Kick-Off Pride Month at
Queer LifeSpace’s Annual Gala:

Friday, May 30th in San Francisco

“Pride Renaissance: Celebrating Community Resilience”

Join us for the biggest fundraiser in our organization’s 14-year history!
An unforgettable evening of resilience, celebration, and community as we raise critical funds for LGBTQIA+ mental health services in a rapidly changing political landscape.

Can’t attend in person?

An Immersive & Interactive Gala Featuring:
VIP Cocktail Reception - Dinner Program - Audience Activities
Live Musical Performances - Silent Auction - Live Auction
Laser Light Show - Photo Booth - Prize Giveaways

Where:
Swedish-American Hall (5:30 to 10:00pm)

After Party:
The Academy SF (9:30pm to Midnight)

Co-Hosts:
Donna Sachet and Bobby Friday

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Photos by Gooch

2025 Gala Theme

Pride Renaissance:

Celebrating Community Resilience

Throughout history, art has served as a powerful declaration of resistance, a rallying cry for freedom, and a vision of what is possible in the face of overwhelming odds.

As we gather for the Pride Renaissance Gala, we turn to one of the most enduring symbols of defiance and resilience: Michelangelo’s David—a masterpiece of the Italian High Renaissance and a potent political statement in its time.

Michelangelo sculpted David (1501 to 1504) not as a triumphant warrior but with his gaze locked on the enormity of the challenge ahead. This was an intentional departure from traditional depictions of David, which showed him victorious against Goliath. Instead, Michelangelo chose to capture a moment of readiness, resolve, and fearless preparation—a message to Florence’s enemies that they would not back down.

At the time, Florence was a republic under siege, a city-state fighting for its autonomy against larger, wealthier forces, including the powerful Medici family. Their ambitions threatened to dismantle the very foundations of civil liberty. Sound familiar? The David sculpture, placed in the heart of Florence, was a warning to those, like the Medici, who sought to corrupt, control, and suppress: We will not yield. We will stand and fight.

Like Renaissance Florence, San Francisco has long been a center of innovation, pushing the boundaries of civil liberty and equality. The Pride Renaissance Gala is not just a celebration of our innovation and resilience—it is a declaration. A moment to gather our strength as a community and to remind the world that we are warriors in this fight. Just as David’s gaze toward the horizon served as a warning, we gather to send a message: We will not be erased.

Join us. Stand with us.

The fight for the future is now.

FABULOUS HOSTS

  • Donna Sachet

    Donna Sachet

    CO-HOST & LIVING LEGEND

    Nearly 30 years ago, Donna Sachet started her adventure in San Francisco and the City has applauded her fun-loving spirit, quick wit, and musical talent ever since. She became Miss Gay SF in 1993 and the 30th elected Empress of SF in 1995. Donna can be seen throughout the Community, performing, judging contests, emceeing fund-raisers, producing events, cutting ribbons, and hosting parties. Donna currently writes a bi-weekly column, Donna’s Chronicles, for the SF Bay Times, is president of the Rainbow Honor Walk, and serves on the Advisory Board of PRC.

  • Bobby Friday

    Bobby Friday

    CO-HOST & PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR

    Bobby Friday is the founder of Haus of Friday, a company that specializes in custom-styled wigs and merchandise, as well as event production and hosting. Bobby is known for her Fierce, Fabulous, and Fresh to Death! aesthetic and can be found hosting and performing at Pop Up Brunch at Beaux every second Saturday of the month, as well as Glamatron at Lookout every third Thursday of the month. Additionally, she performs at various shows throughout the Bay Area.

Speakers & Entertainment

  • Leiti Hsu

    Leiti Hsu

    EMCEE

  • Kippy Marks

    Kippy Marks

    ENTERTAINMENT

  • Carly Ozard

    Carly Ozard

    ENTERTAINMENT

  • Stanley Frank

    DJ Stanley Frank Sensation

    ENTERTAINMENT

  • Ryan MacCarrigan

    Ryan MacCarrigan

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Designed by queer people.
For queer people.

Founded in 2011, Queer LifeSpace (QLS) is a nonprofit counseling agency that provides affordable, high-quality mental health services to the LGBTQIA+ community in the Bay Area. We also run an internationally-recognized clinical training program for the next generation of queer-affirming therapists.

