Join us for our annual gala on stage. Come dressed in your favorite color—or all the colors!—and delight in a spectacular evening with friends. Enjoy dinner with delicious wine pairings and the knowledge that you are an indispensable part of the vibrant spectrum of the Lensic’s mission to bring great performances and inspiring youth education programs to our community.

Announcing a stellar lineup of twenty-five performances, ranging from live music to dance, theater, family shows, and comedy. Featuring acts like Terence Blanchard, Anoushka Shankar, Jacob Jonas The Company, David Sedaris, Judith Hill, and more!

José James is a jazz singer for the hip-hop generation, a title solidified with his new project, On & On: José James Sings Badu. James brings his interpretation of Erykah Badu's iconic music to the Lensic.