A beloved tradition returns to the stage December 6–29 The holiday season in San Francisco wouldn’t be complete without the timeless tradition of San Francisco Ballet’s (SF Ballet) Nutcracker. This year, audiences have an extra reason to celebrate as Helgi Tomasson’s iconic production marks its 20th anniversary. From December 6 through December 29, the War…

Helgi Tomasson’s Nutcracker Celebrates 20 Years in San Francisco

Episcopal Impact Fund Lights Up the Night at Annual Gala

On October 19, the City Club of San Francisco hosted what may have been a first in its illustrious history as an event venue–a prom, complete with cheerleaders and a prom king and queen. Welcome to “EpiscoProm,” the 2024 Night of Light fundraising gala for Episcopal Impact Fund. It was an exciting evening of laughter,…
Famed French Spot Le Central Celebrates 50 Years of Serving San Francisco

On November 19, foodies and Francophiles flocked to San Francisco’s storied brasserie Le Central to celebrate its 50th anniversary in style. Since its 1974 founding by brothers and wine merchants Pierre and Claude Cappelle, the classic restaurant has offered diners an authentic Parisian oasis in the heart of the city. Over its five decades, Le…
The Salvation Army Launches Holiday Fundraising Campaign

City leaders showed up in force on November 13, when The Salvation Army launched its 2024 Red kettle campaign at the 21st Annual Holiday Luncheon at the Terra Gallery. Nearly 300 supporters including Mayor-Elect Daniel Lurie and San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey., were all on hand to support the organization’s homelessness initiative The Way Out. …
Animal Lovers Gather to “Meet the Stars” at San Francisco SPCA

A crowd turned out at San Francisco SPCA Maddie’s Adoption Center on Florida Street to mix, mingle, and meet some of the cutest potential adoptees the organization has to offer. On November 14, Fluffy kittens and frisky puppies joined SF SPCA supporters for the 2nd annual “Meet the Stars” reception, to introduce the animals who…
Opera Guild Honors Nancy Pelosi at Spanish-Inspired “Evening on the Stage”

Opera lovers gathered at the War Memorial Opera House on November 18 for an annual event where the partygoers get to take to the stage. San Francisco Opera Guild’s An Evening on the Stage treats attendees to an elegant night of food and live entertainment hosted on the storied Opera House stage. This year’s theme…