Corkbuzz Wine Studio hosts a pop-up wine school, Wölffer Wine School, where guests can learn about new bottles from the Wölffer winery and taste the offerings paired with small plates. Corkbuzz Wine Studio, 13 East 13th St., 646-873-6071; wolffer.com

The New York City Opera presents a racy version of the 1726 opera Orpheus (7:30 PM). The opera was only recently re-discovered, and focuses on Orasia, the Queen of Thrace, who conspires to bring Eurydice to the underworld. Through May 20. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave., 212-831-7272; nycopera.org

Though the Metropolitan Museum exhibit "Naked Before the Camera" approaches the subject of the nude with a scholarly bent, the academic nature can't distract from the sexuality of the images, with high-art photographs by a variety of artists. Through September 9. 1000 Fifth Ave., 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org

Two cover bands, Mick's Jaguar and Mr. Brownstone, will be paying homage, respectively, to the Rolling Stones and to Guns 'n' Roses at Bowery Ballroom. Mick's Jaguar is celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Rolling Stones, and Mr. Brownstone (in costume as Guns 'n' Roses) will be marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the band's debut album Appetite for Destruction. 6 Delancey St., 212-533-2111; boweryballroom.com

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

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

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