Special Events

OPENING NIGHT PARTY

Thursday, February 19, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm

Aquarium of the Bay
The Embarcadero and Beach Street, San Francisco 94113

Come celebrate the Ocean Film Festival's Opening Night on Thursday, February 19 at the beautiful Aquarium of the Bay on San Francisco's waterfront. The evening will feature exceptional sea spirits and savories from the Bay Area's top restaurants and food purveyors as well as live music and dancing. Festive Attire. 21+

Featuring live music by:

Huna Wai Hawaiian Band
Mighty Mississippi
Mike Gibbons

Food generously donated by:

Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
Epic Roasthouse
Fish.
Greens Restaurant
Hog Island Oyster Company
Rose Pistola
Scoma's
Swan Oyster Depot

Complimentary beverages courtesy of:

Anchor Brewing Company
Harvest Moon
Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
Mfinity Wines
Saintsbury
Schramsberg Vineyards

Individual Party Tickets: $60
VIP Pass (Opening Night Party & 8 Film Programs at the Cowell Theater): $110

Discount parking vouchers for the Fisherman's Wharf garage will be available for purchase at Aquarium of the Bay during the event.

Tickets and passes are on sale now

Silent Auction

Support the Ocean Film Festival by bidding in our silent auction or purchasing one or more benefit drawing tickets. You may find yourself at a coastal resort, enjoying sumptuous food, or winning great gear for a day at the beach!

Silent Auction Items

Pegasus

Basic Keelboat Certification Course, Courtesy of OCSC Sailing

Four Nights - Two Sights, Courtesy of The Argonaut Waters Edge Hotel

Voyage for 14 on Pegasus, Courtesy of Pegasus Voyages

Cocktail Party at the Golden Gate Tide Station
Courtesy of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

Inflatable Kayak, Paddle & Pump, Courtesy of Advanced Elements

Phil Frank Ocean Film Festival Drawing, Courtesy of SFOFF and Cavallo Point Lodge

There are 40 benefit drawing prizes: including overnights in Bodega Bay, Sea Ranch and Cavallo Point Lodge; certificates for dining at 6 restaurants; beach bags and clothing; mariner binoculars; Okuma rods and reels; kayaking certificates; and nautical gifts and books for the home. Tickets are $10 each.

Benefit drawing tickets and silent auction bid sheets are available during the Festival at the Opening Night Party and Cowell Theater Lobby.

Benefit drawing tickets are also available in advance online. The auction close-out and ticket drawing is Sunday, February 22, following Program 8.