Hillary Wekle with Academy of Art University president Elisa Stephens and Will Mosgrove at the University’s first annual Faculty & Alumni Fine Art Photography Auction Showcases; funds raised benefited student scholarships. PHOTO BY TOM GIBBONS.

Co-chair Mary Poland, Brenda MacLean, and Marilyn Timoney ventured to Obsurca Digital for a pre-party that gave Buck Institute for Age Research’s Crystal Ball ticket-holders a sneak peak of what the gala’s décor will look like on May 16 at the Institute’s Novato location. PHOTO BY DREW ALTIZER.

Honorary chair Laura King Pfaff posed with co-chairs Toby Rose and Maribelle Leavitt for a photo to promote the California Historical Society’s 2009 Legend of California featuring music great Carlos Santana on May 2 at the Palace Hotel.

The SF Zoo celebrates its 80th anniversary with a cocktail party, dinner, auction, and dancing during its ZooFest gala on April 24 at the Zoo. Pictured is ZooFest co-chair Rosemary Baker with Zoological Society president and CEO Tanya Peterson and co-chair Jacqueline Erdman. PHOTO BY AMY FRANKEL.

Willie Brown, Wilkes Bashford, and Randall Kline at a pre-gala celebration at Wilkes Bashford for SFJAZZ’s 2009 gala celebration: The Real McCoy on April 25 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Legendary jazz pianist and composer, McCoy Tyner will be honored. PHOTO BY DREW ALTIZER.

Co-chair Marianne Manilov with actor Daryl Hannah and co-chair Alissa Hauser at The Engage Network’s inaugural Love Wins gala at the Bently Reserve. This hip, eco-friendly event helped publicize the organizations’ mission to promote social change through networking. PHOTO BY DREW ALTIZER.

Sharan Johal and Brad Miller attended the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund’s Pink Party at the Clift Hotel. Proceeds raised help low-income San Franciscans battle breast cancer. PHOTO BY DREW ALTIZER.

Eleanor & Peter Chroman joined Cissie Swig and others at an invite-only reception to launch six festive concerts given as part of the Mills Music Festival for Mills College. The reception also celebrated the reopening of the College’s concert hall, renamed in honor of alumna and donor Jeannik Méquet Littlefield. PHOTO BY HEATHER WILEY/ DREW ALTIZER PHOTOGRAPHY.

SF Symphony League members co-chair of A Grand Affair with Gilbert & Sullivan—April 25 a the Palace Hotel—Hazel Kawaja with Lamplighters cast member Sharon Rietkerk and Hazel’s co-chair Sallie Huntting. Proceeds assist the Symphony’s educational and community programs.

Joel Goodrich hosted a party in his Nob Hill penthouse for the stars and cast of the hit dance show Burn the Floor. City Administrator Bill Lee honored the cast with a Burn the Floor Day proclamation. Pictured is Nelsa Micklow, host Joel Goodrich, Kevin Clifton, and Clare Clifton. PHOTO BY AUBRIE PICK/ DREW ALTIZER PHOTOGRAPHY

Maura Morey and Martha Hertelendy posed with Barbara Rosenberg at the St. Regis Hotel for the Larkin Street Youth Services’ Paving the Way Gala honoring Sen. Dianne Feinstein. More than $500,000 was raised to help SF’s at-risk youth. PHOTO BY SCOTTY MORRIS.