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Justice for All Ball Big Sam’s Funky Nation and Ovi-G and the Froggies entertain at the fundraiser for the Pro Bono Project. WWW.PROBONO-NO.ORG AUDUBON TEA ROOM Sept. 28 Rhythm and Blues 5K Run The Tipitina’s Foundation hosts a fun run and postrun party to raise funds for equipment for area high school bands. WWW.TIPTINASFOUNDATION.ORG TIPITINA’S, 501 NAPOLEON AVE. Sept. 29 Ochsner Goes Pink Robin Thicke headlines the benefit gala for Ochsner Hospital’s Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center. WWW.OCHSNER. ORG/LP/PINK-GALA/ MERCEDES-BENZ SUPERDOME Oct. 5
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Louisiana Legends Rock and Roll Gala The Louisiana Museum Foundation gala is 1950s themed and Broadway actors Levi Kreis and Brandon Bennett impersonate Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley, respectively. WWW.THELMF.ORG/ LOUISIANA-LEGENDSOF-ROCK-N-ROLLGALA OLD U.S. MINT, 400 ESPLANADE AVE. Oct. 5 An Evening of Champions The Jewish Community Center (JCC), Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans and Tulane Hillel host a sports themed gala to raise money to support a variety of community programs. WWW.NOJCC.ORG CHAMPIONS SQUARE Oct. 6 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer The annual walk raises funds for the American Cancer Society and its programs to fight breast cancer. WWW.MAKINGSTRIDESNEWORLEANS.ORG CITY PARK Oct. 7
Up on the Roof Beer Tasting Dozens of local, national and international beers will be available to taste at the fundraiser for East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH), and Bag of Donuts performs. WWW.EJGH.ORG EJGH ESPLANADE GARAGE, 4200 HOUMA BLVD., METAIRIE Oct. 12 Early Childhood & Family Learning Foundation Gala Ruby Bridges, the first African-American child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South, will be honored at the gala. FNBC BUILDING, 210 BARONNE ST. WWW.ECFLF.ORG Oct. 13
EVENTBRITE.COM SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, 301 CANAL ST. Oct. 17 Reds, Whites and the Blues The party featuring wine, food and live music by Mas Mamones benefits Gambit’s Big Easy Awards Foundation. WWW.BESTOFNEWORLEANS.COM PAVILION OF THE TWO SISTERS, CITY PARK Oct. 18 Magic in the Moonlight Al fresco dining and music by Jeremy Davenport raise funds to support the Botanical Garden. WWW.NEWORLEANSCITYPARK.COM CITY PARK, NEW ORLEANS BOTANICAL GARDEN Oct. 19
Here for Life Gala The gala benefiting Touro features entertainment by the Preservation HallStars with Leroy Jones, a gourmet meal, open bar and silent auction. WWW.TOURO.COM/ GALA NEW ORLEANS MARRIOTT, 555 CANAL ST. Oct. 13
Pasta and Puccini JPAS hosts its annual fundraising dinner featuring the music of Puccini, entertainment and auctions. WWW.JPAS.ORG HYATT REGENCY NEW ORLEANS, 601 LOYOLA AVE. Oct. 19
O What a Night Artist Lin Emery will be honored at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s gala, and there will be cocktails, dinner, dancing and a live auction. WWW.OGDENMUSEUM.ORG OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART, 925 CAMP ST. Oct. 13
Halloween Costume Cruise Alternatives Living hosts a costume party to support its programs for people and families coping with emotional, physical, developmental and medical challenges. WWW.ALTERNATIVESLIVING.ORG CREOLE QUEEN RIVERBOAT Oct. 20
Nocturne British pianist Danny Driver performs at the Musical Arts Society of New Orleans’ annual fundraiser, which also features a Champagne reception and dinner. WWW.MASNO.ORG RITZ-CARLTON NEW ORLEANS, 921 CANAL ST. Oct. 14
Howling Success Patron Party & Gala The LA/SPCA hosts its annual fundraiser with live music, food from local restaurants, a silent auction and more. WWW.LA-SPCA.ORG/ HOWLINGSUCCESS HYATT REGENCY NEW ORLEANS, 601 LOYOLA AVE. Oct. 20
Key to the Cure Kickoff Gala The event kicks off the shopping weekend (Oct. 18-21) in which proceeds from store purchases benefit the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium. WWW.KEYTOTHECURE.
Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana Anniversary Gala The advocacy hosts its annual awards ceremony and gala. BASIN STREET STATION EMAIL CDOOGE@ JJPL.ORG Oct. 20