San Francisco magazine hosts two incredible signature events each year: Best of the Bay Area and FallFest. We are also a proud co-host and media partner of numerous events each month—just one of the many ways we fulfill our commitment to our community. Mark your calendar for these San Francisco magazine sponsored events, or sign up for the ItList to be in the know:
Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay Spring Getaway Package
March 1–April 30
Spend two nights in an Ocean View Suite for $420 and enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, parking, and internet. Just 25 miles south of San Francisco, Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Each suite includes a fireplace, balcony, and king bed. The hotel features an oceanfront pool and Jacuzzi. Rates are exclusive of taxes and gratuities. Based on availability.
www.beach-house.com
SFMOMA My Barbarian
March 18 6 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
Now Playing invites artists to animate SFMOMA in unexpected ways. Partygoers will experience the atrium as a projection chamber, a hidden annex as a bar/lounge, and artists playing the architecture. The evenings also include hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. The LA-base band, My Barbarian, will play with an eye to the atrium and rock opera and is known for mixing history, myth, and politics to create flamboyant performance work.
sfmoma.org/nowplaying
Spring Dance Inspiration 2010- a UCSF Brain Tumor Center benefit
March 20–March 21
Spring Dance Inspiration is an annual event at which Bay Area artists perform with their feet and their hearts to raise funds that support brain tumor research, and also to support brain tumor patients and their families. The event will be filled with performances from featured artists, local professionals, as well as talented student dance groups. A reception featuring complimentary wine and tapas will be served in the lobby after the events. For ticket information, please visit the link below.
www.tkfproductions.org/
Heath Ceramics Wedding Lounge
March 21 3 p.m.–6 p.m.
The Heath Wedding Lounge is arranging a gathering of some of its favorite artisans in the local wedding scene. Like Heath, these artisans believe in the high quality, relaxed-modern style of hand-crafted goods. Stop by the Wedding Lounge for refreshments, and mingle with Heath’s favorite caterer, florist, baker, photographer, and more. Please visit the link below for more information.
www.heathceramics.com
There's No Place Like Home
May 7 6 p.m.–10 p.m.
Hosted by Michael Krasny of KQED, the event features wine tastings, live and silent auctions, and fine dining. Our Community Hero is Leigh Anne Tuohy, the adoptive mother of Michael Oher. Their inspiring story is depicted in The Blind Side, an Oscar nominee for Best Picture. Proceeds benefit programs for youth after foster care.
www.firstplaceforyouth.org
All Around the Town: Merola Spring Benefit
May 15 6 p.m.–1 a.m.
The Merola spring fund-raising event “All Around the Town” will be held at the iconic Fairmont in San Francisco and will highlight San Francisco icons and traditions particularly when it comes to the events unique silent auction items. A formal dinner will precede performances by guest artists Patricia Racette, John Relyea, Mark Morash, and the 2010 Adler Fellows as well as a post-performance dance party in the Pavilion Room. For tickets, please call 415-565-3235 or visit the link below.
www.merola.org/Gala2010
Best of the Bay Area 2010
July 1 6 p.m.–12 a.m.
Save the date for the biggest and best party of the year— San Francisco magazine's Best of the Bay Area party, July 1, 2010. Tickets will be on sale soon.
www.sanfranmag.com
