(Leslie/Lohman Gallery, 26 Wooster St, New York, NY 10013) Work in all media by gay and lesbian artists, with an emphasis on subject matter that speaks directly to gay and lesbian sensibilities. Event Website

(Strata, 915 Broadway at East 21st St) (6pm) An evening of incredible food and music, along with silent and live auctions. Honorees: Paulette Cole, ABC Carpet & Home; Will Little, George Little Management; and Sheila Charton, 7W NY. Event Website

(American Airlines Theater, 227 West 42nd St, New York, NY 10036) Join celebrities from tv, screen and stage for a concert featuring male singers performing songs traditionally performed by female singers, and vice versa. Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St) (7pm) Ash Wednesday Service Event Website

(NY City Center, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) Tony Award-winner Christine Ebersole stars in the series opener, "Applause". Music by Charles Strouse; Lyrics by Lee Adams; Book by Betty Comden; Music Director, Rob Berman. (15th ENCORES! Season presents "Applause") Event Website

(WAMU Theater, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Street needs a hero! Never fear, Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and friends are here. Get set to join The Fabulous Five, a new team of Sesame heroes, as they work to put the "super" back in Super Grover. Event Website

(CBST, 296 9th Ave at 28th St) (7pm) (Congregation Beth Simchat Torah Anniversary Service) Event Website

(None Listed) This auction features a cuddly chorus line of one-of-a-kind teddy bears, each meticulously outfitted in original, handmade costumes by Broadway's leading costume designers and representing memorable characters from plays and musicals, past and present. To benefit Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS. Event Website

(Museum of Sex, 233 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016) (7 - 8:30pm) Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) America's first and only champions-only dog show. Event Website

(Chelsea Piers, Pier 60, New York, NY 10011) (6:30pm) Valentine's Dinner Cruise includes a private table for two, dinner buffet, beautiful roses, Champagne, two keepsake glasses and chocolate truffles. Event Website

(NY City Center, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) The flamenco event of the season featuring dancers and musicians direct from Andalucia, Spain, including Gala Flamenca: Mujeres and Ballet Flamenco Eva Yerbabuena. Event Website

(Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215) (12 Noon - 4pm) Ever wonder what folks in the past did during the winter? Come play indoor games, build and repair toys and view historic tools, dolls and other toys. ((718) 789-2822) Event Website

(Audubon Center, Prospect Park, 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215) (12 Noon - 1:30pm) You can help Audubon researchers track North American bird populations. Event Website

(Queens Museum of Art, Rushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368) (3 pm) A lesbian and her grandmother forge a story in "Forgiven" and a young lawyer discovers a cruel lynching and himself in "Strange Fruit". Q&A panel with filmmakers and light refreshments served. (Cinemarosa presents AfroLens - Celebration of Black History) Event Website

(Audubon Center, Prospect Park, 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215) (12 Noon - 4pm) Watch kid-friendly nature films at the Con Edison Discover Nature Theater. Nature and craft activities for kids of all ages. Event Website

(Museum of Sex, 233 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016) (7 - 8:30pm) Men's Authobiograophies from Nineteenth Century France. Event Website

(Museum of Sex, 233 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016) (7 - 9pm) Ducky DooLittle instructs us in "The Art & Nature of Being Sexy". Event Website

(Leslie/Lohman Gallery, 26 Wooster St, New York, NY 10013) Founder of the Harvey Milk Institute, Katz is an internationally recognized expert in queer postwar American art. His forthcoming book is titled, "The Homosexualization of American Art: Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and the Collective Closet". (Jasper Johns Symposium with Jonathan D. Katz) Event Website

(Sky Rink, Chelsea Piers, 23rd & West Side Hwy, New York, NY 10011) The New York Lions Hockey team begins Spring Season. (New York City Gay Hockey Association Spring Opener) Event Website

(Hilton New York, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019) Help HRC meet its mission: HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured equality and embraced as full members of the American family at home, at work and in every community. Event Website

