Put on your party shoes: social season has begun
We’re back!
Yes, noties, 2016 had its magic moments, but the social forecast for 2017 — a bonanza birthday year for both the country and our party city — is positively sizzling. Get ready to take things up a notch — or 10!
For the expanded online calendar (which includes sporting, fitness and walking events), see montrealgazette.com. For a supersized start to the season (party shoes: ON), tune in next week for the return of the Social Notes column with an actionpacked, people-packed doubleheader.
For all other fête fab for social gals and gents, come play at diaryofasocialgal.com, where the scene is social 24/7 and party is our oxygen. MARCH
March 17: St. Patrick’s Luncheon. 11 a.m. cash bar reception, lunch at noon, Plaza Centre-Ville (EVO), 777 Robert-Bourassa Blvd. $95. Corporate tables (10) $1,500. 514-4811346, office@spsmtl.com, spsmtl.com.
March 18: Zonta Club of Montreal International Women’s Day Luncheon. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Marriott Montreal Airport In-Terminal Hotel. $60, includes lunch, wine, gift bag, complimentary parking. Yvonne Quintyn, 514-683-4213; Mickey Wernecke, 514-630-0138.
March 23: JPPS-Bialik’s 60th Concert Gala in Memory of Robin Alexander Schwartz, a graduate of the Class of ‘86 and mother to three Bialik boys. Chairs: Dr. Beth Tannenbaum, Marnie Cohen. Proceeds support programs, facilities, financial aid. 6:30 p.m., Bialik’s Helen and Sam Steinberg Auditorium, 6500 Kildare Rd. Amy Finkelstein, 514-731-3841, Local 263, amy.f@foundation.jppsbialik.ca, jppsbialik.ca.
March 23: Wine and Cheese supporting the non-profit Centre l’Entre-Toit, accommodation resources specialized in forensic psychiatry. 6 p.m., Plaza Antique, 6086 Sherbrooke St. E. Louise Beaulne, 514-846-3202, Local 101, lentretoit.org/faitesundon. html.
March 23: Israel Cancer Research Fund’s (ICRF) Experience Fashion Show. 8:30 p.m., Loyola High School, Eric MacLean S. J. Centre for the Performing Arts. Students rock dance and runway to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. 514-481-2723.
March 24: Sainte-Justine’s Ball: The Grown-Up’s Ball for the Children. Fundraising goal, $250,000 for the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation. Cocktail party 7:30-10 p.m., ball 10 p.m.– 3 a.m., Salon 1861, 550 Richmond St. Event patron, Francisco Randez, with the participation of many other celebrity ambassadors signed on as well. Attire: evening wear. $260 (cocktails and ball), $160 (ball only). 514-345-4931, Local 4710, balsaintejustine.org.
March 27: Canadian HadassahWIZO (CHW) Montreal’s Blooms and Lattes. 7:30 p.m., Elna Bistro, Décarie Square. A benefit night learning to craft floral arrangements with masters from Fleurs des Jardins. $45. Limited space. Reservations a must. 514-933-8461, www.chw.ca/ flowernight.
March 27: Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation’s Bâton Rouge Gastronomy Event at Bâton Rouge, 3839 St-Jean Blvd. Includes fourcourse meal, open bar, savoury tastings, silent auction. $150. Anne-Marie Milard, 514-630-2081, lakeshorefoundation.ca.
March 28: Oxfam-Québec Gala drôlement bénéfique d’Oxfam-Québec. 8 p.m., Théâtre St-Denis, 1594 St-Denis St. Sybil Zettel, 514-226-9790, Sybil.zettel@oxfam.org.
March 29: Gala Bulles and Red Carpet. Le Parquet, 1000 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle. International haute couture designers pair with Champagne and gastronomy for the benefit of the Quebec Lung Association. nora.boussaa@pq.poumon.ca, gala.bullestapisrouge.ca.
March 30: Heart and Stroke Foundation’s California Wine Tasting. 7 p.m., Bonsecours Market, 350 St-Paul St. E. $175 for one, $600 for four, $1,000 for eight. 514-871-8038, Local 254, fmcmontreal@fmcoeur.qc.ca. APRIL April 1: Sami Fruits Foundation for Kids Fundraising Gala, St-James Theatre, 265 St-Jacques St. W. Supporting Mackay Centre, Philip E. Layton Schools and Giant Steps. Theme: La Borgogna. Featuring entertainment, dancing, laughter, gastronomy. Flavio, 514-858-0905.
