🎉THE 10TH ANNUAL GAYLA: IN THE QUEER FUTURE🎉
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 @ THE CAPITOL THEATER
“My own suspicion is that the Universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose.”
– J.B.S Haldane (Possible Worlds, 1927)
Pizza Klatch’s annual fundraising event is back…to the future! Featuring a fantastic prize raffle, silent auction, PK student performances and variety of musical, dance, singing performances and more! Plus our special headlining guests, PNW band Seaside Tryst! All proceeds go towards supporting the LGBTQ+ youth of Thurston County.
This year’s Gayla is theme is ‘The Future is Queer’ and will feature a carnival of community revelry, as well as a familiar variety of fundraising activities including our popular locally sourced Online Silent Auction, a Prize Raffle, the return of Raise-the-Paddle and brand new amazing Pizza Klatch youth performances as well as a musical performance by our special guest headlining band, Seaside Tryst!
RAISE THE PADDLE
One of the most exciting parts about returning to an in-person event is the chance to have an in-person Raise-The-Paddle fundraiser once again! Registration to bid can be done so online via our Gayla website. You can register to bid prior to the event or at the event itself with one of our many amazing Gayla volunteers.
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION
The Gayla Silent Auction will go live online Friday, May 3, 2023, and close Friday, May 17, 2024. Items available for auction are locally-sourced and include everything from handmade goods to exciting excursions, pampering packages and one of a kind experiences! Bidding will take place on our Gayla website, but some auction items may be featured or on display at the live Gayla!
PRIZE RAFFLE
Our prize raffle will take place live during the Gayla. You can purchase Raffle tickets at the event, $20 for 5 or $5 for 1. Raffle prizes are locally sourced and will be listed prior to their event on our website, www.pizzaklatch.org.
PHOTO BOOTH
This year’s Gayla marks the return of our suggested donation Photo Booth! With themed props and a fun backdrop, don’t miss out on your chance to make memories and give to a good cause at the same time!
PERFORMANCES
One of the most popular portions of every Gayla are performances from some of the very youth we serve since after all, this event is for them! Performances have included everything from comedy to choreography! This year we have student performances that include singing, poetry and drag! We’ll also be welcoming to the stage special guests, Pacific Northwest-based synth-poppers Seaside Tryst! With a dusky cocktail of infectious melodies, angular guitars, pulsating synths and lyrics featuring tales of small-town escape and queer heartbreak Seaside Tryst is not only a band, but a tight-knit foursome of chosen family woven together by a mutual interest in glittery pop, men in eyeliner and taking care of one another.
SATURDAY, MAY 11th, 2024 @ THE CAPITOL THEATER (206 5th Ave SE)
DOORS @ 6:00 PM, SHOW @ 7:00 PM
GET ADVANCE TICKETS NOW!
