Bay Area charitable events, April 6
Commonwealth ClubThe Distinguished Citizen Awards Dinner honors the work of LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman; philanthropist Laura Arrillaga Andreessen; S.F. Opera board Chairman John Gunn and his wife, Cynthia Fry Gunn; and Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt and his wife, environmentalist Wendy Schmidt at a fundraiser for this nonprofit public affairs forum. 5:30 p.m. April 8.
Merola Opera ProgramFormer S.F. Opera Director Lotfi Mansouri is honored during A Night in New Orleans, a gala fundraiser that features a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and performance by the S.F. Opera Adler Fellows. 6 p.m. April 12.
Princess ProjectThe Taffeta Tea also features a silent auction and talks by local teens who've benefited from this organization's prom dress donation program. 1-3 p.m. Terra Gallery, 511 Harrison St., S.F. Tickets: $100; $900 (table sponsors). http://princessproject.org/taffetatea.
William Kent SocietyThe Family Kampfire is a family-friendly party that features camp crafts, wildlife show and tell, live music and campfire fare at this fundraiser in support of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy's environmental programs. 4-7 p.m. April 27.
First ExposuresLooking Forward, Giving Back:
INVITE OF THE WEEK San Francisco Opera The Opera Guild celebrates its 75th Anniversary at POPera, a cabaret starring soprano Deborah Voigt, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, Jonathan Groff and tenor trio Romanza.