Julie Andrews will receive the Prince Rainier II Award at the Princess Grace Foundation Awards Gala.

Princess Grace Foundation
What: Princess Grace Awards Gala. Supporters of emerging artists in theatre, film, and dance gather in the presence of TSH The Prince and Princess of Monaco and watch as Julie Andrews receives the Prince Rainier II Award for her outstanding career and philanthropic endeavors.
When: Tuesday, November 1
Where: Cipriani 42nd Street
Contact: pgfusa.org

New York Landmarks Conservancy
What: Dame Angela Lansbury and Regis Philbin are among those being honored for their contributions to the city at the Living Landmarks Celebration, while former Mayor David Dinkins receives the Lew Rudin Living Landmark Award for Public Service.
When: Wednesday, November 2
Where: The Plaza Hotel, Central Park South
Contact: nylandmarks.org

Silver Hill Hospital
What: Carrie Fisher— author, screenwriter, award-winning actress, and former patient of Silver Hill—will be honored for her advocacy to address mental illness at this black-tie gala. The hospital treats its patients for psychiatric and addictive disorders in a nurturing, uplifting environment.
When: Thursday, November 3
Where: Cipriani 42nd Street
Contact: silverhillhospital.org

New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
What: The nonprofit, which helps vulnerable children throughout the city recover from the trauma of abuse and provides other protective services, will honor New York Knicks’ assistant manager Allan Houston and his wife, Tamara, with the Strength of our Society Award.
When: Thursday, November 10
Where: The Plaza Hotel, Grand Ballroom
Contact: nyspcc.org

Guggenheim Museum
What: Guggenheim International Gala. Guests will gather to fête Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Proceeds will benefit the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, the preeminent institution for the collection, preservation, and research of modern and contemporary art.
When: Thursday, November 10
Where: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue
Contact: nyspcc.org

French Heritage Society
What: The French Heritage Society celebrates 29 years of French-American friendship with its Gala Dinner Dance and honors the Château de Fontainebleau, the legendary palace outside of Paris where the society will hold its 30th anniversary and whose history includes the reigns of several monarchs and two emperors.
When: Wednesday, November 16
Where: Metropolitan Club, 1 E. 60th Street
Contact: frenchheritagesociety.org

The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Associates Committee
What: The Fall Party, a glittering event, benefits the Pediatric Family Housing Endowment, which pays for overnight stays at nearby accommodations when children and their families come from out of town for treatment and are unable to afford the expense.
When: Wednesday, November 16
Where: The Four Seasons Restaurant, 99 E. 52nd Street
Contact: mskcc.org

Sandra Lee and Lee Brian Schrager at the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival 

Food Bank for New York City
What: Hosted by and benefiting the Food Bank for New York City and Share Our Strength, the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival brings together legendary culinary icons from around the globe, as well as America’s most beloved television chefs, to fight hunger in the five boroughs.
When: September 29–October 2
Where: Locations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn
Contact: nycwineandfoodfestival.com

New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
What: Cabaret 2011. Proceeds will support the ongoing work of the medical center in patient care, research and medical education; a special performance by Tony-nominated singer Kelli O’Hara completes the night.
When: Wednesday, October 12
Where: Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue
Contact: nyp.org

American Museum of Natural History
What: The 18th annual Family Party, one of the museum’s best-loved traditions, features educational activities and entertainment by Laughing Pizza. Proceeds from the evening help support the Museum’s programming.
When: Tuesday, October 18
Where: American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street
Contact: amnh.org

God’s Love We Deliver
What: The Golden Heart Awards Celebration pays tribute to those who support this charity in its work to home-deliver nutritious meals to people who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves. Carolina Herrera will be honored at this year’s celebration.
When:Wednesday, October 19
Where: Skylight Soho, 275 Hudson St.
Contact: glwd.org