All of our staff and clinicians strive to serve the underserved and are passionate about providing services to clients from all walks of life regardless of their ability to pay. Above all, we make it our priority to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for fellow members of the queer community.

Gala Tickets & Tables

Interested in sponsoring?

Single VIP: $250 $125 (50% Off)

Super Early Bird Ends 3/24

• VIP cocktail reception

• Seated dinner with wine service

• Access to after party at The Academy SF

ⓘ Vegan food options available

ⓘ Full price VIP admission is $250

⚠︎ Super early bird ends March 24th

Single Balcony Level: $80 $40 (50% Off)

Super Early Bird Ends 3/24

• Buffet: assorted appetizers and salad

• Cash bar on main level

ⓘ Vegan food options available

ⓘ Full price balcony admission is $80

⚠︎ Super early bird ends March 24th

Table Map

Tier 1 Stage: $4000 $3000 (25% Off)

Super Early Bird Ends 3/24

• VIP cocktail reception

• VIP table in the first two rows

• Seated dinner with wine service

• Access to the after party at The Academy SF

• Access to QLS Pride Happy Hour at Waterbar (June 18th)

• Exclusive VIP gift bags

• Name recognition in program

ⓘ Only 3 tables available

ⓘ 10 guests seated per table

ⓘ Vegan food options available

ⓘ Full price Tier 1 Stage is $4,000

⚠︎ Super early bird ends March 24th

Tier 1 Front Middle: $3800 $2850 (25% Off)

Super Early Bird Ends 3/24

• VIP cocktail reception

• VIP table second row from the stage

• Seated dinner with wine service

• Access to the after party at The Academy SF

• Access to QLS Pride Happy Hour at Waterbar (June 18th)

• Exclusive VIP gift bags

• Name recognition in program

ⓘ Only 5 tables available

ⓘ 10 guests seated per table

ⓘ Vegan food options available

ⓘ Full price Tier 1 Front Middle is $3,800

⚠︎ Super early bird ends March 24th

Tier 2 Back Middle: $3400 $2550 (25% Off)

Super Early Bird Ends 3/24

• VIP cocktail reception

• VIP table third row from the stage

• Seated dinner with wine service

• Access to the after party at The Academy SF

• Exclusive VIP gift bags

• Name recognition in program

ⓘ Only 5 tables available

ⓘ 10 guests seated per table

ⓘ Vegan food options available

ⓘ Full price Tier 2 Back Middle is $3,400

⚠︎ Super early bird ends March 24th

Tier 3 Back Row: $3000 $2250 (25% Off)

Super Early Bird Ends 3/24

• VIP cocktail reception

• Table fourth row from the stage

• Seated dinner with wine service

• Access to the after party at The Academy SF

• Regular gift bags

• Name recognition in program

ⓘ Only 5 tables available

ⓘ 10 guests seated per table

ⓘ Vegan food options available

ⓘ Full price Tier 3 Back Row is $3,000

⚠︎ Super early bird ends March 24th

At Queer LifeSpace,
you are not alone.

“Ultimately the goal is to face the trauma, process it. As we do that, anxiety and depression should begin to lift. Once that happens, the mind can naturally begin to heal itself and bring the person some peace.”

— Joe Voors, QLS Co-Founder

FAQ

  • Queer LifeSpace is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon the successful completion of your donation. This receipt will also tell you the total percentage you can claim on the deduction. In most cases, this will be more than 50% of the value of your ticket or table, which excludes the fair market value of goods and services provided during the event.

  • Semi-formal to formal with unabashed creative flair. We strongly encourage guests to incorporate a reference to Renaissance era art, history, or culture in some aspect of their attire, even if it's just an accent. Be playful and adventurous — this is your time to shine!

  • No, but your fabulousness quotient will go way up!

  • Yes! When you register for your ticket, you will have the option to select which of our programs your funds will be allocated toward.

  • We've set aside a limited number of affordable gala tickets, and all volunteers attend for free. If you're interested, reach out to us at support@queerlifespace.org.

  • Our EIN # is 45-2451077

  • Yes, there is a wheelchair-accessible elevator to the main event space on the second floor.

  • Please send an email to support@queerlifespace.org and a member of our team will get back to you within a day.

Pierce the darkness

2025 Gala Host Committee

Calvin Anderson
Cody Dapper
Moena Weiss
Moxie Penn
Nic Hunter
Ryan MacCarrigan