With the short month behind us along with (hopefully) the last vestiges of winter, off we go into the almost-spring event season. March kicks things off with a lineup of glittering galas, benefit events, A-list panels, and a few fashionable new hot spots to hit up in between. Planning out your social calendar for the month? Click through for the New York moments you can't miss!

[Photo by BFA courtesy Frick Collection]