*Events in the NYC

AUGUST

SUNDAY 23-30

HORSE PLAY

One of the nation's premier show jumping competition trots back into town for the annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. Watch local equestrians, Olympians, and world-class riders compete, while enjoying boutique shopping, international food, pony rides, and more. The competition culminates with the VIP Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifier on the 30th; Each day beginning at 8 a.m., 240 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-537-3177.

SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY 3

SUMMERFEST

Bid adieu to summer at SummerFest 2015, benefitting the Southampton Arts Center. This memorable food and wine fest will feature a wide selection of dishes from celebrated restaurants and chefs across the East End, as well as great entertainment from Southampton Art Center programming partners; 6 p.m., Southampton Arts Center. Call: 631-283-0967.

SATURDAY 5

FAMILY DAY

Hampton Bays Civic Association hosts its fourth annual Family Fun day and Rubber Duckie Race, featuring auctions, raffles, a magic show, and live music; 11a.m., Cowfish Restaurant, Hampton Bays. Call: 631-728-2285.

WEDNESDAY 9

*COUTURE CAUSE

Put on your party shoes for the Couture Council Luncheon, honoring Manolo Blahnik. Heralding New York Fashion Week, the fundraiser will benefit the Museum at FIT; 11:30 a.m., David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-217-4106.

WEDNESDAY 16

CHILD'S HEART

Steve Pemberton and Marcus and Maya Samuelsson are honored at the New Yorkers for Children Fall Gala, hosted by Alina Cho; 6:30 p.m., Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-867-1117.

THURSDAY 24

PHILHARMONIC HEART

The New York Philharmonic ushers in its 174th season with its Opening Gala, celebrating the inauguration of David Geffen Hall. The program will include Grieg's Piano Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 under the baton of Alan Gilbert; 6 p.m., David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-875-5929.

FRIDAY 25

CAUGHT ON FILM

The Film Society of Lincoln Center says action! Its 53rd New York Film Festival continues through October 11; for tickets and show times, call: 212-875-5668.

PRINCESS GRACE

The Princess Grace Foundation recognizes emerging talent in the theater, dance, and film industries at its 2015 Princess Grace Awards Ceremony; 6:30, 583 Park Avenue. Call: 212-317-1470.

SUNDAY 27

BRIGHT LIGHTS

Debbie Allen will be the guest of honor at NYC Dance Alliance Foundation's Bright Lights Shining Star Gala, a celebration of song and dance that will include scholarship presentations, celebrity spokespeople, Broadway performances, and a special appearance by Phylicia Rashad: 5:30 p.m., NYU Skirball Center. Call: 855-692-5678.

MONDAY 28

MAD ABOUT LOOT

The Museum of Arts and Design launches its pop-up shop-LOOT 2015: MAD about Jewelry-with an opening benefit honoring cultural patron, collector, and journalist Barbara Tober, and the world's oldest watch manufacturer, Vacheron Constantin. The cutting-edge jewelry sale runs through October 3; 6 p.m., Museum of Arts and Design. Call: 212-299-7700.

DANCING QUEEN

Shirley MacLaine will be honored with the Rolex Dance Award at the Career Transition for Dancer's 30th Anniversary Pearl Jubilee, a star-studded retrospective featuring some of the best in a performance with the Jubilee Orchestra; 7 p.m., New York City Center. Call: 212-764-0172.

WEDNESDAY 30

BALLET BALL

The New York City Ballet's Fall Gala unites ballet with fashion for the fourth consecutive year, presenting five performances with evocative pairings such as Peter Martins and Peter Copping of Oscar de la Renta; 7 p.m.. David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-870-5585.

OCTOBER

TUESDAY 6

GOOD SPORTS

Jorge Posada, Victor Espinoza, Karl Malone, and Michelle Kwan will all be honored at the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis' benefit, the Great Sports Legend Dinner . MC'd by Tom Brokaw, the evening will feature performances by the Beach Boys and the Pointer Sisters, as well as special appearances by the evening's honorees, Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Orianne and Phil Collins; 5:30 p.m., The Waldorf. Call: 305-243-4656.