April 1: Franco Di Giovanni Brain Tumour Awareness Fundraising Event. Benefiting the Brain Tumour Research Centre at the MNI and Hospital. Over $300,000 raised. 5 p.m., Prima Luna Reception Hall, 7301 Henri-Bourassa Blvd. E. Special guest: neurosurgeon/researcher Dr. Rolando Del Maestro. $125 (sevencourse meal, wine, open bar, midnight sandwiches, music and dancing, door prizes, auction of sports memorabilia and more). Lina Di Giovanni, 514-4946831. April 1: Women’s Auxiliary of the Montreal Chinese Hospital Spring Gala. Ruby Rouge Restaurant, 1008 Clarke St. Theme: Ring in Spring and the Chinese New Year of the Fire Rooster. Featuring cash bar (6 p.m.), authentic Chinese dinner (7 p.m.), DJ, traditional lion dance, participation of a licensed Zumba instructor. Guests are invited to wear creative hats and will be eligible for prizes. $98. Lucy Wong, lgoorwong@gmail.com.
April 2: One-Hit Wonders — You Be the Star musical fundraiser. Supporting the Segal Centre. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Segal Centre for Performing Arts, 5170 Côte-Ste-Catherine Rd. Box office, 514-739-7944, youbethestar.segalcentre.org.
April 3: Women’s Philanthropy and Federation CJA West Island movie presentation of Look at Us Now, Mother! by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum. 7 p.m., Cineplex Kirkland, 3200 JeanYves St. $25 online, $30 at the door. 514-624-5005, Local 221.
April 4: Stop the Silence Concert featuring David Marino and Friends. Segal Centre for Performing Arts. Benefiting the CIBC Mindstrong event for the renovation of the JGH in-patient clinic, mental health services and programs by Dr. Karl Looper. Musical direction: John Gilbert. $35. Mary Etzitian, 514-340-8222, Local 23986, jghmindstrong.com.
April 4: Dinner With Friends benefiting Centaur Theatre. 5:30 p.m., Bonaparte Restaurant, 447 St-François-Xavier St. Featuring an intimate dinner, the Quebec English première of Bruce Norris’s international hit Clybourne Park, desserts and conversation with the cast. Kyungseo Min, 514-288-1229, Local 240, development@centaurtheatre.com, centaurtheatre.com.
April 5: Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Salon des Vins de la Montérégie. 5-9 p.m., Centre Marcel Dulude, St-Bruno. $35 (includes 10 coupons), VIP $100 (includes 80 coupons, $60 tax receipt). Helene Gagné, 450-442-6387, Local 224, heartandstroke.qc.ca.
April 6: Chuckles for Charlie’s Foundation, an evening of cocktails, comedy and dancing for the benefit of Charlie’s Foundation. 7:30 p.m., the Comedy Nest, 2313 Ste-Catherine St. W., third floor. Information, donations: charliesfoundation.org.
April 7: Benefit for the Recovery Transition Program, Mental Health Mission, MUHC, featuring a story of recovery through film and live performance with musician Amy Goldberg. Montreal General Hospital, 1650 Cedar Ave., Livingston Hall (L6-500). 514-934-1934, Local 42392, Melissa.Myers@muhc.mcgill.ca.
April 8: St-Lambert United Church Women’s spring tea with sale. 2-4 p.m., Memorial Hall, 415A Mercille Ave. Afternoon tea $10 (adults), $5 (children under 10). 450-671-6003.
April 8: Thoracic Surgery Research Foundation of Montreal’s annual Black & White Dance Party. Cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m., Le Madison Reception Hall, 8750 Provencher Blvd. President of honour: Mirella Saputo, president of the Mirella and Lino Saputo Foundation. $300. Sponsorship opportunities still available. Anne Riby, anne.riby@montrealthoracique.ca, 514-890-8000, Local 24543. April 11: Fashion show Décousus, featuring creations by Quebec eco-designers. Benefiting non-profit Certex Canada, devoted to sustainable development and recycling clothing, shoes and toys, while employing people with limitations and handicaps. VIP cocktail 6 p.m., show 8 p.m., L’Étoile, Quartier DIX30. 450-926-1738, Local 222, defile.certexcanada.com.
