On July 12 arts lovers converged on wine country to kick off Festival Napa Valley’s 18th annual summer arts festival. This year’s event opened in grand style, with a concert featuring a…
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Through Aug. 11de Young | Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style Over 100 items, plus high fashion and haute couture on loan, in the first major presentation of the costume collection…
As city dwellers reach for another layer to ward off the seasonal chill, the calendar tells us it’s the height of summer. Never mind, plenty of heartwarming happenings are taking place across…
In anticipation of Opera Ball 2024 and San Francisco Opera’s 102nd season, San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Opera Guild toasted the Benefactors of Opera Ball 2024 with a cocktail party hosted by San Francisco Opera Association…
San Francisco Opera presented the U.S. premiere of Innocence, the final opera by the late Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, on Saturday, June 1. The work which follows the survivors and victims’ families ten…
At the 62nd Annual Luncheon held at the St. Francis Yacht Club on June 6th, attendees enjoyed a special event. René Rodman Diamond, the Chair, organized everything meticulously, ensuring a smooth experience.…
On April 13, the California Symphony transported guests back to the golden era of supper clubs at its Symphony Supper Club gala with honorary chair Sharon Simpson, event co-chairs Julie Basque and Abby Dye, and host for the evening, Artistic…
Berkeley Repertory Theatre (Berkeley Rep) and gala co-chairs Jill Fugaro and Sudha Pennathur hosted the 2024 Ovation Gala on Saturday, April 13 at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco. The gala paid tribute…
On April 4th, Cal Performances held their annual gala on campus at UC Berkeley. This year’s soiree celebrated three dance luminaries: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Executive Director Bennett Rink, Interim Artistic…
CURRENT Through July 21de Young | Irving Penn One of the 20th century’s greatest photographers was Vogue’s longest-standing contributor, revolutionizing fashion photography in the postwar era. Approximately 175 Irving Penn photographs spanning…
From Napa Valley and Healdsburg to North Beach and Half Moon Bay, this season graces the San Francisco Bay Area with outdoor festivals, fabulous concerts, cultural and theater performances, museum exhibitions, and…
On March 7, 2024 Festival Napa Valley presented composer Gordon Getty with its Angels of the Arts Award in a celebratory ceremony at San Francisco’s War Memorial Green Room. The elegant evening…
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…
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…