Sunday, February 3

• Center for Health and the Global Environment at Harvard Medical School: "2008 Global Environmental Citizen Awards" honoring Kofi Annan, former United Nations Secretary-General and Chairman of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa; and Alice Waters, owner and founder of Chez Panisse. Harvard Club of New York 6:00 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $1000. Details from natalie_wicklund@hms.harvard.edu or 617-384-8530.

Monday, February 4

• Metropolitan Museum of Art: "The Family Benefit." Details from 212-570-3948.

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• Vineyard Theatre: "2008 Gala" honoring Playwright Edward Albee with a Star-Studded 80th Birthday Tribute at The Rainbow Room. Gala Chairs: Rick Dean and Gretchen Shugart. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-353-3366, ext. 242 or spyne@vineyardtheatre.org.

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• Citizens Committee for New York City: "New Yorker for New York Awards Gala" celebrating extraordinary New Yorkers and volunteer groups that make New York City better, safer and more beautiful. Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria. Reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Six extraordinary New Yorkers will be honored: Peter Gelb, General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera - New Yorker for New York Award; Amanda M. Burden, Chair of the New York City Planning Commission - Marietta Tree Award for Public Service; Karen Cohen, Founder and President of the Randall's Island Sports Foundation - Brooke Russell Astor Award for Philanthropy; Jack O' Kelley III, Principal at Katzenbach Partners - Arthur Ross Award for Young Philanthropists; Bill Cunningham, Style Section photographer for The New York Times - Daniel Patrick Moynihan Awards for Public Service; and Karen Washington, Co-Founder, La Familia Verde - Osborn Elliot Award for Community Service. Citizens Committee for New York City Chairman Henry Cornell, founding Chairman Osborn Elliott, and the evening's Master of Ceremonies, organization President Peter H. Kostmayer, will also be in attendance. Black Tie. Tickets: $750. Details from 212-675-9474, ext. 18.

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• Second Stage Theatre: "21st Annual All-Star Bowling Classic" at Leisure Time Bowl, 625 Eighth Avenue. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Team Tournament at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $10,000 per lane (5 bowlers and 5 spectators). Details from 212-787-8302, ext. 113 or sgill@2st.com.

Tuesday February 5

• Rattlestick Playwrights Theater: "War Benefit Performance" beginning with a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception at 6:30 p.m. at Agave Restaurant, 140 Seventh Avenue South, followed by a benefit performance of War, Rattlestick's third production of its 2007-08 Season, written by Lars Noren and directed by Anders Cato. Show at 8:00 p.m. at Rattlestick, 224 Waverly Place. Tickets: $100. Details and purchase tickets online.

Wednesday, February 6

• British Memorial Garden Trust: "Twilight in the Garden" to celebrate Anglo-American friendship and unity, honoring Sir Fred Goodwin and Tom Purves, at Cipriani 42nd Street. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and dancing at 8:00 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $350. 212-682-7945 or info@britishmemorialgarden.org.

Friday, February 8

• Russian Children's Welfare Society: "43rd Annual Petroushka Ball" at the Waldorf-Astoria. Reception at 8:00 p.m.. Dinner at 9:00 p.m. Dancing at 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $350 (($135 for dancing (complementary vodka) only; $150 at the door, cash only). Details from 212-473-6263.

Tuesday, February 12

• Family Dynamics: "2008 Fundraiser." Details from 718-895-2555, ext. 113.

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• Brooklyn Academy of Music: "Macbeth: The Benefit" performance of award-winning Chichester Theatre Festival production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth directed by Rupert Goold and starring Patrick Stewart. Evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails and dinner onstage at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House followed by 8:00 p.m. BAM Harvey Theater performance. The evening concludes with a post-performance dessert reception with the cast at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House stage. Details from 718-636-4129.

Wednesday, February 13

• New York City Ballet: "Annual Luncheon--Ballet is Man - Too!" moderated by Peter Martins. 11:15 a.m. Tickets: $300. Details from 212-870-5585.

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• Long Island American Heart Association: "Go Red For Women Luncheon" Tickets: $125. Details from 516-777-8447.

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• East End Hospice: "9th Annual Valentine Salon Luncheon--Love Our Children; Protect Our Environment" at the Rainbow Room from 11:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.. This for-women-only luncheon helps to raise money for East End Hospice's Camp Good Grief, a children's bereavement summer day camp which is offered free of charge to any child aged 4 to 14 who has experienced the devastating loss of a loved one. The theme this year is "going green."  Juliet Papa, reporter for 1010 Wins News Radio, will be this year's master of ceremonies. Peri Peltz, anchor & reporter for WNBC News Channel 4, will talk about the importance of protecting the environment so that children will have a safer world to grow up in. The "Good Heart Award" will be presented to Wendy Gordon, founder of the Green Guide, the green living source for today's conscious consumer. Tickets: $225. Details from 631-288-7080 or eehevents@optonline.net.

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• For the benefit of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture : "National Black Fine Art Show Preview Party" at the Puck Building. The Schomburg Center is a research library devoted exclusively to documenting the history and cultural development of peoples of African descent throughout the world. 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $150 (early entry at 5:00 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. entrance is $100). Details from 212-491-2206.