April 18: Friends of Unicef Committee UNICEF Gala at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal, celebrating 70 years of UNICEF and raising awareness and funds for UNICEF Canada. Event presented by Montblanc, in the presence of North American president Sylvain Costof and UNICEF Canada president/CEO David Morley. Info@friendsofunicef.com.
April 19: Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s cabaret cocktail dînatoire, 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton Montreal, 1228 Sherbrooke St. W. Honorary chair, Glenn Watt. Kevin Harrison, kevin. harrison@muscle.ca, 1-866-9998909, muscle.ca.
April 20: The Daffodil Ball. Benefiting the Canadian Cancer Society, winner of 17 Special Events International Gala Awards. 6:45 p.m., Windsor Station, 900 Peel St. Theme is Imagine: The Beatles and Beyond. Celebrating Britain’s most defining decade. Chairs: Michael Denham, president/ CEO, Business Development Bank of Canada; Victor Dodig, president/ CEO, CIBC; Shahir Guindi, managing partner, Montreal office, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt; Pascal Tremblay, president, managing partner, TMT, Novacap. Tickets $1,000 (available only to benefactors donating $2,000 or more), sponsors’ tables $50,000, $35,000, $27,500. Videos, photos, sponsors and other information: daffodilball.ca. Event production: Alison Silcoff Events, 514-932-7517, alison@alisonsilcoff.com.
April 20: Jewish Public Library (JPL) presents Lauren Belfer’s discussion of her book And After the Fire. General lecture 7:30 p.m. $10 JPL members/students, $15 general. Intimate dinner conversation with Belfer, in association with Hadassah Brandeis Institute, 6-7 p.m., $25 members/students, $35 general, includes general lecture. Jewish Public Library, 5151 Côte-Ste-Catherine Rd. 514-345-6416.
April 20: In the Spirit of Advocacy, wine-tasting fundraiser. 6:30 p.m., Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Drive. $100. 514694-5850, info@wica-pcbo.com, volunteerwica.com/in-the-spirit-ofadvocacy.
April 20: Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA’s Chai Y $18,000 raffle. Supports the Y’s many social programs helping the young, and young at heart, benefit from activities that foster connections and build community. $100, grand prize $18,000. Lara Goldenberg, 514-737-6551, Local 228, chaiy@ymywha.com, ymywha.com/ support-our-y/participate-in-a-yevent. April 20, 21, 22: Montreal Caribbean Fashion Week. Grevin Museum, fifth floor, Eaton Centre. April 20: workshop 5 p.m. April 21, 22: show 7 p.m. Features fashions by local and international designers worn by local and international models. Tickets from $40, $60 for VIP (includes food, fashion, drinks). 514-620-6612.
April 21: Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal’s Les Printemps du MAC, benefiting the MAC Foundation. 9 p.m.-3 a.m., 185 Ste-Catherine St. W. Gala invites 1,000-plus to revel in music, dance, exhibits. Co-presidents: Stefanie Stergiotis, brand manager, Stingray Digital; Alexandra Mohsen, product manager, commercial digital banking, National Bank. Honouree: Elaine Barsalou, managing director, National Bank Financial. $175. Naila Del Cid, 514-847-6272.
April 21: 250th-anniversary gala of the Collège de Montréal. Benefiting the college’s foundation. 6:30 p.m., college gym. Featuring cocktails, dinner, presentations and dancing. Chairs: Andrew Molson, Stéphane Laporte, Costas Spiliadis. Robert J. Vezina, rjv@rjvcom.com.
April 22: Children’s Smile and Joy Foundation Gala. Supporting the neonatal department at the Children’s. Cocktails 6:30 p.m., dinner 8:30 p.m., the Rizz Reception Hall, 6630 Jarry St. E. Includes open bar. $160. Maria Lisi, 514-808-7484, lisinizza@gmail.com, csjfoundation.com.
April 22, 23: Fête Polonaise. April 22 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., April 23 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St-Antonin Church, 5361 Snowdon St. Supporting relief for children and seniors with disabilities. Featuring hot and cold traditional Polish dishes and desserts, display and sale of amber and handmade jewelry, folk art, Peruvian alpaca products, clothing, books, cosmetics, etc. 514-489-6010, 514-983-7353.
