Join esteemed members of the literary world for an evening of cocktails, dinner, and conversation at the Paris Review's Spring Revel, celebrating its 200th issue. The event will honor Robert Silvers, Chris Hughes, and his fiancée Sean Eldridge. Presenters include Zadie Smith, Mona Simpson, and David Cross. 7 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-343-1333.

Dance the night away at the New Yorkers for Children Spring Dinner Dance: A Fool's Fête. The evening, presented by CD Greene, features dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. 7:30 p.m. Mandarin Oriental. Call: 212-867-1117.

Join special guests Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick as the Food Bank for New York City celebrates the 2012 Can-Do Awards Dinner. Guests will enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, a live auction, awards presentations, a surprise musical performance, and a dessert reception. 6 p.m. Cipriani Wall Street. Call: 212-249-6188.

The Pratt Institute Art of Packaging Award Gala, benefiting the Marc Rosen Scholarship and Education Fund, is honoring Shiseido for its outstanding commitment to package design. Cocktail reception followed by dinner. 6:30 p.m. University Club. Call: 212-925-2507.

The night belongs to Bill Cunningham. The photojournalist will receive the Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence for his devotion to chronicling fashion and his inspiring philanthropy in the arts and culture. The gala will include a private cocktail reception and dinner, followed by a brief program and award ceremony. 7 p.m. Waldorf. Call: 212-903-9679.

City Harvest is throwing its 18th annual An Evening of Practical Magic. Cocktails, dinner, and silent and live auctions. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 917-351-8778.

Carnegie Hall is coming alive with a one-night-only performance of The Sound of Music. This full orchestra, cast, and chorus event will provide support for the music education programs of Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute. 8 p.m. Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. Call: 212-247-7800.

Join co-chairs Abbey Braverman, Roxanne Palin, and Stephanie Winston Wolkoff for the 13th annual Food Allergy Initiative Spring Luncheon. WABC-TV anchor Lori Stokes will MC. 11 a.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-207-1974.

Join God's Love We Deliver for its book signing and luncheon. Authors include Linda Fairstein, Harry Belafonte, Adam Gopnik, and Michael Connelly. 11:30 a.m. The Pierre. Call: 212-294-8141.

Honor and celebrate the life of Evelyn Lauder at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party. The evening, hosted by Elizabeth Hurley and featuring a live performance by Sir Elton John, commemorates the late Evelyn Lauder, who founded BCRF and served as chairwoman of the foundation for nearly 20 years. Join Leonard Lauder and the Lauder family, Martha Stewart, Carolyn Murphy, Cynthia and Dan Lufkin, Ingrid Sischy, Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch, Vera Wang, and Donna Karan in their efforts to fulfill Lauder's dream of a world free of breast cancer. 7 p.m. The Waldorf. Call: 646-497-2606.

Fountain House is bringing together three great minds in the field of psychiatry for its annual Symposium and Luncheon, titled *The Changing Mind: Youth and Neuroplasticity.* 12 p.m. The Pierre. Call: 212-874-5457.

Join the New York Pops for an evening of music, dinner, and dance during its Journey On gala. The evening will honor the Tony Award-winning and Oscar-nominated songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. 7 p.m. Carnegie Hall, gala to follow at The Plaza. Call: 212-765-7677.

Support the accomplishments of extraordinary women at the United Cerebral Palsy of NYC Women Who Care Luncheon. Honorees include ABC's Robin Roberts, Barbara Annis, Patricia Duff, Amy Lee, and Margaret Puddington. Attendees include Founder and Chair Loreen Arbus, host Donna Hanover, honorary chair Ellen Levine, and co-chairs Robin Givens and Paula Zahn. 11 a.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-683-6700 ext. 205.

Smile! It's springtime, and time for the Operation Smile Benefit. The event honors the Hearst Corporation and the Hearst family with an evening of dinner and dancing as well as a live auction. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani Wall Street. Call: 212-245-6570.

Join honorary chair Jeff Bezos and co-chairs Carey Mulligan, Miuccia Prada, Anna Wintour, and Baz Luhrmann at the Met Costume Institute Exhibition Gala, titled *Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations.* 6:30 p.m. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Invitation only.

The Animal Medical Center Living Legends Luncheon will be honoring living legends with a reception and luncheon. 11:30 a.m. Harmonie Club. Call: 212-329-8668.

Celebrate the Albert Einstein College of Medicine National Women's Division 58th Spirit of Achievement Luncheon. Join MC Willie Geist and chair Michele Wolkoff in honoring Roxanne Palin with the Lizette Sarnoff award for volunteer service. 12 p.m. The Plaza. Call: 718-430-2818.

Join honoree Natalie Portman at the New York City Ballet Spring Gala featuring two new contemporary ballets choreographed by Benjamin Millepied. The evening includes a cocktail reception, performance, and dinner ball. 5:30 p.m. David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Call: 212-870-5585.

Join the Parkinson's Disease Foundation for cocktails, dinner, and dancing during its annual Bal Du Printemps gala. Isobel Robins Konecky will be honored with the Page and William Black Humanitarian Award. 6:30 p.m. The Pierre. Call: 212-213-1166.

Children are welcome at the Wildlife Conservation Society Explorers' Party. The family event will have interactive crafts and activities that introduce kids to the wonder of science exploration. 6 p.m. Central Park Zoo. Call: 718-741-1639.

Celebrate City Harvest on Your Plate with a luncheon followed by a conversation with guest speaker, writer, and producer Susan Fales-Hill. 11:30 a.m. The Metropolitan Club. Call: 917-351-8725.

Support Latin culture at the El Museo del Barrio Gala. The evening blends Latino and non-Latino cultural luminaries and leaders in business, art, and philanthropy. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call 917-428-7828.

The Actor's Fund will hold its Annual Gala in support of professionals in the performing arts and entertainment. Cocktail reception, dinner, and tribute performance. 6 p.m. Marriott Marquis. Call: 212-627-1000.

Literacy Partners' An Evening of Readings is hosted by Liz Smith and Arnold Scaasi and Parker Ladd. Enjoy food, dancing, and readings from best-selling authors. 7 p.m. Jazz at Lincoln Center. Call: 914-597-1000.

While a playground may not be the most typical event locale, the Central Park Conservancy's Family Party is sure to delight all ages. Join Mariska Hargitay, Michael J. Fox, Melania Trump, Matt Lauer, Woody Johnson, and Kelly Klein. 3:30 p.m. Heckscher Playground, Central Park. Call: 212-310-6675. updates and tickets, or call: 646-861-0843