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August 3 & 5 The Hotel Casablanca (San Francisco)
Benefits: Merola Opera Program
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of The Hotel Casablanca, August 3 & 5, at Fort Mason Center, and the Merola Grand Finale, August 18, at War Memorial Opera House. 415-565-6427 merola.org
August 4 Keep Tahoe Blue (Lake Tahoe)
Benefits: The League to Save Lake Tahoe
Saks Fifth Avenue and The League to Save Lake Tahoe hosts its Annual Benefit Fashion Show, featuring Oscar De La Renta’s Resort 2008 Collection, 11 AM, at the Fritz Family Home, Lake Tahoe. Admission $350, 530-541-5388 keeptahoeblue.org
August 5 Help is on The Way (San Francisco)
Benefits: Richmond Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF)
REAF hosts its AIDS benefit gala, Help is on the Way XIII Goes to the Movies, at the Palace of Fine Arts, 5 PM. Featured performers include actress Lucy Lawless and singer Jai Rodriguez. Admission $175, 415-931-0317 helpisontheway.org
August 7-12 Menlo Charity Horse Show (Atherton)
Benefits: Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
A six-day event featuring more than 600 of the West Coast’s finest hunter and jumper riders and horses, 40 vendors carrying equestrian and home and garden items, Olympic-style grass jumping, food and beverage, and more. Admission $10 per day & up, 650-701-0543 menlohorseshow.com
August 11 Stars 2007 (San Francisco)
Benefits: Peter Michael Foundation
Sir Peter and Lady Michael Foundation hosts Stars 2007 at the Peter Michael Winery, Calistoga, 5:30 PM. Proceeds benefit research and treatment for prostate cancer. Info 415-339-0400. petermichaelfoundation.org
August 12-20 The HFNC Wine Country Golf And Wine Events (Sonoma)
Benefits: The Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California
An evening of wine, food, music, and a silent auction at the HFNC Wine Event on Sunday at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, followed by a day of golf at the Sonoma Golf Club Course on Monday, to benefit children with bleeding disorders. Admission $100 and up, 510-568-6243 hfnconline.org
August 12 “Steppin’ Out” Summer Music Festival (Petaluma)
Benefits: Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center
You’re invited to a one-day summer festival featuring great music in beautiful vineyard settings at the Atwood Ranch, outdoor concert and dinner gala. Info 707-769-8900 giantstepsriding.org
August 12 17th Annual Day In The Park (Livermore)
Benefits: Taylor Family Foundation’s Camp Arroyo
Send a kid to camp while you feast on gourmet food and sip fine wine in the beautiful outdoor setting of Camp Arroyo at this East Bay auction event. Previous celebrity-hosted auctions have featured such extravagant items as a private jet flight to a Rolling Stones concert and limited-release wines. Admission $175, ttff.org
August 18 ANGEL AWARDS (San Francisco)
Benefits: Take Wings Foundation
Cedric the Entertainer hosts the 5th Annual Angel Awards at the Hyatt Regency. Admission $150 and up, 415-674-1111 takewings.org
August 22-26 FASHION WEEK (San Francisco)
Benefits: San Francisco Fashion Week
Featuring the latest designs by SF’s newest and seasoned fashion designers at the SF Design Center. Events include runway shows, industry workshops, and an on-site shopping boutique presented by Appel and Frank. Admission $45 and up. fashionweek-sf.com
August 23 BAR AIDS (San Francisco)
Benefits: STOP AIDS Project
Grab a drink at your favorite bar and a portion of your bill will be donated to the nonprofit at this 2nd annual event. Similar to the well known Dining Out for Life, Bar AIDS is another fantastic city-wide event! stopaids.org
AUG 25-26 RELAY FOR LIFE (Skyline/Oakland)
Benefits: American Cancer Society
A fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight against cancer. relayforlife.org
September TBA MAD HATTER'S TEA PARTY (San Francisco)
Benefits: AIDS Memorial Grove
16th Anniversary of the National AIDS Memorial Grove. Golden Gate Park at the intersection of Bowling Green Drive & Middle Drive East, 1:00pm. aidsmemorial.org
September 7 OPERA BALL 2007 (San Francisco)
Benefits: San Francisco Opera Guild; San Francisco BRAVO! Club
Celebrate the opening night of San Francisco Opera with two gala celebrations and a preview of Samson and Delilah. The San Francisco Opera Guild hosts an upscale evening of cocktails and dinner, while the San Francisco Opera BRAVO! Club throws a hip bash with spinning DJs and dancing. 5:30p.m., admission $850 & up, 415-565-3204 sfopera.com
