Charity/Fundraising Events

Good Samaritan Foundation and event chairs Allison and Geoff Leach host the 30th annual Pearl Ball on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the River Oaks Country Club. Themed “Jabulani,” meaning “rejoice” in Zulu, this year’s African safari-themed event features live music by Empire 6. Proceeds from the event help maintain one of …

With lots of dancing, vote-with-your-dollars Chef Competition of local LGBTQ bakers, dessert buffet, BBQ, photo booth, raffle, and dance competitions, you don’t want to miss the fun! Decadent Desserts & Dancing supports AssistHers, providing resources and care for the most vulnerable women in our community. Main event 2-5p, VIP Reception with open bar 1-2p www.montrosecenter.org/ddd

HSPVA Friends, the non-profit organization that supports the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA), will host its 12th annual Encore Luncheon on Friday, March 2, 2018, at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston. Pulitzer Prize finalist and critically-acclaimed novelist, Susan Choi (Theatre ’86), will be honored as HSPVA’s 2018 Distinguished Alumna. Susan …

AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) hosts the 29th annual AIDS Walk Houston on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Sam Houston Park in Downtown Houston. This signature event is the city’s single greatest response in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Funds raised help local HIV/AIDS service organizations provide programs and services to almost 30,000 Houstonians impacted by …