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Not your average gala! Don't miss the entertainment-packed, costume-filled show.Amazing LGBTQ+ talent
Great crowd of LGBTQ+ community leaders and friends
Delicious dinner with inspiring program
Benefiting Houston's LGBTQ+ center and its youth services
Empowering Our Future Gala: Once Upon a Time
Saturday, April 25, 2026
6:00 pm VIP Reception
7:00 pm Doors Open
7:30 pm Dinner and Show
The Ballroom at Bayou Place
500 Texas St, Houston, Texas 77002
Theme
Step into a fairy tale where the future is fabulously bright. Join us for an enchanting evening of celebration and community as we turn the page toward a new chapter—one where every identity shines and every young person feels seen, supported, and empowered. Inspired by the courage and creativity of LGBTQ+ youth, we’re reimagining classic fairy tales with a modern twist—because in this story, everyone gets to write their own happily ever after.
Attire
Come as your favorite fairy tale character or creature, or in your best cocktail attire. Costume and drag encouraged!
Donate and reserve your seats today!
Tables $2,000+ | Tickets $200+
Adults-only (21+)
Prefer to make your reservation offline?
Please contact Director of Development, Meleah Jones, at [email protected].
Interested in joining our team of Table Hosts?
Simply purchase a table or contact [email protected] if you plan to organize a table of paying guests.
Parking
Guests are encouraged to carpool or to hire a Lyft. $22 On-Site valet and $22 underground parking available. Street parking may also be available.
Benefiting
Tickets and sponsorships support Houston's LGBTQ+ center and its youth services, including housing support for those who are experiencing homelessness, mental and behavioral health services, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and much more!
Huge Thanks to Our Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Brad & Jennifer Gouge
Happily Ever After Sponsors
The Ballroom at Bayou Place
Jim Spears
Fairy Dust Sponsors
BJ Gill & Robby Guthart
Storybook Sponsors
NRG
Paragon Private Wealth Management
Auction Sponsors
Southwest Airlines
Q's? Need More Information?
Please contact Director of Development, Meleah Jones.
(713)800-0872 | [email protected]
We look forward to celebrating with you!
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Event Venue
The Ballroom at Bayou Place, 500 Texas St.,Houston,TX,United States
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