September 8—9 GHIRARDELLI SQUARE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL (San Francisco)
Benefits: Project Open Hand
The 12th annual all-weekend event at Ghirardelli Square features treats such as decadent ice cream sundaes, truffles, fudge, and chocolate-covered strawberries, all from Ghirardelli Square establishments. Info 415-447-2416 openhand.org
September 8 MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR MENTAL HEALTH (Rutherford)
Benefits: Mental Health
Bob Sarlatte emcees dancing, wine and food, and a once-in-a-lifetime intimate performance by the great Gladys Knight, performing her classic soul hits. 12:00noon, Staglin Family Vineyards, admission $500 and up, 707-944-0477 music-festival.org
September 10 CELEBRITY GOLD CLASSIC (Diablo)
Benefits: Thunder Road
Entertainment, sports, and media celebrities will participate in this tournament at the Diablo Country Club. Admission $400 & up, 510-204-1667 absfdn.org
September 10 ONE NIGHT ONLY (San Francisco)
Benefits: Richmond Ermet AIDS Foundation and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
7:30pm performance with the cast of the hit musical MAMMA MIA at 7:30p.m., 415-931-0317 reaf.org
September 13 SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION (San Francisco)
Benefits: March of Dimes
Over 400 gourmands and corporate sponsors for an unforgettable evening. 20 of the Bay Area's most prominent chefs will join this unique event and contribute their signature dishes as well as once in a lifetime auction packages. 6:00p.m.,Palace Hotel, admission $250 and up, 415-788-2202 marchofdimes.com
September 14 MUSIC CONCOURSE 2007 (San Francisco)
Benefits: San Francisco Parks Trust
The 3rd annual fall fundraiser will take place in the newly restored Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park. Guests will enjoy live music, dancing, and a catered dinner buffet in a clear tent under the stars. Admission $250 and up, sfpt.org
September 17 RALLY TO CELEBRATE LIFE 2007 (San Rafael)
Benefits: To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation
16th annual rally tennis tournament at the Marin Tennis Club for a women’s round robin tournament, silent auction, and continental breakfast in the morning and a pro/am exhibition, gourmet luncheon, raffle, and fashion show in the afternoon. Info 415-455-5882 tocelebratelife.org
September 17 GOLF TOURNAMENT (San Francisco)
Benefits: Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
An auction and lunch follow a day of friendly competition at the 34th annual golf tournament. 8:30a.m., The Olympic Club, admission $750, 415-455-5882 bgcsf.org
September 18 BARNEYS OPENING (San Francisco)
Benefits: The Nick Triana Foundation
Celebrate the opening of the San Francisco store with dessert and dancing.8:30p.m., by invitation only, 415-646-0828 nicktrainafoundation.com
September 19—October 8 MARIN DESIGNERS SHOWCASE (San Francisco)
Benefits: Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin
Local nonprofits get a boost at the 38th annual event when you tour an elegant Marin home highlighting the talents of Bay Area designers. Admission $22 & up, 415-479-5691 marindesignersshowcase.com
September 19 SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY OPENING GALA (San Francisco)
Benefits: San Francisco Symphony
Guests kick-off the black-tie evening with a champagne promenade in the grand lobbies of Davies Symphony Hall. Dining, dancing, and revelry follow the concert at the Post-Parties, with live music in City Hall and the custom-designed tent pavilion. Info 415-864-6000 sfsymphony.org
September 20 PASSPORT 2007 GALA NIGHT (San Francisco)
Benefits: various AIDS service agencies
2007 marks the silver milestone of Macy's Passport, commemorating an iconic quarter-century of unparalleled men's, women's and children's fashion, state-of-the art theatrics, celebrity guests and unwavering dedication to our HIV/AIDS community.macys.com
September 20 BASIC SKILLS LUNCHEON (San Francisco)
Benefits: Auxiliary of the Foundation of the City College
Enjoy the 3rd annual luncheon at The Westin St. Francis. 11:30a.m., admission $175 & up, 415-239-3971 ccsf.edu
September 21 SAN FRANCISCO HEART WALK (San Francisco)
