This Week in Events: Great Parties for Good Causes

October 27, 2023

On Thursday, the Soane Museum Foundation’s annual benefit was held at The University Club of New York.

John Flower, Douglas Wright, Sarah Magnus, and Stephanie Flower
Photo by David Benthal/BFA

Arthur Affleck and Jean Margaret Smith
Photo by David Benthal/BFA

Gary Bergstrom, Rosemarie Howe, Leigh Silverman, Kathleen Springhorn, and Margaret Carey Bergstrom
Photo by David Benthal/BFA

Meanwhile, Mind Games Fragrances celebrated its first anniversary at the Guggenheim.

Mariana Shalbaf and Candace Marie
Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFA

Michelle Blashka and Greivy
Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFA

Ajani Russell
Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFA

Sundari Sheldon and Christine Sheriff
Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFA

Taylor Quitara
Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFA

Kitty Cash
Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFA

On Wednesday, the World Monuments Fund held its 2023 Hadrian Gala at the Rainbow Room.

Derek Blasberg, Jean-Victor Meyers, and Lauren Santo Domingo
Photo by Ben Rosser/BFA

Pritika Swarup
Photo by Ben Rosser/BFA

Maryvonne Pinault and Salma Hayek
Photo by Ben Rosser/BFA

Christian Louboutin
Photo by Ben Rosser/BFA

Nikki Ogunnaike
Photo by Ben Rosser/BFA

Katherine Gage
Photo by Ben Rosser/BFA

Karaugh Brown, Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed and Al Khalifa, Zain Mai
Photo by Ben Rosser/BFA

Jason Crosby and Monika McLennan
Photo by Ben Rosser/BFA

Meanwhile, the Park Avenue Armory held an “Odyssey”-themed gala.

Sharon Coplan Hurowitz, Regan Grusy, and Katie Hollander
Photo by Brendon Cook/BFA

Jermaine Browne, Mayte Natalio, and Ehizoje Azeke
Photo by Brendon Cook/BFA

Susan Rose and Amy Silverman
Photo by Brendon Cook/BFA

Jon Stryker, Slobodan Randjelovic, and Biljana Simic
Photo by Brendon Cook/BFA

Gianna Theodore and Chanel Stone
Photo by Brendon Cook/BFA

Joshua Leon Eguia and Jordan Chin
Photo by Brendon Cook/BFA

Elsewhere, Elmhurst Hospital Auxiliary celebrated 190 years with a benefit gala at The American Museum of Natural History.

Annie Armstrong and Hannah Gottlieb-Graham
Photo by Mike Vitelli/BFA

Dr. Hadeel Alkhairw, Dr. Jasmin Moshirpur, Dr. Suzanne Bentley, Dr. Laura Lavicoli, and Thaina Rousseau-Pierre
Photo by Mike Vitelli/BFA

Martin Parr
Photo by Mike Vitelli/BFA

Shayna McClelland and Samantha Casolari
Photo by Mike Vitelli/BFA

Also on Wednesday, the 39th annual Alzheimer’s Association “Imagine” benefit was held at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The event raised over $700,000 for the organization’s care, support, and research programs.

Princess Yasmin Aga Khan and Naeem Khan
Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images

R.Q. Tek
Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images

Darren Criss, Laurie Hernandez, and Coltan Ryan
Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images

On Tuesday, Narciso Rodriguez celebrated the launch of his new perfume at La Residence.

Claire Danes, Rachel Weisz, Narciso Rodriguez, and Julianna Margulies
Photo by Rommel Demano/BFA

Eve Jobs and Hannah Traore
Photo by Rommel Demano/BFA

Charlotte Groeneveld
Photo by Rommel Demano/BFA

Serena Goh and Sai De Silva
Photo by Rommel Demano/BFA

On Monday, Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research held its 25th annual Angel Ball. The event raised over $2.8 million for the organization.

Tina Knowles and Myles Frost
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Tamron Hall and Dennis Basso
Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images

Clive Davis and Michael Bolton
Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Nicole Miller and Tommy Hilfiger
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Nikki Haskell
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Montego Glover
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Meanwhile, the Museum of Arts and Design held its annual MAD Ball gala at the Mandarin Oriental New York.

Lucy Sparrow, Michele Cohen, Mike De Paola, and Cristina Grajales
Matteo Prandoni/BFA

Barbara Tober and Tinu Naija
Matteo Prandoni/BFA

Polina Proshkina, Lathan Hall, and Alexander Hankin
Matteo Prandoni/BFA

Doug Heller and Cynthia Manocherian
Matteo Prandoni/BFA

Andrew Nguyen and Lynn Yaeger
Matteo Prandoni/BFA

On Friday afternoon, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation held its annual symposium and awards luncheon at the New York Hilton Midtown. The event raised over $2.6 million for the organization.

Alina Cho
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Dr. Olufunmilayo Odunuga
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

BCRF president and CEO Donna McKay and Kinga Lambert
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

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