The Bay Area Discovery Museum hosted its 6th annual fundraiser, Playdate 2010, which is the museum’s largest fundraiser. Guests indulged in cocktails and appetizers as they bid on amazing items during the silent auction.

Holly Rollers, the thrilling drama based on real-life events, directed by Kevin Asch and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Bartha, and Ari Graynor, premiered at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema this past Tuesday.

Lancia sponsored the opening party for The Cannes Film Festival held at Majestic Beach, where close to 1,000 guests arrived including celebrities such as Eva Longoria, Russell Crowe, Danielle Spencer, Frederique Bel, and Rebecca Wang.

The San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary in partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue hosted the 29th annual San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary Fashion Show. Held at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, the event benefited the San Francisco Ballet and was chaired by Patricia Rock.

Miami’s leaders in the cultural, business, and civic communities arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami for the 3rd Annual Corporate Luncheon, where the Miami Art Museum recognized the private sector’s impact on South Florida’s cultural livelihood.

The San Francisco Opera welcomed an exclusive list of its most generous supporters for their 2010 President’s Dinner held at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. About 250 guests enjoyed wines from Gloria Ferrer and Saintsbury, as well as a delicious dinner courtesy of the luxurious hotel.

On May 3, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation welcomed guests to the Ritz Carlton, San Francisco for their annual fundraiser, the Bay Area Hope Gala. The event was a record-breaking success as Hope Gala Co-Chairs Jenny Bolt and Amy Lewis as well as Honorees Pitch and Cathie Johnson helped make the evening an amazing one.