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Holocaust museum honors Elie Wiesel
The Florida Holocaust Museum will celebrate its 20th anniversary at "To Life," its annual fundraiser, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Progress Energy Center for the Arts — The Mahaffey, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. The evening will honor Nobel laureate, Holocaust survivor and educator Elie Wiesel. $150. (727) 820-0100, ext. 274.
Youth of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast will present the annual Youth of the Year awards at a luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway. $25 advance; $35 at door. BGCSun.org; (727) 638-5181.
Opera benefit
"Bacchanale by the Bay," a benefit for the St. Petersburg Opera Company, begins at 7 p.m. Friday at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave. Entertainment will be presented by the cast of Samson and Delilah, and the evening will feature dinner and silent and live auctions. $125. (727) 823-2040.
Great Chefs fundraiser
"Great Chefs of Tampa Bay," featuring food and art from Tampa Bay area experts, will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Duncan McClellan Glass Studio, 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg. The event is a fundraiser for Family Resources, which offers crisis counseling and safe shelter for runaway and homeless teens. $100 single, $75 two or more. greatchefstb.org; (727) 521-5202.
Queen of Hearts Ball
The 54th annual Queen of Hearts Ball begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 First St. S. This year's event benefits Ready for Life and Southeastern Guide Dogs — Paws for Patriots and will honor an accomplished community volunteer. Black tie. $125. queenofheartsball.org; (727) 483-1580; (727) 385-4186.
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