Heart disease charity Harboring Hearts hosts a benefit with performances from Clay Aiken and the New York Pops at the Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17th St. The organization will also pioneering researchers in the field of cardiac medicine.

The benefit begins at 6:30 p.m., with an after-party at the museum from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are available online are include cocktails, food, entertainment and dancing.