Merola’s 2026 Benefit Gala - La Bella Voce: A Night of Merola
Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 5:30-10pm
City Club of San Francisco
155 Sansome St, 10th floor, San Francisco, CA
Save The Date!
Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the elegant San Francisco City Club for Merola Opera Program’s annual Gala — La Bella Voce: A Night of Merola. This unforgettable evening will bring together up to 200 guests, including leaders from San Francisco’s musical and philanthropic communities, Merola’s Board of Directors and supporters, civic leaders, alumni, and rising opera stars.
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Event Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Location: The San Francisco City Club, 155 Sansome Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104
Attendance: Up to 180 guests

Sponsorship & Impact
Sponsoring Merola’s Gala is more than supporting an event — it’s an investment in the future of opera. With a fundraising goal of $335,000, the Gala plays a critical role in funding Merola’s mission to train exceptional emerging artists who go on to perform on the world’s most prestigious stages. Your sponsorship not only advances the arts here in the Bay Area, but globally — and provides unparalleled opportunities for visibility and recognition among a community of influential cultural and civic leaders, philanthropists, and arts enthusiasts. Together, we can celebrate Merola’s legacy of artistic excellence while shaping the next generation of opera’s stars.
Explore our sponsorship packages and benefits which includes detailed information and a reply form to submit your commitment.
Information
To ensure you are added to Merola’s invitation list, or to learn more sponsorships, please contact Victoria Lam at vlam@merola.org or (415) 936 – 2311.
Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors
MAGNUM OPUS | EXCLUSIVE EVENT SPONSOR
Diane B. Wilsey
OVATION
Robert H. Beadle
2026 Benefit Gala Committee
Robert H. Beadle, Event Chair
Jennifer Brahm
Dr. James Cross
Sylvia R. Lindsey
Ronny Michael Greenberg
Dr. Pamela Zell Rigg
Ruth Uchimura
Zarana Udani
Carol Weitz
Patrick Wilken