Benefits: American Heart Association
Walking is truly a heart-healthy exercise at the signature fundraising event for the American Heart Association, with more than 100 corporations taking steps to save lives. Info 415-228-8427 sfheartwalk.org
September 22-23 PASSPORT, FASHION AND COMPASSION (San Francisco)
Benefits: various AIDS service agencies
Passport In-Store, a two day-long shopping extravaganza at the Macy's Union Square Store in San Francisco and the Valley Fair Store in Santa Clara. For a $10 ticket, you get discounts of up to 20% (over and above any sale prices) on purchases made on that day in either store. macys.com
September 22 A NIGHT WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (San Francisco)
Benefits: Dream Foundation
San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds, pre-game party catered by Bon Appetit Upper Reserved seat, raffle, food and cheer!.Admission $100, 310- 444-3070 dreamfoundation.org
September 24-28 MARIACHI FESTIVAL (San Jose)
Benefits: Mexican Heritage Plaza
The Mexican Heritage Plaza, a multicultural nonprofit art ants center, presents its 16th annual celebration of mariachi music, film, art, dance, education, and community. Funds raised will support the organization’s education programs. Info 408-928-5500 mhcviva.org
September 25 2007 COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS (San Francisco)
Benefits: San Francisco Foundation
Celebrate the 2007 Community Leadership Awards with the San Francisco Foundation at the beautiful Herbst Theatre. Cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment will follow the ceremony. Admission free, sff.org
September 26 GARDEN FEAST 1007 (San Francisco)
Benefits: SF Botanical Garden Society
The benefit gala luncheon in the garden honors Richard N. Goldman, guest speaker Juilie Packard. 11:00a.m., SF Botanical Garden, admission $175 sff.org
September 27 2007 FASHION SHOW WILKE BASHFORD COLLECTIONS (San Francisco)
Benefits: Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary
Includes a gourmet luncheon and runway show and will feature both silent and live auctions with a number of spectacular packages at the Westin St. Francis. Info 415-346-1230 arthritis.org
September 27 HOPE UNCORKED (San Francisco)
Benefits: Fertile Hope, a nonprofit organization in partnership with the Lance Armstrong Foundation dedicated to helping cancer patients faced with infertility.
Raise a glass for Fertile Hope's San Francisco Fundraising Gala. Admission $95 and up, 888-994-4673 fertilehope.org
September 28 GOLF TOURNAMENT (Novato)
Benefits: Dedication to Special Education
Spend an afternoon golfing at the Indian Valley Golf Club and stay for an elegant cocktail party. A hole-in-one wins a Toyota. Info 415-491-6636, specialed.org
September 29 ROCK GARDEN ROLL (Napa)
Benefits: COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food, and the Arts
The Rock Garden Roll features dinner prepared by a world-renowned chef, followed by a spectacular live auction. Info 707-265-5846, copia.org
September 29 AUTUMN CELEBRATION (San Leandro)
Benefits: George Mark Children's House
hors d'ouerves, cocktails and silent and live auctions and a sit-down dinner, CBS 5's Kr. Kim Mulvihill emcees. Info 415-901-8199, georgemark.org
September 29 SAMARITAN HOUSE MANAGEMENT FUNDRAISERS (Burlingame)
Benefits: Samaritan House
Exciting live and silent auctions, raffles, and a delectable three-course meal, and dancing to raise money to provide food , clothing, shelter, health care, counseling, and holiday assistance to low-income families. Admission $125, 650-341-4081, samaritanhouse.com
September 29 Stepping Out To Celebrate Life (San Rafael)
Benefits: To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation
Spend an evening dining, dancing, biding and watching actual breast cancer survivors walk down the runway. This gala raises much-needed funds for local breast cancer-related organizations. Admission $250, 415-381-4707, celebratelife.org
October 1 STRIKE OUT BREAST CANCER (San Francisco)
Benefits: Universal Share
The 9th annual event features live music, dancing, cocktails and great food, a Silent Auction, and of course, bowling!. 7p.m., The Presideo Bowling Lanes, admission $125 and up, 415-821-9693 strikeoutbreastcancer.org
October 5—6 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EXPO (San Francisco)
Benefits: Wildlife Conservation Network
