Tuesday, October 6

• Children of the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center: "Fall Into the Frying Pan with the Young Friends" at the Frying Pan, Pier 66 at West 26th St and West Side Highway. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Open bar and live music by cover band, Marty McFly and the Time Travelers. The Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center is a 136-bed nursing and rehabilitation pediatric center that provides specialized medical care to children and teens with complex medical conditions and multiple disabilities. Tickets: $60. Details and purchase tickets online (or at the door).

Wednesday, October 7

• The Pemberton Society at Bank Street College of Education: "Lend a Hand for Scholarship Fundraiser" saluting the Honorable David Dinkins and Joyce Dinkins at the Apollo Theater Tickets: $100 (tickets must be purchased no later than September 21st. Space is limited.) Details from ayezerskaya@bankstreet.edu or 212-961-3339.

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• Russian American Cultural Center: "2009 Gala" at the Ana Tzarev Gallery, 24 West 57 Street. Art, stage design exhibition, avant-garde performance, silent and live auction, cocktail reception, buffet dinner, live music, and fashion extravaganza. 6:00 p.m. Tickets: $150 ($100 form members and under 30). Details from 646-831-0554 or purchase tickets online.

Thursday, October 8

• Exodus Transitional Community: "A Decade of Success: Tenth Anniversary Celebration. at The Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Terrence Howard, Academy Award Nominated Actor; Frank and Lisina Hoch; Fred Davie; Steven Llanos. Tickets: $150. Details from 917-492-0990, afriedman@etcny.org or purchase tickets online.

Wednesday, October 14

• Friends of Animal Rescue: "Cocktail Reception" hosted by Francis Battista, honoring the Today Show’s Jill Rappaport. Hors d’oeuvres by Swifty’s Catering. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Peter Tunney Gallery, 13 Crosby Street (between Howard and Grand Streets). Friends of Animal Rescue was created as a direct response to the growing need of individuals and rescue groups who may not have access to large grants or other financial aid. By making payments directly to veterinarians, medical boarding facilities, dog walkers, and pet supply stores, it supports individuals and smaller rescue groups. Tickets: $200. Details from 917-306-1343.

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• New York Women’s Foundation: "Stepping Out and Stepping Up" honoring Elizabeth and Herbert Sturz and Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas D. Kristof, at Gotham Hall. Cocktail reception, followed by dinner and dancing and include a special performance by Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Mary J. Blige. The Stepping Up Award will be presented to New Yorkers who serve as role models and demonstrate courageous leadership, vision and commitment to women and girls, as individuals and as partners. Co-Chairs include: Hyatt Bass, Sayu V. Bhojwani, Aiyoung Choi, Susan R. Cullman, Grace Hightower De Niro, Somers Farkas, Carolyn Buck Luce, Margaret Munzer Loeb, Jean Shafiroff, Diana L. Taylor, Jacqueline P. Togut, and Barbara Brizzi Wynne. Details from 212-261-4586.

Thursday, October 15

• Health People: "Art Auction" at the Condé Nast Building, 4 Times Square, to benefit American AIDS orphans and parentless kids. Live auction from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on October 15, which will honor April Gornik with Health People’s first Leadership in Art and Civic Society Award. “See the Children through the Trees”, an exhibition and auction benefiting AIDS orphans and parentless kids through the work of Health People will be on display at the gallery at the Condé Nast building though October 15th, featuring museum quality artwork by such artists as Ross Bleckner, April Gornik and Milton Glaser focused on the theme of trees. The exhibit may be seen daily from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., with bidding in a silent auction until Thursday, October 15.  Details from 718-585-8585, ext. 237 or online.

Tuesday, October 20

• American Museum of Natural History: "Sixteenth Annual Family Party." 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Details from 212-769-5166 or cconese@amnh.org.

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• Women of the Congo: "A Night to Benefit the Survivors of Sexual Violence in the Congo" at the W New York. Eve Ensler and Whoopi Goldberg. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Open bar, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and art show. Tickets: $100. Details and purchase tickets online.

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• Children's Cancer & Blood Foundation: "Breakhrough Ball" honoring Grammy Award-winning singer Toni Braxton; actor, writer and commentator Charles Grodin; and media entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner with the “Breakthrough Spirit” award. Last year’s honoree NFL great Tiki Barber will present the awards. CCBF’s “Breakthrough Achievement” award will go to scientist Randal J. Kaufman, Ph.D. for his work with the advancement of treatments for hemophilia patients. The CCBF Gala supports the clinic and research efforts at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center in which thousands of young people undergo treatment for cancers and blood diseases such as sickle cell and thalassemia. Plaza Hotel. 6:30 p.m. Details from 212-297-4339.

