Join us on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the City of Raleigh Museum for an evening of community building and dancing for a good cause: fundraising for the LGBT Center of Raleigh’s library - one of the largest LGBTQ+ libraries 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, VIP-exclusive cocktail, and access to the pre-event VIP reception at the LGBT Center of Raleigh.

Features:

Local LGBTQ+ author showcase + opportunity to support their work
Dance floor with local DJ Gay Agenda
Dance entertainment: Drag performances by Poison and Burlesque with Tita Baby
Tarot readings with Jude the Fate
Cash bar with wine, beer, and cocktails
Raffle with book-themed baskets
Photo Booth to memorialize the event with your loved ones
Pre-event VIP reception from 7-8 PM with local poet Neil Hilborn (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 can't attend the event but still want to support the Center, consider paying for a community member's ticket! This will allow folks who would not otherwise be able to attend to participate in the event. :) Go to "GA tickets" and then click the box for "This is a donation for a community member's ticket."

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

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