Gather your friends and family for a private movie experience at Nitehawk Cinema, New York's premier dine-in theater, right on the F line, the most convenient spot in Brooklyn, pairing exemplary first-run and repertory film programming along with tableside food and beverage service. You and up to 55 (yes, fifty-five) guests will take over the Prospect Park-adjacent cinema for a brunch-time screening of your choice.

A true money-can't-buy experience. Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and private lunch at Instagram headquarters in NoHo for you and three friends! Designed for aspiring influencers and next-gen content creators, this premium opportunity includes an intimate, one-on-one conversation with Eva Chen-Director of Fashion Partnerships at Instagram, bestselling children's books author, and mother of three. A rare, once-in-a-lifetime experience not available anywhere else.

Brooklyn Mission Experience for 6 People

Gear up for the ultimate team adventure at Beat The Bomb Brooklyn, where immersive, real-life video games meet high-energy competition. Your group of 4-6 players will suit up in hazmat gear and take on a thrilling 1-hour Mission Experience, advancing through a series of five hi-tech game rooms-including the iconic Laser Maze-to earn precious time on the Bomb Clock.

In the final room, your mission is simple: work together to disarm the Paint, Foam, or Slime Bomb or get blasted! Perfect for families, friends, or an unforgettable birthday outing, this experience is fast-paced, hilarious, and endlessly memorable.

Details:
- One-hour Paint, Foam, or Slime Mission
-Minimum 4 players / Maximum 6
- Includes photos and videos from the Bomb Room
-Ages 8+
- Retail Value: $300
- Redeem by March 5, 2027

This auction item includes four (4) tickets to SPYSCAPE, an interactive museum and immersive experience located in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, dedicated to the world of espionage, intelligence, and spycraft.

SPYSCAPE combines museum-style exhibits with hands-on challenges inspired by real intelligence techniques. Guests explore authentic spy stories and artifacts while completing interactive missions such as code-breaking, lie detection, surveillance, and navigating a laser obstacle course. The experience is designed to be engaging, educational, and highly interactive.

Tickets may be redeemed by the winner and up to three guests. Advance date and time selection is required.
Learn more at: https://spyscape.com

Enjoy drinks and an event at the private and historic National Arts Club! Founded in 1878 and celebrating its 127th year, the prestigious National Arts Club (NAC) has been at the forefront of the arts in America. Located at 15 Gramercy Park South, the historic Samuel J. Tilden mansion. Unlike many clubs, from its founding, the NAC has offered full membership for women, reflecting their accomplishments and contributions to the arts. Notable members include: Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mary Cassatt, W. H. Auden, Mark Twain, Robert Henri, Alfred Stieglitz, Walter Damrosch, Architects Stanford & White, President Theodore Roosevelt, President Woodrow Wilson, President Dwight Eisenhower

We cordially invite you and a guest to escape reality at The Surrealist Ball in Fall 2026 - an exquisite, black-tie evening of art, mystery, and decadence held at the historic Chateau of the Mysteries in New York City. An opulent celebration of the Halloween season, The Surrealist Ball combines high art with performing arts, seances, surrealism, the absurd and the sublime. Attendance is by invitation only, bringing together celebrated honorees, thought leaders from the arts, technology, business sectors to embrace the absurd and enter into a waking dream. Leave your identity and the world behind.

www.thesurrealistball.com

The Surrealist Ball draws inspiration from the legendary Dîner de Têtes Surréalistes hosted by Baroness Marie-Hélène de Rothschild in 1972, where guests wore extraordinary surrealist headpieces and costumes that blurred the line between art and reality.

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/rothschild-surrealist-ball-2602119

Choose to receive 4 seasonal bouquets with fresh flowers from New York's flower district OR learn how to make seasonal floral arrangements and explore the flower district with your instructor! In this engaging, hands-on private lesson series, you will learn color theory, symbolic meanings of flowers, basics of floral design, and how to maintain longevity of your arrangements. It's a beautiful way to engage with nature and the changing seasons and a wonderful, lifelong skill to create floral arrangements for your loved ones.

Enjoy four (4) general admission tickets to the Museum of Illusions New York, a fun and interactive NYC experience located in Chelsea. This immersive museum features mind-bending optical illusions, playful installations, and hands-on exhibits that challenge perception and spark curiosity.

New York Theatre Ballet School

Taught by master ballet instructor, Diana Byer, ballet is just what the doctor ordered! Gather your closest friends and meet at the barre for a beginner or beginner/intermediate ballet experience that is both invigorating and joyful. Two different level classes designed for beginner to intermediate dancers, this small group class invites you to reconnect with your body, awaken your artistry, and rediscover the freedom of movement. Under Diana Byer's encouraging guidance, you'll explore classical technique, musicality, and expression in a warm, supportive environment. Find your inner child, let go, and dance it out!

Must be 16-18 years old.

The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW) is a non-governmental organization that works to end the trafficking and sexual exploitation of women and girls worldwide. Through an approach rooted in women's rights and human rights principles, CATW engages in legal advocacy, raising public awareness, and supporting survivor leadership in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, including in the United States. An internship with CATW will offer the student an inside look into the nuts-and-bolts of legal advocacy, from the New York State Legislature to the halls of the United Nations.

