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Guests of the San Francisco Ballet Opening Night Gala descend the stairs of City Hall while making their way from dinner to the performance in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, January 19, 2012. The galas are often all night affairs consisting of a cocktail hour, dinner, performance and an after party. These elaborate events give participants a chance to dress up, mingle with one another and generally see and be seen. This photograph is of a candid moment and was not directed in any way.

Guests of the San Francisco Ballet Opening Night Gala descend the stairs of City Hall while making their way from dinner to the performance in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, January 19, 2012. The galas are often all night affairs consisting of a cocktail hour, dinner, performance and an after party. These elaborate events give participants a chance to dress up, mingle with one another and generally see and be seen.

This photograph is of a candid moment and was not directed in any way.