J.J. Abrams and his wife Katie McGrath team up with Coach to host a star-studded Santa Monica rooftop fundraiser with big names including Joss Whedon, Jeremy Renner, Kristen Bell and Timothy Olyphant; Christinia Milian and Corey Feldman take in a classic Slick Rick performance at the Music Saves Lives benefit; Jerry Bruckheimer and former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (alongside her astronaut husband) are honored at the Simon Wiesenthal Center's annual National Tribute Dinner at the Beverly Hilton; Kristin Davis hosts a high-end silent charity auction for designer handbags at a Beverly Hills manse once inhabited by Brad & Jen. There was plenty of high-end, charitably-minded fun going on last night, so make sure to check out all the action in this Thursday edition of Last Night's Parties!

Jeremy Renner & Olivia Munn at the Coach Children's Defense Fund Benefit at Bad Robot [via] More»

Last night in NYC, Blood Orange opened up for Florence and the Machine at Radio City Music Hall, The Beach Boys reunited at Beacon Theater for their global 50th anniversary tour, Cameron Diaz and Elizabeth Banks came out for the screening of "What to Expect When You're Expecting," Martin Scorsese got down with Tyra Banks at the Moth Ball, and more. Last night's parties were all about the live music. More»

Rock legends and royalty like Lisa Marie Presley, Riley Keough, and Steve Jones join Linda Ramone for the launch celebration of Johnny Ramone's autobiography; Kelly Wearstler, Owen Wilson, Jeffrey Deitch, Alexander Von Furstenberg and more toast the opening the new heavily-Warhol influenced MOCA exhibition; Amy Smart, Elisabeth Shue and many other animal lovers help raise funds to support the mission to make all of L.A.'s animal shelters no-kill—get the details on the array of star-studded events that went down around town over the weekend in this edition of Last Night's Parties. More»

Last night in NYC, the New York Academy of Art threw their Tribeca Ball with guests like Robert DeNiro and Solange Knowles, Marc Jacobs sponsored an "urban hoedown" complete with fashionistas like Giovanna Battaglia and Michelle Harper, Neon Trees performed at the Bowery Ballroom, the Cinema Society hosted the premiere of "Safe" at PH-D at Dream Downtown, "The Raven" held a special New York screening at Sunshine Ladmark, and more! Last night's parties were all about getting "gown and dirty." More»

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Last night, Marc Jacobs sponsored the Art Production Fund's Urban Hoedown at 33 West street. Founded in 2000, the Art Production Fund is a non-profit organization that helps artists produce pieces that would be difficult to create alone, while also raising awareness for contemporary art. With a complete set of line dancers, a mechanical bull, and a performance by Ryan Bingham, the event also honored artists such as Kiki Smith, Mark Fletcher, and Tobias Meyer. More»

Last night in NYC, Jude Law made a surprise appearance at 3x1 for Ben Watts' skateboard series charity event, Vice Magazine presented "Slutever" screening at Westway, 2012 NY International Auto Show held a special preview gala, Uma Thurman hosted the Lanvin collection preview at Barneys, and so much more! Last night's parties were all about the artists and designers. More»

Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld, son of former Vogue Paris Editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld, presented the opening of Nicolas Pol's new exhibition titled Neverlodge at Salander O'Reilly on Tuesday night. The new owner of the Salander O'Reilly, Aby Rosen, gave Pol two floors to use for his second solo exhibition that runs through March 16th. More»

Last night, Jared Kushner and Peter Davis launched Scene Magazine at Double Seven, Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld hosted the opening night of Nicolas Pol: Neverlodge exhibit, Terence Koh and Cindy Sherman attended the opening night of Stephen Petronio Company, Elizabeth Olsen celebrated the NYC premiere of her new movie Silent House at the Stone Rose Lounge, The Art Show Gala Preview was held at the Park Avenue Armory, and so much more. Last night's parties were all about party hopping. More»

Last night, Kristen Wiig and Jon Hamm partied on the Top of the Standard For the Friends With Kids after party, The Virgins played at Le Baron, Brad Goreski celebrated his big night at Tommy Hilfiger for his Born to Be Brad book launch, The School of American Ballet had their Winter Ball at the David H. Koch Theater, and so much more. Last night's parties were all about the glamor.

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Tilda Swinton and Sharon Stone enjoy a Pomellato and MOCA hosted private dinner at E. Baldi, followed by the celebration of the opening of Pomellato's new Rodeo Drive boutique hosted by Swinton; Leonard Maltin honors Martin Scorsese at the Santa Barbara Film Festival; Neil Patrick Harris unveils the newest M&M character—jewelry and candy were the theme for Monday in Los Angeles and we've got your inside scoop in this issue of Last Night's Parties! More»

Dita Von Teese, Jenna Elfman and more hit Luis Barajas and Emmy Rossum's Winter feast/cocktail party; Starz! rolls out the black carpet for the premiere of new original series "Spartacus Vengeance" in Hollywood; John Baldessari, Joel Silver, and Diane Keaton step of for the debut of Rodarte's newest collaboration with LACMA; Steve Aoki has a record release party; Mr. & Mrs. Smith throw a chichi launch party for their new travel guide book at Soho House; the Winklevi turn up at Connor Cruise's 17th bday bash at the Clippers game—it was just another Wednesday night L.A., let's discuss in this edition of Last Night's Parties. More»