If there’s one thing New York does especially well, it’s turning philanthropy into a night out worth planning around.
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The New York Junior League (NYJL) celebrated its 74th Annual Winter Ball on February 28, 2026, at Cipriani South Street, welcoming nearly 1,000 guests for one of New York City’s most anticipated black-tie events. The sold-out evening made history, raising $1 million, the largest amount ever in the Winter Ball’s 74-year history.
Last Thursday, in support of global nonprofit WhyHunger, artist and rapper sAINt JHN hosted a pop-up dinner for WhyHunger’s Hungerthon as part of a fundraising endeavor that aims to confront the root causes of hunger in America and give access to nutritious food for all.
New York City never runs out of stories to tell — and this season, it’s writing some unforgettable ones. From haunted nights and marathon brunches to candlelit art dinners and iconic holiday moments, here’s your ultimate guide to what’s happening across the five boroughs through winter 2025.
Under a glittering Manhattan skyline, the Denyce Graves Foundation’s Harvest Moon Gala gathered icons from the worlds of music, art, and philanthropy for an evening steeped in elegance and emotion.
Taking center stage and setting the tone ahead of famed New York Fashion Week, TV personality Josh McBride celebrated his annual birthday bash with a star-studded extravaganza that quickly became the weekend’s must-attend event.
On a sun-drenched weekend in Southampton, Jill Zarin once again set the gold standard for Hamptons summer socials with the 12th edition of her highly anticipated Luxury Luncheon.
A radiant evening unfolded in East Hampton as LongHouse Reserve hosted its annual Summer Benefit, themed “LUMINOSITY.”
On a vibrant evening at ARTECHOUSE NYC, ArtsConnection hosted its Night Connections: Spring Bash, celebrating over 46 years of arts education across New York City
Attending the New York Junior League’s “Savor the Spring: A Night at the Museum” on April 26, 2025, was a vibrant evening of wine, food, and community at the historic Astor House.
Beloved Ashley Bouder took her final bow at New York City Ballet, bringing to a close a remarkable 25-year career with the Company, including two decades as a principal dancer.
Elizabeth Segerstrom opened her New York residence, filled with white orchids, to celebrate Anya Gillinson's new memoir, Dreaming in Russian, a fiercely honest autobiography.
Pianist Teodor Doré and his ensemble transported an intimate Chelsea audience through a deeply evocative chamber concert at the loft of fellow pianist and friend, Jonathan DePeri.
In the midst of a global conflict, the Ukrainian ballet tradition endures. The documentary film "Front Row" offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of young dancers who, despite the war, continue to pursue their passion.