Take your New York adventure to new heights with 2 Flex General Admission tickets to Edge at Hudson Yards, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. Step out onto the soaring glass platform, look straight down through the glass floor, and soak in sweeping 360° views of the city skyline-it's an unforgettable, heart-racing way to see NYC.

With the Flex Tickets, you can visit any day and any time during operating hours, including the coveted sunset hour, for the most spectacular views.

The Book Hookup is The Strand's quarterly book subscription.This is for a fiction subscription. Each box includes a signed, first edition of a highly anticipated title, along with an additional paperback title and literary goodies from people and places we love to sweeten the deal. It's the perfect gift for a loved one, or the ultimate bookish treat for yourself. This certificate awards the winner one (1) box from the fiction subscription of the Book Hookup.

Live from New York, It's Your Night Out! You and a guest are headed to the most famous comedy show on television - Saturday Night Live! Enjoy 2 tickets to a live taping at 30 Rock-choose from one of 6 dates to be arranged with Eli at a mutually convenient time. Get ready for a night you'll be talking about for years!

Knitting Lesson w/ Suzannah Kellner (Former Parent)

I will teach you to knit a scarf. Tell me your favorite color, and I will provide you with yarn and needles. I have taught an entire 4th-grade class to knit, and you will succeed!

(Date/time to be mutually agreed upon. No holidays.)

2x VIP tickets to Arte Museum New York, a cutting-edge immersive art experience at Chelsea Piers. This experience blends digital visuals, evocative soundscapes, and bespoke scents to create a multi-sensory journey through themed exhibitions inspired by nature and the city's energy. Guests explore expansive, interactive environments that engage sight, sound, and scent in ways that redefine how art is experienced. 1x VIP ticket admits four guests, so together the 2x tickets will admit a total of eight guests.

Color Me Mine Upper West Side - Pottery Painting for Two

Get creative with a pottery painting session for up to two painters at Color Me Mine Upper West Side, located on Amsterdam Avenue. Enjoy studio fees included and choose from a variety of pottery pieces to paint and personalize-perfect for a fun weekday outing or a relaxed creative date.

Details:
Valid Monday-Friday only. Reservation required

For aspiring civil rights advocates/lawyers, have lunch with the legal director at the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, followed by a tour of our office.

A national organization headquartered in New York, AALDEF has been at the forefront of the fight for justice and civil rights for Asian Americans and all communities for more than 50 years. Since its founding in 1974, AALDEF has been defending and advancing the rights of Asian American communities-from advocating for reparations for Japanese Americans, to challenging post-9/11 attacks on Muslim communities, to confronting anti-Asian violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Host 12 or more guests in a Premier Suite on the Lexus Level at MSG, seated fewer than 30 rows from the stage for the Bon Jovi Concert (choice between 7/9/26 or 7/19/26).

This private suite experience includes 12 tickets, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional seats (up to 22 total), plus a dedicated suite attendant, private restroom, VIP entrance, and access to a chef-curated menu available for purchase. Food, beverages, and gratuity are not included. Experience the Ultimate VIP Night at Madison Square Garden!

Don't miss the chance to enjoy an unforgettable evening in style!

Enjoy an unforgettable night out at City Winery New York City at Pier 57 with this Dinner and a Show experience. Set in one of Manhattan's most intimate live music venues along the Hudson River, you'll take in an evening of acclaimed artists, comedy, or live entertainment in a vibrant waterfront setting. Valid for a mutually agreed-upon upcoming performance (subject to availability), offering flexibility to select a date that works for you.

Join Andy Cohen live in his iconic clubhouse for a taping of Bravo's beloved late-night show, Watch What Happens Live! You and a guest will soak in all the celebrity guests, pop culture moments, and signature WWHL energy - straight from the source!

Don't miss Lewis Capaldi live at Madison Square Garden on April 16th! With seats in Section C, Row 2 - just feet from the stage - you and a guest are in for an extraordinary night of chart-topping hits and raw, powerful performances at the world's most iconic arena.

Spend a day shadowing artist Sarah Kurz -- open to Junior and Senior Upper School students. This opportunity is perfect for aspiring artists, creative thinkers, or any student curious about what it's like to pursue art as a profession. During this hands-on experience, students will tour a working studio space and be able to ask questions about materials, inspiration, and building a career in the arts.

Discover a sparkling family adventure with four General Admission tickets (2 adults + 2 kids) to Genius Gems NYC. This hands-on, immersive experience brings science, art, and imagination together through colorful installations and playful exhibits designed to engage curious minds of all ages.

Perfect for a weekend outing or school-break fun, Genius Gems invites kids and grown-ups to explore, experiment, and learn together-no screens required. A true gem of a day out for the whole family!

Discover a sparkling family adventure with four General Admission tickets (2 adults + 2 kids) to Genius Gems NYC. This hands-on, immersive experience brings science, art, and imagination together through colorful installations and playful exhibits designed to engage curious minds of all ages.

Perfect for a weekend outing or school-break fun, Genius Gems invites kids and grown-ups to explore, experiment, and learn together-no screens required. A true gem of a day out for the whole family!

Take your fitness to new heights - literally! This gift card to Hapil, the premier climbing gym located in the vibrant Industry City complex in Brooklyn, gives you the freedom to scale walls, build strength, and discover a whole new way to work out. Whether you're a first-time climber or a seasoned pro, Hapik offers a welcoming, dynamic environment for all levels. Grab your shoes and start climbing!