7 upcoming galas to get Austin’s social scene from summer to fall
July 14
Relay for Life of Central Austin
What: The main fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is a team event featuring team members taking turns walking around a track to signify that cancer never sleeps; there will also be food, music, games and activities.
Cost: Donate what you will to participants.
Where: The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive.
Information: main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=88329
Aug. 2
8th Annual Pay It Forward with Daniel Curtis
What: The annual fundraiser for the Lone Star Paralysis Foundation and Easterseals Central Texas highlights 20 of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, including Uchi, Barley Swine, Juniper and more.
Cost: $75-$150
Where: AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 University Ave.
Information: pifdaniel.com
Aug. 4
Make a Vet Sweat Charity Gala
What: A night that honors our veterans, fallen soldiers and civilian leaders helping the veteran community and that raises money to continue to fund gym memberships for Make a Vet Sweat veterans and their spouses.
Cost: $125 individual tickets
Where: The Westin Austin at the Domain, 11301 Domain Drive.
Information: eventbrite.com/e/make-a-vet-sweat-charity-gala-tickets-44847687641?
Sept. 14
2018 VELA’s Be the Light Annual Fundraiser
What: An unforgettable and intimate evening with VELA’s signature family-style seated dinner, open bar, live music, auctions and raffles, and inspirational stories from many of the families VELA serves.
Cost: $75 early bird ticket; sponsorships start at $500.
Where: Springdale Station, 979 Springdale Road.
Information: velafamilies.org/be-the-light-2018.
Sept. 15
Chive Charities’ 6th Annual Green Gala
What: Celebrate Saturday Night Fever-style, meeting some of the incredible Chive Charities recipients, raising a glass with theCHIVE leadership, enjoying an open bar and appetizers, and more
Cost: Donate what you will to Chive Charities.
Where: Brazos Hall, 204 E. Fourth St.
Information: eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-green-gala-tickets-43933180325?
Sept. 28
Touch the Stars: 7th Annual Imagine a Way Gala
What: A cocktail hour with silent auction items, a program with a live auction and an after-party with a DJ and dancing, to provide funding needed for early intervention and therapies for young children with autism.
Cost: $250 individual tickets; $2,500 sponsorships
Where: InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel, 701 Congress Ave.
Information: imagineaway.org
TribFeast: A Dinner To Support Nonprofit Journalism
What: A sharp trio of political observers — the cast of Showtime’s “The Circus,” John Heilemann, Alex Wagner and Mark McKinnon — will be guests at this third annual dinner.
Cost: $500 individual ticket; sponsorships start at $5,000.
Where: Brazos Hall, 204 E. Fourth St.
Information: eventbrite.com/e/tribfeast-a-dinner-to-support-nonprofit-journalism-registration-45303208115?
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