Celebrating 40 Historic Years

Saturday, October 18, 2025

The Westin St. Francis, San Francisco
Cocktails: 6:00 p.m. | Dinner: 7:00 p.m.

Early Bird General Admission: $225
Early Bird Table Captain (Table of 10): $2250

* Early bird pricing ends 11:59pm PT, Mon., Aug. 25 *

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ABOUT REUNION

This year's celebration marks the Society's 40th anniversary from our beginnings in March 1985.

Since 1990, the GLBT Historical Society’s annual gala has brought together hundreds of LGBTQ+ and allied community members from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, in support of the Society’s mission.

Reunion also recognizes the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations making a difference to our understanding of LGBTQ+ history and culture and improving the lives of LGBTQ+ community members.

Hosted by the unforgettable duo of Sister Roma and Honey Mahogany, the evening and will include a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, the program, silent auction, and the opportunity to connect with your community. 

Please join us as we commemorate this historic milestone.

Photos: Guests and honorees from Reunion on October 19, 2024. Photos by Colin Hussey and Niko Storment.


TICKET INFORMATION

Early Bird General Admission: $225
Your support comes with one (1) ticket to all the fun at the gala!

Early Bird Table Captain (Table of 10): $2250
Your support comes with ten (10) tickets, grouped together at a table, for all the fun for you and your guests at the gala.


ABOUT THIS YEAR’S HOSTS

Sister Roma - The Most Photographed Nun In The World ™

Sister Roma has been one of the most outspoken and globally recognized members of San Francisco's Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for nearly four decades, dedicating more than half her life to community service, activism, and fundraising.

  • She has helped raise over $1M for charity and created social movements, including Drag Up! Fight Back!, the #MyNameIs campaign, and Sisters Care: Safety First, Sexy Second, to name a few. She has served as the Grand Marshal of Pride in San Francisco, Prague, and Shanghai, and named SF Most Notable Drag Queen (2011), Bay Area Best Activist (2014), SFAF Cleve Jones Leadership Award (2019), and honored as a 2023 Pride Honoree by the California State Legislature LGBT Caucus.

    But don't get it twisted, this Sister is no Saint! Her colorful wit and sharp tongue have made Roma one of San Francisco’s favorite entertainers and emcees, landing her front and center on the main stages of the SF Pride, Folsom Street Fiar, and Easter in the Park where she emcees the infamous Hunky Jesus Contest. Roma is blessed to travel the globe as an LGBTQ ambassador, performer, and event host, striving to uphold her Sisterly vows to expiate stigmatic guilt and promulgate universal joy. For those who question her title as The Most Photographed Nun In The World™ Roma has one thing to say: Google it!

 

Honey Mahogany

Honey is a co-founder of San Francisco's Transgender District, the first legally recognized transgender neighborhood in the world, and a co-owner of the Stud Bar, SF’s oldest LGBT venue.

  • Honey Mahogany received her Masters in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley and has spent 20 years working in social change and public policy. Honey worked as a legislative aide and then became chief of staff to then Supervisor Matt Haney at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. She later worked as Haney’s District Director at the California State Assembly. Honey was elected to her local Democratic Party and eventually became chair, making her the first transgender person to serve as chair of any local Democratic Party in the US. In 2024 Honey served as a delegate to the Democratic National Committee, and she continues to serve as a delegate to the California Democratic Party. Honey also appeared on Season 5 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, is a founding queen of Drag Story Hour, and a singer with nu-metal group Commando having performed at SXSW and headlined Noise Pop and several other festivals. Honey currently works as the Director of the Office of Transgender Initiatives in San Francisco. Her work has earned her Sainthood from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and awards from numerous organizations including Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom, The GLIDE Center for Social Justice, and the Women's Foundation of California. Most recently, she was recognized as a 2025 Woman of the Year by the State of California.


INTERESTED IN SPONSORING REUNION?

Sponsoring the gala helps us preserve and celebrate LGBTQ+ history and culture. It also ensures that you and your guests can be part of this special evening dedicated to uplifting the many histories, identities, and experiences that shape our community.

Read about our sponsorship opportunities:

For more information on gala sponsorship opportunities, including customizing your support and unique activations, please contact Brad Snyder, Director of Development & Communications, brad@glbthistory.org or 415.777.5455 x009


Presenting Sponsor

lead Sponsors

Karen Merzenich & Ross Fubini


platinum Sponsors

Rick Brown

Robert Holgate

Peter Lundberg & James Mowdy

 
 

gold Sponsors

Sasha Aickin & Doni Gewirtzmen

Patrick Batt on behalf of the Castro Community Meeting Room

Horizons Foundation

Esperanza Macias & Gwenn Craig

Jason Seifer & Brian Ayer


SILVER Sponsors

Randy Alfred | TJ Firpo & Ben Bowler

Kaiser Permanente | Aurelie van der Cruisse

bronze Sponsors

Roberto Ordeñana & Ryan M. King

Brad Snyder & Christopher Bellanca

 

In-Kind Sponsors

 
 
 

Past Reunion Events