Now that we're all settled in after the holidays, expect a major influx of events, namely charitable events! Yes, the party is always going and on these nights, it's fun for a cause. You can't go wrong, right? So get your best ensembles, dancing shoes, and your checkbooks ready, because the next few weeks are jam-packed with fun and philanthropy. [Source: NY Daily News, Charityhappenings.org]

Jazzed In January
Thursday, Jan 12 6:00p
The Standard Hotel, New York
The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans hosts a celebration in New York City to raise money for the restoration of New Orleans homes and neighborhoods.

Zlatne Uste Golden Festival
Friday, Jan 13 7:30p
Grand Prospect Hall, Brooklyn
The Zlatne Uste Golden Festival, New York's only music and dance festival of its kind, celebrates 27 years of live Balkan, Roma ("Gypsy") music and more.

Hope and A Future Benefit Concert for Haïti
Friday, Jan 13 8:00p
Walt Whitman Theater at Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn
Community2Community (C2C) officially announces the second annual “Hope and A Future” Benefit Concert for Haïti which will take place Friday, January 13, 2012.

 

 

 

ROCK FOR A REASON [To benefit Paramus Police Officer Rachel Morgan]
Saturday, Jan 14 8:00p
Duke Ocean Grill, Tappan
Live music and charity combine on Saturday, January 14, 2012, in a performance dubbed “Rock For A Reason,” at Duke Ocean Grill in Tappan, New York.

 

Sweets Extravaganza! Mercy for Animals benefit
   
Date: Jan 15, 7:00p
Loosen those belts and be prepared for an evening too sweet to miss! With a plethora of desserts from cupcakes to truffles, no one will be immune to the sugar rush! And of course, there will also be dessert wines, dessert beer (yes!), and cocktail concoctions to imbibe upon.

The sweetest part is, a portion of the proceeds will go to Mercy for Animals. The organization works to "create a society where animals are treated with the respect and compassion they so rightly deserve."

This incredible, not to be missed event is hosted by Verite Catering, a full service plant-based catering and sustainable events company.

Disclaimer: we are not responsible for any sugar comas, damage to kidneys, or uncontainable joy resulting from overconsumption of our delicious desserts.
Location: Bennett Media Studios
Address:
725 Washington St.
New York City, NY

Destiny Rising, Gala Performance to Benefit NYC Dance Alliance Foundation

Monday, Jan 16 7:30p
Joyce Theater, New York
The NYC Dance Alliance Foundation (NYCDAF) will celebrate its first anniversary with a fundraising performance at The Joyce Theater on Monday evening, January 16, 2012 at 7:30 pm.

2012 Fight For Air Climb
Saturday, Jan 21 10:00a
Penn Plaza, New York
The Fight For Air Climb is a unique event open to all fitness levels. Individuals and teams race, run or walk up 40 floors to reach the top of One Penn Plaza.

Hale House Center Winter Fête
   
Jan 23, 7:00 p
24 East 81st Street
New York City, NY 10028
t: 212-272-2220
Hale House is a nationally-recognized non-profit organization dedicated to building better futures for children and families in need. Hale House delivers child-centered, family-focused programs that are responsive to the unique circumstances of each

  iVolunteer GALA
Thursday, Jan 26 7:30p
Oren Sanz, New York
iVolunteer Gala Jan 26

NY volunteer organization iVolunteer NY is currently offering tickets to its Annual 2012 iVolunteer Gala. The event is an opportunity for community members to donate proceeds towards the organization’s continuing efforts to support Holocaust survivors through home visitations and other care services. The NY volunteer organization will host the gala on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Manhattan’s Angel Orensanz Center from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.; more details are online at http://www.iVolunteerNY.com/gala-event-2012.

Pipeline's Mid-Winter Benefit!
Friday, Jan 27 8:00p
The Underline Gallery, New York
It's been awhile since we've thrown a big party, so come join us as we kick off the new year with food, drinks, art, live music, and an amazing silent auction! Pipeline Theatre Company is a downtown Manhattan-based non-profit production company started by a group of emerging actors, directors, writers and designers in 2008. Recently: a reading of I's Twinkle as part of the Magic Time reading series at Judson Memorial Church! For more information on other past productions, click the Projects tab above.