Hear leading conservationist present amazing stories from around the globe while shopping for wildlife art and gifts. 650-949-3533 wildnet.org
October 6 REACHING NEW HORIZONS (San Francisco)
Benefiits: Horizons Foundation
San Francisco's own acclaimed jazz chanteuse Paula West, renowned DJ Page Hodel, and the Montclair Women's Big Band, featuring vocalist Vicki Randle. Sample gourmet delights and libations all evening, 7pm. Tickets $150 and up, 415-398-2333 x300, horizonsfoundation.org
October 6 THE ART OF DESSERT (Santa Rosa)
Benefits: Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Children’s Art Education and Music Programs
An elegant evening of wonderful desserts, dinner, entertainment, and en exclusive auction benefiting children’s art education and serving more than 30,000 children annually. Admission $125 707-527-7006 wellsfargocenterarts.com
October 6 SUPPORT OUR CANINE HEROES WINE GALA (Yountville)
Benefits: Guide Dogs for the Blind
This annual auction and wine festival helps pay veterinary costs for more then 4,200 guide dogs throughout the United States and Canada. Reception includes silent auction, wine and hors d’oeuvre tasting, and entertainment, with gourmet dinner and live auction to follow. 415-499-4000 guidedogs.com
October 6—7 SWIM A MILE FOR WOMEN WITH CANCER (Oakland)
Benefits: Women’s Cancer Resource Center
Held at Mills College’s Trefethen Aquatic Center in Oakland, this event is a fun, noncompetitive fundraising swim-a-thon for all ages and swimming abilities. Admission $250 in pledges and up,
510-601-4040 wcrc.org
October 6 UNMASK THE CURE (San Francisco)
Benefits: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
A Masquerade Ball Honoring California Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger
with the
2007 Breath of Life Awardat the Palace Hotel. 6:30p.m., admission $250, 415-331-0650 no.calif@cff.org
October 7 ITALIAN BOCCE FESTIVAL (San Rafael)
Benefits: WildCare
Spend the day this side of Italy playing bocce, drinking good wine, eating delicious food, and buying terrific auction items at a sunny tournament for all levels of players. 415-453-1000 wildcarebayarea.org
October 9 FROM THE HEART (San Francisco)
Benefits: AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP)
The evening includes wine & hors d'oeuvres, awards, live and silent auctions, and special guests. During the evening the 2007 Clint Hockenberry Founder's Award, the 2007 Firm of the Year Award, and the 2007 Attorney of the Year Award. 6:00 pm, The Palace Hotel. Admission $75 and up, 415-701-1200 x301 alrp.org
October 11TH ANNUAL GALA FUNRAISER (San Francisco)
Benefits: The Marine Mammal Center
Spend an elegant evening at City Hall dining, dancing, and celebrating. Admission $250 and up, 415-289-7335 marinemammalcenter.org
October 11 ONE FROM THE HEART BREAKFAST (Palo Alto)
Benefits: Pathways Home Health, Hospice, and Private Duty
Over 700 guests attend this sit-down breakfast representing a diverse audience of Bay Area corporate and community leaders, and honors individuals and organizations that have made an enduring contribution to Pathways and end-of-life care. Admission $90 and up, 800-753-3071 pathwayshealth.org
October 13 HANDS ON BAY AREA DAY (San Francisco Bay Area)
Benefits: Hands on Bay Area
One of the largest and more popular volunteer events of its kind. Participate in projects throughout the Bay Area. Donations are encouraged. 415-541-9616 handsonbayarea.org
October 13 PARADISE FOUND DANCE-A-THON (San Francisco)
Benefits: Positive Resource Center
Bringing back the Dance-A-Thon concept featuring CeCe Peniston and DJ’s from around the world. Dance individually, join a team or start one. 8:00p.m. admission $100, 415-972-0872 positiveresoucecenter.org
October 14 PARADISE FOUND GALA (San Francisco)
Benefits: Positive Resource Center
A spirited live auction, as well as gourmet food, entertainment and awards ceremony. 6:00 p.m., admission $100, 415-972-0872 positiveresoucecenter.org
October 13 AN EVENING AT THE PALACE (San Francisco)
Benefits: Philharmonic Baroque Orchestra
The Orchestra hosts an elegant gala benefit at the Palace Hotel, with vodka and caviar bars, silent and live auctions, as well as dining and dancing. Admission $185 and up, 415-252-1288 philharmonia.org
October 13 KORET FAMILY HOUSE ANNUAL GALA (San Francisco)
Benefits: Koret House
