Lake Tahoe’s crystalline waters provided a breathtaking backdrop on August 2 as Oscar de la Renta Co-Creative Directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia unveiled their Pre-Spring 2026 collection at a private family…
Philanthropy
The League to Save Lake Tahoe’s 56th annual benefit fashion show reached new heights on August 9, raising $1.4 million through the global launch of Oscar de la Renta’s Pre-Spring 2026 collection…
Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala shattered its fundraising record on July 13, raising an extraordinary $5 million at the sold-out celebration held at Nickel & Nickel winery. Gala Chair Mary…
On May 14, the PARCA Auxiliary, the fundraising arm of Partners and Advocates for Remarkable Children and Adults (PARCA), hosted its 36th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show, “PARCA Pink Palace,” at an…
The California College of the Arts (CCA) opened its doors on May 21 to honor a longtime ally and raise important funds for arts education. This year’s CCA Gala celebrated the Honorable…
On May 28, Summit League hosted its fabulous biennial fundraiser, “A Day in the Garden with Friends,” featuring a special one-on-one conversation with Bay Area celebrity chef and restaurateur Tyler Florence. The…
On June 28, the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art transported guests to the vibrant counterculture of 1960s California, at the Expression Ball, which raised more than $250,000, held at San Francisco’s…
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…
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…
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…