"The Playground": Your Guide to What to Do Tonight

It's time to figure out where some of the best parties are tonight and below are our picks. Make sure to check out our Calendar Page and follow us on Twitter as well.-

Creative Girl Book Launch at Alice + Olivia When: Tue, October 5, 6:00pm-8:00pm Where: Alice + Olivia, 80 W 40th St New York, NY Why: Champagne, cupcakes, and complimentary blowouts Details

NYU Cancer Institute Gala When: Tue, October 5, 6:00pm-10:00pm Where: Pierre Hotel Why: Celebrate the Langone Center's remarkable progress this year Details

So Kodak Launch Ft. Drake, Trey Songz and Pit Bull When: Tue, October 5, 8:00pm-10:00pm Where: Invite Only, New York, NY Why: Launch of Kodak's latest campaign with performances by Drake and Trey Details

Zagat & Foursquare Fall Fete When: Tue, October 5, 7:00pm-9:30pm Where: Invite Only, New York, NY Why: Foursquare came back from hiatus just in time for this party Details

Popular Mechanics 2010 Breakthrough Awards When: Tue, October 5, 6:00pm-10:00pm Where: Hearst Tower, 300 W 57th St New York, NY Why: Celebrate the year's latest advances in science and technology Details