Superheroes Coming To Lake View For Wonder Ball Fundraiser

CHICAGO — Nothing Without a Company is launching its biennial gala, Wonder Ball, June 1 on Chicago's North Side. Attendees are invited to dress up like their inner superhero — "whatever that looks like," organizers said. The event will be held at Chicago Theatre Works, 1113 W. Belmont Ave.

The gala will run from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., with a VIP hour from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. and general admission from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

The gala's VIP hour will feature special guest and honoree, Lanialoha Lee from Pacific Soundz & Aloha Center Chicago, along with a drag show by ENIGMA. General admission will feature DJ Birds & B-sides, a best dressed contest, massage therapists, a raffle and silent auction items. Founding member Laura “Baller” Mahler will be coming back into town for the festivities and will have a dance off with the fabulous Darling Shear.

All proceeds from the ball will help NWaC continue its mission of planting theater around Chicago and progressing stories surrounding marginalized voices, organizers said.

Tickets start at $28 for general admission and $40 for VIP, available at https://wonderball.brownpapertickets.com