April 25: Blue Metropolis Angels & Demons. Supporting the Blue Metropolis Foundation, to sustain educational and social programs promoting mental health, and combating anorexia, depression, bullying and homophobia. Cocktails 6 p.m., literary fashion show 6:30 p.m., Lion d’Or, 1676 Ontario St. E. $195 (tax receipt $170). Tiphaine Flores, 514-932-1112, Local 21, tiphaine.flores@metropolisbleu.org, bluemetropolis.org/ego.
April 25: Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) Montreal’s Nurses’ Health Forum: It’s About Choices — Exploring End of Life Decisions. Côte-St-Luc Aquatic Centre. Featuring presentations by Dr. Manny Borod and Dr. Bessy Bitzas. $30. 514-933-8461, www.chw.ca/chw-centres/montreal/ events. April 25, 26: Cummings Centre fine arts exhibition with sale. Supporting seniors in need. Vernissage April 25 4:30-6:30 p.m., 5700 Westbury Ave. Exhibition/sale April 26 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. and April 27 9:30-noon. Patricia Kehler, 514-342-1234, Local 7250, information@cummingscentre. org, cummingscentre.org.
April 26: Maison Saint-Gabriel’s benefit evening for Maison SaintGabriel, Museum and Historic Site. Windsor Station, presented under the honorary presidency of Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre. Online tickets: $250 with receipt (taxes included). 514-935-8136, www.maisonsaintgabriel.qc.ca.
April 26: Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club’s Trunk Show, featuring international image and style consultant Kathryn Mademann’s presentation Closet Full of Clothes and Nothing to Wear! Benefiting the scholarship fund. 6:30 p.m., Beaconsfield Golf Club, 49 Golf Ave. $35. 514-683-5685, 514-637-9598, mluwc. fundraising@gmail.com.
April 27: Benefit supper concert and silent auction celebrating 100 years of Saint Columba House. Cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., show 8:30 p.m., Théâtre Paradoxe, 5959 Monk Blvd. Featuring songstress Sylvie Desgroseilliers and three-piece band. $125 ($95 tax receipt), show $25 (balcony). 514-931-5204, info@saintcolumbahouse.org, saintcolumbahouse. org/latest-news.
April 27: Auxiliary Jewish General Hospital cocktail dînatoire at the home of hostess Hainya Wiseman: The Art of Everything ... and Then Some. Benefiting the JGH Sandra and Steven Mintz Nephrology Centre. Chairs: Rona Ellen, Sarah Hutman, Barbara Singer. The Auxiliary, 514340-8216, rnrubin@jgh.mcgill.ca.
April 27: Jovia’s Benefit Gala. Supporting Dr. Clown and La belle visite. 5:30 p.m., Bonsecours Market, 350 St-Paul St. E. MCs: Isabelle Pagé, Pierre François Legendre. $350. 514845-7628, info@jovia.ca.
April 28: LaSalle Hospital Foundation’s Inaugural Black Tie Gala. Funds support the purchase of hospital equipment and improving quality of obstetric and gynecological ultrasounds. Honorary president: Monique Jérôme-Forget. $250 ($100 tax receipt). fondation-hopital-lasalle.ca.
April 28: Printemps Masculin, the Balls Ball. Benefiting Cancer Testiculaire Canada. Entrepôts Dominion, 3968 St-Ambroise St. Honouree: Maxime Le Flaguais. VIP cocktail $175 (6-9 p.m.), includes prizes, live performances, open bar, whiskey bar, oyster bar, cocktail dînatoire and after-party. Public party $85 (9 p.m.2 a.m.), includes open bar, snacks, games, DJ set dance party. Theme: speakeasy. 400 notable professionals, celebs and media personalities expected. Sponsorship, 514-9633577. Testicularcancer.ngo.
April 29: NDG Food Depot’s Empty Bowls fundraiser for healthy food programs. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., NDG Food Depot, 2146 Marlowe Ave. $25. Handmade bowl of your choice includes soup/bread, entertainment by local musicians, house-made desserts for purchase. Depot program kiosk. Bonnie Soutar, developpement@depotndg.org, facebook.com/ ndgfooddepot.
April 29: Rotary Club Of Hudson and St-Lazare Fundraising Gala. Benefiting mental health initiatives aimed at young people in the VaudreuilSoulanges community. Auberge des Gallants, Rigaud. m-vezina@ videotron.ca.