Thursday, February 14

• American Opera Musical Theatre Company: "For Luciano Pavarotti--With Love" a tribute at Lincoln Center, Avery Fisher Hall, honoring and celebrating the life and career of the great singer, Luciano Pavarotti, with artists from La Scala Opera Theatre, the Metropolitan Opera, and artists who have performed lighter music with Pavarotti. Dinner reception precedes concert. Tickets: $350 (theatre only tickets from $35 to $100). Details from 646-383-7972 (or 212-721-6500 or the Lincoln Center Box Office for theatre tickets only).

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• Bowery Mission and Kids With a Promise: "9th Annual Valentine Gala-- Covering the City with Compassion" honoring Rev. A.R. Bernard, Founder and CEO, Christian Cultural Center; Barbara Bryant, Vice President, Bryant Family Vineyard; and Kate Paley, Entrepreneur, for their support and generous work with New York City's homeless men, women and children, at the Rainbow Room. 6:30 p.m.: Cocktails. 7:30 p.m.: Dinner and dancing. Hosted by Carmine A. Visone, John Coleman and Veronica Kelly. Tickets: $1000. Details from 212-684-2800, ext. 123.

Thursday, February 21

• Wildlife Conservation Society: "Tropics in February" the Conservation Council’s annual cocktail party for young professionals.  Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at the Central Park Zoo. The event celebrates the important role of the Wildlife Conservation Society as a worldwide conservation organization, urban oasis, source of science education, and caretaker of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks. Tickets: $90. Details from 718-741-1639 or mkahn@wcs.org.

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• Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund: "Lunar New Year Gala Year of the Rat 4706" at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, honoring Harry Belafonte, Art Chong and Seymour Hersh. Reception at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Silent Auction. Tickets: $500 ($250 for AALDEF members, limit 4). Details from 212-966-5932 or events@aaldef.org.

Wednesday, February 20

• Henry Street Settlement: "Art Show" at the Park Ave Armory at 67th Street. 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $150. Details from 212-766-9200, ext. 248.

Monday, February 25

• Hip-Hop Summit Action Network: "Fifth Annual Action Awards" at Capitale, 130 Bowery, honoring Snoop Dogg, Ciara, Doug E. Fresh, Chris Lighty, Jim Jones and Mellody Hobson.

Tuesday, February 26

• American Cancer Society in New York City: "Mother of the Year 2008 Award Luncheon" honoring cancer-survivor and philanthropist Cynthia Lufkin. The day will begin with cocktails at 11:45 a.m. followed by lunch and the award presentation at 12:30 p.m. This annual luncheon will take place at The Plaza, shortly after the grand re-opening. Event Chairs: Muffie Potter Aston, Wendy Carduner, Marianne Castle, Maria Cuomo Cole, Somers Farkas, Dayle Haddon, Grace Hightower, Rachel Hovnanian and Karen LeFrak. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-237-3888.

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• Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club: "Young Frankenstein Theater Benefit." Tickets: $250. Details from 718-893-8600, ext. 245.

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• Riverside Hawks Hope, Health and Hoops: "Benefit screening of Black Magic" a new film chronicling the Civil Rights Movement. 6:00 p.m. at AMC Loew’s Lincoln Square. Documentary, followed by a light dinner and audience discussion. Appearing at the event will be award winning director Dan Klores and Hall-of-Famer, Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, who is also the film’s producer. Riverside Hawks Hope, Health and Hoops promotes excellence in sports as a way of encouraging and advancing excellence and academics to over 300 children living in the New York metropolitan area. Tickets: $100 (minimum donation). Details from 212-870-6811.

Wednesday, February 27

• Careers Through Culinary Arts Program: "10th Annual Benefit" honoring Alfred Portale, Executive Chef, Gotham Bar and Grill, at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. Grand Walk-Around-Tasting of Seasonal Culinary Creations prepared by 35 New York Chefs accompanied by Champagne and Wines. Silent Auction of Culinary and Travel Packages. Event Master of Ceremonies: Al Roker. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. for VIP admission). Tickets: $450 (limited availability). Details from 212-974-7111.

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• 2011 World Police & Fire Games: "Third Annual Benefit Gala" at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square. Cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. with dinner and program to follow at 7:00 p.m. Honorees include The Honorable Martin J. Golden – New York State Senator, Brian Leetch – former New York Rangers defenseman, George Martin – former New York Giants Defensive End (Accepted by Harry Carson – NY Giants 1976-88), Ken Podziba – New York Sports Commissioner, Brandon Steiner – Steiner Sports, and Joe Wenke – Xperience Communications. John Flaherty, YES Network commentator and former Yankees catcher, to serve as Master of Ceremonies. In 2011, the Games will respectfully coincide with the 10 year memorial of September 11th, and will integrate the two themes of Remembrance for those lost in the tragedy and Gratitude for those who offered support. Tickets: $500. Details from 646-291-6657, ext. 123 or nancy@tbgevents.com.

