APRIL

TUESDAY APRIL 3

PARIS REVIEW

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.


TUESDAY APRIL 10

EVENING OF DANCE

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.


TUESDAY APRIL 17

A HELPING HAND

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.



PRATT GALA

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.

MONDAY APRIL 23

PICTURE PERFECT

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.


TUESDAY APRIL 24

ENCHANTED EVENING

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.



MY FAVORITE THINGS

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.


WEDNESDAY APRIL 25

SPRING LUNCHEON

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.


THURSDAY APRIL 26

LITERARY LUNCHEON

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.


MONDAY APRIL 30

HOT PINK PARTY

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.



ANALYZE THIS

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.



A MUSICAL JOURNEY

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.



MAY

THURSDAY MAY 3

WOMEN WHO CARE LUNCHEON

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.



OPERATION SMILE

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.


MONDAY MAY 7

THE MET GALA

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.


WEDNESDAY MAY 9

TOP DOGS

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.



ACHIEVEMENT LUNCHEON

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.


THURSDAY MAY 10

BALLET SPRING GALA

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.


WEDNESDAY MAY 16

PARKINSON'S GALA

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.



FAMILY FUN

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.


THURSDAY MAY 17

FULL PLATE

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.



EL MUSEO'S GALA

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.


MONDAY MAY 21

ACTING UP

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 CELEBRATION

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.


WEDNESDAY MAY 23

A FAMILY AFFAIR

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