April 29: Public-funded community nursing service NOVA Hudson’s gala dinner show featuring three-time Juno Award winner Kim Richardson. 60th-anniversary Diamond Reflections Diamant formal fundraiser takes place at Auberge des Gallant, 1171 St-Henri Rd., Ste-Marthe. $150. NOVAgala2017@gmail.com, NOVAhudson.com.
April 30: Gala for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Proceeds support research and patient programs. 6:30 p.m., Grévin Wax Museum, Eaton Centre, 705 Ste-Catherine St. W. Celebrating the city’s 375th anniversary with Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre and local celebrities, all immortalized in wax, and featuring a cocktail dînatoire offered by Montreal restaurants. Stefanie, 514-342-0666, 1-800-4614683, srosenblatt@crohnsandcolitis. ca. MAY May 1: Foundation of Stars Montreal wine auction. Le Place d’Armes. Featuring silent and live auctions showcasing exclusive wines and spirits. Alicia, 514-595-5730, Local 234, agradziel@fondationdesetoiles. ca, foundationofstars.ca.
May 2: Giant Steps Foundation auction. Supporting Giant Steps School, dedicated to providing educational and therapeutic programs for children with autism. Le Windsor, 1170 Peel St. Hosts: Charles Lafortune, Elaine Lalonde, Tracy Pennimpede. 514-935-1911, Local 226, giantstepsmontreal.com.
May 3: Queen Elizabeth Health Complex (QEHC) Signature Annual Under the Tuscan Sun. 6 p.m., Théâtre Paradoxe, 5959 Monk Blvd. Featuring Italian food stations by the Madison Group, fine Tuscan wines, dancing to the Cadillacs. $150. Maria D’Onofrio, 514-485-5018, mdonofrio@qehc.org.
May 4: Alzheimer Groupe AGI’s Vintage Recall VI. Style lovers’ event features donated designer fashions. Exclusive Vente Privée Cocktail event with hors d’oeuvres while shopping, 5-9 p.m., l’Atelier, 5500 Ferrier St. $75. Partial receipt. 514-485-7233, agiteam.org.
May 4: Maison du Père Casual Ball, helping homeless men. Cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. with silent auction featuring unique artworks, packages. Centre CDP Capital Parquet. Simon Brière, 514-845-0168, Local 314, simon.briere@maisondupere.org, maisondupere.org.
May 4: Les Grands Chefs Relais & Châteaux Epicurean Event featuring Régis Marcon, three-star Michelin chef, Restaurant Régis & Jacques Marcon, St-Bonnet-le-Froid, HauteLoire, France. Benefiting Fondation de l’ITHQ — Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec. 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton Montreal. Honorary president: Alain Brunet, president/ CEO, Société des alcools du Québec. $1,500. lesgrandschefs.com.
May 4: McCord Museum Ball — Illusions! The Art of Magic, inspired by exhibition. Black-tie benefit. Cocktail 6:30 p.m., dinner 8 p.m., Arsenal, 2020 William St. $1,000 (tax receipt $750), prestige tables $15,000 (tax receipt $12,500). Valet parking. 514-861-6701, Local 1278, fondation-mccord@mccord-stewart. ca, musee-mccord.qc.ca/en/fundraising-events/annual-ball.
May 5: McCord Museum Sugar Ball. Windsor Station. Young McCord fundraiser for 1,000+ young professionals. Sugar, Sugar and More Sugar theme. Chairs: Sandra Ferreira, Gerald Kounadis. General $140 (10 p.m., open bar), networking $200 (7:30-10 p.m., includes gourmet stations and high-end drinks). 514-861-6701, Local 1278, fondation-mccord@mccordstewart.ca, musee-mccord.qc.ca/en/ activities/sugar-ball.
May 5: Hellenic Ladies Benevolent Society’s Ilios Gala funding the Summer Camps program for underprivileged children. Cocktails 6:30 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m., Le Windsor, 1170 Peel St. Maggie Pagonis, 514-9690000, mpagonis@pml.ca, hlbs.ca.
May 5: Alumnae Association of the Montreal General Hospital School of Nursing’s Reunion Dinner. 7 p.m., Omni Hotel, 1050 Sherbrooke St. W. Supporting nursing education at McGill and the English CEGEPS. Barbara J. Arseneau, president, 514-5956782, arseneaubarbar@videotron.ca.
