Join the Straz Center's premier fundraising event, Gala for the Straz Center, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Inspired by the elegance of modern Art Deco, the evening will feature cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, dinner served on the Morsani Hall stage, live entertainment showcasing opera, musical theater, and dance, and both silent and live auctions. Guests are also invited to attend After Dark, a speakeasy-inspired after-party with desserts, cocktails, and dancing. Proceeds support the Straz Center's mission to inspire, educate, and connect the community through the performing arts, benefiting performances, arts education, and outreach programs
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