FAQ
We’re thrilled to welcome you to Booker T. Washington Community Service Center’s Inaugural BLOOM BALL at Hotel Nikko on Thursday, September 19th, 2024. We are looking forward to celebrating with you and making sure you have everything you need in order to have a memorable evening!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to events@btwcsc.org and a member of our planning team will be in touch.
See you this Thursday, September 19 in your ballgowns and Uptowns, tux and Chucks!
If your plans have changed, please reach out to events@btwcsc.org.
Tickets are non-transferable.
Essential Details
Event Location
Hotel Nikko, San Francisco, CA
Best address for walking: 222 Mason Street
Best address for rideshare and valet: 150 Ellis Street
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VIP Reception
5:30pm (Hotel Nikko Foyer)
Reception
6:00pm (Hotel Nikko Foyer)
3-Course Dinner & Program
7:00pm - 9:00pm (Nikko Ballroom)
***Please email us if you or your guests have any dietary requirements or allergies.***
Afterglow Afterparty with Martin Luther McCoy
9:00pm - 10:30pm (Feinstein’s Lounge at the Hotel Nikko)
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Arrival Instructions
Valet is available at 150 Ellis Street
Upon arrival, please come to the 2nd floor and check-in where a coat check will be available.
Parking Information
We HIGHLY recommend rideshare/taxi, e.g Uber or Lyft.
Some valet parking is available onsite.
Please note that Dreamforce is taking place downtown and we anticipated extra traffic, please plan extra time in your commute.
Sneaker Ball Dress Code
Black tie optional with your favorite sneakers, tux and Chucks, ball gowns and Uptowns!
Event Highlights
During the dinner & program your guests will be seated at tables around a vibrant stage featuring SF Giants’ DJ Umami, Mistress of Ceremonies and ABC7 KGO anchor Kumasi Aaron, our incredible winners of this year’s community and leadership awards as well as hear from our Board Directors, Host Committee and Executive Director.
The 3-course menu, curated by Chef Fernay McPherson of Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement will feature dishes inspired by local Black chefs as well as organic produce from Yeyi Organics and wine selections from Black winemakers sourced from Alkali Rye.
Live Auction Sneak Peak
Take home one-of-a-kind packages curated by the Booker T. Team and our partners! We’re excited to welcome TiWanna Kenney as our auctioneer for the evening.
A Warriors suite and tickets to a Miami Heat game
A Preservation Class at 18 Reasons for 8 Guests led by Booker T’s Executive Direction Shakirah Simley
I Left My Heart in San Francisco Package including an autographed SF Giants jersey, tickets to an SF Giants home game, SF Symphony tickets, restaurant experience, and a SF hotel stay
Before you leave, please visit the registration desk in order to settle any donations made on-site. We will be accepting all credit cards, and should you prefer to close your gift with a check or DAF, please just let our check-out staff know.
For those of you who want to keep the party going, please join us in Feinstein’s Lounge — on the lobby level — for a special performance by Martin Luther McCoy. The “Afterglow” celebration will continue until 11:30pm.
Please be sure to arrange a safe ride home!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!