May 5-6, 12-13: Becket Players’ fundraising show. Banquet Hall, Dollarddes-Ormeaux Civic Centre, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd. Featuring tableside service food and drinks. becketplayers.ca. May 6: WestHill Grandmothers present Play Your Own Game, a toast to mothers, grandmothers and grandothers. An afternoon of friends, entertainment and refreshments, benefiting African grandmothers caring for their orphaned grandchildren whose parents have died of AIDS. 2-4:30 p.m., Westmount Park United Church, 4695 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. $15. 514-484-9162.
May 6: Lachine Hospital Foundation Gastronomic Evening with Grand Chef Jérôme Ferrer. Supports the purchase of state-of-the-art medical equipment and hospital modernization. 6 p.m., Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, 800 Place Leigh-Capreol, Dorval. Host: Chantal Lacroix. Chance to win trip for two; silent auction. $250. Monica McDougall, 514-934-1934, Local 77225.
May 9: Canadian Red Cross fundraising event A Light in Darkness. Arsenal, 2020 William St. Chairs: Norman Hébert, president/CEO, Groupe Parke Avenue; Diane Dunlop Hébert, vice-president infrastructure, Groupe Park Avenue; Jeffrey Orr, president/ CEO, Power Financial Corp.; Suzanne Legge Orr. Honorary president: Michèle Dionne. Diane Harnois, 514362-2930, Local 3622950, diane. harnois@redcross.ca.
May 10: Generations Foundation benefit theatre evening, 8 p.m. Segal Centre, 5170 Côte-Ste-Catherine Rd. Featuring off-Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet, inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Includes refreshments, prizes. Reservations: Adrian Bercovici, 514-933-8585 (includes appropriate tax receipt with seating options).
May 11: Cirque Éloize’s benefit gala L’Oracle de la plume d’or. 5:30 p.m., Gare Dalhousie, 417 Berri St. Laetitia Shaigetz, 514-596-3838, Local 305, campagne@cirque-eloize.com.
May 11: Trafalgar School for Girls Opening Night. A #TrafFamily event, cocktail dînatoire, silent auction, dessert. Senior Play: Presentation of Peter / Wendy. Benefiting the school’s bursary program. Adults $125, recent alumnae $75, youth $75. Tickets: trafalgar.qc.ca.
May 11: Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre’s dinner auction event. 6:30 p.m., Loft Hotel, 334 Terrasse St-Denis. Chair: Sandy Miron. Honouree: Oliver Jones. Featuring silent, live auctions, Buonanotte catering. $175, table of 10 $1,500 (until April 10). Dorothy Massimo, 514-931-6265, Local 21, info@tyndalestgeorges. com, tyndaleevents.com.
May 13: Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal benefit gala. 6 p.m., Uniprix Stadium, 285 Gary Carter St. $800. Tables $8,000, $12,000, $25,000. 514-849-8681, Local 225, lcailleres@grandsballets.com.
May 17: Shield of Athena Family Services and Sheldon Kagan’s Swing Into Spring 2017 Spectacle. Rialto Theatre, 5723 Parc Ave. Supporting Shield’s network of services and new Second Step Resource for women and children who are victims of family violence. Featuring music, dance, and comedy performances. General $35, VIP $150 (includes pre-show cocktail party, priority seating). 514274-8117.
May 17: Cedars Festival of Divine Wine and Food. Benefiting sarcoma care. Proceeds support research, patient care and education. 6 p.m., Sofitel Hotel, 1155 Sherbrooke St. W. Guests are invited to try wines from France. Anna Burgos, 514-656-6662, Local 222, Anna.burgos@cedarscancer.ca. May 18: Montreal Chamber Music Festival’s Gala Gastronomique benefit gala. 6:30 p.m., Marriott Château Champlain Ballroom, 1050 de la Gauchetière St. W. Includes music, fine dining, silent auction, performances. $410, $4,000 for tables of 10. 514-489-7444, info@festivalmontreal.org, festivalmontreal.org.
May 23: Camp B’nai Brith of Montreal celebrates the Gift of Summer campaign with 5-à-7 hosted by Susan and Jonathan Wener. 5:30-8:30 p.m. A thank-you to donors who make summer camp possible for children. Chairs: Lori Elman, Anna-Sue Greenberg. Erin Wiltzer, 514-735-3669.
