Join us on Saturday, February 28, 2026 for an evening of community building and dancing for a good cause: fundraising for the LGBT Center of Raleigh’s library - the largest LGBTQ+ library in the southeast! Our library is a beacon of knowledge, acceptance, and celebration of diverse identities and is officially back downtown in our new Community Center on Cabarrus Street.

General admission tickets include access to the entertainment, tapas bar, and a drink voucher. VIP tickets include all GA benefits plus a swag bag, an extra drink voucher, and access to the pre-event VIP reception at the LGBT Center of Raleigh.

Tickets will go live on 12/10/2025!

Features:

Local LGBTQ+ author showcase + opportunity to support their work
Dance floor with local DJ (TBA)
Dance entertainment (TBA)
Cash bar with wine, beer, and cocktails
Pre-event VIP reception from 6:30-8 PM (VIP ONLY)

This is a Valentine's themed ball, so the attire is RED! Bring your loved ones - platonic and/or romantic - and dance the night away with us.

This event is 21+.

If you have any questions or would like to sponsor the event, please reach out to our Development Manager, Cotie (she/they) at sponsors@lgbtcenterofraleigh.com.

Re(a)d to Filth Ball 2026

By LGBT CENTER OF RALEIGH INC

Re(a)d to Filth Ball 2026