Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert discusses her work, Home on the Range, a cookbook written by her great-grandmother that she has decided to republish (7 PM). Author Mary Yardley Potter encouraged people to shop locally for ingredients and support farmer's markets. The New York Public Library, Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, 212-930-0730; nypl.org

Francoise Mouly, The New Yorker's art editor, discusses the process involved in choosing the magazine's cover during a talk called "New Yorker Covers You Were Never Meant to See" (8:15 PM). Joining her are artists Art Spiegelman, Roz Chast, and Barry Blitt. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, 212-415-5500; 92y.org

Attend the 2012 Harboring Hearts Spring Gala at the Rubin Museum of Art (6:30 PM), honoring Dr. Yoshifumi Naka and Dr. Donna Mancini. Enjoy a silent auction, cocktails, food, and special performances by Clay Aiken, the New York Pops, and DJs Nick Cohen and Alexandra Richards. 150 West 17th St.; to purchase tickets, click here

Hosted by Elle Décor, the Modern Life Concept House opens its second annual showcase at the Dillon townhouses. Eight international designers will create original spaces in partnership with leading design brands. 425 West 53rd Street, dillon53.com

Photographer David Benjamin Sherry exhibits his latest work, "Astral Desert," a collection of extreme close-ups of geological formations in American deserts. The show will be exhibited at both Salon 94 locations, on the Bowery (234 Bowery, 212-979-0001) and on Freeman's Alley (1 Freemans Alley, 212-529-7400). salon94.com

Eric Ripert, François Payard, Charlie Palmer, John DeLucie, and scores of other chefs will create small bite dishes inpsired by their favorite films at the 27th Annual Chefs’ Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels, where live music and dancing are also on slate. Rockefeller Center, 212-687-1290; tickets: jean@citymeals.org

This year's family-fun carnival will be hosted by Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld and will feature a variety of activities, including face painting, arts and crafts and carnival rides. All proceeds directly benefit Baby Buggy. Tickets range in price from $75-$1,000+ for packages and need to be purchased in advance. Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink, Central Park, 212-736-1772; Babybuggy.org

Support the Jonas Veterans Healthcare Program at the inaugural Jonas Center Golf Classic (11 AM), taking place at the Stanwich Club. Funds raised through the program will help doctoral nursing students who are training in the specialized field of veteran healthcare. 888 North Street, 212-678-0231; nicole@garwoodevents.com

Honor Robert Duffy, Marc Jacobs International and Fergie at amfAR's Inspiration Gala (7 PM). Guests will enjoy cocktails, diner, a sports inspired runway show, and a special performance. Proceeds will benefit amfAR. New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building; for tickets, click here

This summer's LICADD's Tee-Off for Teens benefits educational programs aimed at preventing substance buse among youth. Early reservations are highly reccommended as the event, which will be held at The Maidstone Club, is limited to 80 participants. LICADD, 114 Old Country Rd., Suite 114, 516-747-2606; Licadd.org

Join New York Needs You at the organization's third annual fundraising gala (6:30 PM). The event will honor Raymond McGuire, Sean "Diddy" Combs, and Bruce Mosler at Cipriani. 110 East 42nd St.; newyorkneedsyou.org