Monday, June 2

• Auditory Oral School of New York: "2008 Fred & Adele Astaire Awards" honoring excellence in dance on both stage and film. Nine time Tony Award & two time Astaire Award winner Tommy Tune will receive the 2008 Fred & Adele Astaire Lifetime award. Cocktails, dinner, and performances by Broadway stars. Grand Ballroom, Manhattan Center Studios, 311 West 34th Street. Tickets: $350 (a limited number of seats are available at $50 for balcony seating for the awards and performance and an invitation to stay for dessert and dancing). Details from 212-655-9377 or jd@auditoryoral.org.

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• New-York Historical Society: "2008 Strawberry Festival Luncheon" honoring Nancy Newcomb, former Senior Executive of Citigroup, Executive Committee Co-Chair, New-York Historical Society. Noon - 2:00 p.m. Linda Fairstein, author of the Alex Cooper crime novels, will deliver the keynote address. Tickets: $300. Details from 212-485-9266 or hroberts@nyhistory.org2008.

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• Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter: "Forget-Me-Not Gal" emceed by David Hyde Pierce. Silent Auction. Chair: Mark A. Zurack. The Pierre. 6:30 p.m.: Cocktail reception and silent auction. 7:30 p.m.: Dinner and dancing. 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: VIP Reception. Details from 212-581-1400.

Tuesday, June 3

• Wildlife Conservation Society: "SAFARI! India" the annual spring gala. Cocktails by the sea lion pool and dinner under the stars with the penguins and polar bears. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.. and dinner and dancing at 8:00 p.m.  Central Park Zoo. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-921-9070, ext. 16.

Thursday, June 5

• Russian Children’s Welfare Society: “8th Petroushka on the Hudson” Yacht cruise around Manhattan. Open bar, seated buffet dinner and dancing on board of the World Yacht's “Princess". Boarding at 6:30 p.m. and docking at 11:00 p.m. Pier 81 at West 41st Street. Tickets: $250 ($150 for young patrons under 35 years of age). Details from 212-473-6263 or main@rcws.org.

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• New York Botanical Garden: "The Conservatory Ball." 7:30 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,500. Details from 914-579-1000.

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• Tuesday's Children: "Heroes and Legends...A Night at the Fights" at the Sheraton New York. Dinner. Silent Auction. Amateur boxing matches between the NYPD Boxing Team and the LAPD Boxing Team. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-319-3988.

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• Green Chimneys : "60th Anniversary Gala" at the New York Hilton. 7:00 p.m. Honorees: Founder Dr. Samuel "Rollo" Ross and his wife Myra Ross. Green Chimneys is an educational and residential facility for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, social and learning challenges in Brewster, NY. Tickets: $350. Details from ksemel@greenchimneys.org or 845-279-2995, ext. 108.

Sunday, June 8

• James Beard Foundation: "James Beard Foundation Awards Gala" at Avery Fisher Hall. Details from 212-627-1111.

Monday, June 9

• Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club: "15th Annual Kips Bay Golf Classic" at Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, New York. Tickets: $1,500. Details from 718-893-8600, ext. 245.

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• Ghetto Film School: "Annual Spring Benefit Dinner" at 6:30 p.m. at Bottino, 246 Tenth Avenue. Tickets: $350. Details from benefit@ghettofilm.org or 718-589-5470.

Tuesday, June 10

• China Institute: "Annual Gala" in honor of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games. The Waldorf-Astoria. Cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing at 7:30 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,250. Details from 212-744-8181.

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• Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless: "Annual Awards Dinner 2008" at Capitale. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-675-9474, ext. 28.

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• Museum of Modern Art: "The Party in the Garden Benefit Gala" honoring Donald B. Marron and Mike Nichols.   Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. After-Dinner Dance from 9:00 p.m. - midnight with sweets and champagne. Black Tie. Tickets: $2,000 (After-Dinner Dance Tickets: $250 ($275 at the door.)). Details and purchase tickets online.

