The K. Stewart Foundation

LXCL:ONE NIGHT ONLY: Be in the room, as we honor the past + present pillars of Pride Nightlife: The Oakland LGBTQ Center, The White Horse, Fluid 510, Golden Ratio, Werk The Room HQ, + Queer Aunties LA. Meet and mingle with the venues, collectives, and visionaries who elevated nightlife into belonging, before it was: Safe, Profitable, or Popular. This curated regional LGBTQIA+ guestlist will only be in the same room for one night only. Afterparty to follow.

"Pillars of Pride" After Glow @7PM

LXCL:Ticket includes:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li value="1" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Admission for (1) Guest to the full gala experience from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, featuring: live cultural performances, 2026 honoree recognition, and access to the silent auction. Attendees are welcome to stay for the After-Party.</li><li value="2" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">(1) Drink Ticket</li><li value="3" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">(1) Curated dinner experience | Dinner is served promptly at 6pm</li></ul> This limited ticket tier is designed for early supporters who believe in expanding opportunity and advancing leadership across communities. Wine, champagne, and signature cocktails will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Your presence helps fuel programs that strengthen leadership development, arts access, and economic pathways nationwide.

VIP Admission

LXCL:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li value="1" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">(2) reserved seats at the Gala .</li><li value="2" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Listing in the digital event program for the Gala</li><li value="3" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Logo placement on the Gala Step + Repeat</li><li value="4" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Acknowledgment as a community partner in event communications</li></ul>

Friend of the Foundation

LXCL:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li value="1" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">All of the above.</li><li value="2" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">(1) Private table for a total of (8) guests</li><li value="3" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Recognition from MC during the Gala program</li><li value="4" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Logo placement on site during the (3) Out + Excellent Conference Step + Repeat | 50K Oakland Pride Guests expected | Exposure to 1.5M social media impressions</li></ul>

Community Sponsor

Make check out to: The K. Stewart Foundation
Send check to: 1503 MacDonald Ave, Ste. A761, Richmond, CA 94801

2nd Annual Out + Excellent Gala + Charity Dinner The K. Stewart Foundation proudly presents the 2nd Annual Out + Excellent Gala + Charity Dinner; &nbsp;a signature evening celebrating authentic excellence in action. This premier fundraising event brings together visionary leaders, cultural innovators, philanthropists, and community change-makers from across the Bay Area and beyond for an unforgettable night of purpose, connection, and impact. Hosted within the elegant California Ballroom in the heart of Oakland, the Gala will feature a sophisticated cocktail reception, curated dinner experience, dynamic live performances, and a silent auction designed to support the Foundation&rsquo;s mission to advance leadership, arts, education, and economic opportunity for Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and women-led communities nationwide. Out + Excellent is more than a gala. The KSF team is driving a growing movement that honors individuals and institutions who are shaping a future defined by courage, creativity, and collective progress. The evening will spotlight stories of transformational leadership while creating meaningful space for partnership, celebration, and investment in community-driven solutions. Guests will enjoy an elevated social experience while contributing to programs that cultivate emerging leaders, expand access to cultural arts platforms, and strengthen pathways to long-term community prosperity. Join us for an inspiring night where excellence is recognized, impact is funded, and the next chapter of bold leadership is set in motion. Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission.

2nd Annual Out + Excellent Gala + Charity Dinner The K. Stewart Foundation proudly presents the 2nd Annual Out + Excellent Gala + Charity Dinner;  a signature evening celebrating authentic excellence in action. This premier fundraising event brings together visionary leaders, cultural innovators, philanthropists, and community change-makers from across the Bay Area and beyond for an unforgettable night of purpose, connection, and impact. Hosted within the elegant California Ballroom in the heart of Oakland, the Gala will feature a sophisticated cocktail reception, curated dinner experience, dynamic live performances, and a silent auction designed to support the Foundation’s mission to advance leadership, arts, education, and economic opportunity for Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and women-led communities nationwide. Out + Excellent is more than a gala. The KSF team is driving a growing movement that honors individuals and institutions who are shaping a future defined by courage, creativity, and collective progress. The evening will spotlight stories of transformational leadership while creating meaningful space for partnership, celebration, and investment in community-driven solutions. Guests will enjoy an elevated social experience while contributing to programs that cultivate emerging leaders, expand access to cultural arts platforms, and strengthen pathways to long-term community prosperity. Join us for an inspiring night where excellence is recognized, impact is funded, and the next chapter of bold leadership is set in motion. Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission.

The K. Stewart Foundation

The Annual Out + Excellent Charity Gala

1736 Franklin St

"Pillars of Pride" After Glow @7PM

$20

VIP Admission

$85

Friend of the Foundation

$1,000

Community Sponsor

$2,000

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