LGBTQ+ Houston's favorite cabaret-style gala!

- Internationally acclaimed LGBTQ+ talent
- Great crowd of LGBTQ+ community leaders and friends
- Delicious dinner with inspiring program
- Benefiting Hatch Youth's comprehensive LGBTQ+ youth services

Empowering Our Future Gala
Saturday, April 26, 2025
6p VIP Reception
7p Doors Open
7:30p Dinner and Show


500 Texas St, Houston, Texas 77002

Theme
Join us Under the Big Top for an entertainment-packed circus-themed show, featuring your favorite international and local acts.

Attire
Dress inspired by circus flair or in your best cocktail attire. Costume and drag encouraged!
 

Reserve your seats today!
Tables $2,000+ | Tickets $200+
Prefer to make your reservation offline?
Please contact Director of Development Meleah Jones at mjones@montrosecenter.org.

Interested in joining our team of Table Hosts?
Simply purchase a table or contact mjones@montrosecenter.org if you plan to organize a table of paying guests.

Parking
Guest are encouraged to carpool or to hire a Lyft. $20 On-Site Valet and $20 underground parking available. Street parking may also be available. 

See Photos from Last Year's Show
Click here to enjoy photos from last year's Animation Nation event.

Huge Thanks to Our Sponsors!

Big Top Sponsors
The Ballroom at Bayou Place
Charles Caliva & Kim Gustavsson
Concierge Travel
Jim Spears

Flying Trapeze Sponsors
CORT

Carousel Sponsors
Rick Dickson
Paul & Leon Guillory
Nancy Sims
Southwest Airlines
Richard Werner & Tony Bravo

Q's? Need More Information?
Please contact Director of Development Meleah Jones.
(713)800-0872 | mjones@montrosecenter.org

We look forward to celebrating with you!