Design on a Dime

At this annual fete, top home-decor designers and vendors donate both new and vintage treasures, which are sold to the public at discounted prices (between 50 and 80 percent off). Proceeds raised during the event benefit Housing Works' national campaign to end AIDS. It's free to get in all weekend, but if you want a head start on shopping during the opening night reception on April 25, nab a VIP ticket online for $200.