Category Archives: Events
Join us for a pre-release screening of VIOLETTE
June 17, 2014 Join us Tuesday at 6pm for Happy Hour and a 7pm members screening of VIOLETTE. Members & Friends Movie Screening For over 65 years Variety Children’s Charity has met our mission of providing medical equipment, rehabilitation services, housing … Continue reading
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USA vs. Ghana World Cup 2014
June 16, 2014 Variety is proud to host Team USA’s debut in the 2014 world cup against Ghana. Join us Monday June 16th beginning at 2:45pm for the 3pm kickoff. Please RSVP HERE
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Calling all World Cup Fans! Come watch your team on the BIG SCREEN!
June 12 – July 13, 2014 As the 2014 World Cup kicks off on Thursday June 12th with Croatia vs. Brazil and on through to the final round on July 13th, the board of directors at Variety encourage fans to … Continue reading
Members Pre-Release Screening of ON MY WAY / Elle s’en va
March 27th, 2014 Members and supporters, join us Thursday March 27th for a special pre-release screening of ON MY WAY / Elle s’en va. RSVP HERE After being dumped by her married lover for a 25-year-old woman, former beauty queen … Continue reading
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Members Pre-Release Screening of LOVE AND DEMONS with Director Q&A
March 12, 2014 Members and supporters, join us Wednesday March 12th for a special pre-release screening of Love and Demons with a special Q&A with Writer/Director JP Allen. Comedy ● Romance ● Thriller 87 mins. Written & Directed by: JP … Continue reading
Members Pre-Release Screening of AFTERNOON OF A FAUN
March 11, 2014 Members and supporters, join us Tuesday March 11th for a special pre-release screening of Afternoon a Faun: TANAQUIL LE CLERCQ, directed by Nancy Buirski. Of the great ballerinas, Tanaquil Le Clercq may have been the most transcendent. … Continue reading
The BEST Academy Awards Cocktail Party around!
March 2, 2014 San Francisco, CA Variety invites you to the BEST Academy Awards Cocktail Party around! Hosted at our private screening room off Market Street and in partnership with Yuppie Friday, this event promises to be a fun filled, … Continue reading
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Variety Children’s Comedy Benefit
At The Punch Line Comedy Club Thursday Feb. 7, 2013! Join us during SF Sketchfest for an unforgettable night featuring Zach Galifianakis and The Punchline’s best lineup in support of Variety’s Therapeutic Scholarship Program! Tickets on Sale NOW! Click … Continue reading
2013 Academy Awards® Cocktail Party
Sunday February 24, 2013 What better way to enjoy the Oscars than in a private theater and lounge. Dress up like a star and enjoy wine and beer while you meet and greet at San Francisco’s best Sunday night viewing. … Continue reading
Variety helps Lucy get a Van!
January 15, 2013 Dear Foundation Directors- We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity in helping us get a wheel-chair accessible van for our sweet daughter, Lucy. Your contribution was so thoughtful and helpful in getting this necessary piece … Continue reading
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Variety Toy Drive
December, 2012 San Francisco, CA — A big THANK YOU goes out to Gregg Lynn and his fellow host committee members, the San Francisco St. Regis Hotel, and HSBC, for hosting what is sure to be one of Variety’s most … Continue reading
Variety hosts KEEN Athletes Holiday Party
December 2, 2012 San Francisco, CA — Variety welcomes KEEN athletes and coaches for a special holiday movie event at Variety. Athletes and coaches only! 10:45am-12:45pm
Variety Mobility provides freedom to Tessa!
November 10, 2012 San Francisco, CA — The Variety Mobility Program, celebrating more than 65 years of helping children throughout Northern California, provided a life-changing bike to Tessa! After hosting fundraisers and gaining new member donors Variety delivered the custom-built … Continue reading
Variety Rebuilds Bayview Beacon after school center
October 27, 2012 San Francisco, CA — The Variety @ Work program hit a home run on Saturday with a day-long rebuilding project focused on the Bayview Beacon after school center. The event, featuring dedicated volunteers from Farella Braun + … Continue reading
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Variety Members Screening: FLIGHT
November 8, 2012 San Francisco, CA – Current members and personal guests are invited to join us for an exclusive screening of FLIGHT, Thursday at 6pm. In this action-packed mystery thriller, Academy Award winner Denzel Washington stars as Whip Whitaker, … Continue reading
SF Sports Domination!
October 29th, 2012 San Francisco, CA — Come watch the World Series game 5 at the Variety Screening Room, private movie theater and lounge! Its downtown, drinks are cheap, its all for charity, and GLORY! And, if we’re already champs … Continue reading
15th UNITED NATIONS Association Film Festival
October 24, 2012 San Francisco, CA – Variety is pleased to host the 15th UNITED NATIONS Association Film Festival at the Variety Preview Room Theater, Northern California’s most advanced private screening room and events lounge. Variety Preview Room Theatre, 582 … Continue reading
Variety Members Screening: TAKEN 2
October 9, 2012 San Francisco, CA – Current members are invited to join us for an art reception, happy hour and screening of the new hit movie TAKEN 2! Join us for a pre-show happy hour and artists reception with … Continue reading
Monday Night Football is on!
