Black Tie Dinner

Be Part of the Magic: Black Tie Dinner Is Recruiting Volunteers

One of Dallas’ most fabulous and impactful events, Black Tie Dinner, is gearing up—and they’re on the lookout for volunteers! Here’s your chance to be part of an iconic LGBTQ+ gala that raises money for some incredible causes and, let’s be honest, pulls out all the stops with a truly glamorous event. From setting up the event’s dazzling decor to […]

Dylan Mulvaney to Headline 43rd Annual Black Tie Dinner

Hot off the heels of revealing the creation of the “Beyond The Tie” fund—and revealing its first deserving recipient—they’ve dropped another big announcement: Dylan Mulvaney, the social media sensation, trans activist and all-around trailblazer, will be honored and featured as a speaker at this year’s event. Cue the applause! For those not yet familiar with Dylan (where have you been?), […]

Black Tie Dinner Unveils ‘Beyond the Tie Fund’ & 2024 Recipient

We’ve got exciting news from one of our favorite events of the year! Black Tie Dinner announced its brand-new ‘Beyond the Tie Fund’, and the first recipient is Fort Worth-based LGBTQ Saves—an incredible organization providing safe spaces and vital programs for LGBTQ+ youth across North Texas. The ‘Beyond the Tie Fund’ was created to support smaller, minority-led organizations that often […]

No Need To Get This Dressed Up

Even though Black Tie Dinner has an event tomorrow evening, there’s no reason to put on your tux. (Unless sweating through silk or summer linen is a particular fetish of yours.) It all takes place at Times Ten Cellars in Lakewood and the owners are generously donating wine and light bites for the Black Tie Dinner Happy Hour. From 6:00 […]

Draggin’ For A Cause This August

Mark your calendars for July 16. And also August 24. Don’t worry, we’ll give you another reminder closer to the event, but in case you like to plan ahead as much as we do, then you’re going to be happy we told you now. (If you’re even reading emails this holiday week.) For the first time ever, Black Tie Dinner […]

Get Ready for ‘Simulation’: Black Tie Dinner’s 43rd Annual Event Theme and Entertainment Unveiled

Black Tie Dinner has announced the theme for this year’s gala: ‘Simulation.’ Promising a night where the ballroom transforms into a realm of limitless possibilities, this 43rd annual event at the Sheraton Dallas is set to celebrate and uplift the LGBTQ+ community like never before. “We will immerse ourselves in ‘Simulation’ – envisioning a world where the LGBTQ+ community is […]

But First, Dessert

Adulting can be hard. But it sure has its perks. If we want to walk around the house naked drinking Tito’s from the bottle while listening to old Cher, Madonna and Cyndi Lauper hits on repeat (at full volume), that’s our right. If we want to max out a credit card to jump on a flight to the Caribbean in […]

Black Tie Dinner 2024 Sets a New Record with 20 Beneficiaries

Black Tie Dinner, a cornerstone event dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ organizations, is gearing up for its 43rd annual gala on November 16, 2024, at the Sheraton Dallas. This year, the event is making headlines not just for its long-standing tradition of philanthropy but for breaking a nearly two-decade-old record by selecting the highest number of beneficiaries since 2005. In an […]

VINCINT’s Taking Us Home at Black Tie Dinner!

Big News: VINCINT is descending upon Dallas as the crown jewel entertainer for the 42nd Black Tie Dinner. Now, that’s what we call a glow-up! If you’ve clicked on that hypnotic music video for “Take Me Home” one too many times (guilty!), imagine the charisma of VINCINT lighting up the Sheraton Dallas stage on Oct. 28. After rocking his North […]

Black Tie Dinner Announces Theme & First Award Recipient

We’re excited to share some fabulous news about one of the our favorite events on our Dallas’ LGBTQ+ calendar: Black Tie Dinner, the nation’s largest fundraising dinner for our community, has chosen a shimmering theme that aligns perfectly with our community’s spirit – “Mirrorball.” This year’s dinner is proudly presented by PNC Bank and will be held on October 28, […]