(92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128) Fred Ebb's four-decade collaboration with composer John Kander produced a remarkable string of unforgettable shows including "Cabaret", "Zorba", "Chicago", "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and others. Event Website

(ABC Network) (8pm) And the winner for Best Motion Picture of the Year (3 hours after the red carpet) is...! Event Website

(Museum of Sex, 233 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016) (7 - 8:30pm) Lecture by Stephen Elliott on his new book "Sex For America: Politically Inspired America". Event Website

Celebrate and explore the wide diversity of sexuality with works ranging from documentary to drama, camp comedy to hot porn - and everything in between. Awards presentations, parties and a gala kick-off, with a national screening tour to follow. Event Website

(6:16pm) Turner burst onto the movie scene in a star-making blaze when she was cast as femme fatale Matty opposite William Hurt in "Body Heat" (1981). We love her for her blend of raw sexuality, beauty, intelligence, and drive, and that raspy voice, of course. Event Website

(Frederick P. Rose Hall, 33 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023) (8:30pm) Multi-Grammy Award winner k.d. lang could have the most extravagantly praised voice performing today. Her duets with Tony Bennett are legendary. Event Website

(The Puck Building, 295 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012) (6:30 pm) Fun-and-funds-raiser, cocktail party and live & silent auction featuring hundreds of cool things — art and photography to decorative pieces, fashion, gifts, theater and concert tickets, trips and fantasy items. Bailey House Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:00 - 8:30pm) You get 60 seconds to introduce yourself. You get three minutes each to meet everyone in the room. And you get an incredible opportunity to network with a roomful of other highly motivated, connected professionals. Bring a lot of business cards, because you'll need them. This two-hour evening is aimed at LGBT entrepreneurs, executives, business owners and client-oriented, sales professionals like you. Mixer with beverage bargains at 6pm. Networking starts at 6:30pm. (Nonmembers $10, OP Members $5.) Event Website

(Church Center for the United Nations, 777 United Nations Plz, 7th Floor, Presbyterian Room, New York, NY 10017) (4 - 7pm) International Women's Day came out of an international conference held by socialist organizations in 1910 in response to a march staged by 15,000 women in NYC on the 8th March, 1908 who demanded voting rights, the end of child labor, increased pay and shorter work hours. The Center will be co-sponsoring several events around International Women's Day and participating in the 52nd Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Event Website

(Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St, New York City, NY 10003) (7-10pm) A "raise the roof "night of Irish singing, dancing, traditional music, comedy, vaudville & variety. Performing : Actor Malachy McCourt, The Keltic Dreams Irish Dancers, Niall O'Leary School Of Dance, From Ireland - Brian Fleming, Gwenn Frinn, and Sean Millar. New York Comedy with Fiona Walsh. Sashes presented to Grand Marshals Council Speaker Christine Quinn and novelist/journalist Pete Hamill. Food and drinks will be served at intermission! Event's Official Website The evening is a benefit for the St. Pat's for All Parade which welcomes all New Yorkers to come together and celebrate Ireland. it is the only parade to welcome LGBT contingernts!! ($35) (718-721-2780) [email protected] Event Website

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) Last year, 26,000 travelers found more than 400 of the world's top destinations, resorts, hotels and adventures. Event Website

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) The world's largest fine and popular art fair - hosting more than 500 galleries, art publishers and art dealers, and thousands of artists. Event Website

(The 14th Street Y, 344 East 14th Street, New York City, NY 10003) (9pm - 12am) Warm up on our tropical fantasy island populated with LGBT Jews and their allies. All ages, genders, persuasions and loud tropical shirts are welcome! We'll have palm trees, tropical music, sangria and lots of fun! Buy a ticket in advance and save $5. ($15 in advance, $20 at the door) ((212) 929-9498) [email protected] Event Website

(Rutgers University, Newark, NJ) This Year's Theme is "Creating Change: Awakening Our Political & Social Consciousness". Panel discussions and workshops will address the intellectual, political, emotional, social and spiritual being. Event Website