September 17, 2012 San Francisco, CA – Variety Members and guests are invited to join us for Monday Night Football! Come see the game in life-size HD in the Variety Preview Room movie theater and lounge! RSVP HERE: http://nflatvariety.eventbrite.com/ Or … Continue reading
Variety Board approves $10,000 grant for Bayview Childrens Center
July 25, 2012 San Francisco, CA–The Variety Board of Directors, as part of the Variety@Work program, approved a $10,000 grant toward the rebuilding of San Francisco’s Bayview Beacon Center, serving the youth of San Francisco’s Bayview and Hunter’s Point neighborhood. … Continue reading
Variety proudly welcomes Christina Millikin to the Board of Directors
July 25, 2012 San Francisco, CA –The Variety Children’s Charity Board of Directors is proud to welcome Christina Millikin, owner of Glow Event Design, as a new member of the Board of Directors. Christina brings great energy, amazing creativity, and … Continue reading
Variety Members Screening of Spiderman 3D
July 9, 2012 San Francisco, CA – Current members are invited to join us for a screening of the new hit movie The Amazing Spiderman in 3D! Making the event even more special, this will be our first screening using … Continue reading
Variety Members Screening of Fairwell My Queen
July 2, 2012 San Francisco, CA – Current members are invited to join us for a screening of the new hit movie Farewell My Queen! Join us for a pre-show happy hour! FREE Admission and popcorn! RSVP HERE All donations … Continue reading
Live HD TV on the big screen at Variety!
June 11, 2012 San Francisco, CA – The Variety Preview Room theater and event space is now equipped with complete HD satellite programming allowing private rentals with the ability to stream live sports and all HD programming carried by DirecTV! … Continue reading
Variety Members Screening of MIB 3!!!
May 29, 2012 San Francisco, CA – Current members and supporters are invited to join us for a screening of the new hit movie Men In Black 3! Making the event even more special, this will be our first screening … Continue reading
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The Variety Screening Room goes DIGITAL and 3D!
May 25, 2012 San Francisco, CA – The Variety Screening Room and Event Space is proud to announce we have gone DIGITAL! The new state-of-the-art system featuring the very latest NEC projection system, Dolby 3D technology, and Dolby 7.1 Surround … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Movie and Spa Day
May 13th, 2012 San Francisco, CA – As part of Variety’s annual Mother’s Day celebration efforts working with the Hamilton House, Variety will host nearly 50 children for a day of fun, games, and movies as their well-deserved mothers enjoy … Continue reading
Variety Donors Screening of SAFE
May 3rd, 2012 San Francisco, CA – Join us at the Variety Screening Room for an action-packed screening of the new thriller SAFE starring Jason Statham! Join us for a pre-show happy hour! FREE Admission and popcorn! RSVP HERE All … Continue reading
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Variety Home Improvement Project Day with Ameriprise
April 28, 2012 San Francisco, CA – Variety, in partnership with Ameriprise Financial and Rebuilding Together San Francisco, be part of a wonderful day to rehabilitate the home of a multi-generation family!
Variety volunteering at the Beeper Egg Hunt
March 31, 20120 San Francisco, CA – It’s that time again – the 11th Bay Area Beeper Egg Hunt is underway! Thank you again to all who volunteered last year – it made the day run so smoothly to have … Continue reading
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Board Member Applicaitons for New Members
March 8, 2012 San Francisco, CA – Variety Children’s Charity enjoyed the privilege to participate in The Volunteer Center’s annual Board Match event hosted at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Variety met many new exciting potential board members and will … Continue reading
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Academy Awards viewing party LIVE at the Variety Theater and Lounge
February 26, 2012 Please join Yuppie Friday and Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California for a Glamorous Evening Cocktail Party and Live Screening of the 2012 Academy Awards® hosted at the private Variety Screening Room. Capacity is very limited in … Continue reading
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Kids day at the Movies! Presented at Variety in partnership with Cinemagic
February 17th, 2012 San Francisco, CA – Variety, in partnership with Cinemagic, hosted 50 eager and deserving children to a day at the movies, including snacks, games, and a live Q&A session about the films. As one of many events … Continue reading
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Free donors screening of “Carol Channing: Larger than Life”
January 23, 2012 Variety Club Movie Night! Variety Club screenings are special fundraising events provided to thank our donors and supporters. We invite you to attend CAROL CHANNING: LARGER THAN LIFE! The life story of legendary performer Carol Channingis as … Continue reading
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“My First Bike” Bike Build with Lend Lease
December 9, 2011 San Francisco, CA – Thank you to Lend Lease and Training Edge Group for hosting a wonderful event that has allowed Variety to grant local children with their very first bike! This program, put on by Variety … Continue reading
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Join us at Books, Inc. for a fantastic Book Sale benefitting Variety!
Help us raise $1,000 Saturday, Dec. 17th! Join us from 6-9pm at Books, Inc. at Opera Plaza (601 Van Ness @ Golden Gate Ave.) for a Book Sale benefitting Variety Children’s Charity! Come shop at the store while enjoying complimentary … Continue reading
2011 Toy Drive helps Variety collect over 1,650 toys for children in need!
December 4, 2011 San Francisco, CA – Variety’s annual Toys for Tots toy drive hosted by longtime patron, Gregg Lynn, yet again raised a record amount of toys, easily topping 1,650 toys collected. The St. Regis Hotel again has graciously … Continue reading
Variety Grants Adaptive Bike to Celeste Rubio, part of Variety’s National Bike Giveaway!
December 3, 2011 San Francisco, CA – Variety is proud to announce the award of an adaptive bike to Celeste Rubio, a very deserving young girl from California’s Central Valley, as part of the Variety national bike giveaway day! Variety … Continue reading
Variety Sponsors 300 children to attend the Grand National Rodeo
October 14, 2011 San Francisco, CA – Variety Children’s Charity hosted over 300 children at the 2011 Grand National Rodeo, a tradition held at the historic Cow Palace since 1941. This wonderful event, put on in partnership with the Ma … Continue reading
Variety Mobility Program places 5 adaptive bikes within local community medical therapy centers
August 28, 2011 San Francisco, CA – Variety has place 5 specially-built therapy bikes within local Medical Therapy Units (MTU’s), the local school and therapy centers run by local counties and California Children’s Services and public school systems. The MTU’s, … Continue reading