
During the month of June, the purchase of a Balboa Burger raises funds for the hospital's Glogau Teddy Bear Rescue Fund in support of patients and their families. Balboa Cafe, 3199 Fillmore St., S.F. (415) 921-3944.
Stern Grove FestivalMichael McDonald and Boz Scaggs are the featured musicians at the opening concert (2 p.m.) of the 76th summer music series. The afternoon also includes the Big Picnic, a pre-concert, family-style buffet in support of this free music festival. 11 a.m. June 16. Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., S.F. Picnic tickets (which includes reserved seating): $250; $500; $1,000; $1,200 (two adults, two children); $5,000 and $10,000 (sponsor tables of 10). (415) 625-6004.
S.F. Maritime National Park AssociationOur Cup Runneth Over is the theme for the annual Maritime Heritage Awards Gala and the park's 25th anniversary celebration. The evening includes a cocktail reception, awards dinner and live auction in support of the association's youth education programs. And guests get a sneak peek at the museum's new exhibit, "The Holy Grail of Yachting: The Art of America's Cup." 6 p.m. June 29. Maritime Museum Building, 900 Beach St., S.F. Tickets: $350; $5,000 and $10,000 (sponsor tables of 10). (415) 655-9409.
MOSAICThe 20th Anniversary & Alumni Reunion features journalists (including Rigo Chacon, Tim Kawakami, Damian Trujillo, Mark Purdy and others) at this fundraiser for Mosaic's free summer camp for high school journalism students. Noon. June 30. Adobe Lodge, Mission Santa Clara, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. Tickets: $75; $45 (alumni & staff); $750 (sponsor table of 10). (408) 920-5767.
INVITE OF THE WEEKDress for Success You Wear It Well is the theme for this annual cocktail reception, dinner, fashion show and live auction in support of this organization's career development programs for disadvantaged women. 5:30 p.m. June 27. St. Regis Hotel, 125 Third St., S.F. Tickets: $175; $250, $1,750 and $2,500 (sponsor level tickets). (415) 362-0034.
For a list of upcoming benefits, go to www.sfchronicle.com/lifestyle. E-mail benefits invitations to missbigelow@sfgate.com.
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