We can’t wait to celebrate another fabulous year of Openhouse with our community of supporters.
To kick off the Spring Fling season with a bang, we’re offering early bird tickets!
Starting today, you can purchase your ticket to Spring Fling at our early bird pricing of $325. Get your tickets now before they sell out! Early bird pricing will be available until March 1st, or until we sell out.
April 13th, 2025 @ 11am
The Four Seasons Hotel Ballroom
757 Market St
San Francisco, CA
We can’t wait to celebrate in style with you!
Emceed by the fabulous Sister Roma!
Sister Roma has been one of the most outspoken and globally recognized members of San Francisco's Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for nearly four decades. Whether raising money for charity or creating social movements, including Stop The Violence, Drag Up! Fight Back! and taking on Facebook as the creator of the #MyNameIs campaign, Roma has dedicated more than half her life to community service, activism, and fundraising.
For those who question her title as The Most Photographed Nun In The World™, Roma has one thing to say: Google it!
Auction Hosted by the lovely Michael Tate
A San Francisco resident since 1998, Michael Tate is an inspired and inspiring auctioneer with an energetic, mission-centered style. that endears him to diverse audiences. He is unabashedly passionate about his commitment to helping nonprofits achieve their goals.
Over the past decade, he has worked with over 75 local, national, and international nonprofit organizations and raised over $10 million for great causes!
Our Honorees
We are so proud to present these incredible trailblazers with Openhouse’s highest accolades:
Susan DeMarois
Director, California Department of Aging
Receiving the Adelman-Gurevitch Founders Award
Anjali Rimi
President of the Center for Immigrant Protection
Receiving the Trailblazer Award
Juanita MORE!
Drag icon, activist, and tireless fundraiser
Receiving the GenOUT Award
Last Year’s Spring Fling Highlights
Our Previous Awardees
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A person, group, or organization who has made a profound contribution to Openhouse.
2024: Tom Nolan
2023: Nancy Pelosi
2022: Shireen McSpadden
2019: Neil Sims
2018: Kate Kendell
2017: Cleve Jones
2016: Roger Doughty
2015: Sandra R. Hernandez, M.D.
2014: Pam David
2013: Roberta Achtenberg
2012: Al Baum
2011: Mark Leno
2010: Hadley Dale Hall
2009: Carole Migden
2008: Former Mayor, Art Agnos
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A person, group, or organization who has impacted the lives of LGBTQ+ people for the better.
2024: Jewelle Gomez
2023: On Lok
2022: Horizons Foundation
2020: Billie Jean King
2019: Ronald J. Johnson
2018: Cecelia Chung
2017: Dr. Marcy Adelman
2016: Diane Nyad
2015: Honorable James C. Hormel and Michael P. Nguyen
2014: Honorable Judge Vaughn Walker
2013: Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.
2012: Joyce Pierson
2011: Jane Spahr
2010: Phyllis Lyon
2009: Anne Kronenberg
2008: Felicia "Flames" Elizondo
2007: Charlotte Coleman and José Sarria
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The GenOUT award is presented for a person, group, or organization that enriches the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults.
2024: GenOUT Award - David Faulk & Michael Johnstone
2019: GenOUT Award - Lesbian & Gay Freedom Band
2018: GenOUT Award - Donna Personna and Collette LeGrande
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The Eva Lilly Service Award was previously given for outstanding volunteer service to Openhouse. We no longer give this award, and instead host celebrations for all volunteers.
2017: Eva Lilly Service Award - Marilyn Hayward
2016: Eva Lilly Service Award - Den Reno and Molly Reno
2015: Eva Lilly Service Award - Ruth Herring, Bruce Thompson, and Patty Woods
2014: Eva Lilly Service Award - Chris Torno and John Wherry
Sponsors & Supporters
Thank you to the incredible sponsors and community partners who make this event possible.
Benefactors & Individual Sponsors
These incredible community members have opted to support Spring Fling with an additional donation on top of their ticket and table purchases. Thank you for your generosity!
Individual Sponsors
Ken Prag & Steve Collins
Clinton Yara
Host Committee
Mark Buchanan
Billy Curtis
Suzanne Ford
Rachel Kamen
Michael Lieberman
Oriol Pi Miloro
Jack Song
Benefactors
Honorary Chairs
José Cisneros
Wendy McNaughton
Mr. David Glamamore
Interested in sponsoring Spring Fling?
We’d love to hear from you! Fill out the brief form on this page to get in touch with our team.