ATTIRE
Comfortable Cocktail + Clown Chic + Colorful Costumes!
We’re dressing up, but we also are aware that shopping can be a chore.
With the San Francisco summer behind us, the fog may be in full force. The forecast projects the weather to be in the low to mid-60s, so we recommend dressing for warmth with flair!
Bring your most important accessory: your vaccination card!
EVENT DETAILS
EVENING SCHEDULE
- 5:30pm - Outdoor Snacks & Street Performances
- 6:30pm - Doors open for Premium Ticket Holders
- 7:15pm - Doors open for General Admission
- 8:00pm - Live Acrobatic & Awards Show begins
- 10:00pm - Silent Auction closes
- 10:30pm - Checkout + Goodbyes
SOME LOGISTICS + EXPECTATIONS
Our event will be fully masked indoors, please bring your mask (or two).
You should plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before the doors open for your ticket level to have enough time to eat outdoors before doors open for your ticket level.
When doors open for your ticket level, you will be ushered in the building’s lobby and into an elevator to head up to the fourth floor. When you arrive on the fourth floor, you will check-in and receive your wristband and reusable tumbler to use for drinks during the event. Please be ready to present proof of vaccination. All guests over the age of 12 will be asked to provide proof of vaccination, as requested by the Wilsey Center.
FOOD + DRINKS
WoKitchen will have food for all of our ticketed guests between 5:30-7pm. Their food truck will be parked on the southwest corner of McAllister Street + Van Ness Avenue.
Our Premium ticket holders will be invited to get drinks from our Premium Bar Sponsor - Trade Routes.
Cocktails will include:
- The Xiaohong Negroni
- The Saint Elaine
- The Uncharted Waters
- Other Well Drinks
General Admission ticket holders will be able to partake in zero-proof drinks, beer, and wine at a separate bar.
SILENT AUCTION
We will have items for you to bid on! Some items include:
- Handcrafted Handstand Board + Blocks
- Private Lessons in Acro + Aerial
- Ice Cream Social with Marigold & Betty
- Green Door Life Nutrition Course
- Circus Center Merch + Show Tickets
- Tickets to “Dear San Francisco” at Club Fugazi
- Coffee of the Month Club from Wrecking Ball Coffee
- Full Body MRI Scan from Prenuvo
- Gift Card for the Drag Pumpkin Patch
Be sure to use your paddle number (on the back of YOUR program) to bid!
FUND-A-NEED
During the Theater Show, Circus Center will ask you to raise your paddle (program) to give a specific amount of support. We’ll request donations of varying dollar amounts to give you the opportunity to help us reach our goal! There’s no limit to the number of times you can raise your paddle. Anything you donate is tax-deductible and will help Circus Center continue our work and mission.
DIRECTIONS + PARKING
Taking a Rideshare
Request a ride to 401 Van Ness Avenue, 94109. Please ask your driver to drop you off on Van Ness Avenue, there is a drop-off zone where it is safer to exit vehicles.
Driving
FROM THE SOUTH BAY OR PENINSULA
- Take 101 North and exit 9th Street
- Turn left on 9th Street
- At Market Street bear right onto Larkin Street
- Turn left on McAllister Street
- Turn left on Van Ness Avenue
FROM THE EAST BAY
- Take I-80 West and cross the Bay Bridge
- Take the 9th Street/Civic Center exit and stay right
- Turn left on Harrison Street
- Turn right on 9th Street
- At Market Street bear right onto Larkin Street
- Turn left on McAllister Street
- Turn left on Van Ness Avenue
FROM THE NORTH BAY
- Drive South on Highway 101 and cross the Golden Gate Bridge
- Follow signs to Downtown via Lombard Street
- Turn right on Van Ness Avenue
- Continue to Grove Street
PARKING
- Performing Arts Garage
- 360 Grove Street (at Gough) | 415.252.8238
- Civic Center Plaza Garage
- 355 McAllister Street (at Polk) | 415.863.1537
SAFETY INFORMATION
The health of our community is paramount and of the utmost importance and we’re doing even more to do our part.
In compliance with San Francisco’s latest health order:
- All attendees will be masked
- All attendees over the age of 12 will be required to provide proof of vaccination
- Performers will be more than 6 feet from the audience and some will be masked
OTHER QUESTIONS + QUERIES
- What do I need to bring to the event?
- Please bring a mask and your vaccination card. These will be checked upon arrival at the Wilsey Center.
- Can I pay for a ticket the evening of the event?
- Yes! However we recommend purchasing tickets in advance in order to ensure you are able to enjoy food outside.
- Can I upgrade my ticket the evening of the event?
- Yes!
- Help! I didn’t receive my tickets! What do I do?
- Don’t worry! We do not issue tickets. Your name and the names of your guests should be on the list. You’ll simply check in with your name(s).