The SFJAZZ Center was filled with the sounds of extraordinary music–and generous giving–on June 12, as the organization’s annual gala raised $1.4 million to support artistic and education programs in the Bay…
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Tiburon’s rolling hills provided the perfect backdrop for “Tulum: We Are One,” a Belvedere-Hawthorne Nursery School benefit on May 31. Families and supporters gathered at a private residence, for an unforgettable Mexican-inspired…
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…
On May 8 music lovers and community-minded supporters met up at The Chapel in San Francisco for a concert with a very special purpose: buidOn’s annual benefit concert to support its community…
On June 2 more than 500 art and flower enthusiasts gathered at the de Young museum for the Opening Night celebration of Bouquets to Art, one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and…
The 37th-annual Meals on Wheels San Francisco Star Chefs & Vintners Gala lured a buzzy crowd of top-tier chefs and VIP guests to the Fort Mason Center for a night of food…
San Francisco Opera Guild brought fashion and philanthropy together in style at this year’s Neiman Marcus The Art of Fashion Runway Show and Luncheon, held on May 28 at their San Francisco store. The…
Family House San Francisco, a free home away from home for families with children receiving medical treatment, hosted their inaugural benefit golf tournament. In partnership with Touchstone Golf, Family House hosted “Golf…
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…
This year the Raphael House’s Black & White Gala was a vibrant night of cherry blossoms, champagne and the special kind of vibe that comes with doing the right thing. On May…
On May 9, the Breakthrough T1D (type 1 diabetes) Northern California Chapter held its 10th annual Tee to Table event at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. The high-profile fundraising event brought the…
Chinese American International School (CAIS) hosted its annual marquise benefit at the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco on May 17. Supporters, faculty and friends all gathered to celebrate and support the nation’s premiere Mandarin…
On May 16 at Civic Center Plaza, the community once again gathered for a heartwarming and hope-filled event, the 2nd Annual Pawz for Pierce’s Playaz: A Community Dog Competition to Help End…
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…
Children of Shelters, an organization working to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness in San Francisco youth, held its 9th Annual Spring Luncheon benefit at San Francisco’s St. Francis Yacht Club…
On May 2 at the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, San Francisco CASA (SFCASA)–a nonprofit agency providing support and advocacy for children in foster care–held their annual benefit gala, Fostering Change. Over 500 guests…
On May 2 at Four One Nine studio in San Francisco, arts nonprofit Root Division celebrated the season in style with their benefit gala, Flourish: A Spring Soiree. Root Division’s mission is…
On May 2, San Francisco’s Exploratorium welcomed 300 guests to its second annual Phenomena(l) Ball, a gala that celebrates exploring the world through science and art, and supports the Exloratorium’s educational mission.…
WildCare, a Northern California wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education center, officially broke ground on May 3 on a $24 million project funded through the Elevate WildCare campaign, and located in the heart…