Benefits
San Francisco Museum of Modern ArtThe preview night of FOG Design + Art Show (Jan.17-19), featuring dealers and designers and their mid-century and contemporary wares, raises funds for SMOMA's "On the Go" exhibitions and education programs. 6 p.m. Jan. 16.
The Oxbow SchoolFilmmaker Jonathan Demme and author Daniel Wolff present a screening of their post-Katrina documentary, "New Home Movies From the Lower Night Ward," at this arts school scholarship fundraiser including a cocktail reception and a post-film New Orleans-style feast. 5 p.m. Jan. 18.
San Francisco Ballet"Phenomenal" is the theme for the Ballet's 81st Opening-night Gala, which features a cocktail reception and seated dinner in City Hall, a repertory performance at the War Memorial Opera House and a post-party back at City Hall. 5 p.m. Jan. 22.
Berkeley Public Library FoundationThe Author's Dinner features a silent auction and gourmet meal with a guest author (including Mike Twohy, Paula Wolfert, Gary Kamiya, Seth Rosenfeld, Ethan Chorin, Lyn Hejinian, Tom Killion, more) at your table in support of branch library programs. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8.