Patrick Stull needs no introduction. For 20 years, the American born, world-renowned artist has been known for his powerful, thought-provoking art. On Friday, June 22, Stull presents Evolve…a Woman’s Journey, a multimedia art exhibition celebrating women as they journey through the process of creating life.

A San Francisco institution turned the big 100 on June 2, 2012.  Making it to the century mark was everything platinum and more for the Black and White Ball, San Francisco’s largest black-tie street party.

In just over 24 hours, Natalie Merchant will kick off the San Francisco Symphony ‘Summer with the Symphony’ series. Over her 30-year career, Merchant has captivated the world with her trademark earth-tones and poetic lyrics. As Merchant begins her summer of symphony performances, she gives Haute Living a taste of what to expect tomorrow evening.

On June 6, President Barack Obama held a spectacular fundraising event at the Merchants Exchange building’s exquisite Julia Morgan Ballroom. The event also included on-stage appearances by San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, SF Giants Hall of Famer Willie Mays, U.S. Senate candidate, Tim Kaine, California Governor Jerry Brown, and Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom.

The exquisite sounds of San Francisco Symphony’s Summer & the Symphony are almost here. The line-up begins on Monday, June 18th when Natalie Merchant performs with the Symphony in a concert of her own hits and well-loved favorites composed for expanded musical ensembles and orchestras.

It may seem as though the special man in your life has just about everything.  Luckily, there’s still plenty of time to check out Wilkes Bashford’s San Francisco or Palo Alto locations, which both house an elegant collection of men’s clothing and accessories.   Shopping for him will be as easy as cake with these haute gifts.  A fabulous Father’s Day awaits…

KIPP Bay Area Schools’ first annual Ping Pong Tournament & Party brought the best from Silicon Valley and beyond.  The Bay Area’s most successful companies faced off in a Ping Pong Tournament to benefit KIPP Bay Area Schools, a network of seven charter schools in the Bay Area that prepares underserved students for success in college and in life.

In less than 24 hours, a spectacular showcase of the world’s greatest golfers awaits at San Francisco’s Olympic Club. From June 11 -17, the San Francisco Olympic Club will host the 112th annual U.S. Open. Legendary players including Tiger Woods, Luke Donald, Jason Dufner and Phil Mickelson have sized up the hilly course, which has already been talked about as the toughest test of the year.

Where can you find world class wineries paired with with unbelievable food, company, educational discussions on sustainability, and of course, science? The California Academy of Sciences of course! This Thursday, June 7, marks the very special “Wine Hall” nightlife, a spectacular event emphasizing sustainable seafood and of course, fantastic wine!