THURDAY 8

*HAMPTONS FILM FESTIVAL

The Hamptons International Film Festival, running through the 12th, offers up five days of international films-many of which resurface during awards seasonl visit HamptonsFilmFest.org for event updates and tickets or call: 631-747-7978.

FRIDAY 9

NEW YORK POPS

Music director Steven Reineke leads the New York Pops orchestra into its 2015-2016 season, featuring a five-concert series opening with a concert celebrating the legacy of Rodgers and Hammerstein; 8 p.m., Stern Auditorium Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall. Call: 212-247-7800.

SUNDAY 18

BATALI NIGHT

The Mario Batali Foundation hosts its annual fundraiser, the MBF Honors Dinner, with fantastic food, wine, cocktails, and conversation with some of the greatest minds of our time; 6 p.m., Del Posto. Call: 646-572-6361.

MONDAY 19

ANGEL BALL

Denise Rich, Daniella Rich Kilstock, and Ilona Rich Schachter host the Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research Angel Ball, in memory of Gabrielle Rich Aouad. The evening will honor Heidi Klum, NASCAR's Amy and Brian France, and Mary Kitchen and Jon Orszag: 6 p.m., Cipriani Wall Street. Call: 212-254-6677.

TUESDAY 20

BROADCASTING LIVE

David Muir, Regis Philbin, and Hoda Kotb co-host the 2015 Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame Gala, honoring the pioneers, innovators and stars of the electronic arts. The evening's inductees include Katie Lee Gifford, Disney's Robert Iger, and Phillip McGraw, MD-aka Dr. Phil; 5:30 p.m., The Waldorf. Call: 917-612-0735.

WEDNESDAY 21

NIGHT AT THE BALLET

The American Ballet Theater celebrates 75 years of dance at its 2015 Fall Gala; 6:30 p.m., David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Call: 914-579-1000.

MONDAY 26

PAL LUNCH

The Police Athletic League honors Marty Burger and Ronald Lo Russo, and celebrates the real estate industry's commitment to New York's children, at its annual Real Estate and Construction Luncheon; 11:30 a.m., The Plaza. Call: 212-477-9450 ext. 310.

TUESDAY 27

REMEMBERING RITA

Chair Princess Yasmin Aga Khan commemorates her mother at the 32nd anniversary Rita Hayworth Gala: Our Future is Crystal Clear. The evening, chaired by Daryl Simon, will honor Michele and Larry Herbert; 6:30 p.m., Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-843-1712.

THURSDAY 29

BCRF LUNCHEON

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation hosts its signature annual event, the Symposium and Award Luncheon, showcasing BCRF as an engine that propels promising research and an empowering resource for worldwide research efforts; 9:30 a.m., The Waldorf. Call: 646-497-2606.

PRATT LEGENDS

The Pratt Institute honors icons of art and design at its 2015 Legends Awards, benefitting the Institute's scholarship programs, which provide financial aid to Pratt students based on need and merit; 6 p.m., Mandarin Oriental. Call: 718-399-4548.

NOVEMBER

MONDAY 2

NIGHT AT THE THEATER

The Manhattan Theatre

Club honors Tony-winning actor Christine Baranski at its Fall Benefit, featuring dinner and a show; 7 p.m., 583 Park. Call: 212-399-3000 ext. 4147.

ENDURING VISION

Anderson Cooper hosts the Elton John AIDS Foundation's event, An Enduring Benefit; 7 p.m., Cipriani Wall Street. Call: 212-219-0297.

LIBRARY LIONS

The New York Public Library honors the literati with the Library Lions benefit event; 1 p.m., Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, New York Public Library. Call: 212-930-0671.

