Wednesday, March 4

• Museum of Modern Art: "The Armory Show 2009 Preview and Party" at Piers 92 and 94 on the Hudson River from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (earlier entrance for Patron and Benefactor tickets) followed by a party at the Museum of Modern Art from 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Tickets: $100. Details from 212-708-9680.

Thursday, March 5

• Nang Fah Project: "First Annual Benefit Cocktail and Dinner" at the the Asia Society hosted by founder and fashion designer Tytania Rose. 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Cocktails and dinner will be prepared by Chef Jonathan Lindenauer, Chef de Cuisine of Bon Appétit magazine. Swiss musician Oliver Rohrbach of Calming Park will be a Guest DJ for the event. Silent Auction. Details online.

Monday, March 9

• Career Transition For Dancers and the Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, a division of Boys & Girls Harbor: "Winter Heat" a Latin Dance Party at 7:00 p.m. at the Rainbow Room. Open bar, festive buffet, dancing & entertainment. Dress code: "Whatever Makes You Dance". Tickets: $200. Details 212-764-0172.

Tuesday, March 10

• Asia Society: "A Celebration of Asia Week " with a performance, cocktail reception, and festive dining experience. Asia Week, held annually in New York City each March, showcases the diversity of pan-Asian art in exhibitions, galleries, auctions fairs & special programs held throughout the city. Special cultural performance, VIP reception and access to the Museum galleries, followed by a private collectors dinner for major patrons and light buffet with dancing for Young Patrons. Tickets: $1000 (Young Patron Ticket, age 40 & under: $200). Details from 212-327-9335, viprsvp@asiasociety.org or online. 

Thursday, March 26

• Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund: "35th Anniversary Celebration" at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. Details from 212-966-5932, ext. 202.

Tuesday, March 31

• The Perlman Music Program: "Annual Benefit Concert and Dinner" with a concert with Emanuel Ax, Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall, followed by dinner immediately following at Daniel. Details from 212-877-3230.

Monday, March 2

• StreetWise Partners: "Taste of Success" at City Winery, 155 Varick (between Spring and Vandam Streets). 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Culinary treats, spirits and wine. Tickets: $85. Details and purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, March 10

• Asia Society: "A Celebration of Asia Week " with a performance, cocktail reception, and festive dining experience. Location: , 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021 Asia Week, held annually in New York City each March, showcases the diversity of pan-Asian art in exhibitions, galleries, auctions fairs & special programs held throughout the city. Special cultural performance, VIP reception and access to the Museum galleries, followed by light buffet with dancing for Young Patrons. Tickets: $200 (age 40 & under). Details from 212-327-9335, viprsvp@asiasociety.org or online.

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Thursday, March 19

• The Nature Conservancy, Young Professionals Group: "Festa Brasileira" at The Bowery Hotel. Open Bar. Hors d'oeuvres. Live Music. Silent Auction. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Tickets" $90 ($70 for YPG members). Details from 212-381-2183.

Thursday, March 26

• American Museum of Natural History: "The Museum Dance." Chairmen: Fabiola Beracasa, Claire Bernard, Katie Lee Joel, Tinsley Mortimer, and Arden Wohl. Dancing Chairmen: Danny Baker, Jason Beckman, Derek Blasberg, and Simon Hammerstein. Dinner and silent auction preview followed at 9:00 p.m. by dessert, dancing, and silent auction. Tickets: $500 (limited availability; $200 for dessert and dancing only). Details from 212-769-5165.

Friday, March 27

• Young Friends of Save Venice: “A Masked Venetian Spring Ball” at the Bowery Terrace at the Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery. 9:00 p.m. – midnight. Silent auction of masks. Drinks, dancing and dessert.  Co-Chairs: Olivia Chantecaille, Luigi Tadini and Antony Todd. Spring Inspired Masks and Black Tie. Tickets: $350 (for guests 40 and above; $225 for guests 39 and younger). Details from 212-737-3141.

Tuesday, March 31

• Young Professionals Committee of the Leake & Watts Children's Service: "Spring Happy Hour" at the Half-Pint. Appetizers and two drinks. Tickets: $35 (in advance; $40 at the door). Details and 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.

Master Calendar of Charity Benefits, Parties & Events in New York

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