Dress to impress with your best 80s flair! Guests are encouraged to wear cocktail or formal attire inspired by the incomprable style and bold glamor of the 1980s. Think bold details, bright colors, and of course don't forget an iconic hairstyle! Whether you choose subtle vintage flair or full retro outfit, you can't go wrong.

Our annual gala takes place in the Marunde Ballroom at the DANK Haus at 4740 N Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60625. Cocktail hour will also be held at the DANK Haus in the Skyline Lounge.

Limited parking is available at 5/3 Bank at Western and Gunnison. There is also paid street parking throughout the neighborhood.

For any guest who wants to arrive in style, we are pleased to recommend Windy City Limos or All American Limo for your limousine needs.

For guests who want to make a night of it and book a local hotel stay, we are pleased to recommend The Guesthouse Hotel.

The DANK Haus hosts an annual gala to fund the DANK Haus Annual Fund while enjoying a fun and glamorous night with our community. Funds generated support maintenance of our historic building, providing top tier cultural programming, welcoming a diverse selection of German and American artists to exhibit and speak, and expanding our German language program to reach over 300 students of all ages each semester.

The gala will feature a live auction, silent auction, a paddle raise, and other fundraising games and activities. Our silent auction will also be available for folks to bid from home.

This year we are using a new platform for ticket sales and bidding. You can do so online or using the Givi app.

Your ticket purchase includes an open bar throughout the evening, a delicious dinner, DJ and dancing, and the excitement of the auction and themed event.

No. The ticket price ONLY covers the expenses associated with hosting the gala and is not itself a donation to the DANK Haus. The auctions, paddle raise, and activities of the evening will generate donations to the DANK Haus Annual Fund.

Want to sit with friends? We encourage you to purchase a table for 10. If you purchase individual tickets, we cannot guarantee seating arrangements.

The Gala is organized by a committee of DANK Haus staff, board members, and volunteers. The committee is always looking for help with event planning and outreach to help secure auction donations. Please reach out to committee chair Melanie Hodges at melanie@dankhaus.com and let her know how you can help!