Wednesday, June 11

• National Academy Museum & School of Fine Arts: "Spring Gala Benefit 'By Invitation Only' An Evening of Art and Elegance." Cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. Dinner and awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. After-Party with dessert, drinks and dancing at 9:30 p.m. Evening Attire/Black Tie Optional. Tickets: $750 ($175 for After-Party; $200 at the door). Details form 212-369-4480, ext 202, nbrody@nationalacademy.org or online.

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• Starlight Children's Foundation: "6th Annual Starlight Night at Shea Stadium." Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Shea Stadium, Picnic Area. Tickets to game. Barbeque. Visit from Mr. Met before the game. Silent Auction. Tickets: $125. Details from 212-354-2878.

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• Carnegie Hall: "Benefit Concert--Show Boat (in concert)" at 8:00 p.m. Stern/Perelman, Carnegie Hall. 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.: Cocktails and Dinner at Remi Restaurant.  Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-903-9679 specialevents@carnegiehall.org.

Saturday, June 14 - Sunday, June 15

• Parrish Art Museum: "27th Annual Landscape Pleasures" the Parrish’s annual horticultural event. Saturday morning symposium featuring noted landscape and design experts. Landscape Pleasures' Benefactors, Patrons and Sponsors will be hosted at a special cocktail party at an exclusive estate on Saturday evening. On Sunday, tour six exclusive private gardens in the Hamptons. Co-Chairs: Leslie Rose Close, Lillian Cohen, Gale Drukier and Charlotte Moss. Tickets: $175.00 ($125.00 for Parrish Members; $300 for Sponsor Tickets (limited availability). Details from 631-283-2118, ext. 41.

Monday, June 16

• Citymeals-on-Wheels: "Crème de la Crème" at the gardens and esplanades of Rockefeller Center. Star American Chefs prepare a culinary strolling feast in honor of the masters of French cuisine. Each star chef will cook two dishes— a classic recipe from one the masters and an innovative creation of their own. 7:30 p.m. (VIP admission 6:30 p.m.) Chairs: Susie & Kevin Davis, Ninah & Michael Lynne, and Laura & John Pomerantz. Tickets: $600. Details from 212-687-1290 or emily@citymeals.org.

Tuesday, June 17

• Hale House: "39th Anniversary Gala Benefit and Dinner Dance" at 583 Park Avenue. Co-Chairs: Frederick Anderson, Valesca Guerrand-Hermes, Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti and Douglas Hannant. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing at 7:30 p.m. Black tie. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-531-5433 or arogers@halehouse.org.

Thursday, June 19

• Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America: "Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis." Walk commences at 7:00 p.m. at the South Street Seaport. Details and register online.

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• Songwriters Hall of Fame: "39th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner" at which Desmond Child, Albert Hammond, Loretta Lynn, Alan Menken and John Sebastian will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Marriott Marquis Hotel. Tickets: $1000. Details from 212-573-6933.

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• Kids In Distressed Situations: "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Preview" at the Ziegfeld Theatre. 6:00 p.m. Tickets: $100 ($50 for children 12 and under). Details from 212-279-5493, ext. 208.

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• Lollipop Theater Network: "Get Smart" a cocktail reception and advance screening of "Get Smart" hosted by Anne Hathaway at the Core Club for a limited guest list of 60 people. 6:30 p.m.: Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction. 8:00 p.m.: Screening. Co-Chair: Dan Crown. Lollipop Theater Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing movie magic to hospitalized children nationwide. Tickets: $500. Details from 310-432-4879 or info@lollipoptheater.org.

Friday, June 20

• Global Potential: "Party With a Purpose" at TAJ Lounge, 48 West 21st Street. 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Happy hour. Drinks. DJs. Dancing. Auctions. Prizes. Suggested donation at the door: Your hourly pay (e.g. $7.15 if you make minimum wage, $500 if you work on Wall Street, and anything in between). Details from 212-620-3033.