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• Royal Oak Foundation: "12th Annual Timeless Design Award Gala and Benefit" at a private club in New York, honoring Lord Rothschild with the Timeless Design Award in recognition of his stewardship and support of his family’s estate, Waddesdon Manor – a notable National Trust property outside of London – as well as for his involvement in the restorations of London’s Spencer House and Somerset House. The event will also include a live auction of various unique lots including the chance to stay at Waddesdon Manor as the guest of Lord Rothschild.  Black Tie. Tickets: $600. Details from 212-480-2889, ext. 201 or rdennis@royal-oak.org.

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• Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club: "13th Annual Uptown Designer House Tour" where New York designers open glamorous private residences to the public. Registration and breakfast reception: 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Self-guided Tour: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Post Tour champagne reception 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Architects & Designers Building, 150 East 58th Street, for breakfast; registration and tour maps. Tickets: $150. Details from 212-755-5733.

Wednesday, October 21

• New-York Historical Society: "The Grateful Dead: Now Playing at the New-York Historical Society" with guests of honor Phil Lesh and Bob Weir. Preview of art, artifacts and documents from the Grateful Dead Archive at the University of California – Santa Cruz. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $300. Details from rsvp@nyhistory.org or purchase tickets online.

Thursday, October 22

• Cardiovascular Research Foundation: "Third Pulse of the City Gala " honoring cardiologist, Dr. Martin B. Leon, at the Waldorf-Astoria. 6:30 p.m. Co-Chairs: Drs. Gregg W. Stone and Jeffrey W. Moses. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-851-9187 or idamhuis@crf.org, or purchase tickets online.

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• Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center: "2009 Breakfast of Legends" from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the Mandarin Oriental. Keynote Speaker: Katie Couric. Honorees: Samuel L Guillory, MD; Judith & John J. Hannan; Carol Judelson; Anne Nucci-Sack, MD; Barbara R. Biben and Alfred R. Stern. Details from Jaclinn.nudel@mountsinai.org or 212-731-5992.

Monday, October 26

• Municipal Art Society of New York: "2009 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal" presented to Peter L. Malkin and Robert A.M. Stern. The New York Public Library. Reception at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $1200. Details from 212-935-3960.

Thursday, October 1

• Services for the UnderServed: "Second Annual Brooklyn Brewery Octoberfest." 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Unlimited Brooklyn Brewery micro-brewed beer and Brother Jimmy's BBQ. Services for the UnderServed is a New York-based organization that provides services and support for individuals with special needs in New York City. Tickets: $40. Details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, October 3

• Catholic Big Sisters & Big Brothers: "12th Annual October Ball" at the Museum of Modern Art. 9:00 p.m. — 1:00 a.m. Hors d'oeuvres. Open bar. Live DJ. Silent auction. Tickets: $145 (until September 30; after September 30 and at the door $160 (cash only at the door); tickets will not be available for purchase online after 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 2). Details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, October 8

• A Leg To Stand On: "6th Annual Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest 2009" at B.B. King Blues Club, 237 West 42nd Street. 6:00 p.m. - Midnight. Open bar and food. Open seating. Tickets: $150 (10% off if purchased before September 15; tickets purchased at the door on the night of the event:  $175). Details and purchase tickets online.

Monday, October 19

• The Young Professionals Committee of Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC: "Oktoberfest 2009" at BLVD, 199 Bowery (between Spring and Rivington). Beer Tasting. Hors d'oeuvres. Raffle. Music. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $40 (presale, $45 at the door). Details from 212-994-7701.

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• Sold Out. Whitney Museum of American Art: "2009 Whitney Studio Party." 9:00 p.m. Cocktails and dancing. Dress: Art Chic. Details on wait list from whitneyevents@whitney.org.

Thursday, October 22

• Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum: "National Design Awards After-Party 2009" at Cipriani 42nd Street. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. DJ. Tickets: $125 ($150 at the door). Details and purchase tickets online.

Friday, October 23

• For the benefit of the Robin Hood Foundation: "Masquerade Soiree" an evening of amalgamations and alter egos, at Honey, 243 West 14th Street. 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Free Signature Robin Hood Shot with entry. First drink for $5. Raffle. Silent Auction. Don your most magnificent mask. Tickets: $20 (in advance with RSVP; $25 at the door). Details from and RSVP to (by noon, October 23) MasqueradeSoiree@gmail.com.

Friday, October 30

• Search and Care: "The Yorkville Masked Ball" at the Union Club. 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $145. Details from 212-289-5300 or online.

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• El Museo del Barrio: "Seventh Annual Young International Circle Benefit " celebrating the "Day of the Dead," with live samba music and colorful Carnaval-inspired altars. Chairs: Coromoto Atencio, Michel Heredia, and Gabriel Rivera-Barraza. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. 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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