Bay Area charitable events, Feb. 23

42nd Street Moon"Smash" actress Megan Hilty headlines at the "What We Did for Love" dinner and cabaret fundraiser in support of this theater dedicated to American musicals.

Seeds of Transformation: A Celebration of Sustainability features a cocktail reception and seated dinner inside the cathedral, as well as a talk by chef Michael Chiarello and chef-food activist Bryant Terry.

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.

California Shakespeare TheaterThe annual gala celebrates the theater's 40th anniversary of productions and arts education at this cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner-program and live auction. 6 p.m. March 15.

Fine Arts MuseumsBouquets to Arts celebrates its 30th year at this opening-night preview gala, which features a sneak peek at the 125 floral homages to art and a McCalls Associates cocktail buffet. 7 p.m. March 17.

California College of the ArtsRenowned architect Art Gensler is honored at the Blue Prints, Blue Jeans & Bluegrass Gala, which features a cocktail reception and awards dinner in support of the school's student scholarship program. 6 p.m. March 26.