Experience a fun evening of dinner, cocktails, auctions, and dancing at the Ritz-Carlton and help provide free housing for families of children being treated for life-threatening illnesses at UCSF Medical Center. 415-502-7217 familyhouseinc.org
October 16 FALL ORGANIC HARVEST BENEFIT (San Francisco)
Benefits: Organic Farming Research Foundation
Top Bay Area chefs create a five-course organic feast at One Market Restaurant featuring local farm products to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems. Admission $300, 831-426-6606 ofrf.org
October 17 ART IS IN THE AIR (San Francisco)
Benefits: The Imagine Bus Project
A neighborhood arts program for Bay Area kids, by attending this cocktail reception and art auction. Admission $75, 415-229-9197 imaginebusproject.org
October 17 60TH ANNIVERSARY & AWARDS DINNER (San Francisco)
Benefits: San Francisco Beautiful
This dinner and silent auction, Lasting Urban Beauty: The Challenge of Keeping San Francisco Beautiful, brings together local leaders, activists, and philanthropists to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the award winners.City Hall, 415-421-2608 sfbeautiful.or
October 18 LIGHT THE NIGHT FUNDRAISING WALK (San Francisco)
Benefits: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Annual evening fundraising walk at twilight with illuminated balloons--- white for cancer survivors and red for supports. 5p.m., Justin Herman Plaza 415-625-1107 lightthenight.org
October 19 THIS OLD BAG (San Francisco)
Benefits: Breast Cancer Emergency Fund
Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception while bidding on celebrity and designer handbags in the live and silent auctions, which raises money for women who have breast cancer and are too ill to work. Admission $100, 415-558-6999, thisoldbag.org
October 20 HAMILTON HALLOWEEN EVENING (San Francisco)
Benefits: Hamilton Family Center
An evening of cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, spirited silent auction bidding, and wicked fun to the largest provider of shelter and housing services for homeless families in San Francisco. Admission $75 and up, 415-409-2100 hamiltonfamilycenter.org
October 21 SPECTRUM: AN ART AUCTION (San Francisco)
Benefits: Access Institute for Psychological Services
The San Francisco Art Institute and the Consulate of Mexico team up for the fifth annual art auction bidding and cocktail party. More than 50 works of art will be available at silent and live auctions. 6p.m., Mezzanine, admission $150, 415-861-5449 accessinst.org
October 24 EVENING OF HOPE (San Francisco)
Benefits: Hamilton Family Center
Revelers gather in recognition and celebration of Project Inform’s life-long mission to inform, advocate for, and inspire people living with HIV and their providers to take effective action. 6:00p.m., Fort Mason Officer's Club, Fort Mason, 415-558-8669 projectinform.org
October 25—28 SAN FRANCISCO FALL ANTIQUES SHOW (San Francisco)
Benefits: Enterprise for High School Students
The 26th annual show features more than 65 distinguished antique dealers from Europe and the United States. Admission $15, 415-989-9019 sffas.org
October 26 3rd ANNUAL QUEENS ARE WILD (San Francisco)
Benefits: STOP AIDS Project
An action packed casino night, expect roulette, black jack, Texas Holdem and craps - not to mention the wildest Halloween costumes going. stopaids.org
October 27 MARITIME HERITAGE AWARDS GALA AND AUCTION (Reassure Island)
Benefits: San Francisco Maritime National Park Association
This annual gala recognizes significant contributions to maritime preservation education. Admission $250, 415-561-6662 maritime.org
October 27 STARS ON STAFF CELEBRITY WAITER LUNCHEON (San Francisco)
Benefits: Music in Schools Today
Join civic and social leaders in supporting vital music and arts programs while enjoying food, music, and entertainment the 12th annual luncheon and auction. Ana Mandara, 415-392-3010 mustcreate.org
October 29 CELEBRITU GOLF TOURNAMENT (San Francisco)
Benefits: March of Dimes
The 29th annual day of golf at the prestigious Olympic Club in San Francisco is an opportunity for foursomes to play on Lake or Ocean Course, mingle with other participants throughout the day, and bid on auction packages during the awards banquet. 415-217-6363 marchofdimes.com/ca
November 1 AMFAR FALL GALA DINNER (San Francisco)
Benefits: amfAR
The event features cocktails, a silent auction, a gala dinner, and special entertainment.