ACE GALA

Ivanka Trump, Ariel Foxman, Claudio Gottardi, Mitchells retailer, Moda Operandi, Nancy Gonzalez, and sponsor Swarovski will all be honored at the Accessories Council ACE Awards, hosted by Bruce J. Gitlin and Thomas F. Schutte. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-947-1135.

TUESDAY 3

MAD WORLD

The Museum of Arts and Designs honor Victoire de Castellane, Kate Spade's Craig Leavitt, Ralph Pucci, and Ian Schrager at its annual MAD Ball, MC'd by Simon Doonan; 6:30 p.m., Pier Sixty. Call: 212-299-7729.

WEDNESDAY 4

AUTUMN FUNDRAISER

The Central Park Conservancy celebrates the autumnal season at its annual Fundraiser: Autumn in Central Park; 7 p.m., Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park. Call: 212-446-2242.

INNER CHILD

The Children's Museum of the Arts honors Mindy Nam Dehnert, Christine Sciulli, and Goldman Sachs Gives at its 2015 Art Auction and Cocktail Party; 7:30 p.m., Dream Downtown NYC. Call: 917-409-1211.

TUESDAY 10

HOPEFUL HAPPENING

Audrey Gruss' Hope for Depression Research Foundation hosts its 9th annual HOPE Luncheon Seminar with Dr. Charles O' Brien and Dr. Huda Akil. This year, the focus is on Alcoholism and Depression: Dual Diagnosis, Dual Treatment. 11:45 a.m. 583 Park. Call: 212-676-3219.

WEDNESDAY 11

SUPERSTARRY NIGHT

Maurice Greenberg will be honored by Chair David Boies and the Police Athletic League at its premiere annual gala, the Superstar Dinner; 6:30 p.m., The Plaza. Call: 212-477-9450 ext. 310.

THURSDAY 19

MAGICAL EVENING

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation fights spinal cord injury and paralysis at its 25th annual gala benefit, A Magical Evening; 6:30 p.m., Cipriani Wall Street. Call: 212-763-8594.

DECEMBER

TUESDAY 1

SNOWFLAKE BALL

Orlando Bloom, Edward G. Lloyd and HSN's Mindy Grossman will be honored at the 11th annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball, featuring a performance by P!nk. Fare for the evening is by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson; 6:30 p.m., Cipriani Wall Street. Call: 212-880-9131.

WEDNESDAY 2

WOMEN WHO LUNCH

Sheila L. Birnbaum, HBO's Sheila Nevins, Elizabeth Moore, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be the proud honorees at the Police Athletic League's Women of the Year Luncheon; 11:30 a.m., The Pierre. Call: 212-477-9450 ext. 310.

SATURDAY 26

**BEACH BASH

The American Red Cross trades in the annual holiday frippery for sand, hosting its annual Beach Bash the day after Christmas. Lilly Pulitzer serves as the evening's main sponsor; 8 p.m., The Beach Club. Call: 561-650-9105.

JANUARY

THURSDAY 14

*PLANNED OUT

Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida hosts its not-to-be-missed Palm Beach Dinner Dance. 7 p.m. Club Colette. Call: 561-472-9966.

*SIXTY-FIVE ROSES

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosts its annual Sixty-Five Roses benefit, featuring dinner, drinks, and dancing to the music of Helena Redman. The evening will also feature a Justin Jacobs-crafted guitar signed by Willie Nelson, Peter Frampton, John Mayer, and many more. 6:30 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 561-683-9965.

SATURDAY 16

**SCOPUS SOIREE

Joseph and Michelle Jacobs will be honored at the 2016 Palm Beach Scopus Award Gala, hosted by the American Friends of the Hebrew University. 7 p.m., The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach. Call: 561-750-8585.

*POLICEMEN’S BALL

Join the Palm Beach Police Foundation at its 2016 Policemen’s Ball, a keystone event promoting police-community partnership. The black-tie dinner/dance begins with a cocktail reception, followed by a live auction as well as the annual presentation of the Palm Tree Award and the Police Officer of the Year Award. 7 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-820-8118.