Alzheimer’s Association
What: Rita Hayworth Gala. With the continued support of donors, the association works toward a world without Alzheimer’s, funding research that will lead to earlier identification of this fatal disease and therapies that will one day slow or stop its progression. Named in honor of Rita Hayworth, who died as a result of the disease, the evening includes a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, live entertainment and more.
When: Tuesday, October 25
Where: The Waldorf-Astoria, Grand Ballroom, 301 Park Ave.
Contact: alz.org

Whitney Museum of American Art
What: Whitney Gala and Studio Party. Celebrate the museum’s history and future with studio cochairs Georgina Chapman, Amanda Hearst, Miranda Kerr and Naomi Watts, along with heavyweights from the art, fashion, media, business and corporate communities who support the museum’s mission of championing emerging voices and artistic innovation.
When: Tuesday, October 26
Where: Hudson River Park, Pier 57
Contact: whitney.org

Executive director Jilly Stephens

City Harvest
What: The Brooklyn Local
When: Saturday, September 17
Where: Tobacco Warehouse, Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sample the best bites Brooklyn has to offer and help City Harvest in its quest to feed hungry New Yorkers. cityharvest.org

American Cancer Society
What: Follies
When: Wednesday, September 21
Where: Marquis Theatre, 1535 Broadway
The Kennedy Center’s lavish new staging of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece, complete with a 28-piece orchestra, is the highlight of the Fall Theatre Benefit. cancer.org

Just Food
What: Let Us Eat Local
When: Wednesday, September 21
Where: The Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street
Chefs from top NYC restaurants use locally grown produce for a night of sampling and sharing. justfood.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
What: The Sweet Life Kitchen
When: Wednesday, September 21
Where: Mondrian Soho Penthouse, Terrace, 9 Crosby Street
Enjoy an intimate, interactive four-course dinner with wine pairings hosted by celebrity chef Sam Talbot, and help JDRF in its mission to cure diabetes. jdrf.org

Dress For Success
What: Making Change: Women in Business
When: Thursday, September 22
Where: New York Stock Exchange, 11 Wall Street
A breakfast celebrating the power players who help women climb the professional ladder by offering inspiration, guidance and opportunities. dressforsuccess.org

American Theatre Wing 
What: Annual Gala
When: Monday, September 26
Where: Plaza Hotel, Central Park South
Kick off the fall theater season with some of the biggest names on Broadway while toasting Sir Howard Stringer for his unwavering commitment and dedication to the arts. americantheatrewing.org

National Osteoporosis Foundation 
What: A Gift from Mothers to Daughters
When: Monday, September 26
Where: The Pierre, Fifth Avenue at 61st Street
Build healthy bones for life at this fundraising afternoon that includes a silent auction and Judith Ripka shopping boutique. nof.org

One of the cutest combinations of the summer has arrived:Saturday Gelato Fever hosted by Jussara Lee and Popbar. Pair a little summer shopping with some summer noshing at Lee’s Meatpacking District shop, where the brand’s summer line of basic knits and fresh cottons will go for half-off and Popbar will be distributing delicious gelato on a stick. We adore Lee’s chic men’s Bermuda shorts and women’s reversible knit dresses and we’re always up for gelato (on a stick or otherwise) so this one’s a no-brainer. Saturdays only, August 13 to August 27 (NOON–6 PM). Jussara Lee Boutique, 11 Little West 12th St., 212-242-4128

Exhale Spa at Hotel Gansevoort in the Meatpacking District is offering an exclusive Renewal Day Package ($299), allowing guests to soak up the sun on the rooftop terrace and enjoy a luxe personalized spa treatment. The pampering treatment package is available in the spa or in one of the hotel's private rooftop cabanas and includes a 30-minute massage, 30-minute facial, manicure/pedicure and a poolside cocktail. Serenity-seeking New Yorkers have until September 30 to take advantage of the package. Exhale Spa, 18 9th Ave, 212-660-6733

On August 4, Great Performances and City Winery will host a splendid summer supper ($125, per person) featuring farm-to-table cuisine, made with organic produce sourced from Katchkie Farm and local wine, cheese, meats and fish, in an elegant Tribeca courtyard setting. Menu highlights include a barrage of Hudson Valley duck (roast duck, duck sausage, duck terrine, duck confit), Cayuga Farms' stuffed peppers, heirloom tomato and zucchini ratatouille, shaved fennel and artichoke salad and family-style toasts smeared with local shell bean hummus, parsley pesto and more. Proceeds will benefit the The Sylvia Center. (6 PM) 155 Varick St.; citywinery.com/events/167308

Brooklyn couple Albert and Marion in Love Etc.

