Benefits
S.F. Film SocietyThe inaugural Fall Celebration (featuring appearances by directors Ryan Coogler, Spike Jonze, Michael Jordan, Jehane Noujaim, Alexander Payne, June Squibb) honors creativity and innovation in film at this cocktail reception, dinner and post-party. 6 p.m. Nov. 15.
Ballet San JoseNew Artistic Director Jose Manuel Carreno is welcomed at the All-Star Gala featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, performance and VIP post-performance party with artists from the Ballet San Jose, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, S.F. Ballet, Boston Ballet and other organizations. 5 p.m. Nov. 16.
The evening features a cocktail reception and post-concert party to raise funds for UCSF hospital with a portion of proceeds benefiting its partner affiliation, Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19.
GlideCelebrate50 is the theme for Glide's annual Holiday Festival, which features an all-star lineup (including poet Maya Angelou, singer Valerie Simpson, vocalist Judith Hill, the Doobie Brothers' Tom Johnston, others), cocktail buffet and post-concert reception to celebrate 50 years of serving those in need. 6 p.m. Dec. 4.
INVITE OF THE WEEK Larkin Street Youth Services holds its eighth annual San Francisco Social 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the W Hotel, 181 Third St. Co-chaired by Anderson Pugash and Kelly Boynton, the event features gourmet bites, an open bar, dancing and a silent auction with Napa Valley and Tahoe weekend packages, and a gift bag from Benefit cosmetics and the Tipsy Pig.