Welcome to Spring Fling!
We are so delighted to have you at our event!
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!
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!
Award Recipients
We are extremely proud to present our most prestigious awards, the Marcy Adelman and Jeanette Gurevitch Founders’ Award, the Trailblazer Award, and the GenOUT Award to some truly incredible recipients:
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.
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.
Presenting Sponsor
Also made possible by:
About Us
Founded in 1998, Openhouse works to center the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ older adults by providing opportunities to make social connections and build community.
Openhouse is committed to creating a safe environment to encourage and support community members to share our diverse perspectives and identities to foster dynamic community engagement. At Openhouse, everyone is a community member.
Special Thanks!
A party this fabulous doesn’t throw itself. We’d like to extend a special thanks to everyone who made this extraordinary event possible!
Our incredible volunteers
Openhouse’s staff and board
The Spring Fling host committee
The Four Seasons Hotel
San Francisco Community Music Center