When it’s spring in San Francisco, everybody gets an extra bounce in their step. Head to Golden Gate Park for two special exhibitions at the de Young and make time to admire…
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California State Governor Gavin Newsom joined filmmakers Geoff Callan & Mike Shaw for this landmark screening celebrating two decades of same-sex unions and marriage equality. An exclusive anniversary film screening event, sponsored…
A dazzling evening of world-class dance and glamour, the 2024 Gala was an unforgettable celebration of the arts on Wednesday, January 24 at 5pm at the War Memorial Opera House and San Francisco City Hall. San Francisco Ballet was proud…
The event raised more than $700 thousand for student scholarships. The San Francisco Conservatory of Music held its annual fundraising celebration Jan 16 and raised more than $700 thousand for student scholarships,…
Chaired by SF Ballet Board of Trustees member Alexandra Newman, the annual fundraising luncheon held at Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall included crafts and activities, appearances from Nutcracker characters, and the opportunity to take part in…
An Elegant Evening in the Court of Honor— now the most highly anticipated holiday party in San Francisco— was held on Tuesday night, December 12, 2023 at the Legion of Honor, and this black-tie…
The 10th Anniversary Celebration of An Evening on the Stage was held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, and honored Karen J. Kubin and Mary and Bill Poland, who have been stalwart supporters…
The celebratory event honors exemplary achievement in film craft and is a fundraiser with proceeds from the event supporting the organization’s mission to discover, nurture, and showcase the next generation of film…
And just like that, 2023 is history… but just look at what 2024 promises. We’re excited about the 2024 Opening Night Gala at San Francisco Ballet with its intriguing theme, Pandora: Curiosity…
The world premiere of Yang Bao’s Sol One on November 8, 2023 marked the debut of a new collaboration between Opus One and Festival Napa Valley: Opus One Premieres. According to the composer, “Sol One”…
Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation celebrated its five-year anniversary on October 26th, 2023. The Bay Area’s most influential artists and innovators, performers and politicians, thought-leaders and change-makers gathered for a party to benefit Saint…
On September 29th, San Francisco Performances launched its 44th season with a gala at the War Memorial Veterans Building in San Francisco. The event celebrated the wonderful Alexander String Quartet’s 35th anniversary…
The festive holiday season delivers more than our fair share of beloved spectacles. The Nutcracker, a classical ballet that has charmed audiences since its 1944 U.S. debut in San Francisco, takes place…
San Francisco Opera Guild held its Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, in the stunning Golden Gate Room at The Westin St. Francis Hotel. The event featured welcome remarks…
On September 18th, ODC Theatre hosted their first annual FREE Industry Night in their B. Way Theater located in San Francisco’s Mission District. The event was designed exclusively for top event vendors, performers and…
On Friday, September 22, Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony kicked off the Symphony’s 112th season together and Salonen’s fourth season as Music Director, with a celebratory Opening Night…
On September 8th, San Francisco Opera inaugurated its second century with Opera Ball: The Elixir of Opera. Co-chaired by Francesca Gutierrez Amann and Sue Graham Johnston, the celebration began at San Francisco’s…
On September 6th, dignitaries, arts leaders, and special guests gathered at the American Conservatory Theater’s Toni Rembe Theater for the world premiere opening night of HIPPEST TRIP – THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL.…
A Guide to Gala Etiquette To quote the French-Algerian philosopher, author, and Nobel Prize recipient, Albert Camus, “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” Gala season is upon…
Jill Pietrowiak, Joel Goodrich, Clara Shayevich, Mark Calvano, Heide Betz, Stephanie Block, Stephanie Ng: Photo by Vincent Gotti Toast 101 libations not Dalmations for the 101st season of the San Francisco Opera…