Past events

Relive the galas worth remembering.

Look back at previous charitable events — the causes celebrated, the honorees, and the nights that brought communities together.

Past Events

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Health

Spring Gala for Children's Health

May 17 · New York

Housing

Founders Dinner: A Decade of Shelter

May 24 · Seattle

Arts & Culture

Renaissance Ball 2026

Jun 02 · Manhattan

Environment

Meadow & Sea Auction

Jun 14 · Boston

Arts & Culture

Cinema Under the Stars

Jun 21 · Los Angeles

Hunger & Poverty

Harvest Table 2026

Jul 09 · Chicago

Past Events

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Youth Development

Roads to Success 25th Anniversary Spring Benefit

Join us for a dazzling evening as Roads to Success celebrates 25 years of impact, inspiration, and opportunity. Together, we’ll honor a quarter-century of empowering young people across New York C...

Fri, June 5, 2026
The Edison Ballroom, New York, NY
From $550
Arts & Culture

2026 Neptune Ball

The Neptune Ball returns for an unforgettable evening, celebrating 50 years of culture, nature, and community. Join us for an elegant night of cocktails, dinner, and dancing as we raise funds to ho...

Fri, June 5, 2026
Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY
From $400
Community Development

Frederick Douglass Dinner 2026

The New York Urban League Board of Directors and the Gala Co-Chairs cordially invite you to the Frederick Douglass Annual Dinner Join us for a momentous celebration of over 100 years of empowerin...

Thu, June 4, 2026
Ziegfeld Ballroom, New York, NY
From $1,000

2026 Spring Celebration

BWI's 2026 Spring Celebration is an evening of connection and celebration featuring great food, drinks, music, and a brief program honoring the community members who make our work possible. Brookl...

Thu, June 4, 2026
501 Union, Brooklyn, NY
From $250

Breadwinners Pitch

Join Hot Bread Kitchen's Breadwinners Pitch for an evening of purpose and celebration showcasing the next generation of food entrepreneurs. Hot Bread Kitchen expands opportunities for professional...

Wed, June 3, 2026
Chelsea Industrial, New York, NY
From $1,500

55 & Forward: Persistence & Progress

As the centerpiece of our 55th anniversary year, the event will center around the theme of “55 & Forward: Persistence & Progress” to capture both our pride in our past and our determination to keep...

Wed, June 3, 2026
The Conrad, Washington, DC
From $1,000
Legal Services

Family Legal Care's 30th Anniversary Gala!

Join us on June 3rd to celebrate our extraordinary community and 30 years of increasing access to justice for New York families!

Wed, June 3, 2026
Tribeca Rooftop, New York, NY
From $750

Spring Gala

Join us for an enchanted evening in the Garden, celebrating the 30th anniversary of BBG’s iconic Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest. The Spring Gala offers a moment to mark this remarkable mileston...

Tue, June 2, 2026
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, NY
From $750

The Founders Awards: Honoring Our Past • Building Our Future

For 45 years, St. Francis Friends of the Poor has stood alongside our most vulnerable neighbors, pioneering the model of permanent supportive housing in New York City. This May, we cordially invite...

Tue, June 2, 2026
The Kimberly Hotel, New York, NY
From $250
Developmental Disability

QCP Gala

Before the summer heat officially arrives, join Queens Centers for Progress for an enchanting evening of community, celebration, and show-stopping talent. On Tuesday, June 2nd, we are heading to Te...

Tue, June 2, 2026
Terrace on the Park, Corona, NY
From $300

Lincoln Center 2026 Summer Gala

This annual celebration brings together over 500 guests representing leadership from the corporate, philanthropic, media, entertainment, and civic sectors from across the world. Proceeds from the G...

Mon, June 1, 2026
David Geffen Hall, New York, NY
From $2,500

2026 Spring Benefit

We are thrilled to recognize Steven L. Fasman with the Saul Z. Cohen Leadership Award for his unwavering commitment that has strengthened our agency in profound ways. We are also proud to honor Rop...

Mon, June 1, 2026
Gotham Hall, New York, NY
From $1,500

Entertainment Community Fund Gala 2026

Join us to celebrate and strengthen the performing arts and entertainment community across the nation. Your support of our Gala allows the Entertainment Community Fund to address the unique needs o...

Mon, June 1, 2026
Cipriani 42nd Street, New York, NY
From $1,750

The Annual Gala

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History was founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, visionaries and lifelong supporters of American history education. The Institute is the ...

Mon, June 1, 2026
The Metropolitan Club, New York, NY
From $1,500

Mahjong Night fundraiser

Hosted by CPC's Leadership Council of young leaders during AAPI Heritage Month, we invite you to our inaugural Mahjong Night on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at CPC One! This evening promises to be a liv...

Sat, May 30, 2026
CPC One, New York, NY
From $125
Children & Youth Services

An Evening in Bloom ~ A Night To Inspire

Grenville Baker Boys and Girls Club

Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club’s Gala is an integral part of achieving our annual fundraising goals. The goal for this fun, yet purposeful event is to raise necessary funds to support the missi...

Fri, May 29, 2026
The Creek Club, Locust Valley, NY
From $425

EL MUSEO GALA 2026

El Museo del Barrio’s Board of Trustees and Gala Co-Chairs invite you to join us at our 2026 Gala

Thu, May 28, 2026
Mandarin Oriental New York, New York, NY
From $2,000

Queens Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Benefit

We are thrilled to announce the CPC Queens Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Benefit, our biggest fundraising event in Queens. Your support will enable us to continue servin...

Thu, May 28, 2026
Northern Gala, Queens, NY
From $300
Lymphoma Research

Partners in Purpose

Join the Lymphoma Research Foundation on Thursday, May 28, 2026, as we host Partners In Purpose, A Scientific Social in Chicago, IL. This social will showcase the many facets of the Foundation's cr...

Thu, May 28, 2026
The Casino, Chicago, IL
From $250

Eight Over Eighty Gala

Eight Over Eighty showcases eight extraordinary individuals who personify the value of aging well into our 80s and beyond. We champion the importance of embracing life with meaningful intention, pu...

Wed, May 27, 2026
Ziegfeld Ballroom, New York, NY
From $1,500

Springtime Shindig 2026

Proceeds from the Springtime Shindig support Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s Education programs for Bronx kids and teens; ecological restoration and research; and community stewardship programs in Va...

Wed, May 27, 2026
Golf House Terrace, Bronx, NY
From $300

Sesame Workshop’s Annual Gala

Sesame Workshop’s Annual Gala is our single largest fundraiser of the year. This star-studded event features remarkable honorees, special performances, and of course, the iconic Sesame Street Muppe...

Wed, May 27, 2026
Cipriani 42nd Street, New York, NY
From $2,500
Affordable Housing

AAFE's 52nd Annual Gala

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for AAFE's 52nd Annual Gala, happening on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the elegant Tribeca Rooftop in lower Manhattan! Join us for a special e...

Thu, May 21, 2026
Tribeca Rooftop, New York, NY
From $500

American Ballet Theatre 2026 Spring Gala

Experience the artistry of American Ballet Theatre in a setting as intimate as it is unforgettable. ABT’s extraordinary dancers will perform at the Company’s annual Spring Gala, a one-night-only ev...

Wed, May 20, 2026
Cipriani 42nd Street, New York, NY
From $3,000