Halleck Creek Ranch’s signature event to raise funds to support its therapeutic horseback riding program for Bay Area youth and adults with special needs is back. Enjoy a VIP reception featuring wine tasting and a selection of local cheeses, as well as dining under the stars with preferred seating for sponsors and VIP. Music by Buck Nickels and Loose Change. The event honors Temple Grandin with the Halleck Creek Ranch Silver Buckle Award for her dedication to advocating on behalf of people with autism and for her love and promotion of humane animal practices. Grandin is a world recognized speaker and writer whose life story was portrayed in the movie Temple. There will also be live and silent auctions of one-of-a-kind items including travel, food, jewelry, wines and other goodies. 415.662.2488, halleckcreekranch.org

Celebrate a spectacular evening of wildlife and wonder at the 2016 WildCare Gala! WildCare’s Gala will feature gorgeous wines, a delicious, locally-sourced menu and exciting encounters with WildCare’s live Wildlife Ambassadors, including Sequoia, the Northern Spotted Owl. A glittering Silent Auction and exciting Live Auction will complete the evening. Set under a legacy oak tree at the beautiful Benziger Family Winery in Sonoma, this will be an evening all about amazing wildlife and, with luck, we’ll even catch a glimpse of the winery’s own owl guardians. Learn more and purchase tickets online at www.wildcarebayarea.org/gala or call 415-453-1000 x13

Celebrate 60 years of art under the redwoods. Explore 130 local and national fine artists in all media, and enjoy live music in the amphitheater and children’s entertainment in the fairy ring. Woodcut print artist Tom Killion has graciously created this year’s poster art to celebrate the 60th event — a true Mill Valley tradition. 415.381.8090, mvfaf.org

Enjoy live music by headliner Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs!, guests Jerry Hannan and Shana Morrison, plus piano by Jeff Castro; delicious food from local eateries including Green Chile Kitchen and Il Davide; festive libations; art exhibitions; and interactive artist demonstrations throughout the entire Art Works Downtown art center.  415.451.8119, artworksdowntown.org

Enjoy a little bit of Woodstock right here in Marin. Whistlestop’s third annual benefit concert features legendry music from the ’60s, performed by Unauthorized Rolling Stones, Rick Stevens (former lead singer of Tower of Power) and Lydia Pense and Cold Blood. Tickets include fabulous musical entertainment, gourmet food, one alcoholic drink, a costume contest and groovy souvenirs. 415.456.9062, whistlestock.com

Marin’s most anticipated gala, Angels by the Bay, benefitting the Marin Center for Independent Living, is the not-to-be missed event at the exclusive Meadow Club. Our guests will be greeted with valet car service and martini and cosmo fountains. Enjoy tantalizing hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting as you peruse the silent auction. A gourmet dinner is paired with fine international wines and our live auction — emceed by Senator Mike McGuire — promises to feature one a kind experiences designed for every taste. After dinner relax in the Telford’s Cigar and cognac lounge, join in the poker tournament or dance the night away. 415.459.6245, mcilkathleen@gmail.com, www.marincil.org