Saturday, June 21

• American Heart Association: "12th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Gala" honoring Robert A. McMahon, at Hayground School, Bridgehampton, New York. 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dinner. Dancing. Casino Games. Tickets: $450. Details from 516-777-8447.

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• Group for the East End: “Summer Solstice Celebration!” Annual Benefit/Dinner/Dance. Cocktails and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Dinner, dancing and live auction at 8:00 p.m. Wolffer Estate Vineyard, Sagaponack. Tickets: $450. Details from jessicas@eventassociatesinc.com.

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• Love Heals, the Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education: "Love Heals at Luna Farm" in Sagaponack, New York. Details from 212-529-7935 or clairek@loveheals.org.

Monday, June 23

• Metropolitan Museum of Art: "2008 Corporate Benefit" honoring Kenneth D. Lewis. Details from 212-570-3947.

Tuesday, June 25

• Oceana: "Ocean Liner Auction" at Christie's. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Invited guest: Oceana board member, and New York resident, Sam Waterston. Business attire. Tickets: $100. Details from 212-371-5017, Christies@Oceana.org or purchase tickets online.

Saturday, June 28

• American Cancer Society: "Denim Diamonds Gala" at the Diamond Ranch, Southampton. 7:00 p.m. Details from 631-300-3162 or dawn.tropeano@cancer.org.

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• East End Hospice: "Annual Summer Gala" at Sandacres Estate, Quogue. Master of Ceremonies: John Roland. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Cocktails and dinner. Music. Silent and live auctions. Games of chance. Festive Attire. Tickets: $200 ($100 for juniors under age 35). Details from 631-288-7080.

Monday, June 30

• Arthritis Foundation, New York Chapter: "24th Annual Arthritis Foundation Golf Classic" at the Whippoorwill Club, in Armonk. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be followed by a brunch at 10:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.. Cocktails will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by an awards/dinner reception and auction. Tickets: $700 ($125 for awards/dinner reception only). Details from 212-984-8709 or arudden@arthritis.org.

Tuesday, June 3

• WCS Conservation Council of the Wildlife Conservation Society: "An Evening at the Central Park Zoo." Cocktails, buffet dining and dancing from 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Tickets: $190 (until May 13; $240 after May 13). Details from 212-921-9070, ext. 14.

Wednesday, June 4

• Central Park Conservancy: "Taste of Summer" at the Bandshell in Central Park. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Tastings from New York restaurants. Tickets: $350 ($400 at the door). Details from 212-310-6691 or lmazer@centralparknyc.org.

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• Calvary Hospital: "25th Annual Awards Gala" at The Pierre. Mary & William Buckley, Myra & Arthur Mahon, Diahn W. & Thomas McGrath, Diane & Bill Parrett, and Jack & Susan Rudin are Gala Co-Chairs. 6:30 p.m. John Andariese, Broadcaster for the NY Knicks and the MSG Network is the Master of Ceremonies. Broadway’s Melissa Errico will give a special performance. Black Tie. Tickets: $750. Details from 212-627-1000 .

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• For the benefit of Avon Breast Cancer Walk-a-Thon: "Spanish Wine Tasting Benefit" at Bubble Lounge, 228 West Broadway. 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Introduction to Spanish Wines. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Walk Around Tasting. Tickets: $39. Details online.

Thursday, June 5

• WGirlsNYC for the benefit Childsight and Save the Children: "'Love at First Sight' Bachelor/Bachlorette Auction" at Cain, 544 West 27th Street. 7:00 p.m. One hour of sponsored open bar. Raffle. Childsight provides underprivileged NYC children with eye exams and eye glasses, making it possible for all children to have the opportunity to achieve academic excellence. Save the Children is an organization providing emergency aid to the the victims in Myanmar and China. Tickets: $40 ($50 at the door). Details and purchase tickets online.

