A sampling of Los Angeles’ spring fundraisers and galas:
Saturday (March 16) — REDCAT “CalArts Celebrates 10 Years of REDCAT.” Jack Black emcees; Cynthia Hopkins performs; honors Walt Disney Co. and Catherine Opie at Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater. Tickets from $850. (661) 253-7727.
March 20 — Alzheimer’s Assn. “A Night at Sardi’s” honors Brian Grazer and Jill Gascoine. “Best of Broadway” celebrity revue. Beverly Hilton Hotel. Tickets from $500. (818) 906-0240.
April 9 — Colleagues “Spring Luncheon” honors Wallis Annenberg. Oscar de la Renta runway show; informal modeling of Van Cleef & Arpels jewels. Benefits Children’s Institute Inc. Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Tickets from $150. (213) 260-7623.
April 13 — Cedars-Sinai Breast Cancer Research & Education Program “What A Pair!” duets by Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Joely Fisher, Anne Heche, Loretta Devine, Maggie Wheeler and more stars. Includes pre- and post-concert receptions. The Broad Stage. Tickets from $250. (323) 866-6231.
April 20 — Los Angeles Ballet “Rubies Gala” honors Nigel Lythgoe and Linda Duttenhaver; dinner, ballet preview; dancing to JT and California Dreamin’. Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Tickets from $500. (310) 903-8886.
April 20 – Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles Gala celebrates Urs Fischer exhibition in two venues; Tickets from $2,500. (213) 621-1778.
April 20 — City Year Los Angeles "Spring Break: Destination Education” with food stations, carnival-style booths at Sony Studios. Tickets from $375; reduced rates for families of more than four. (213) 596-5875.
April 25 — Alzheimer’s Assn. “Hilarity for Charity,” Seth Rogen hosts “house party” and variety show. Avalon, Hollywood. Tickets from $150. (818) 906-0240.
May 3 — Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis “Love to Erase MS” Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne. 500-item silent auction, celebrity fashion show and entertainment. Century City Hotel. Tickets from $1,000. (310) 440-4842.
May 9 — Santa Monica Museum of Art “Precognito” celebrates the museum’s 25th anniversary; honors Margo Leavin and Peter Sellars with presentations by John Baldessari and Bill Viola; previews art for sale at May 11 “Incognito.” "PreCognito" tickets from $1,200. InCognito tickets from $150. (310) 586-6488.
May 13 — Geffen Playhouse “Backstage at the Geffen” honors Billy Crystal and Bruce Ramer. Evening includes dinner and show. Tickets from $2,500. Show tickets alone from $350. (310) 208-6500, Ext. 141.
June 8 — Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County “Grand Centennial Celebration” celebrates the museum’s 100th birthday and opening of new Nature Garden, Nature Lab and Otis Booth Pavilion. Tickets from $1,500. Tickets for the after-party from $100 (if purchased before April 15). (213) 763-3512.
June 8 — Chrysalis “Butterfly Ball” honors Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Katherine Pope. Dinner, entertainment at a private residence. Tickets from $1,000. (310) 401-9393.
June 15 — The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Assn. “Beastly Ball” honors Pauley Perrette and Wells Fargo. After-hours, under-the-stars walk through the zoo, entertainment, food and dancing. Tickets from $1,000. (323) 644-4753.
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