Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) hosted its annual Luminary Gala on May 8, aiming to activate, inspire, and engage. The gala positively lit up the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco, as…
Philanthropy
Founded in 2017, the organization Special Operations – Finding Kids hires retired law enforcement and boots-on-the-ground private investigators to find missing and exploited children, and get them and their families the support…
On May 3 the San Francisco Main Library opened its doors to welcome Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, as they hosted their 2025 Library Laureates Gala to benefit San Francisco’s…
On May 3, nearly 300 guests gathered beneath the majestic canopy of the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park for Take Me to the Trees, a celebration of nature, art…
On April 16 the Luminary Societies–a San Francisco-based salon and discussion group–hosted a discussion with motivational speaker and brand developer Roderick Jefferson. Held at the private residence of Everbright founder and CEO…
On April 25 the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) celebrated the spirit of resilience and community at its annual Celebration of Heart Gala at Pier 27 in San Francisco. The evening raised $1.1…
On April 26 at San Jose’s Silver Creek Valley Country Club, the Alzheimer’s Association Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter held their annual A Bright Night Gala, raising money to fund research…
SFMOMA’s Art Bash was held this year on April 23, and attracted a record-breaking attendance of over 2,750 guests–not to mention a starry roster of local celebrities. Gap Inc. Creative Director Zac…
It was a big weekend for San Francisco’s design community, who celebrated the 46th annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase with two exclusive parties: a Patron Preview Gala on April 24 and the…
On March 20, Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area held their annual gala and benefit, Evening of Wishes, at the historic Palace Hotel in downtown San Francisco. The 2025 theme, Rediscover Wonder, invited guests…
Great Chefs & Wineries, one of the most anticipated culinary and wine events of the year, was held at the Fort Mason Center on April 5. The gourmet extravaganza is the primary…
Berkeley Rep hosted their annual Ovation Gala on March 29th at the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, this year honoring the artistic contributions of acclaimed playwright, actor and singer-songwriter Eisa Davis. The 2025 fundraiser…
This year, the Walnut Creek-based California Symphony hosted its annual benefit gala at Berkeley’s iconic Claremont Hotel on April 5. Titled Viva Las Symphony!, the swank soiree hosted by Donato Cabrera, Artistic…
On April 3, Community Music Center hosted its annual spring gala, inspired by the theme of Golden Hour. The music education organization’s supporters gathered at the Ritz-Carlton for an unforgettable night of…
On April 10, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (the “Fine Arts Museums”) welcomed supporters and local VIPs to the de Young for its 2025 Annual Gala and famed after-party, Late…
On March 21 The Big Futures Gala–Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Bay Area’s premier annual fundraising event–welcomed nearly 300 guests to support the organization’s program and celebrate the bright futures…
On March 27 Sam Hodder, CEO of Save the Redwoods League, gathered friends, colleagues and supporters at San Francisco’s Julia Morgan Ballroom to announce he’d be stepping down from his position. In…
Broadway and Hollywood icon Sheryl Lee Ralph headlined the 2025 San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (SFGMC) Crescendo benefit on April 5. Ralph, along with the night’s other honoree, performer and TransTech founder…
ICA Cristo Rey (ICA), a Catholic girls college preparatory high school, hosted its 15th Annual Business Lunch and benefit on March 27th at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco on the Embarcadero. Mayor Daniel Lurie…
Access Institute–a nonprofit working toward mental health care accessibility–hosted its Annual Spectrum Gala & Art Auction on March 20, transforming Pier 27 into a vibrant celebration of art, community and purpose. Pier…