Monday, October 6

• Rattlestick Playwrights Theater: "Fall Gala--It’s All About the Art" at Caroline's on Broadway. Gala Co-Chairs: Lawrenece Benenson, Catherine Gellert and Nicola Walter. Cocktail reception, dinner and a luxury auction of unique items and experiences in the company of Rattlestick alumni and friends. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $375. Details and purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, October 7

• Rubin Museum of Art: "Nine Rivers Gala" celebrating the arrival of "The Dragon's Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan. 6:30 p.m. Details from $1,000. Details form 212-763-8599.

Wednesday, October 15

• Princess Grace Foundation: "Princess Grace Awards" at Cipriani 42nd Street. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-317-1470.

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• Tuesday's Children: "A Toast to New York Fall Gala" at the Rainbow Room. 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Cocktails. Buffet. Live Entertainment. Live and Silent Auctions. Tickets: $250. Details from 212-319-3988.

Thursday, October 16

• First Candle: "Windflower Ball" at the Tribeca Rooftop, 2 Debrosses Street, 12th Floor. 7:00 p.m.: Champagne Reception. Silent and live auctions. Dinner/Dance at 8:00 p.m. Details from 800-221-7437, ext. 233.

Saturday, October 18

• Canadian Association of New York for the benefit of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: "Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research (New York)" in Central Park.  The start/finish line is inside the Park near Tavern on the Green. The finish line for the Run is the same as for the New York Marathon. 9:30 a.m. 5K family fun run/walk to raise funds for cancer research in the name of a true Canadian hero. Details online or from 212-845-7470.

Monday, October 20

• Lenox Hill Hospital: "Autumn Ball Gala--The Beat Goes On!" in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria. Cocktail Reception: 6:30 p.m.; Dinner and Dancing to the music of the Deanna Jones Orchestra: 8:00 p.m. Medal of Distinction to be Awarded to Robin Roberts, Co-Anchor of Good Morning America. Chairs: Ellen and Daniel M. Crown, and Karen and William Lauder. Committee members include Lenox Hill Hospital President and CEO Gladys George; William Hiltz (Chairman of Board); Marlene Hess; Paul Guenther; Sherrell Aston, MD; Katherine T. McEnroe and Ellen Marcus. Proceeds will be earmarked for the Hospital¹s medical services and community programs. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,200. Details from 212-434-2544.

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• Whitney Museum of American Art: "Whitney Gala and Studio Party." Details to follow from 212-671-5305.

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• The Frick Collection: "Autumn Dinner" honoring Countess Giulia Maria Mozzoni Crespi. Tickets: $2,500. Details from 212-547-0706.

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• Visual Arts Foundation: "Master Series Dinner" honoring April Greiman at the University Club. Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $250. Details from 212-592-2351.

Tuesday, October 21

• American Museum of Natural History: "Fifteenth Annual Family Party" from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Details from 212-496-3495.

Thursday, October 23

• Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum: "National Design Awards." Gala benefit dinner. Chair: Richard Meier. Details from 212-849-8340.

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• ORT America Accountants & Bankers Chapter: "2008 Annual Tribute Dinner" honoring Larry Kaplan, Howard Weinberg. and Marvin Weissman. Reception and Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Grand Hyatt New York. Tickets: $350. Details from 212-520-4150 or accountants&bankers@ortamerica.org, or purchase tickets online.

Monday, October 27

• Career Transition For Dancers: "23rd Anniversary Jubilee--On Broadway--A Glittering Salute to the American Musical" a glorious historical journey inside the Broadway musical seen through the eyes of legendary choreographers.  7:00 p.m. New York City Center. Angela Lansbury will host the Gala, which will be followed by an Anniversary Supper with the Stars at the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton New York. 23rd Anniversary Chairs: Anka K. Palitz and Allen Brill. Gala Chairs: Yolanda Santos Garza, Victoria Herbert, Michele Riggi, Susan Fawcett Sosin and Laura Zeckendorf. Tickets: $600. Details from 212-228-7446, ext. 33.

Tuesday, October 28

• Central Park Conservancy: "Halloween Ball." Tickets:  $1,000. Details from 212-310-6619.

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• Children's Cancer & Blood Foundation: "Breakthrough Ball" at 6:30 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel. NFL great Tiki Barber, last year's honoree and honorary co-chair, will return to award this year's CCBF Breakthrough Spirit Awards. Charles Grodin will serve as Master of Ceremonies. This year's honorees:  Major League star and Yankee sportscaster Al Leiter, and Laureen Kelley, a leader in hemophilia education. Co-Chairs: Les Lieberman, Ron Iervolino, Gail Evertz, Isabel Kallman, Erika Marsh, Reza Raein, Tara Reddi and Lynne White. Tickets: $1,000. Details from jzaleski@childrenscbf.org or 212-297-4339.

Wednesday, October 29

• French Institute--Alliance Française: "Trophée des Arts Gala 2008" at the Plaza, honoring Philippe de Montebello and Jean-Bernard Lévy. Details from 212-254-6677 or egunzl@inezevents.com.

Thursday, October 2

• VH1 Save the Music Foundation: "Hip Hop Honors" Screening and After-Party/ Tickets: $150 ($100 for after-party only). Details from 212-654-7882.

Friday, October 3

• Project by Project: "11th Annual Tasting Benefit" at Skylight, showcasing New York restaurants. Details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, October 16

• Young Friends of the ASPCA: "The Shaggy Dog" at the IAC Building, designed by Frank Gehry, 555 West 18th Street. Cocktails. Dancing. Silent Auction. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. DJ Berrie. Disco Party Attire. Tickets: $160. Details from 212-876-7700, ext. 4652.

Monday, October 20

• Whitney Museum of American Art: "2008 Studio Party" hosted by the Artists Council and Studio Party Chairs: Matthew Brannon, Martin Dawson, Amanda Hearst, Andrew & Barbara Mandell, Leighton Meester, Dalia Oberlander, Christina Ricci, Alexandra Richards, and Arden Wohl. Cocktails and dancing at 9:00 p.m. Dress: Art Chic. Tickets: $250. Details from 212-671-5310.

Thursday, October 23

• Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum: "National Design Awards After-Party" from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Cocktails and a live viewing of the Awards ceremony in the Target National Design Education Center with Cosmo Baker (The Rub, NYC). Tickets: $125 (non-members; $100 for members; $150 at the door). Details from 212-849-8425.

Friday, October 24

• El Museo del Barrio: "Young International Circle Benefit" at the West Side Loft, 336 West 37th Street, 6th floor. 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Chairs: Jana Pasquel de Shapiro, Mayra Hernandez & Samantha Thompson. Festive Attire. Tickets: $200. Details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, October 30

• Young Patrons of Lincoln Center: "Fall Masquerade Gala" honoring Zac Posen, at the Allen Room, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Time Warner Center. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Music. Dancing. Cocktails. Hors d'oeuvres. Co-Chairs: Jessica Evelyn Betts and Alvin H. Crawford, Jr. Formal Attire. Masks provided. Details from 212-875-5446 or yplc@lincolncenter.org. Tickets: $250 ($150 or YPLC Members).

Friday, October 31

• Search and Care: "Yorkville Masked Ball" at the Union Club, 101 East 69th Street. 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. A night of masked revelry.  Masquerade Black Tie. Alex Donner and his Orchestra. Silent Auction. After party hosted by Marquee. Masks will be on sale in advance/at door for $10. Tickets: $135. Details from pirulli@searchandcare.org, 212-289-5300, or purchase tickets online.

Although we endeavor to maintain the accuracy of the listings, locations, prices and times should always be confirmed with the sponsoring organization.

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