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Start with one part fundraiser. Add a celeb-packed guest list. Throw in some live music from Stevie Wonder, food from Thomas Keller and Charlie Palmer, or a silent auction with Louis Vuitton goodies or tennis lesson from Andre Agassi. Season to taste with black ties and cocktails. You’ve just whipped up one of Night+Day’s Best Annual Charity Events, some of the hottest parties on the social calendar.
Best Annual Charity Events in....
Best Annual Charity Events
Toronto
The Brazilian Ball Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 222 Bremner Blvd., May, 905-475-2520 brazilianball.com
The Draw: An annual fixture in the Toronto social scene since the 1970s, this local version of Rio’s carnival draws benefits charities dedicated to improving the health and education of Toronto residents. The Scene: With an impressive invite list, this charity ball draws local elite ranging from high-level politicos to society matrons, all of whom come to enjoy dancers, musicians, and other performers from the founder’s home country, Brazil. Hot Tip: Cut loose in a Brazilian carnival costume, one of the recommended alternatives to black tie apparel.
The Draw: This annual bash to raise money for the AIDS Committee of Toronto has become just as important as Fashion Week for the fashion crowd. The Scene: An A-list crowd of models, fashionistas, and plenty of pretty boys arrives in fabulous, over-the-top evening wear to this all-night fundraising party and runway extravangza. Past hosts include Pamela Anderson, DSquared’s Dean and Dan Caton, and songstress Katy Perry. Hot Tip: Whatever label you choose to wear, the more outlandish the outfit the better you’ll fit in with the crowd.
Power Ball 231 Queens Quay West, May, 416-973-4949 thepowerplant.org
The Draw: An annual coming-out party for all that’s on trend for the visual arts in Toronto, from art collections to the latest new artiste. The Scene: Don’t expect refined entertainment or circular dining tables—this event is unconventional and unpredictable, with the goal of creating a party that will mix those with money, those with creativity, and those who simply love art. Populated by in-the-know trendsters, the Power Ball is the one Toronto fundraiser where you’ll see the city’s best-known art influencers and its underground hipsters in the same line for cocktails. Hot Tip: Stay late: The impromptu after-party is the best way to hobnob with local artists.
