ALL ABOARD
Dive right into New York’s National Boat Show, continuing through January. Don your best swimming apparel and partake in boat-docking challenges, freshwater fishing demonstrations, and more. 10 a.m. Jacob Javits Convention Center. Call: 212-984-7008.


*FASHION BALL
An evening of fashion at the Discovery Ball kick-off party, benefiting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The evening will include a fab runway show with a personal appearance by Oscar de la Renta, hosted by Michele Kessler and Tom Quick. 7 p.m. Neiman Marcus Worth Avenue. Call: 561-833-2080.


*PRETTY PIECES
Design divas unite! Join chairwoman Kathy Bleznak and event sponsor Town and Country for a gala preview of the 2007 Palm Beach Design Fair. Over 40 exhibitors will present their amazing antiquities, benefiting the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. Participating dealers include: Glass Past, Dallas Boesendahl, and Boccara. 6 p.m. Cohen Pavilion. Call: 561-832-4164, x106.


GALA PREVIEW
The Winter Antiques Show will host an opening-night party, sponsored by Elle Decor, featuring works from experts in American, English, European, and Asian fine and decorative arts, benefiting the East Side House Settlement. The show continues through 1/28. 7 p.m. Seventh Regiment Armory. Call: 718-292-7392.


*FASHION STATEMENT
Join fashionistas for an evening of dinner, dancing, and a spectacular fashion show featuring Bill Blass head designer Michael Vollbracht. This fab event, hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue and co-chaired by Ann Summers and Cathy Duemler, will benefit Hospice of Palm Beach. 7 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 561-832-8585.


THEATER CELEBRATION
Celebrate the season with cocktails, dinner, and a cabaret performance benefiting the Manhattan Theatre Club. Co-chairs Bethany Millard and Fiona Kirk welcome you to this intimate evening. 7 p.m. The Rainbow Room. Call: 212-399-3000, x146.


WOMEN'S RIGHTS
The International Women’s Coalition will honor Allan Rosenfeld (with Richard Gere accepting an award on his behalf) and Jan Egeland for their global leadership in protecting women’s rights. CNN’s Christiane Amanpour will emcee this elegant evening. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-727-0938.


CALLING ALL COLLECTORS
Meet the next generation of great minds at the Young Collectors Night, co-chaired by Michael O’Neil and Genevieve Brown, for an amazing selection of antiques, paintings, and more! 6:30 p.m. Seventh Regiment Armory. Call: 718-292-7392.

GILDA'S GALA
Raise your glass to the memory of comedienne Gilda Radner and the lives of others who are affected by cancer with a cocktail reception and dinner, benefiting Gilda’s Club. Infinity Pharmaceuticals and Dr. Leonard Saltz will be honored at this black-tie event. 6:30 p.m. The Pierre. Call: 212-647-9700.

*ISRAEL'S FRIENDS
The annual benefit for the American Friends of the Israel Museum offers an enjoyable evening chaired by Andrea Stark and Lois Zelman, along with gracious hosts Rachel Rudin and Phyllis and Bill Mack. 6 p.m. Private residence. Call: 212-997-5611.


*RED HOT
White tie and tails, diamond tiaras, and couture gowns will be the elegant dress code at this year’s International Red Cross Ball. Spend an enchanting evening with classic entertainment, global diplomats, and an elite guest list, along with chairs William and Nancy Ellison Rollnick. 6:30 p.m. Mar-A-Lago Club. By invitation.


LUST FOR LIFE
The Gift for Life Gala (the gift and home décor industry’s volunteer group raising funds for AIDS research through amFAR) will honor Peer Baekgaard, Rick Ruffner, and Jeff Sampson for their charitable achievements. Enjoy a gourmet buffet, cocktails, and high-end auctions, all for a great cause. 6 p.m. Strata. Call: 212-806-1753.

OPERA NEWS
Salute five leaders in the world of opera for their distinguished contributions at the Opera News Awards. Cocktails and dinner will be followed by a presentation of spoken, sung, and filmed tributes to honorees Ben Heppner, James Levine, René Pape, Renata Scotto, and Deborah Voigt by some of the opera and theater world’s leading luminaries. 6 p.m. The Pierre. Call: 212-769-7009.


GOLDEN GALA
Carnegie Hall will be handing out its Medal of Excellence at this black-tie event to Richard Fuld, Jr., chairman and CEO of Lehman Brothers. Join in the fun at this starlit reception, with co-chairs Sally Krawcheck and Jerry Speyer. 6:30 p.m. Waldorf Astoria. Call: 212-997-0100, x238.


*CARING COUNTS
Spend an evening of cocktails, dinner, and dancing with chairs Dame Celia Lipton Farris and Patrick Park, benefiting the American Cancer Society and its initiatives. 7:30 p.m. Mar-A-Lago. Call: 561-655-3449.


ROLLING WITH STYLE
Celebrate the style and success of women roll models at Rolling With Style, hosted by Discovery Through Design. Lesley Stahl will play emcee to help launch NYC Fashion Week, featuring chic apparel and one-of-a-kind designer wheelchairs, benefiting disabled-women’s health initiatives and spinal cord research. 6:30 Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-317-1421.


SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE
Media mavens will gather as the Museum of Television & Radio honor Sir Howard Stringer and the Sony Corporation with A Salute to Excellence gala. Co-chairs include: Marlo Thomas, Loreen Arbus, Henry Kissinger, Norman Lear, Dina Merrill and Ted Hartley, Leslie Moonves, Sumner Redstone, Robert F.X. Sillerman, Bob Wright, and Elizabeth Wiatt, among others. 6:30 p.m. Waldorf Astoria. Call: 212-621-6815.


*WINE & DINE
Appreciate great taste at the Fine Wines and Hidden Treasures gala, honoring Robert Gordon. The event, chaired by Mary Frances Turner and Paul Marino, will include wine tasting, dinner, and a sensational silent auction, raising funds to build fishing villages and homes for the destitute in the Caribbean. 7 p.m. Ritz-Carlton. Call: 561-650-8080.


*PRETTY IN PINK
Chow down for charity at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s annual Hot Pink Luncheon. Evelyn Lauder chairs this worthy cause, so save the date and sport your most flattering pink. 12 p.m. Flagler Museum. Call: 646-497-2606.