Monday, June 9

• New York City Ballet: "Dance with the Dancers." 8:00 p.m. Details from 212-870-5585.

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• Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund: "2008 Annual Summer Cocktail Party" from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at BLVD, 199 Bowery (Between Rivington and Spring). Raffle. Live DJ. Light Hors D'oeuvres. Cash Bar. Tickets: $50 ($40 for members). Details from 212-966-5932, ext. 212 or events@aaldef.org.

Tuesday, June 10

• Museum of Modern Art: "The Party in the Garden Benefit Gala--After-Dinner Dance." 9:00 p.m. - midnight. Black Tie. Details and purchase tickets online.

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• Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC: "Uncorked! A Wine Tasting Party" at Barna, 365 Park Avenue South. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. A selection of wines from across the globe. Appetizers. Silent auction. Music by DJ Mode. Tickets: $55 (until June 9th; $65 at the door if available). Details from jmoreira@bigsnyc.org or purchase tickets online.

Thursday, June 12

• Women of the Congo (along with the Advocacy and Public Information Section of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs): "A Night to Benefit the Survivors of Sexual Violence in the Congo" at Cipriani 23rd Street. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Eve Ensler and others will share stories and answer questions about their work in Congo. The evening will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, art show with works that reflects the humanitarian crisis, and music by African Jazz and Soul performer Somi. Tickets: $150. Details and purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, June 17

• Whitney Contemporaries of the Whitney Museum of American Art: "Art Party." Details to follow from 212-671-5305 or artparty@whitney.org.

Wednesday, June 18

• Education Through Music: "Beat of Time" at Katra Lounge, 217 Bowery. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Performances by IY and Brianna Sage. Special Guest Host: Katherine Creag of WNYW Fox Channel 5. Education Through Music makes music education a reality for thousands of inner-city kids who would otherwise have limited or no access to the arts in school. Tickets: $15 (in advance; $20 at the door). Details from 212-972-4788 and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, June 19

• Merchant's House Museum: "It Happened One Night" on the rooftop of the Historic Arsenal in Central Park, celebrating the high life, and the nightlife, of the glamorous 1930s. Dancing, Big Band Records (spun by Danny Stiles). Martini Bar. Silent Auction. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dress: Fred and Gineger. Tickets: $125. Details from 212-777-1089.

Tuesday, June 24

• Generation Harvest, City Harvest: "Summer in the City" restaurant tasting with the New York City chefs and cocktails artists. 6:00 p.m. The Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 West 19th Street. Tickets: $125. Details from 917-351-8716 or mcensi@cityharvest.org.

Wednesday, June 25

• Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic: "Annual Summer Party" with cocktails at Tiffany & Co. followed by dinner & dancing at Bryant Park Grill. Details from 212-875-5760.

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• Lymphoma Research Foundation: "Summer Solstice Benefit Party" at the Charles Nolan Studio, 637 West 27th Street. Cocktails. Light Fare. Dancing. Tickets: $100 ($120 at the door). Details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, June 26

• New Leadership Group of the United Hospital Fund: "16th Annual Healthy Kids Benefit" at Steelcase, 4 Columbus Circle. Cocktail Party. Raffle. Silent auction. The 2008 Humanitarian Award will be presented to Jamal Joseph and IMPACT Repertory Theatre for promoting the healthy development of young people. 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The event supports better health care for children living in low-income neighborhoods. Tickets: $75. Details and purchase tickets online.

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• Junior Council of the American Museum of Natural History: "From the Earth to the Edge of the Universe and Back" a venture through the Universe with Carter Emmart, Ph.D., Director of Astrovisualization. Experience the force of magnetic fields, the heat of our sun, and the awesome glow of Mars. Gain a sense of earth's complex systems, how they work, and humans' place in the expansive universe. Astrophysics program and cocktail reception. Tickets: Junior Council Members free/Guests of the Junior Council: $100 (or $80 in advance). Details 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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