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UNDER THE BLUE WHALE The Museum of Natural History kicks off its social season with the Museum Gala, which includes dinner, dancing, and a live auction with James Niven of Sotheby’s. Proceeds from the event go toward the museum’s educational and scientific programming. Tomorrow, 7-11 p.m., American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5932, $15,000-$75,000.
OPERA AFTERNOON After a performance of composer Rachel Portman’s operatic reinvention of “The Little Prince,” guests are invited to a luncheon party where they can have their faces made up as a character and make their own ice cream sundae. Proceeds go to the New York City Opera’s education programs. Saturday, 1:30 p.m., Lincoln Center, New York State Theater, 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue, 212-870-5627, $250-$1,500.
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