As winter finally begins to thaw, usher in the arrival of Spring with style and generosity by checking out some of the many exciting charitable galas and parties of the season! This list highlights some of the most promising celebrations of the season, hosted by some of the world’s greatest charities, so be sure to find yourself partying for a cause this spring!
Valentine’s Day Charity Date Auction
Hosted by Seeds of Africa, a non-profit providing educational resources to children in Zimbabwe. Proceeds will directly benefit the Seeds of Africa Knowledge Center. Dress in the spirit of the holiday: Red, White, or Black!
Date: February 13, 2012
Time: 7:00pm- 10:00pm
Location: 80 5th Avenue, Penthouse. New York, NY.
Autism Speaks to Young Professionals Winter Gala
The exciting Manhattan nightclub Avenue will host a Young Professionals Gala, where guests will enjoy full access to an open bar, a wide array of appetizers, as well as music by DJ Caleb Loftus. All proceeds go to the Autism Speaks Foundation, in support of biomedical research on causes, treatments, and other vital information for children and families struggling with Autistic Disorder.
Date: February 16, 2012
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Avenue, 116 Tenth Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets
Black Tie Black Jack
Come to Society Ties’ annual casino-themed gala in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and cancer research. Last year’s event raised $228,000 in support of the LLS and was host to more than 800 guests. Guests are invited to enjoy the open bar, extravagant hors d'oeuvres, background music, and DJ amidst a heyday of gambling and casino fare. Expect to try your hand at black jack, roulette, Texas Hold’Em, and many more!
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time: 8:00pm- 12:00 midnight.
Location: Pier 60, New York, NY
7th Annual 2012 Peace Market
Hosted by the Young Leadership Committee, this exciting benefit, successor to last year’s sold out 6th Annual Peace Market, will feature an open bar all night long, cuisines from the Middle East and South Asia, live and silent auctions, the third annual hummus taste-off with celebrity judges, and, of course, CELEBRITY GUESTS! Every year the benefit draws tens of hundreds of young professionals in their most impressive ensembles, so be sure to buy your tickets early, before they sell out!
Date: March 1st, 2012
Time: 07:30 pm - 11:30 pm Location: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W 18th Street, New York, NY
New Georges' 20th Birthday Bash
Help the New Georges Theatre Company celebrate their twentieth with this elaborate, festive birthday occasion. Proceeds benefit the New Georges Theater, a wild and creative hiome for the unconvential and off-Broadway acting community and host to some of New York's greatest alternative theater productions.
Date: March 2nd, 2012
Time: 7:00pm- 12:00 midnight. Location: 3LD Art and Technology Center, 80 Greenwich Street, New York, NY
Reach the World Annual Benefit 2012 Night of
The Yale Club’s grand ballroom will host the Reach the World Annual Benefit, where guests are invited to imbibe unlimited cocktails while socializing, bidding in a silent or live auction, dining, and attending an award presentation event for the Cronkite Excellence in Journalism award. The proceeds of this event support the efforts of Reach the World, which helps impoverished youth and children across the world by connecting them interactive technologies and educational programs.
Date: March 6th, 2012
Time: 6:30pm- 9:00 pm Location: The Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017 (20th Floor- Grand Ballroom)
This over-the-top charity event is held annually to the Imperial Court of New York (a non-profit working to support the LGBT community). Guests in wildly embellished, decorous garb will enjoy an open bar and dinner, a slew of musical guests, a drag performance, appearances by the cast of My Big Fat Gay Wedding and the girls of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and much more, all leading up to the annual crowning of the new monarchs!
Date: March 31, 2012
Time: 6:30pm- 12:00 am
Location: Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway New York City, NY 10036
Skating with the Stars
This benefit will be held in Central Park, to support Figure Skating in Harlem, on April 2nd. This event produces many celebrity appearances every year, along with a free buffet and ice-skating. This year’s event will honor Vera Wang and Ellen Lowey.
Date: April 2nd, 2012
Time: 05:30 pm - 08:30 pm
Location: Wollman Ice Skating Rink, Central Park, New York, NY (near 63rd Street and 5th Avenue)
GLIMMERATA! THE 2012 SPRING GALA
Don your best black tie or cocktail attire, and come ready to support the young artists’ and summer intern community. This gala will feature cocktails and an awe-inspiring set of musical performances by Dwayne Croft, David Daniels, Eric Owens, Sean Panikkar, and Elizabeth Futral, among many others.
Date: April 10, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: The Manhattan Club, 200 W 56th Street, New York, NY
City Harvest’s 18th Annual An Evening of Practical Magic
Enjoy cocktails and a silent auction from 6:30 to 7:30pm, followed by a dinner and live auction immediately afterwards.
Date: April 24, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 E 42nd Street, New York, NY
The SCOPE Benefit Dinner
This annual benefit dinner will feature a plated dinner, live entertainment, and a silent auction, with all proceeds going to the Scope foundation, which provides needy children with summer programming.
Date: April 17, 2012
Time: 06:30 pm - 09:30 pm Location: Marriott Marquis, Times Square, NY
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