*Events in New York

MAY

SATURDAY 24

ANIMAL HOUSE

Get a sneak peak at the ARF Thrift Shop Designer Showhouse and Sale at its Preview Cocktail Party. Some of New York’s most illustrious interior decorators—including Byron James, Chris Mead, John Bjornen, Rod Winterrowd, and Suzanne Caldwell and Maria Greenlaw—will transform the space to benefit the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons. 5 p.m. ARF Thrift & Treasure Shop, Sagaponack. Call: 631-537-0400 ext. 215.

MIRACLE HOUSE

Start the summer right at Miracle House’s 24th annual Summer Kickoff Cocktail Party, always held on Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy light summer fare, an auction, and special guest appearances. 5:30 p.m. Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club. Call: 212-989-7790.

SUNDAY 25

PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic hosts its annual East End Benefit, cochaired by Michael Halsband, Rima Mardoyan, and Ann Pogue-Campbell. 5 p.m. Private home, Water Mill. Call: 631-240-1128.

SATURDAY 31

HOUSE TOUR

Experience extraordinary houses that illustrate Southampton’s unique architectural history at the fifth annual Southampton House Tour: An Insider’s View. Follow up the tour with a champagne reception sponsored by Sant Ambroeus. 4:30 p.m. Rogers Mansion, Southampton. Call: 631-283-2494.  

JUNE

SUNDAY 1

*BROADWAY DRAMA

Laura Benanti hosts the 59th Annual Drama Desk Awards, honoring outstanding achievements on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway. 8 p.m. Town Hall. Call: 212-764-7900.

MONDAY 2

*FORGET-ME-NOT

The Alzheimer’s Association honors EmblemHealth and Dominic Chianese at its Forget-Me-Not Gala, MC’d by David Hyde Pierce. The evening will feature a silent auction, dinner, and dancing. 6:30 p.m. The Pierre. Call: 646-744-2926.

TUESDAY 3

*EN POINTE

Join Guild Hall for a convivial evening of music, dancing, dining, and art at its Summer Gala. Guests Witness some of the nation’s most promising ballet talent perform at the School of American Ballet’s Workshop Benefit, honoring Alexandra Danilova. The evening also celebrates 50 years of these annual workshop performances. 7 p.m. Peter Jay Sharp Theater, Julliard. Call: 212-769-6610. also enjoy an exclusive VIP preview of the new exhibition, Celebrating Roberth Motherwell: The East Hampton Years, 1944-1952. 5 p.m. Guild Hall. Call: 631-324-0806.

*GUARDIAN ANGELS

The Alliance of Guardian Angels celebrates founder Curtis Sliwa’s 60th birthday at its 35th Anniversary Gala. The birthday bash will include dinner, dancing, and music by Paul Richards Band. 6:30 p.m. The Edison Ballroom. Call: 212-213-1166.

*GORDON PARKS AWARDS

Irvin Mayfield, Lorna Simpson, Ingrid Sischy, Vera Wang, Ed Zwick, Mellody Hobson, and George Lucas will all be honored at the Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner and Auction. The evening will be chaired by Swizz Beatz, Donna Karan, Alicia Keys, and Karl Lagerfeld. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani Wall Street. Call: 914-579-1000.  

THURSDAY 5

*BOTANICAL BASH

New York Botanical Garden hosts its annual Conservatory Ball, one of the most beautiful galas of the NY social season. 7:30 p.m. Bronx. Call: 718-817-8710.

SATURDAY 7-SUNDAY 8

LANDSCAPE PLEASURES

Parrish Museum hosts its popular Landscape Pleasures weekend, with talks and tours of beautiful gardens, including the Southampton Village estates of Tory Burch, Perri Peltz, and more. There will also be a cocktail party on Saturday, at Ala and Ralph Isham’s Water Mill garden and home. 6 p.m. The Moraine. Call: 631-283-2118 ext. 133.

