An Evening on the Stage
Honoring Matthew Shilvock, General Director, San Francisco Opera
We invite you to join San Francisco Opera Guild for An Evening on the Stage, one of the Bay Area's most anticipated holiday traditions, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the historic War Memorial Opera House.
This year, we are honored to celebrate Matthew Shilvock, General Director of San Francisco Opera, on the occasion of his 10th anniversary leading the Company. His visionary leadership has left a lasting impact on San Francisco Opera and opera lovers throughout the Bay Area and beyond.
Your support gives voice to potential!
San Francisco Opera Guild gives voice to potential through education and engagement programs that bring opera center stage into the life of the community.
Each year, thousands of students in schools throughout Northern California actively participate in San Francisco Opera Guild’s award-winning Education Programs. Support of our events allows us to continue to deliver these programs. Together, we are investing in and supporting the youth of today for a bright future.
Evening Program
- 6:00 pm
Red Carpet Reception & Cocktails
The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails in the grand foyer of the War Memorial Opera House.
- 7:00 pm
Dinner, Program & Performances
Guests then proceed to the stage for a formal dinner and special musical performances on the stage of one of the world's grandest opera houses.
Meet Co-Chairs Jennifer Bienaimé and Courtney Labe
As we count down to November 17, we are thrilled to introduce the two incredible women helping bring this special evening to life: Co-Chairs Jennifer Bienaimé and Courtney Labe
Their energy, vision, and commitment have shaped every detail of this signature evening in support of San Francisco Opera Guild’s award-winning music education programs across the Bay Area.
We asked them to share what makes An Evening on the Stage so special, and here’s what they had to say.
“It is a true honor to co-chair San Francisco Opera Guild’s signature event, An Evening on the Stage. This special evening directly supports the Guild’s award-winning music education programs, which inspire young students through the transformative power of the performing arts, building lifelong skills including confidence, creativity, and leadership.”
-Courtney Labe
“I am absolutely thrilled to help bring magic to An Evening on the Stage on November 17. I love this event because it is intimate yet festive: a celebration of singing, music, friends, and above all, we are so delighted to honor General Director Matthew Shilvock on his 10th anniversary of extraordinary leadership and creativity at San Francisco Opera.”
-Jennifer Bienaimé
Experience the Magic: Highlights from Last Year’s Evening on the Stage
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