Thursday, February 28

• For the benefit of the American Cancer Society: "Grey Goose Dinner Series" at Honey, 243 West 14th Street. 8:00 p.m. Executive chef of Gilt, in the Palace Hotel, Christopher Lee, will be creating a three course new American fare menu which will be paired with various Grey Goose cocktails. Cocktail hour to begin at 8:00 p.m. with dinner following shortly thereafter. DJ. Tickets: $200. Details from 212-741-0646, ext. 101 or hannah@paigegroupny.com.

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• Operation Smile: "Benefit" at Splashlight, 534 West 35th Street. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Details from 212-867-8778.

Friday, February 29

• American Heart Association: "Go Red for Women Lunch" at the Waldorf-Astoria. Heart-to-Heart Education Session at 10:00 a.m. Reception and Silent Auction at 11:30 p.m. Lunch from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Master of Ceremonies: Darlene Rodriguez, Co-Anchor, Today in New York, WNBC. Tickets: $300. Details from 212-878-5914.

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• The Parrish Art Museum: "Business Council Networking Event--Two Forks and a Cork. " 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. North and South Fork wines and food. A special wine tasting of approximately 12 area vineyards, organized in part by the Long Island Wine Council. Tickets: $25. Details from 631-283-2118, ext. 49.

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• Fisher House Foundation Scholarships for Military Children: "Benefit Performance " featuring Joyce Dewitt from Three's Company, Mason Reese, Col. Jack Jacobs & Carla Rhodes. 8:00 p.m.: Cocktail Reception. Show: 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $40. Details from 212-868-4444.

Friday, February 1

• The New York Junior League: "A Modern Day Masquerade" from 8:00 p.m. - midnight at The New York Junior League Headquarters. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dancing. Silent auction. After-party. Tickets: $80 (in advance for the general public; $65 in advance for NYJL volunteers (limit of two tickets); and $95 at the door, subject to availability). The last day for advance tickets is Monday, January 28, 2008. Limited availability. Details and purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, February 5

• Young Members Committee of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York: "A Mardi Gras Celebration" at 215 East 71st Street. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $60 (in advance; $70 at the door). Details from NSCDNY@juno.com.

Wednesday, February 6

• For the benefit of City Harvest: "Flavors of Navarra" with tastings of wines from all over Navarra, Spain, including the chance to meet some of the winery representatives. Bubble Lounge, 228 West Broadway. 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $15. Details and purchase tickets online.

Friday, February 8

• China Institute: "Chinese New Year--Year of the Rat" at Gotham Hall. Details from 212-744-8181, ext. 139.

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• Giving Opportunities to Others: "Winter Carnivale" at Cipriani 23rd Street. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Cocktails. Live Band. Dancing. Hors d'oeuvres. Silent Auction. Black Jack. Roulette. Craps. Black Tie. Tickets: $95. Details and purchase tickets online.

Wednesday, February 13

• Opus, Contemporary Patrons of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: "Lovestruck," inspired by Saint Valentine. Valentine’s Day Eve. Musical performance by artists of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. An exhibition of paintings by renowned American artist Caio Fonseca. Aphrodisiacs and culinary indulgences. Cocktails: 7:00 p.m. Performance: 8:00 p.m. Caio Fonseca Studio, 210 East 5th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues), 2nd Floor. Tickets: $250. Details to follow from 212-875-5781.

Wednesday, February 20

• Henry Street Settlement: "20th Annual Art Show--Gala Preview" at the Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue at 67th Street. 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Details from 212-766-9200, ext. 248.

Thursday, February 21

• Media 4 Humanity: "Winter Networking Party" at Taj, 48 West 21st Street. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Light hors d'oeuvres. Drink specials from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Silent Auction. Goodie Bags. Dress: to impress. Women: Special gift and prizes if you wear a sari. Media 4 Humanity is dedicated to eradicating child slavery in America.  Tickets: $20. Details from 212-888-KIDS or online.

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• American Heart Association--Young Professionals Committee: "2nd Annual Young Hearts Gala" honoring Dr. Johnny Lee with the Young Hearts Inspirational Leadership Award for his dedication and leadership to the American Heart Association's Young Professionals and Fellows Society of Greater New York. Racquet & Tennis Club, 370 Park Avenue. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Jack Goodman Band. Tickets: $150. Details from 212-878-5953, Margaret.oliva@heart.org or purchase tickets online.

Friday, February 22

• China Institute: "Young Associates Winter Social" from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., 125 East 65th Street. An evening of classic & contemporary Chinese games such as Go, Mahjong, Chinese Chess and Nintendo Wii - Ping pong. Food and drinks will be available. Seating for certain games will be on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets: $15 Non-Members($20 at the door; free for members). Details from 212-744-8181, ext. 137 or purchase tickets online.

Saturday, February 23

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City: "Big Night Out 2008" at Cipriani 23rd Street. 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Casino games. Gourmet food stations. Dessert Buffet. Drinks and dancing. DJ Mode of Bungalow 8 and Level V. Major prizes for the top casino and poker tournament players. Silent auction with luxury items. Gift Bags. Tickets: $150 (until February 8 when price increases to $165). Details from 212-994-7701 or SpEventsManager@bigsnyc.org.

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