SATURDAY 7

CLUB STARLIGHT

KC and the Sunshine Band will perform at the 11th annual Ross School Live @ Club Starlight event, benefiting the Steven J. Ross Scholarship Fund. 6 p.m. Ross School, East Hampton. Call: 631-907-5214.

DECORATORS & DESIGNERS

Kick off the Hamptons season with the Southampton Fresh Air Decorators-Designers-Dealers Sale, Auctions, and Cocktail Party, featuring live, silent, and wine auctions, plus an extraordinary homefurnishings and antiques sale. 5 p.m. Fresh Air Home, Southampton. Call: 631-283-5847 ext. 101.

MONDAY 9

*FIT GALA

The Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation honors Board Chair Dr. Kay Baker, Bergdorf’s Linda Fargo, and jewelry designer Joan Hornig at its annual gala. 7 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-217-4105.

*N.Y. SEA

Legendary chefs Michael Anthony, Daniel Boulud, and Nobu Matsuhisa will gather for the annual Chef’s Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels. This year, the sumptuous seasonal tasting is themed “Summer by the Sea.” 6:30 p.m. Rockefeller Center. Call: 212-687-1290.

HOLE IN ONE

Spend an afternoon on the green at the Children’s Museum of the East End’s Golf Outing, featuring brunch, cocktails on the terrace, and a buffet dinner. 11:30 a.m. Maidstone Club, East Hampton. Call: 631-537-8250 ext. 212.

TUESDAY 10

*INSPIRATION STRIKES

James Franco, Robert De Niro, Jim Parsons, and Alan Cumming are among the A-list event chairs at amfAR’s Inspiration Gala. Sarah Jessica Parker will present the evening’s awards to honorees HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Calvin Klein’s Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli, and HBO’s Michael Lombardo. New Order performs. 6:30 p.m. The Plaza. Call: 212-219-0111.

WEDNESDAY 11

*TASTE OF SUMMER

Savor the summer and delicious culinary fare at the Central Park Conservancy’s Taste of Summer tasting event. The evening features samplings prepared by renowned New York chefs, a silent auction, and dancing. 7 p.m. Bethesda Terrace, Central Park. Call: 212-446-2242.

THURSDAY 12

*SING-ALONG

Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds is honored with the Hal David Starlight Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony. Other inductees include Ray Davies, Donovan, Graham Gouldman, Mark James, and Jim Weatherly. 6 p.m. Marriott Marquis. Call: 914-579-1000.

TUESDAY 17

*EVENING OF READINGS

Liz Smith and Literacy Partners celebrate 40 years of service at its Evening of Readings and Gala Dinner Dance, honoring Markus Dohle and Peter Brown. 6:00 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 646-237-0118.

THURSDAY 19

*HAPPY HEARTS

The Happy Hearts Fund and Petra Nemcova honor Bill Clinton at its gala to celebrate the achievements created together 10 years after the Indian Ocean Tsunami. 6 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 347-406-3835.

SATURDAY 21

MIDSUMMER DRINKS

Kick off the summer season with friends and supporters of God’s Love We Deliver at the 14th annual Midsummer Night Drinks celebration. Enjoy a memorable June evening of cocktails, music, and spectacular views—all to raise funds for God’s Love We Deliver and its important work. 6 p.m. Kelly Behun and Jay Sugarman’s oceanfront home, Southampton. Call: 212-294-8182.

GROUP FOR THE EAST END

Enjoy the first day of summer with the Group for the East End at its Here Comes the Sun! Summer Solstice Benefit. Chefs Noah Schwartz and Todd Jacobs will be serving up some fab fare for a good cause. 6 p.m. Wölffer Estate Vineyard, Sagaponack. Call: 631-765-6450 ext. 216.

SUMMER SOLSTICE

Attend a private tour of Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital before the big Summer Solstice party, honoring Jean Shafiroff and Robert Chaloner. The evening’s festivities benefit the Ellen Hermanson Foundation. 7 p.m. Ellen and Chuck Scarborough’s home, Southampton. Call: 631-725-2023.

