Wednesday, September 9

• Couture Council of The Museum at FIT: "Luncheon to Celebrate the Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion" honoring Dries Van Noten at Cipriani 42nd Street. Details from 212-217-4100.

Tuesday, September 22

• Phipps Houses: The 2009 Community Builder Awards at 583 Park Avenue. 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Funds raised through the event will support Phipps CDC programs. Details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, September 24

• Union Square Partnership: "14th Annual Harvest in the Square" featuring chefs from restaurants in the Union Square district as they prepare signature dishes using fresh farm produce from the Union Square Greenmarket. New York microbrews and wines from New York State and across the globe are paired with each dish. Music. Tickets: $115 (in advance; $125 at the door if available). Details from 212-460-1208 or purchase tickets online.

Wednesday, September 30

• New York Cares: "Art of Caring Happy Hour" from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Greenhouse in SoHo. Complimentary sponsored drinks. Music by DJ Jeff DeMeo. Prizes. Festive attire encouraged but not required. Tickets: $25. Details online or from 212-402-1137.

Friday, September 18

• New Yorkers for Charity: "12th Annual Boathouse Gala " at the Central Park Boathouse. Hors d'oeuvres, open bars and dancing. 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. (7:00 p.m. for VIP tickets) New Yorkers for Charity raises money for need-based charities in the New York Metropolitan area, with a special focus on assisting charities that support breast cancer research and breast cancer patients. Tickets:  $150 (before 9/11; $200 thereafter). Details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, September 24

• American Museum of Natural History: "Wild Ocean." Wild Ocean explores the annual feeding frenzy that takes place in the oceans off of South Africa as billions of sardines migrate up the KwaZulu-Natal Wild Coast, followed by whales, sharks, dolphins, and gannets. The film delves into this underwater struggle for survival and examines the effects of global warming and overfishing on this great migration and the local people. IMAX film screening and cocktail reception. Tickets: $80 ($100 at the door; Junior Council Members free). Details from jcmembership@amnh.org.

Saturday, October 26

• Junior Associates of The Museum of Modern Art: "MoMAMiXX" a benefit dance party. 8:00 p.m. - midnight. Tickets: $75. 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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