The gala pays tribute to Bay-Area citizens who have made significant contributions to help advance the worldwide
battle against AIDS including Sandra Hernandez, M.D., Lisa Sardegna, Timothy Wu. 6:30p.m., Four Seasons, admission $350 and up, 212-806-1636 amfar.org
November 1-3 4TH ANNUAL JUNIOR LEAGUE OF OAKLAND-EAST BAY ARTFUL LIVING HOME TOUR (East Bay)
Benefits: Children in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
Tour five unique residences in the East Bat and enjoy treasure hunting in the boutique while raising money to support the children of the Easy Bay. Admission $35 and up, 925-284-3740
jloeb.org
November 3 EVENING OF MAGIC (Walnut Creek)
Benefits: Contra Costa Crisis Center
Blake’s at Boundary Oak hosts dinner, music, and live and silent auctions including trips and fabulous vacation packages. 925-939-1916 crisis-center.org
November JEWEL BALL (San Francisco)
Benefits: The Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford
The San Francisco Auxiliary’s 55th annual back-tie Jewell Ball features a sparkling wine reception, casino, live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing. 650-497-8591 lpfch.org
November FACING THE FUTURE TOGETHER (San Francisco)
Benefits: UCSF AIDS Health Project
The 12th annual gala features Bay Area’s finest chefs, vintners, and performers and San Francisco’s civic, corporate, and philanthropic leaders come together at this live and silent auction to honor the AIDS Health Project in the fight against HIV/AIDS. 5:30p.m., Mission Bay Conference Center, admission $150 and up, 415-502-7276 usf-ahp.org
November SANTA PAWS (San Francisco)
Benefits: San Francisco SPCA
Bring in your furry friend to this annual holiday event, featuring pet-friendly activities, and have a photo taken with Santa Clause. Admission $20, 415-593-3250 sfspca.org
November WINE AND WHISKERS 2007 (Walnut Creek)
Benefits: Tony La Russa’s ARF
An evening of wine tasting and a silent auction at Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation. Meet shelter guests and enjoy delightful hors d’oeuvres. Admission $50, 925-256-1273 arf.net
November 3 A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS GALA AUCTION (Foster City)
Benefits: Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA
Bid in live and silent auctions and enjoy dinner and dancing to musical guest Pride and Joy at this annual black-tie affair. Admission $150, 650-340-7022 phs-spca.org
November 3 ANNUAL HOSPICE BALL (San Rafael)
Benefits: Hospice By The Bay
An elegant black-tie dinner and dance, featuring catered cuisine and live and silent auctions. 415-526-5500 hospicebythebay.org
November 4 ONE NIGHT ONE HEART (San Francisco)
For Zen Hospice Project
Celebrate the 11th anniversary of One Night One Heart with a series of cherished dinner parties taking place in private homes throughout the Bay Area, each featuring celebrity guests and handpicked chefs. Admission $250 and up, 415-863-2910 zenhospice.org
November 4 PURR-CASSO (Berkeley)
Benefits: Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society
This exceptional art-themed affair showcases felines in various artistic media, as well as artists, music, appetizers, and beverages. Admission free, 510-845-7735 berkeleyhumane.org
November 9 SPARKLE SAN FRANCISCO (San Francisco)
Benefits: Under One Roof
3rd Annual San Francisco Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting and Auction. 6:30p.m., St. Regis Hotel, 415-503-2300 underoneroof.org
November 10 BID DEAL ART SALE AND FUNDRAISER (San Francisco)
For Visual Aid
More than 600 pieces of art will be for sale, starting at $150 each, at this event benefiting programs that encourage artists with life-threatening illnesses to continue their creative work. Enjoy a live auction, refreshments, and a DJ. Admission $40, 415-777-8242 visualaid.org
November 14 Women Empowered (San Francisco)
