Bay Area charitable events, Feb. 2
Glaucoma Research FoundationThe annual 360 Gala honors the work of William Link and singer Judy Collins at this awards dinner featuring a cocktail reception, live auction and performance by Collins. 6 p.m. Feb 6.
Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., S.F. The concert is preceded by a new-year's-themed family festival and followed by the Imperial Dinner at City Hall.
Berkeley Public Library FoundationThe Authors' Dinner features a silent auction and 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.
Walnut Creek Library Foundation"Authors, Artists & Adventure" is the theme of the fifth Authors Under the Stars fundraiser featuring a cocktail reception, silent auction and dinner with 20 notable Bay Area authors. 6:30 p.m. March 8.
INVITE OF THE WEEK S.F. General Hospital Foundation The 10th Heroes & Hearts fundraiser celebrates the 10th anniversary of this heart-ful event with a luncheon honoring civic and medical heroes and an auction of one-of-a-kind heart sculptures by local artists. 11 a.m. Feb. 13.