In a fast-paced city like New York, it's easy to forget to stop and love; love your family, love your friends and love yourself. But this Kum-ba-yah sentiment is easily overridden by all of the distractions life throws our way: jobs, money, divorce and a partner who just doesn't understand the concept of taking out the trash. Prove the jaded New Yorker in you wrong by treating yourself to Love Etc., a new documentary by Jill Andresevic that won the audience award when it debuted at the Hamptons Film Festival last fall. Opening in New York on July 1, Love Etc. follows the relationships of five New Yorkers trying to find and keep love in their own lives, in their own ways. From Scott, the gay, single theatre director who adopts twin babies, to Albert and Marion, the Queens couple who have been married for 50 years (and whose story made this jaded New Yorker tear up), this is a feel-good tale that leaves you with the hope that everyone can find love in some form. Sunshine Cinema, 143 E. Houston St.; landmarktheatres.com

Sex and the City may be an HBO cult classic and homage to New York, but the title also alludes to an important question: what’s the best way promote safe sex in New York? On Thursday, June 23, New Yorkers looking for answers can head over to La Pomme for the AIDS Service Center’s 7th Annual Safer Sex in the City event. Guests will enjoy cocktails and learn about the importance of HIV testing, knowing one’s status and protecting loved ones.

With National HIV Testing Day in June, the timing couldn’t be more perfect to gather for such an important cause. “This event is designed as an open bar dance party where guests can join us in celebrating sex and sexuality, with a commitment to safety and well-being,” says AIDS Service Center (ASC) executive director Sharen Duke. “Guests can look forward to our dazzling host (Manila Luzon of RuPaul’s Drag Race) as well as go-go dancers and ASC’s own showcase of ‘condom fashion.’” Proceeds from the evening will go directly to the ASC, which builds community, connection and stability for New Yorkers living with and at risk for HIV and AIDS. “The reality is that despite improvements in HIV treatment, there is still no cure for AIDS. We are all at risk and need to practice safer sex and safer drug use.”

The event has already created buzz throughout the city, with participation from the likes of Joy Behar, Margaret Cho and cast members of The Real Housewives of New York City, not to mention John Legend donated the music rights to his song “If You’re Out There.” (6:30 to 10 PM) 37 W. 26th St.

Rooftop and backyard barbecues are great, but when Dickson's Farmstand Meats and The Lobster Place are offering to do the cooking, you best leave your grill cover on. And the two Chelsea Market residents will do just that on June 7 at their first-ever Bone Suckin', Shell Suckin Surf and Turf summer kick off party ($60, per person). Expect all of the peel-and-eat shrimp, crawfish, oysters, lobster, beef tartare, pulled pork and roast meats you can handle, as well as Buffalo Trace whiskey cocktails, Sam Adams brews and sweets from L'Arte del Gelato. Proceeds from the event will benefit Food Systems NYC. Purchase tickets here

FEED Project cupcake at Little Cupcake Bakeshop

Want to eat a cupcake and actually feel fabulous about it? Head to Little Cupcake Bakeshop, an eco-friendly bakery and dessert lover’s paradise that, on May 13, will host a “shop-in-shop” to benefit the FEED Project and Japan disaster relief efforts. The shop will offer FEED Japan tote bags and T-shirts, as well as a special FEED and Little Cupcake Bakeshop (New York or Brooklyn) organic tote. The best part? For every one cupcake sold, one meal will be donated to the United Nations WFP School Feeding Initiative. Now that’s a sweet treat. 30 Prince St.; 9102 3rd Ave., Bay Ridge, Brooklyn