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