Thursday, June 12 at 7PM
Tickets
$125 – $300
A Celebration where Art, Community & Love Take Center Stage
Join us for an evening of fundraising to honor SOPAC’s role as the cultural heart of SOMA—bringing world-class performances, transformative arts education, and meaningful community connections to our region.
Featuring an unforgettable performance by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend, Darlene Love, and an exclusive VIP reception, this event celebrates the power of the arts to inspire, unite, and uplift.
Your support helps SOPAC continue to provide access to artistic excellence, arts education for all ages, and a space where creativity and community thrive.
Mainstage Presentation Tickets start at $125 & VIP Experience Tickets start at $300.
To show even more love for SOPAC, please join us for a premium VIP experience recognizing and uplifting the people and organizations that have made remarkable contributions to the arts, public service, and community development – the people and places who impact art in the community!
Event Details
VIP Pre-Show Reception: 6:00 PM
An exclusive cocktail hour with live music, networking opportunities, and a chance to connect with SOPAC leadership and program beneficiaries.
Mainstage Presentation: 7:00 PM
- Awards Ceremony honoring the individuals and organizations who are shaping the cultural fabric of our community
- Performance by Darlene Love
VIP Afterparty Celebration: 9:00 PM
Close out the evening with a festive dance party featuring a DJ, open bar, gourmet noshes, and plenty of fun!
Special Opportunity
Meet the Legendary Darlene Love – Exclusive Pre-Show Photo Op
Get up close and personal with Darlene Love before her unforgettable performance! Snap the perfect photo and create a memory that will last a lifetime.
Purchase of photo op does not include admission to the performance.
Limited availability – don’t miss out!
Darlene Love
Rolling Stone Magazine proclaims Darlene Love to be “one of the greatest singers of all time.” Says Paul Shaffer, “Darlene Love is Rock N’ Roll!” — a declaration made official when Bette Midler inducted Love into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. During the celebration, the two artists performed “He’s A Rebel,” and Love sang “He’s A Fine, Fine Boy” backed by Bruce Springsteen. At the 2014 Academy Awards, Love sang her powerful acceptance speech on behalf of all of the performers in the winning film 20 Feet From Stardom — for whose soundtrack she later won a Grammy Award. As she raised the Oscar, the entire house stood cheering, an ovation led by Bill Murray — another special moment in a great career. Love’s Billboard hits include “He’s A Rebel,” “The Boy I’m Gonna Marry,” “Wait ‘Til My Bobby Gets Home,” “He’s Sure the Boy I Love,” and the number-one holiday classic “Christmas Baby (Please Come Home),” a song that she performed annually with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Symphony Orchestra on The Late Show With David Letterman for some 29 years until Letterman retired. Love continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her warm, gracious stage presence and superb performances. In addition to her Grammy Award, Academy Award, and Rock & Roll Fall of Fame induction, her accolades include Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Award winner, nearly 300,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and more than 5 million views on YouTube.
Your participation will help sustain SOPAC’s role as a cultural hub, fostering creativity, inclusion, and community engagement.
HOW ELSE YOU CAN SUPPORT
Become a Sponsor
Align your brand with the SOPAC mission and gain visibility as a leader in community and cultural engagement. Sponsorship packages include exclusive benefits like prominent marketing placements, onstage acknowledgments, and VIP access.
Donate
Can’t attend but want to support SOPAC’s mission? Donate and help us provide transformative arts programs for underserved communities.
Provide In-Kind Support
From silent auction items to event services, your contributions make a difference.
Contact us at membership@sopacnow.org
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the generous sponsors who make SOPAC Celebrates possible.
Gold Sponsor
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If you or a member of your party needs assistance, please notify SOPAC at the time your tickets are purchased. Lauren Neuman, Director of Marketing & Audience Services can be reached at (973) 382-1032.