Pink Tie Ball goes Thai

For the 13th year of its Pink Tie Ball, the Susan G. Komen Foundation is adapting a Thai theme - so much so, it's calling this year's event the Pink Thai Ball.

It's Saturday, Oct. 18 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight for the main event, and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. for the Young Professionals Party, at Vie, 600 N. Broad St.

More than 600 people are expected to gather for the event, which over the last 12 years has raised about $6.5 million to empower breast cancer service in Philadelphia and 14 surrounding counties, as well as fund research.

Four chefs - Daniel Stern of R2L;  Alex Boonphaya of Circles Contemporary Asian Cuisine and Tuk Tuk Real;  Eric Hall of Cescaphe Event Group; and Moon Krapugthong of Chabaa Thai Bistro - will host cooking demonstrations before heading to the kitchen to prepare a Thai dinner.

Menu will include a Green Papaya & Coconut Salad by Stern; Lemongrass Halibut with Curried Lima Beans & Fume by Boonphaya; Tamarind Glazed Duck Breast, Red Curry Sauce, Coconut  RiceTimbale by Hall; and Panang Beef by Krapugthong.

Pink Tie Ball Tickets ($625 each) are available through Oct. 8 here.