Meet Julia Engel at Ella Moss, Lt. Dan Choi at Barry's

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PAC HEIGHTS— Gal Meets Glam's Julia Engel is hosting an evening of fall fashion at Ella Moss (1913 Fillmore Street) on Thursday, September 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Shop for knitwear, enjoy some rosé and get 20 percent off your purchase. RSVP here. [Gal Meets Glam]

SOMA— Join 429 at Barry's Bootcamp (236 King Street) on Friday, September 19, from 8 to 11 p.m. for a cocktail party welcoming LGBT advocate Lt. Dan Choi to the Bay Area. The event will include an open bar, nibbles, and DJ jams. Ticket proceeds will go toward the Fight for City College, an organization working to save the LGBT studies programs at CCSF. Tickets, $25 in advance or $50 at the door, are available here. [Racked Inbox]