ARTISTS AGAINST ABUSE

Take a trip back to the 70s with The Retreat at its annual Artists Against Abuse Gala: Midsummer Night Fever. The evening, MC’d by Dr. Gerald Curatola, will honor Congressman Tim Bishop. 6:30 p.m. Ross Lower School, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-329-4398.

SATURDAY 28

HAVE HEART

Celebrate the American Heart Association and its life-saving mission at the Heart of the Hamptons Ball. MC’d by Rita Cosby, the evening will honor Dr. Leonard Girardi, Samuel Stanley Jr., and Paola and Arnold Rosenshein. 6 p.m. Hayground School, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-734-2804.

PATRIOTIC PARTY

Try your luck at the at East End Hospice’s summer benefit: Red, White, and Blue. The gala will have some fun casino games, as well as dinner, dancing, and auctions. 7 p.m. Sandacres Estate, Quogue. Call: 631-288-8400.

BEACHES AND BAYS

The Nature Conservancy hosts its Nature Inspires! Beaches & Bays Gala, honoring Bobbie Braun and the Neuwirth Foundation. The evening will include dinner, a live eco-auction, and dancing to the Super T Revue. 6 p.m. The Center for Conservation, East Hampton. Call: 631-329-7689 ext. 19.

PHOENIX RISING

Phoenix House rises again to host its Summer Party in the Hamptons: Triumph for Teens. This year honors Joel Schumacher and Allison and Howard Lutnick. 6 p.m. Private home, East Hampton. Call: 646-505-2013.

JULY

FRIDAY 4

LIFE'S A PICNIC

No summer is complete without Southampton Fresh Air Home's Annual American Picnic with Fireworks by Grucci the only Fourth of July family fireworks party in Southampton. 7 p.m. 1030 Meadow Lane, Southampton. Call: 631-283-5847.

SATURDAY 5

HALSEY HAPPENING

Celebrate America's birthday at Southampton Historical Museum's Halsey House Gala. Enjoy live music, heavy hors d'oeuvres from Schmidt's Market, the 3rd NY Regiment in colonial costumes, and a silent auction. 6 p.m. Halsey House, Southampton. Call: 631-283-2494.

GO GUILD HALL

Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with Guild Hall at its 2014 Season Spectacular. This year, Martin Short will have you in stitches with a comedic performance, followed by a private dinner at a nearby home. 7 p.m. Guild Hall, East Hampton. Call: 631-324-0806.

FRIDAY 11

GET GRILLED

Food Network's Robert Irvine hosts Grillhampton, a cooking competition that pits eight New York City chefs against Hamptons-based chefs for a grill-off of culinary champions. The Dan's Taste of Summer event will feature Chefs Peter Ambrose, David Hersh, Mike Prince, Elizabeth Karmel, and more. 8 p.m. Sayre Park, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-227-0188.

SATURDAY 12

FORK IT

Food Network's Katie Lee and Geoffrey Zakarian host the fourth annual Dan's Taste of Summer Two Forks event. Tents will be filled to the brim with top toques, leading wine makers, and over 40 scrumptious restaurants and purveyors from both the North and South Forks. 6:30 p.m. Sayre Park, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-227-0188.

PARRISH GALA

Experience the unbeatable combination of art, music, and performances at Parrish Art Museum's Midsummer Party, honoring Inga Maren Otto and Katharina Otto-Bernstein. The evening will feature performances by Richard Move and MoveOpolis, and Coleman Music. 6:30 p.m. Parrish Art Museum, Water Mill. Call: 631-283-2118 ext. 150.

BAY STREET BASH

The Bay Street Theatre honors Kate Burton, April Gornik, and Sheldon Harnick at its annual Summer Gala, featuring performances by Patina Miller and Tovah Feldshuh. 6:30 p.m. The Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. Call: 631-725-9599.