SUNDAY 17

*FORUM FOR ALL

The American Friends of the Hebrew University hosts its annual Leadership Education Forum, bringing together the university’s experts and other leading individuals to discuss a spectrum of vital issues. 9 a.m. The Four Seasons. Call: 561-750-8585.

THURSDAY 21

**WINE ABOUT IT

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts pops the cork and hosts the ninth annual Palm Beach Wine Auction, honoring Barbara Evans Golden, Jane M. Mitchell, Monika E. Preston, Laurie S. Silvers, Kathryn C. Vecellio, and Lee Wolf. 6 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-651-4320.

*NIGHT FOR THE MUSEUM

Join chairs Phyllis Mack and Bonnie Stern at the American Friends of the Israel Museum’s 2016 Palm Beach Benefit. 6 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 212-997-5611.

*WINTER ANTIQUES NYC

Get a VIP preview of the East Side House Settlement’s Winter Antique Show at its Opening Night Party, featuring cocktails, hor d’oeuvres, and the best of the best in fine and decorative arts. The Winter Antique Show runs until February 1. 5 p.m. Park Avenue Armory. Call: 718-292-7392.

*AUDUBON AFFAIR

The National Audubon Society honors Paul Tudor Jones and Pete McCloskey, Jr. at its 2016 Benefit. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-245-6570.

MONDAY 25

*KNOW HOW

Sherry Lansing and Pamela Fiori will speak at the Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper’s Time Is of the Essence lecture and luncheon. 11:30 a.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-406-2109.

THURSDAY 28

*YOUNG COLLECTORS

The Winter Antiques Show hosts an exciting, high-energy evening for new collectors, emerging philanthropists, and art and design enthusiasts at its Young Collectors Night benefiting the East Side House Settlement.7 p.m. Park Avenue Armory. Call: 718-292-7392.

SATURDAY 30

*NIGHT IN TUSCANY

Travel to Tuscany for a night at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Palm Beach Gala: A Night in Tuscany. The unforgettable experience will include gourmet dining, an incredible live auction, and dancing to the Steven Chase Band. 6:30 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561.616.8682.

FEBRUARY

WEDNESDAY 3

*LABELLE OF THE BALL

Grammy Award-winning artist Patti LaBelle will perform at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Annual Gala, chaired by Dorothy Kohl and Lori Gendelman. 6 p.m. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Call: 561-651-4320.

THURSDAY 4

*WOMAN’S JOURNEY

Mary Freitas, Betsy Meany, Erin McGould, and Debra Vasilopoulos chair Johns Hopkins Medicine’s annual Women’s Health Conference: A Woman’s Journey. The day will provide new and compelling information about important issues affecting women’s health. 9 a.m. Palm Beach County Convention Center. Call: 410-955-8660.

*FETE AT THE OPERA

Celebrated soprano Diana Damrau will perform for guests at the Palm Beach Opera’s 2016 Gala, featuring cocktails, a three-course dinner, and concert by the internationally known superstar. 6:30 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-835-7559.

*HOT PINK LUNCH

Founder Evelyn H. Lauder’s spirit lives on at the annual Hot Pink Luncheon and Symposium: Breast Cancer: Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going? This year, Kinga Lampert, Leonard A. Lauder, and Joan Lunden will host the event, featuring a panel with Drs. Bruce Haffty, William Kaelin, and Elisa Port, moderated by Drs. Larry Norton and Clifford Hudis. 12 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 646-497-2640.

FRIDAY 5

*ROCK OUT

Channel your inner rock star with the American Cancer Society at its Let’s Rock Palm Beach Gala. The affair—in tribute to John Stoll—promises to be a fun-filled musical event featuring fabulous food, great music provided by an all-star band, and surprise guests to help raise critical funds to support the fight against cancer. 6 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-655-3559.

