Fun Stuff

The event at Scarpetta included Saint Vintage jewelry's signature "Love Bar," where celebrity guests could make necklaces, with all proceeds going to the cancer-treatment charity of their choice. Decor-decked hedging defined the party space.

This year’s event was inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and whimsical decor included hanging birdcages.

For a booze-fueled group activity that’s more interactive than your average open bar, sign up for Astor Center’s Winter Greenmarket Cocktails class. A professional mixologist teaches groups of as many as 60 how to make cocktails using seasonal ingredients purchased from the Union Square Greenmarket. After making three drinks as a class, guests team to create their own cocktail using the featured Greenmarket ingredients and dozens of liquors, spirits, bitters, and juices. The classes begin and end with a sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvre reception and last for three hours. Pricing ranges from $3,500 up to $6,500.