SATURDAY 19

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

The Southampton Animal Shelter serves espionage and intrigue at its James Bond-themed Unconditional Love Dinner Dance, chaired by Jean Shafiroff and honoring Georgina Bloomberg. 7 p.m. Southampton Animal Shelter. Call: 631-728-7387.

FAMILY FAIR

Join the Children's Museum of the East End at its sixth annual Family Fair, featuring magically inspired performances, games, arts and crafts, water rides, entertainment, and more. 10:30 a.m. Children's Museum of the East End, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-537-8250.

SPORT OF KINGS

The sport of kings returns to the Bridgehampton Polo Club, running six consecutive Saturdays through Aug. 23. This oh-so-social season promises to be even more spirited than ever. 4 p.m. Two Trees Farm, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-237-5388.

WHITE HOT

LongHouse Reserve hosts its 2014 Summer Benefit: White Hot + Blue 2, honoring filmmaker and photographer Cindy Sherman and philanthropist Agnes Gund. The sculpture garden and art exhibits from FIT will be accessible all evening. 6 p.m. LongHouse Reserve, East Hampton. Call: 631-329-3568.

SOFO SO FUN

South Fork Natural History Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary at its summer benefit, honoring Eric Goode and Michael Gerrard. 6:30 p.m. South Fork Natural History Museum, Sag Harbor. Call: 631-537-9735.

SHOWHOUSE SHOW-OFF

The 2014 Hampton Designer Showhouse opens with a Gala Preview Cocktail Party, benefiting the Southampton Hospital. Witness the work of over 25 top interior designers and decorative artists who turned a magnificent shingle-style home into a decorating masterpiece. The show runs until Labor Day. 6 p.m. 408 Paul Lane, Bridgehampton. Call: 212-980-1711.

THURSDAY 24

*MOSTLY MOZART

Experience music at its finest during the Mostly Mozart Festival, a celebration of the composer's genius through dynamic performances of both classic and contemporary music. The festival runs through Aug. 23. Lincoln Center. Call: 212-721-6500.

SATURDAY 26

CHEFS & CHAMPAGNE

The James Beard Foundation honors Bobby Flay at its Chefs & Champagne summer tasting party, featuring culinary offerings from over 30 celebrated chefs and plenty of flowing champagne. 5 p.m. W'lffer Estate Vineyard, Sagaponack. Call: 212-627-2308.

ART FOR LIFE

Russell Simmons and the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation host the foundation's Art for Life Benefit, raising funds to establish art programs for inner-city youth. 6 p.m. Fairview Farm, Bridgehampton. Call: 212-254-6677.

HAMPTONS HAPPENING

Celebrate the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at its annual Hamptons Happening event. The evening, MCd by Chris Wragge, will honor chefs David Burke and Todd English, fashion designer Betsey Johnson, and Paul Ridley. 6:30 p.m. Home of Maria and Kenneth Fishel, Bridgehampton. Call: 646-398-5261.

SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP

Donna Karan and Kelly Ripa host Super Saturday, benefiting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. This extremely posh designer garage sale features fashion from Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, C. Wonder, Kate Spade Saturday, and more. 12 p.m. Nova's Ark Project, Water Mill. Call: 212-268-1002.

WATERMILL BENEFIT

The Watermill Center once again brings together the worlds of theatre, fashion, design, and society for its 21st annual summer benefit: One Thousand Nights and One Night'Sleepless Nights of Sheherazade. Watermill International Summer Program participants come from over 25 countries to create installations and performances throughout the grounds. 6 p.m. The Watermill Center, Water Mill. Call: 631-726-4628.

WILD NIGHT

Channel 7 Eyewitness News' Bill Ritter will serve as the live auctioneer at Quogue Wildlife Refuge's Wild Night for Wildlife Benefit Gala. Enjoy fabulous fare, dance along to the Time Square Orchestra, and even meet some of the resident animals! 7 p.m. Private Home, Quogue. Call: 631-653-4771.