Theater/Opera

Events Calendar: March / April 2024

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…

San Francisco Ballet hosts Nutcracker Luncheon

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…

San Francisco Opera Guild’s An Evening on the Stage

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…

2023 SFFILM Awards Night

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…

Events Calendar: January / February 2024

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…

Opus One Premieres: Yang Bao’s Sol One

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”…

A Benefit Costume Ball to Support San Francisco Artists 

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…

San Francisco Performances Gala 2023

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…

Events Calendar: November / December 2023

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’s Annual Meeting and Luncheon 2023

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…

ODC Industry Night

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…

San Francisco Symphony Opening Night Gala 2023

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…

San Francisco Opera Ball

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…

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - September 8 - Atmosphere at San Francisco Opera Ball 2023 on September 8th 2023 at San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center @ 401 Van Ness Ave, SF, CA 94102 US in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Aubrey About Town

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…

101st Season Debut: SF Opera Ball 

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…