SATURDAY 6

**RED CROSS BALL

The American Cross hosts its 59th International Red Cross Ball, always a highlight of the Palm Beach social season. The event is chaired by Jeanne Pidot, Patty Myura, and Patrick Park. 6:30 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-650-9105.

**FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Food for the Poor hosts its 21st annual Building Hope Gala. The special evening of dining, dancing, and philanthropy will raise funds to build homes for destitute families in Haiti; 6:30 p.m., Boca Raton. Call: 1-888-404-4248.

*DIAMOND GALA

Celebrate the Norton Museum of the Arts’ 75th anniversary and groundbreaking for the New Norton at its Diamond Gala. 6 p.m. Norton Museum of Arts. Call: 561-832-5196 ext. 1118.

*FAMILY FUN

Join the Hanley Center Foundation for a day of family fun at its 21st annual Family Picnic. The event will include a buffet lunch, activities for children, and silent auctions for both kids and adults. 12 p.m. International Polo Club, Wellington. Call: (561) 841-1212.

TUESDAY 9

MONKEY AROUND

Conductor Long Yu returns to lead the New York Philharmonic’s fifth annual Chinese New Year celebration. This year, the concert ushers in the Year of the Monkey with performances from violinist Maxim Vengerov and harpist Nancy Allen. 7:30 p.m. Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-875-5656.

WEDNESDAY 10

*WINTER ANTIQUES PALM BEACH

Get a sneak peak of the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art, and Antique Show at its Opening Night Preview, featuring the world’s greatest fine art, antiques, and jewelry. The show will run until February 16. 6 p.m. Palm Beach County Convention Center. Call: 561-822-5440.

SUNDAY 14

*HAVE HEART

Spend your Valentine’s Day with the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association at the Palm Beach Heart Ball. The elegant affair celebrates the organizations’ work, mission, donors, volunteers, and, most importantly, the lives saved and improved through their efforts. 7 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 561-697-6621.

MONDAY 15

*MIDNIGHT REVERIES

A night in Palm Beach turns into “A Night in España” during the Palm Beach Symphony’s Midnight Reveries Dinner Dance. Join Mary and Don Thompson for an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live music in one of the most famous homes on Palm Beach. 6 p.m. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. Call: 561-655-2657.

FRIDAY 19

MOZART’S BASH

Raise your glass to Mozart, who will be celebrating his 260th birthday at the Viennese Opera Ball, benefiting Ronald McDonald House New York and the New York Rotary Foundation. 7:30 p.m. The Waldorf Astoria. Call: 212-207-6769.

SATURDAY 20

*NEW DISCOVERY

James Taylor will perform at the 25th Anniversary Discovery Celebration, benefiting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. 7 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-833-2080.

TUESDAY 23

ORCHID OCCASION

The New York Botanical Garden hosts the 2016 Orchid Dinner, featuring dinner, dancing, cocktails, and an auction. 7 p.m. The Plaza. Call: 718-817-8885.

WEDNESDAY 24

*PREVIEW PARTY

Get a sneak peak at some stunning renovations at the 40th American Red Cross Designers’ Show House Preview Party. The 2016 featured home, located in the Old Northwood neighborhood of West Palm Beach, will be on display through Saturday, March 26. 6 p.m. 3601 Poinsettia Ave. Call: 561-650-9131.

THURSDAY 25

*POWER OF POSITIVITY

Celebrate positive energy, the power of giving, and recovery at the Hanley Center Foundation’s Palm Beach Dinner. 7 p.m. Club Colette. Call: 561-841-1166.

FRIDAY 26

*KICKOFF JUBILEE

Kathryn and Leo Vecellio host a nautical kickoff reception for the Junior League of Palm Beaches’ 75th annual Diamond Jubilee. 6 p.m. Aboard M/Y Lady Kathryn V. Call: 561-689-7590.