Join us for an evening of entertainment, activities, and fundraising at this unique community event!

Tickets will be available at the door, but buying in advance is always a good idea!

Gilded and Blossoming is both the name and the theme of the event. Your gaudiest gold accessories, floral shirts or dresses, and everything in between are all on the table. We're all royalty tonight, though please feel free to wear what's comfortable!

This has been a transformative year for Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center, come celebrate and support our new programs with an evening of art, creativity, and the chance to make a huge impact supporting crucial LGBTQ+ supportive services. Learn more about our new programming, including our expanded health services, our youth advocacy work for queer and trans young people, arts, harm reduction, mutual aid and resources, and more.

Expect:

Performances by Sable Jones St. James and Kylie Mooncakes
Tunes from DJ SummerSoft
Refreshments: hors d'oeuvres and fancy drinks (with or without alcohol)
A tamandama workshop with Andrew of Urban Epiphyte. Care tips for your botanical creation here.
Watercolor and gouche artist Maddy Szmidt of Mad Fantasy Art will be selling her paintings!
sam.doodles will be vending his incredible affirming artwork
Facepainting by Emily of Queery Seattle
Games, speakers, arts & crafts, and other activities
Giveaways
Community and much more!

Interested in supporting this event?! We would love to chat with you! Sponsors, vendors, and other additional contributions are welcomed! Please email us at Development@gaycity.org

Tickets: Shine $25, Glow $50, Glimmer $75, Sparkle $150

Ticket prices at $100 and over help support the Center's work; things like free HIV/STI testing, resource referrals, programs for LGBTQ+ youth, mutual aid projects, harm reduction, and much more.

Ticket Access: Our mission is to cultivate access and connections to promote self-determination, liberation, and joy, and that extends to events like this. We recognize that capitalism creates barriers between the communities we serve and accessing events and spaces. If the ticket price creates a barrier for you, please feel free to email us at development@gaycity.org so that we can provide access to a ticket.

If you are an affluent member of the community (or have recently won the lottery👀), please consider paying it forward by selecting a larger ticket level.

If you would like to support the organization in another way, we welcome volunteers, all levels of donors, gifts in-kind, and other impactful contributions.

All contributions to Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center are tax deductible.

Accessibility: Our goal is to ensure that guests feel as comfortable and supported as possible. We are purposefully selecting a variety of activities with varying levels of sensory activation to ensure the event and space are as accommodating as possible for all members of our communities, regardless of your social comfort level or the unique way that your brain works.

Sponsors: Thank you to The Collective Seattle, Underwood Wine, Seattle Cider Company, and Two Beers Brewing Company for supporting the Center at this event!

About the venue: The Collective is an urban base camp featuring a beautiful outdoor patio and multi-level creative recreational space that sets the backdrop for an event like no other. Learn more at collectiveseattle.com

About the Center: Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center is the definitive hub for LGBTQ individuals seeking affirming and responsive resources, wellness, and community. The Center cultivates access and connections to promote self-determination, liberation and joy in our communities. We are the largest provider of HIV/STI testing in King County, offer a resource and referral program, arts programs, youth programs, harm reduction, and much more. Learn more at gaycity.org

Gilded and Blossoming Fundraiser