Are you ready to groove into giving?
It’s time to boogie on down to Spring Fling!
Get into the rhythm at our cocktail reception and sip on one of our signature cocktails, be delighted during our inspiring stage program, then join us to toast the afternoon with a fabulous happy hour celebration.
April 14th @ 11am
The Four Seasons Hotel Ballroom
757 Market St
San Francisco, CA
We can’t wait to celebrate in style with you!
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
Don’t miss out! Last year, Spring Fling tickets sold out before April 1st, so don’t delay: get yours today!
Event Schedule
Join Openhouse for an afternoon of sparkles, sass, and a whole lot of soul at this year’s Spring Fling Gala! Here’s what we have in store for you:
11 - 12pm - Electric slide over to our cocktail (& mocktail!) reception and sip on our surprise signature cocktail!
12pm - 2pm - Gather in the ballroom for our inspiring stage program and a luxurious lunch.
2pm - 4pm - Grab a beverage and enjoy a lovely happy hour celebration after the program!
Featuring Special Guest Host:
Sister Roma!
For more than three decades, Sister Roma has been one of the most outspoken and globally recognized members of San Francisco's Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Recognized for her outlandish wit and over-the-top personality, Roma can be found hosting countless events and red carpets around the world. Keep up with Roma's globetrotting antics online at www.Facebook.com/SisterRoma and follow her on Instagram @Sister_Roma.
Honoring Our Community Leaders
Proudly Accepting The Marcy Adelman and Jeanette Gurevitch Founders’ Award:
TOM NOLAN
For his lifelong dedication to public service in housing and transportation for all.
When Tom was elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in 1979, he was one of only a handful of LGBTQ+ elected officials in the country. He continued his passion for public service in many roles: the Executive Director of Project Open Hand, a position on the SFMTA Board of Directors, and eventually, the San Francisco Disability and Aging Services Department, where he lead projects serving the needs of the LGBTQ+ community, including major support for Openhouse.
Proudly Accepting The Openhouse Trailblazer Award
JEWELLE GOMEZ
Jewelle Gomez is a lifelong advocate and artist in the Black and LGBTQ+ communities. She was a founding member of one of the first weekly Black television shows, Say Brother, wrote award winning Black lesbian fiction novels in The Gilda Stories, and writes original works as a playwright in residence at New Conservatory Theater Center in San Francisco. In addition, her philanthropy over the last 30 years includes being a founding member of GLAAD, serving as the president of the San Francisco Public Library Commission, and much more, including early support for Openhouse.
For her immense contributions to the arts as a playwright, author, and philanthropist.
Proudly Accepting The GenOUT Award:
MICHAEL JOHNSTONE
& DAVID FAULK
For their many artistic contributions to the Openhouse community, including our community space mural!
Michael Johnstone and David Faulk have spent more than 25 years celebrating the joy of creating. Creating costumes, creating a character in Mrs. Vera, and creating community in the Verasphere. These outrageous outfits inspire curiosity and creativity in all who have the pleasure of interacting with them in places like the San Francisco Pride Parade, and beyond. Not tethered to one medium, David painted a beautiful, original mural at our 75 Laguna community center as a tribute to HIV Long-Term Survivors, and embodying the heart and history of our community. David and Michael are the subjects of a 2022 feature length documentary, The Unabridged Mrs. Vera’s Daybook: A Feature Length Documentary by Robert James, about their art, survival, and long-term relationship.
Fabulous Prizes!
We hope you’re as excited about these fabulous auction packages as we are!
When the time comes, just raise your auction paddle, and they could be yours.
Live Auction:
Monterey Beach House Stay
Relax for 4 nights, 5 days in a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom beach house at the Monterey Dunes Colony. Enjoy biking, hiking, golfing, kayaking, horseback riding, or whale watching, right in your backyard.
The perfect trip for total relaxation.
Courtesy of a member of our greater SF community.
$3,000 value!
Zulu Nyala Photo Safari for 2
Located in the heart of South Africa’s Zululand Conservation Region, this 6-night trip is a nature photographer’s paradise. You’ll enjoy two professionally guided game viewing activities per day, plus access to swimming pools, gardens, wildlife, and so much more.
Courtesy of the Zulu Nyala Group.
$5,950 Value!
Scandinavian Baking Class for 10
Grab your apron, and get ready to bake with chef Nichole Accettola, owner of Kantine! Your group of 10 will be baking Swedish cinnamon knots together, dining while your buns proof, and leaving the class with pastries and a Scandinavian from Scratch cookbook.
Courtesy of chef Nichole Accettola.
$1,500 value!
Have Questions? Reach out!
Do you have questions about transportation, accessibility, food and dietary restrictions, or anything else? No problem! We’re here to help every step of the way.
Just fill out the form on this page, and a member of our team will get back to you shortly. Thanks!
Luxury Sweepstakes:
Tickets for our fabulous luxury sweepstakes are available online!
Each $100 gets you 1 ticket to win one of these five fabulous prize packages.
Golden State Warriors Collectibles
Home jersey autographed by Andrew Wiggins
Basketball autographed by Andrew Wiggins
Photograph autographed by Kevin Looney
Courtesy of the Golden Stater Warriors
$900 value.
Fellow Travelers Opera Night
One-night stay at the Four Seasons Hotel in a King Deluxe room
Two house seats to any performance of Opera Parallèle’s Fellow Travelers (June 21-23)
Signed cast poster and meet & greet
$200 gift certificate to Dalida Mediterranean
Courtesy of the Four Seasons & Opera Parallèle
$1,000 value.
Gary Farrell Winery Tour & Tasting for Four
Guided tour of the winery and cellar
Lively and detailed discussion of winemaking process
Communal tasting experience of single-vineyard releases, paired with artisan cheeses
Courtesy of Gary Farrell
$300 value.
Welcome to the Verasphere
Fully custom, bespoke jacket, personalized with your favorite things
Framed 11” x 14” print of Mrs. Vera by Michael Johnstone
Four places at the Annual Veraphsere Workshop
March with Verasphere at SF Pride!
Courtesy of David Faulk & Michael Johnstone
$1,080 value.
Cheesemaking Class by the Epicurean Connection for 6
Class for making a wheel of fresh crème de ricotta
Enjoy the spice bar, with artisan cheeses and complementary wine
A gift bag with cheese recipe card and supplies
Courtesy of The Epicurean Connection
$750 value.
Sponsors & Supporters
Thank you to the incredible sponsors and community partners who made today’s event possible.
