St. Regis

Experience the imaginative repertoire of the critically acclaimed ODC/Dance as it performs a fusion of ballet and modern techniques in their 23rd season of the beloved holiday production of The Velveteen Rabbit.  This Bay Area holiday tradition, performed by one of America's leading contemporary dance companies, uses enchanting music, festive and imaginative costumes and larger than life characters to celebrate the relationship between a boy and his stuffed rabbit and the enduring power of love.

If you’ve ever recovered from a hangover with a spicy Bloody Mary, consider yourself in good company. And then consider becoming a Facebook fan of the St. Regis hotel, which is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the drink throughout the month of November.

Make a difference and have a great time doing it. Join actress and singer Vanessa Williams and international nonprofit Dress for Success for an evening celebrating the spirit of giving back at the "Express Success" charitable education event. Attendees will learn fast and simple beauty tips, including hair styling and makeup for working women, from local stylists and makeup artists, followed by presentations from Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success, and Vanessa Williams.

The Ballet Auxiliary will host its 16h annual Student Showcase Dinner followed by a student performance of the SF Ballet School. The event begins with a cocktail reception at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. at the St Regis Hotel. After your meal, head over to the Novellus Theater at YBCA for performances prepared to showcase the troupe's talents at 8 p.m. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the SF Ballet School, and their scholarship and financial programs.

Photo: San Francisco Ballet School in Helgi Tomasson's Simple Symphony (© Erik Tomasson)