The Grammy-nominated band Third Eye Blind headlines the New Children’s Museum’s third annual gala, Party Animals!, on August 21, to benefit arts education programs for needy kids. Guests will get rock star treatment beginning with cocktails on the red carpet and dinner by the culinary artists at Waters Fine Catering, Pamplemousse Grille, and Giuseppe Restaurants. After a concert beneath the stars by Third Blind Eye, the after party begins at the Hard Rock Hotel with food, drinks, and a performance by Get Back Loretta, a local indie-rock favorite. Celeste and Ted Hilling are co-chairs. Tickets start at $500 for the entire evening and $195 for the Third Blind Eye concert and after party. (619/233-8792, www.thinkplaycreate.org/partyanimals) ANDREA NAVERSEN
