10/8
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS
Little Wishes, a nonprofit created by pediatric nurses who treat seriously ill children, hosts a fundraiser at Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club. Sip, dine and bid for a cause that’s transforming Bay Area hospital rooms into places of joy for sick kids. littlewishes.org
A guest enjoys Tech at Nite, The Tech Interactive’s after-hours experience
TECH AT NITE
The Tech hosts Geektoberfest as part of its Tech at Nite series. Enjoy beer tastings from local breweries, an art project hosted by Local Color SJ, a DJ and more at this adults-only event. 201 S. Market St., San Jose, thetech.org
10/22
DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN JOSE
Don’t miss an incredible night at the San Jose Women’s Club to celebrate five inspiring Bay Area leaders, including Kerri Walsh Jennings, Helen Owen, Nicholas E. Adams, Voahangy Rasetarinera and Sonia Arteaga and their commitment to empowering women. 75 S. 11th St, San Jose, sjdress.org
10/24
ALWAYS DREAM GALA
Join Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi at the Always Dream Annual Gala at the Palace Hotel. Expect an elegant evening celebrating the importance of reading. alwaysdream.org/events
11/7
KOLAM: AT THE THRESHOLD
Abhinaya Dance Company presents the premiere of Kolam: At the Threshold. Choreographed by Rasika Kumar, this new full-length, 80-minute work explores ritual, inheritance and cultural memory through the South Indian practice of kolam—daily riceflour drawings made at the home’s threshold. 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, abhinaya.org
11/7-8
BICYCLES & BLUEGRASS
Join USA Cycling National Team athletes at Rosewood Sand Hill for Bicycles and Bluegrass. The all-day event includes group rides, a reception and dinner with a live auction and evening program with a fabulous afterparty. usacycling.org
Photo courtesy of Hotel SLO
11/14
AUTUMN SOIRÉE: THE SLO WAY
Hotel San Luis Obispo offers the perfect fall escape with its 5th annual Autumn Soirée: The SLO Way. The food and wine festival features the Central Coast’s most prestigious chefs, winemakers and top-tier arts organizations. 877 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, 805.235.0700, autumnsoiree.com
11/15-29
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Opera San José will stage the beloved musical about a small Jewish village in early 20th-century Russia. Director Crystal Manich leads Romanian baritone Eugene Brancoveanu in the iconic role of Tevye at this exciting show. operasj.org