May 20: Grand Military Ball of Montreal’s 375th anniversary. Benefiting the Fondation Régiment de Maisonneuve. 6 p.m., Windsor Station. Chairs include Denis Coderre, André Desmarais, Isabelle Hudon. Featuring cocktails, dinner, presentations, dancing. Robert J. Vezina, rjv@ rjvcom.com.
May 20: Never Apart’s Wiggle 2017, wearable art and performance extravaganza uniting artists, designers and performers to celebrate all things wigs. An evening showcasing over-the-top glamour. 7049 St-Urban St. To submit a Wiggle Creation for runway portion: info@neverapart. com. Info for Wiggle and general programming: neverapart.com.
May 23: Alzheimer Groupe (AGI)’s A Vision to Remember — Chagall: Colour and Music exhibit at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. 6:30 p.m. Gala evening at the museum features dînatoire and private tour of exhibit. 514-485-7233.
May 25: West Island Blues Festival annual VIP evening benefiting Alzheimer Groupe (AGI), AJOI, WIBCA and literacy unlimited. 6:30 p.m., Pierrefonds Cultural Centre. Free outdoor concert on June 17 takes place in D.D.O.: 2:30-11 p.m. 514-485-7233, Errol Johnson, 514-781-0890, errol. windell@gmail.com.
May 25: Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom honours Senator Marc Gold. Proceeds support temple’s Open Doors Institute for Judaism. 6 p.m. at the temple, 4100 Sherbrooke St. W. By invitation. Includes cocktails, dinner, live music. 514-937-3575, Local 215, templemontreal.ca.
May 25: Cancer Research Society’s Urban BBQ presented by RBC Royal Bank. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Windsor Station. Host: actor/comedian Stéphane Rousseau. Guest chef: Ricardo. $450. Sonia Chatoyan, 514-861-9227, Local 250, schatoyan@src-crs.ca, urbanbbq.ca. May 28: Tea Time for Chez Doris, marking 40 years of service. 2-5 p.m., Grey Nuns Building, Concordia University, 1190 Guy St. Anniversary event honours all who have made the day shelter for women in difficulty possible. Featuring silent auction, entertainment, sandwiches and Grey Nun desserts. $60, or $100 for two. Sponsorships available. Natalie Coté, 514-937-2341, Local 227, ncote@ chezdoris.org, chezdoris.org.
May 29: Table of Hope/Table de l’espoir, benefit event for Share the Warmth, Salon Richmond, 550 Richmond Ave. Food lovers’ evening shines a spotlight on Montreal chefs and restos, sous-chefs and more. $150. 514-933-5599, info@tableofhope.ca, tableofhope.ca, twitter. com/tabledelespoir, facebook.com/ tabledelespoir, instagram.com/tabledelespoir. JUNE June 1: Hudson Country Homes Tour, the primary fundraiser for St. James Anglican Church, in turn supporting numerous other charities. Includes six visits to private homes and gardens. $30. hudsoncountryhomestour@gmail.com.
June 1: Ball for the Children’s: The Heart of Montreal, presented under the honorary co-patronage of Grégoire Baillargeon, managing director and head, investment and corporate banking, Montreal, BMO Capital Markets, and Marie-Josée Lamothe, managing director, consumer products, government, entertainment - Canada and managing director - Quebec, Google Canada. Benefiting MCH Healthy Kids Fund. 6 p.m., Windsor Station. Dress: black tie. $600. Anne Lassonde, 514-934-4846, alas@mchf.
com, ballforthechildrens.com.
June 1: Blue Metropolis Out, Loud and Clear. Supporting Blue Metropolis’s LGBTQ programming and initiatives. Cocktails 6 p.m., reading 6:30 p.m., Never Apart, 7049 St-Urbain St. $125 (tax receipt $100). Kaven Gauthier, 514-932-1112, Local 25, kaven.gauthier@bluemetropolis.org.
June 3, 4: Film fundraiser, Ignatius of Loyola, benefiting the Ignatian Centre. June 3 at 7 p.m., June 4 at 3 p.m., Eric Maclean Centre for the Performing Arts, 2477 West Broadway St. $10. 514-481-1064, centre@ ignatiancentremtl.ca.
