2025 fundraising benefit on May 10, and used the occasion to pay tribute to Cheryl Dunye and Trevor Paglen, two singular…
On May 10 San Francisco Ballet School welcomed guests to its annual Spring Festival fundraising dinner and special performance by SF Ballet students. Partygoers were greeted at the War Memorial Opera House…
On May 17 Alonzo King LINES Ballet welcomed a crowd of its guests and supporters to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts for its annual spring fundraising gala. San Francisco Mayor Daniel…
Berkeley Rep hosted their annual Ovation Gala on March 29th at the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, this year honoring the artistic contributions of acclaimed playwright, actor and singer-songwriter Eisa Davis. The 2025 fundraiser…
This year, the Walnut Creek-based California Symphony hosted its annual benefit gala at Berkeley’s iconic Claremont Hotel on April 5. Titled Viva Las Symphony!, the swank soiree hosted by Donato Cabrera, Artistic…
On April 3, Community Music Center hosted its annual spring gala, inspired by the theme of Golden Hour. The music education organization’s supporters gathered at the Ritz-Carlton for an unforgettable night of…
What’s on in June? Baseball, ballet, and La Bohème. Napa Valley Barrel Auction and the Neil Diamond musical. The North Beach Festival, SF Jazz Festival, and SF Pride Celebration & Parade. SFMOMA,…
From Healdsburg to Half Moon Bay, springtime graces the San Francisco Bay Area with museum exhibitions, popular festivals, live theater, ballet, contemporary dance, and jazz performances… plus baseball, too. CURRENT Throughout May…
Broadway and Hollywood icon Sheryl Lee Ralph headlined the 2025 San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (SFGMC) Crescendo benefit on April 5. Ralph, along with the night’s other honoree, performer and TransTech founder…
Opera Parallèle, San Francisco’s renowned contemporary opera company, celebrated its 15th anniversary with a March 27th benefit gala at the City Club of San Francisco. The glamorous evening–which included live music and…
On March 12th, San Francisco Opera Guild hosted an exclusive donor appreciation event, graciously hosted by classical music champion Gordon P. Getty, at his home. The VIP reception and recital was held…
CURRENT Fickle weather is no April Fool’s joke, so grab those layers heading out the door. As any San Franciscan can attest, this is a good month to keep both sunglasses and…
This year marks the 25th anniversary of one of San Francisco’s most beloved society soirees, and the SF Symphony celebrated the occasion in a fittingly lavish style. The Lunar New Year: Year…