Benefits: CARE The leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty Celebrate photographer Phil Borges’ collection of photos, Women Empowered: Inspiring Change in the Emerging World. Attire: Business casual Details: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Fifty Crows Gallery Admission: free, 415-391-6300 care.org
November 16 CANDLELIGHT GALA DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION (San Francisco)
Benefits: Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California
Come to the Candlelight Gala Dinner and Silent Auction at the Mark Hopkins Hotel for a night o food, live music, and keynote speaker Greg Mortenson of the Central Asia Institute (and author of the bestseller “Three Cups of Tea”). Admission $150-300, 800-632-3532 epilepsynorcal.org
November 25 FLORENCE MARATHON (San Francisco)
Benefits: San Francisco AIDS Foundation
National AIDS Marathon Training Program. 510-451-4800 aidsmarathon.com
November 28 MIGHTY (San Francisco)
Benefits: Healing Waters
The cast of Sunday's A Drag and Marga Gomez. At Mighty 7-11PM. hwaters.org
November 29 JINGLE & MINGLE (San Francisco)
Benefits: Children of Shelters
Start the holiday season with this cocktail reception and silent auction of designer-decorated wreathes. 415-563-6082 childrenofshelters.org
November 30 6TH ANNUAL SPIRIT OF THE SEASON (San Francisco)
Benefits: Special Olympics Northern California-San Francisco Region
Ring in the holiday season in style at this elegant black-tie gala with live music, silent and live auctions, and decorations by local designer and celebrities. Admission $200, 415-593-3250 sonc.org
December 2 HELP IS ON THE WAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS IX (San Francisco)
Benefits: Richmond Ermet AIDS Foundation
An A-list star-studded gala AIDS benefitconcert. 5:30p.m., Herbst Theatre, admission $250 and up, helpisontheway.org
December 2 FLORENCE MARATHON (San Francisco)
Benefits: San Francisco AIDS Foundation
National AIDS Marathon Training Program. 510-451-4800 aidsmarathon.com
December 3 DECK THE HALL (San Francisco)
Benefits: San Francisco Symphony
Treat your children to this festive holiday party, featuring a magical presentation on stage at Davies Symphony Hall. The post-show party in the lobbies includes entertainment, arts and crafts activities, decorated trees, and refreshments, ages 3-10. 11:00a.m., 415-503-5500 sfsymphony.org
December 6 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CELEBRATION (Santa Clara)
Benefits: FLY Program
Come celebrate the accomplishments of the area’s youth and take pleasure in breakfast at the Santa Clara Convention Center in honor of preventing juvenile crime and incarcerations. Admission free, 408-263-2630 flyprogram.org
December 10 HOLIDAY HOB NOB ON THE HILL (San Francisco)
Benefits: Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
Bella Farrow Chairs the 19th annual gala which begins with a cocktail reception followed by an elegant three-course dinner, desserts, cappuccino, liqueurs, and dancing. Admission $250, 415-353-6650 saintfrancisfoundation.org
December 12 FESTIVE HOLIDAY LUNCHEON (San Francisco)
Benefits: Guild Dogs for the Blind
This 31st Annual event will feature epicurean lunch and programs, culminating with the thrilling delivery of new puppies to local puppy raisers. The Westin St. Francis, admission $100 and up, 415-499-4000 guidedogs.com
December 17, 18 & 19 DONNA SACHET'S SONGS OF THE SEASON (San Francisco)
Benefits: AIDS Emergency Fund
Various cabaret performers ring in the holiday. The Empire Plush Room, admission $50 and up, donnasachet.com
December 18 16TH ANNUAL HAND TO HAND LUNCHEON (San Francisco)
Benefits: Project Open Hand
Many of the Bay Area’s finest chefs prepare an superb three-course meal complete with four unique appetizers, entrees, and desserts at the their largest annual fund-raiser. 11:00a.m., The Marriot, admission $250 and up, 415-447-2416 openhand.org