June 7: McGill Head and Neck Cancer Fundraiser in honour of Dr. Saul Frenkiel. Le Windsor, 1170 Peel St. Benefiting the McGill Head and Neck Cancer Fund. Distinguished guest: Hollywood’s Michael Douglas. Carole Goldberg, 514-340-8222, Local 25024.
June 8: CJPAC Impact Dinner honouring Lillian Vineberg. VIP cocktails 5 p.m. Windsor Station. Impact Dinner celebrates contributions of leaders in the Jewish and pro-Israel community to Canadian political life. Action Party follows at 8 p.m. Edna, 514-938-0514, cjpac.ca.
June 9: Ritz-Carlton Montreal Grand Prix Party. Beneficiary TBA. Tickets available as of April. 514-842-4212, Local 1917.
June 12: Benjamin and Vanda Treiser Maison Shalom Inc. annual fundraising event, Popera. Benefiting the professional home serving physically, intellectually and emotionally handicapped people in a safe, stimulating environment. 7 p.m., Congregation Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem, 6519 Baily Rd. Featuring an operatic take on contemporary pop songs performed by members of the Atelier Lyrique of the Opéra de Montréal. Eva, 514-738-8708, treisermaisonshalom.com.
June 15: Chapeau mont Royal. 11:30 a.m., Mount Royal Chalet. Gourmet benefit luncheon supports Les amis de la montagne. Chair: Diana Ferrara Scalia, strategic adviser, Samcon. Hat and formal attire. $250, corporate table sponsors $3,500. chapeaumontroyal.com
June 16: Lobster Lunch, the Business Rendez-vous, presented by Metro. Noon-2 p.m., Place Bonaventure. Benefiting Fondation Tel-jeunes, presented under the honorary chairmanship of Pierre Pomerleau, president/CEO, Pomerleau. $325. Nathalie Deschamps, 514-288-1444, Local 222, ndeschamps@fondationteljeunes.org.
June 21: Benefit for the Recovery Transition Program showcasing the talents of patients and staff from the Mental Health Mission, MUHC with song, dance and comedy. 5:30 p.m., Montreal General Hospital, 1650 Cedar Ave., Livingston Hall (L6-500). 514-934-1934, Local 42392, Melissa. Myers@muhc.mcgill.ca.
June 21: Beth Zion’s annual scotchtasting evening. Benefiting the Beth Zion Congregation teen programming division. VIP 7 p.m., GA 7:30 p.m., 1 Place Sidney Shoham. Featuring rare expressions including a Macallan Reflexion for the VIP tasting, hors d’oeuvres, over 30 single malt whiskies. Shlomo Benarroch, 514-4898411, info@bzscotchtasting.com.
June 27: Côte-St-Luc Men’s Comedy and Musical Evening with dessert reception. Benefiting Canadian Magen David Adom. 7:30 p.m., ACC, 5794 Parkhaven Ave. Charles Eklove, 514-386-3773, Susan Puritz, 514-7314400, info@cmdai.org. AUGUST Aug. 5: Montreal Highland Games 40th-anniversary VIP launch cocktail, benefiting Montreal Highland Games Society. Verdun City Hall. 514-8751353, Local 205, montrealhighlandgames.qc.ca.
Aug. 25: Strangers in the Night Gala. Fairview Centre parking lot, PointeClaire. Featuring edibles from 75+ restos and headliner Styx. VIP 5:30 p.m., preferred guests 6:30 p.m. 514945-3347, strangersinthenight.ca. SEPTEMBER Sept. 9: Fundraising dance for ALS-Quebec featuring live band the Classics playing music from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Lachine Legion Hall, 3015 Henri-Dunant St. $20. Roger Boudreau, 514-772-2373, boudreau.roger@gmail.com, als-quebec. ca/event/dance-with-the-classics.
Sept. 14: Cabaret du Mont Royal benefit eve at the Casino de Montréal Vintage Theatre. Organized by local business leaders and professionals to raise funds for Société des enfants handicapés du Québec. Jean Fabi headlines the rock ‘n’ roll performers. 514-842-8791, Local 204, flexgroup. com/cabaretmontroyal.
Sept. 14: LUNGevity Masquerade Party — Le Moulin Rouge. Le Salon Richmond. Chairs: Stefanie Brodeur, Fraida Saxe. Benefiting lung cancer research led by Dr. Jason Agulnik. Mary Etzitian, 514-340-8222, Local 23986.