Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 5:00pm

The Westin St. Francis Hotel - 335 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Crescendo Gala, a celebration of music, community, and the power of coming together. This elegant event will take place on April 5, 2025 at the Westin St. Francis, offering guests an opportunity to immerse themselves in an evening of fine dining and live entertainment as we honor champions who are making a profound impact on the LGBTQIA+ community.

SPECIAL GUEST HOST - NINA WEST

Nina West—yes, THAT Nina West, iconic drag queen and Miss Congeniality from RuPaul’s Drag Race—will be gracing us as our host for the night as well as a special performance! With her legendary wit, charm, and outrageous stage presence, you know this evening is going to be nothing short of spectacular.

MORE ABOUT CRESCENDEO

This prestigious event has previously honored remarkable individuals and organizations, including Tribal Chairman Greg Sarris and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Mayor London Breed, and Kristin Chenoweth, among others.

The Crescendo Gala supports the artistic and outreach initiatives of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, including our work with the Chan National Queer Arts Center and the Reaching Youth Through Music (RHYTHM) program. The evening will feature captivating performances by the Chorus, moving testimonials, and exciting auction items, all designed to raise critical funds for our mission to champion equality and spread joy through music.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to the SFGMC family, the Crescendo Gala promises to be a night of elegance, empowerment, and connection. Dress in your finest attire and prepare to be inspired as we come together to celebrate.

HONORARY CO-CHAIR

Greg Sarris

HONORARY COMMITTEE

Jack Calhoun + Trent Norris
Terrence Chan + Edward Sell
Kristin Chenoweth
Janet Cluff
Thomas E. Horn
Stephen Schwartz
Dr. Betty Sullivan

CRESCENDO CO-CHAIRS

Bryan Catanzaro
Sally Kay

CRESCENDO COMMITTEE

Rylan Ayers
Brandon Baranco
Miguel Bustos
Meghan Cast
Kama Fletcher
Adrienne Foley
Raymond Gonzales
Andrew Ryan Hall

Neil Harper
Vinney Lê
Sean Livingston
Butch Merideth
Peter Rodway
Max Rosen
Udit Sood
Selina Sun

Sponsorship list updated as of November 18, 2024

2024 PHOTO GALLERY - STEP & REPEAT

The Step & Repeat is always a fabulous place to capture the fun and glamour of Crescendo. Relive the excitement from our 2024 event.

All photos by Drew Altizer Photography.

2024 Honorees and Performances

Three awe-inspiring performances by the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus beautifully framed an evening of inspiring honorees, fearless speeches, and hilarious banter from Michael Tate.

All photos by Drew Altizer Photography.

2024 Live Auction and After-Party

Michael Tate ensured our live auction and Fund the Future made this a record breaking evening for SFGMC. It was the perfect way to send us all to the after-party with great dance tunes from DJ Kidd, a chance for everyone to leave a note on The Love Wall, and the best night caps to accompany the French fry bar!

A special thanks to the remarkable staff at The Westin St. Francis who made sure everything went perfectly!