Parties This Week in New York - The Buzz A PREVIEW of the must-attend parties, talked-about openings and fashionable night spots for the week ahead. Is it a John Baldessari, an Ed Ruscha or an unknown? Visual AIDS holds its 14th Postcards From the Edge benefit, with all works selling for $85. But in a twist, the 1,500 postcard-size works will be displayed anonymously, with the artist's identity revealed only after purchase. Other participating artists include Jeff Koons, Nicole Eisenman, Louise Lawler and Kiki Smith. Cheim & Read Gallery, 547 West 25th Street, visualaids.org. Preview party on Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.; tickets, $85. Benefit sale, Saturday and Sunday; $5 suggested donation. Darren Criss, the breakout star from "Glee," makes his Broadway debut. To celebrate, Alan Cumming, Parker Posey, Lily Rabe, Andrew Rannells and Jordan Roth are giving a cocktail reception in his honor. Mr. Criss, a 24-year-old heartthrob, is also expected to perform at the piano, perhaps a number from his show, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." The Darby, 244 West 14th Street, howtosucceedbroadway.com. Jan. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Invitation only. The National Board of Review, which weighs in every year with its Oscar picks, holds its annual awards gala. Winners were announced Dec. 1, so the biggest surprise may be Emma Stone's dress. But that won't stop the stars from showing up. Expected attendees and presenters include Martin Scorsese, George Clooney, Tilda Swinton and Christopher Plummer. Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street, nbrmp.org. Jan. 10 from 6 p.m. Another spotlight lands on the 29-year-old designer Jason Wu. He is honored by the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund, celebrating its 75th year of providing scholarships. Expected guests include Carly Cushnie, Michelle Ochs, Billy Reid, Steven Kolb and Alino Cho, this year's host. Waldorf-Astoria, 301 Park Avenue (50th Street), fashionscholarshipfund.org. Tickets from $1,500. "Red Tails," the epic story of the Tuskegee Airmen, hits the red carpet. The cast and crew are expected at the New York premiere and after-party, including George Lucas, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard and Method Man. Lending historical weight to the occasion, the stars will be joined by about 10 members of the Tuskegee Airmen unit, including Dr. Roscoe C. Brown. Ziegfeld Theater, 141 West 54th Street, redtails2012.com. Jan. 10 from 7 p.m. After-party at Gotham Hall. Send night-life suggestions to TheBuzz@nytimes.com.