Jane Hammond, Hong Kong Vase with Prickly Umbrella, Tongue Orchid and Grape Hyacinth, 2022, unique botanical collage using linocut, relief printing, digital printing, colored pencil, Sumi ink, watercolor and gouache, hand cut and assembled on collaged Japanese papers over cotton rag, 30 x 40 inches
ONGOING: Don’t miss Jane Hammond‘s exhibition of new botanical collages at Berggruen Gallery. The works in Endless Forms Most Beautiful showcase techniques such as hand painting, digital printing and linocutting — yielding what the gallery describes as “a flamboyant collection of flora and fauna, which is at once visually stimulating and almost fantastical.” Through December 22. berggruen.com
11/1: The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square returns. Special events — such as Simba Saturdays, inspired by The Lion King; Flashback Fridays, with ’80s music; and Drag Queens on Ice, full of glitz and glam — are slated in the coming months. Through January 15, 2024. Tickets: $15–$20. unionsquareicerink.com
11/2: 10,000 Degrees holds its Changemakers event to celebrate five alumni of the organization, which supports students from low-income backgrounds in their educational pursuits. 5:30 p.m. Tickets: from $100. Julia Morgan Ballroom, San Francisco. 10000degrees.org
11/4: Put on your finest animal print ensemble! The 71st edition of Jewel Ball — presented by the San Francisco Auxiliary for Children and benefiting Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford — happens at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens. Sip cocktails and savor delectable bites, while participating in auctions, a wine pull and a fund-a-need. 5:30 p.m. Tickets: from $275. sfjewelball.org
11/5: Lace ’em up for the 22nd edition of the Golden Gate Half Marathon & 5K. Start near Aquatic Park — at 6:50 a.m. for the half marathon and 7:15 a.m. for the 5K — and make your way to the finish at Ghirardelli Square, where a festival takes place until 11 a.m. (The half marathon route crosses the Golden Gate Bridge twice.) runsf.com
11/5: Italian Community Services celebrates 107 years with a night of revelry at Casa Fugazi, including a performance of Dear San Francisco, hors d’oeuvre and dessert receptions, a hosted bar, and fundraising auctions. 5:30 p.m. Tickets: from $150. italiancs.org
11/5: The Marin Theatre Company’s fall benefit features Broadway star Sara Porkalob and Alpha Rhythm Kings. Guests can also partake of a silent auction and raffle, plus enjoy live music by additional performers. The fundraising fete takes place at the Verdi Club in San Francisco. 3 p.m. Tickets: from $250. marintheatre.org
11/9: Glide’s Holiday Jam returns to The Masonic in San Francisco, with Priya David Clemens once again on emcee duty. This year’s benefit concert is extra-special, as it honors the 60th anniversary of Rev. Cecil Williams’ arrival at the Tenderloin institution. The music program will pay tribute to Ashford & Simpson, with Valerie Simpson performing. Glide Ensemble and The Change Band are also expected to take the stage. glide.org
11/10: Catch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, coming to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre. A screening of the Academy Award–winning film will be accompanied by all-women orchestra The Broadway Sinfonietta, as well as a band and DJ. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: from $46.50. broadwaysf.com
11/11: Opera San José offers a new family-friendly production of Rossini’s comic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville. Follow the title character, Figaro, in his efforts to ensure that true love triumphs. Tickets: from $55. Through November 26. California Theatre, San Jose. operasj.org
11/12: ’Tis the season for Dress for Success’ Holiday Soirée. The event at Terra Gallery in the City gets underway at 1 p.m. with a VIP cocktail hour and early shopping period, followed by the main event from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Guests will delight in an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a pop-up boutique (including gently used designer fashions). Auction proceeds are also earmarked to support the personal transformations of those served by the organization. Tickets: from $150. sfdress.org NHG Sponsored
11/16: Luck and love are front and center in the musical comedy Guys and Dolls, presented by SF Playhouse. Through January 13, 2024. Tickets: from $30. sfplayhouse.org
11/17: Get a jump on your holiday list, while boosting a worthy cause. Hillsborough Auxiliary to Peninsula Family Service is holding its annual Thanks for Giving luncheon and shopping event, with 20 percent of proceeds benefiting PFS. 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Tickets: $150. Hillsborough Racquet Club. hapfs.org
11/17: Join Bay Scholars for its 10th annual Giving Thanks by Giving Back Thanksgiving Luncheon. 11:30 a.m–1:30 p.m. Julia Morgan Ballroom, San Francisco. To sponsor or attend, contact lloyd@bayscholars.org. NHG Sponsored
11/17: Holidays at Filoli kicks off with an Opening Night Dinner. Guests will sit down to dinner — with seatings at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. — in the historic Woodside estate’s ballroom. Seasonal drinks and music are also part of the magical evening. Tickets: from $2,000 for a table for two. filoli.org
11/20: For one night only, KQED presents An Evening with David Sedaris, with the author and humorist onstage at the City’s War Memorial Opera House. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: from $83. broadwaysf.com
11/28: SF Opera marks the 10th anniversary of its An Evening on the Stage event. This year’s celebration honors Karen J. Kubin, along with Mary and Bill Poland. War Memorial Opera House’s doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: from $1,500. sfopera.com
11/29: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley stages The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Heads up: During each performance of the musical comedy, a few audience members are invited to be competitors. Through December 24. Tickets: from $27. Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto. theatreworks.org
