Monday, February 2

• Second Stage Theatre: "22nd Annual All-Star Bowling Classic" followed by dinner and moonlight bowling. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Team Tournament at 7:00 p.m. Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge, 624-640 42nd Street at 12th Avenue. Details from 212-787-8302, ext. 113 or sgill@2st.com.

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• Drama League: "Benefit Gala" at the Rainbow Room, hosted by Christine Ebersole, and honoring Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley. 7:00 p.m. Details from 212-244-9494, ext. 5.

Wednesday, February 4

• 2011 World Police & Fire Games: "2009 Benefit Gala" at the New York Marriott Marquis Times Square. Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction at 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Awards Program at 7:00 p.m. The program is set to include a silent auction with proceeds to benefit the funding of the 2011 Games. John Flaherty, YES Network announcer and former New York Yankees catcher, will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Gala. Honorees: Anheuser-Busch, Inc., John A. Catsimatidis, Rusty Staub, Mark Wagar, and Mary Wittenberg. Tickets: $500. Details from carrie@nicholaslence.com or 646-808-6390.

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• Leadership In Action": "Annual Benefit Gala for Aid for the World" at the American Museum of Natural History. Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Colin L. Powell.  Honoree: His Excellency President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi. Performance by the Grammy Award winning Peasall Sisters. 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Black Tie Optional. Tickets: $1,000. Details from mhoffman@aidfortheworld.org or 800-373-1376.

Friday,February 6

• Charities to Be Announced: "54th Viennese Opera Ball--Masked Night at the Opera" at the Waldorf-Astoria. Reception at 8:00 p.m. Ball and formal dinner from 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Tanz Bar with Post-Ball Supper from 1:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m. Silent Auction. White Tie and Decorations/Long Ball Gowns. Tickets: $900. Details from 212-207-6769.

Monday, February 9

• Vineyard Theatre: "2009 Vineyard Gala" honoring Marian Seldes and the Union Square Partnership. at the Rainbow Room. Details from 212-353-3366, ext. 242 or spyne@vineyardtheatre.org.

Tuesday, February 10

• East End Hospice: "10th Annual Valentine Salon" benefiting Camp Good Grief. Details from 631-288-7080.

Wednesday, February 11

• American Heart Association: "Go Red for Women Luncheon" at the Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, New York. Workshop at 9:45 a.m. Luncheon, auction and networking from 10:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Details from 516-777-8447.

Wednesday, February 11

• New York City Ballet: "Annual Luncheon" at 11:15 a.m. Program followed by luncheon. Tickets: $350. Details from 212-870-5585.

Friday, February 13

• Russian Children’s Welfare Society: "44th Anniversary Petroushka Ball" at the Waldorf-Astoria, Grand Ballroom. Reception at 8:00 p.m. (open bar). Dinner at 9:00 p.m. (complimentary wine). Dancing at 10:30 p.m. (complimentary vodka). Special Performances by Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Beloserkovsky, Principal Dancers, American Ballet Theater, and Daniel Ulbricht, Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet. Music by The Lester Lanin Orchestra and the Barynya Balalaika Orchestra. Strictly White or Black Tie/Long Ball Gowns. Tickets: $350 ($135 for dancing only/$150 at the door, cash only). Dinner tickets will not be sold at the door). Details from 212-473-6263 or main@rcws.org.

Monday, February 23

• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: "Leading Ladies Gala" celebrating Alice Tully and honoring Laurie M. Tisch. Alice Tully Hall's Opening Night Gala. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. followed by performance at 7:00 p.m., followed by dinner in the Lincoln Center Tent at Damrosch Park. Tickets: $1500. Details from 212-875-5461.

Tuesday, February 24

• American Cancer Society and its Youth Against Cancer Committee: "Mothers of the Year 2009" honoring two “Mothers Who Are Lifesavers” -- Ann Curry and Dr. Alexandra Heerdt, Luncheon at The Plaza beginning at noon. Co-Chairs: Cynthia Lufkin, Cricket Burns, Caroline Cronson, Roni Cowan, Kathie Lee Gifford, Marisa Marchetto, Eva Mohr, and Jacqueline Togut. Dr. Alexandra Heerdt is a leading breast cancer surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Ann Curry is a television journalist on NBC who actively advocates education and public awareness on vital health issues, particularly the fight against cancer.  Details from 212-237-3892.

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• Paley Center for Media: "New York Gala " at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring Ken Lowe and Sir Martin Sorrell. Details from 212-621-6815 or specialevents@paleycenter.org.

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• Staten Island Historical Society: "2009 Leadership Luncheon" at the Excelsior Grand, Staten Island. Noon. Tickets: $65. Details from 718-351-1611, ext. 244.

Friday, February 27

• American Heart Association: "Go Red for Women Luncheon" at the Waldorf Astoria, celebrating 10 years of women with heart in New York City. Details from 212-878-5914, barbara.berger@hear.org or online.

Monday, February 2

• Metropolitan Museum of Art: "The Family Benefit--Rooms with a View." Dinner, dancing, and musical entertainment. Details from 212-570-3948.

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• Drama League: "25th Annual Black Tie Gala" at the Rainbow Room, honoring Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley. Hosts: Christine Ebersole and Donna Murphy. Tickets: $800. Details from 212-244-9494, ext. 5.

Thursday, February 5

• Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic: " A Mid-Winter's Eve." Concert and Champagne Reception at 7:30 p.m. at Avery Fisher Hall. Dinner Dance to follow at the Racquet & Tennis Club. Black Tie. Details from 212-875-5760 or petritsisg@nyphil.org.

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• American Heart Association Young Professionals: "Go Red" at 1OAK, 453 West 17th Street. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cash bar and DJ. Complimentary glass of wine. Event Co-Chairs: Michelle Javian and Faye Rogaski. Tickets: $30 (in advance; $40 at the door; limited availability). Details from 212-878-5914, nycyp@heart.org or purchase tickets online.

Thursday, February 12

• Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: "Lovestruck" inspired by St. Valentine, an intimate affair with romantic music at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, 165 West 65th Street. Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. Performance at 8:00 p.m. followed by aphrodisiacs and culinary indulgences. Tickets: $250. Details from 212-875-5216.

Friday, February 20

• GOTO: "Crystal Ball" at Capitale, 130 Bowery. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Open bar, dancing, casino games.  Black Tie Optional.  Details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, February 21

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC: "Big Night Out" at Cipriani Wall Street. 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Cocktails, casino games. Open Bar Casino Games. Texas hold 'em Poker Tournament. Gourmet Food Stations Silent Auction. Music by DJ Mode. Black Tie Preferred. Details from 212-994-7701 or purchase tickets online.

Thursday, February 26

• "Museum Party."

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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