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We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the incredible talent that we were able to showcase at the LA Gayla! Thank you for sharing your incomparable charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent with us and !!! 🩵

Step into the mystery at the wayOUT Seattle Masquerade Ball!

🎭✨ Join us on December 6th at 9 PM at Kokos Mexican Restaurant for a night of music, dancing, drag queen performances, and raffle prizes.

🎟️ Tickets: $55 (includes entry + a free drink ticket) 🥂 Limited VIP tables available with champagne + small bites

Dress to impress in your most mysterious and sexy masquerade look. Don’t miss this unforgettable night!

Event is 21+

Get your tickets today: https://secure.givelively.org/event/wayout-lgbtq-foundation/the-masquerade-ball

Proceeds support the wayOUT 2025 grantees offering life-saving resources and creating WAYs and spaces for LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe being OUT as their most authentic selves!

We are still over the moon with the LA Gayla! Thank you so much to our amazing award recipients and and to their fabulous presenters and !! The work you all do continues to inspire us to keep advocating to those without a voice! 💜

What an amazing night! We want to thank everyone who braved the rain and came out to support wayOUT LA and !!! Thank you for helping us raise $110,000 for this incredible organization. More photos will be dropping this week but thank you, thank you, thank you!

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow night!!! A reminder that the Silent Auction is now open (link in bio).

Here’s a sneak preview of some of the fantastic live auction items that will be featured!

1. Rive Rafting Trip: River trip for two (2) guests on Green River in Utah thanks to

2. 1-year supper of

3. A 4-night stay for up to 6 people in a 5 star boutique apartment in the heart of Old Havana, Cuba, donated by

4. A luxury suite experience for up to four (4) travelers when flying from LAX, courtesy of

5. Three-Night Vacation Getaway for up to Four People at the Millennium Resort & Spa in Cabarete, Dominican Republic from .escapes.intl

Looking to travel? The silent auction is now open and you can start your bidding! Auction will close at 10pm PT on Saturday, 11.15

Featured Items:

1. A 7-night luxury vacation for up to 8 People in Manzanillo, Mexico courtesy of .escapes.intl

2. NYC Package: Two-night stay in a Deluxe Suite at the Conrad New York Downtown, Two (2) tickets for house seats to new musical on Broadway Two (2) tickets to any show in the upcoming season at and Two (2) tickets to a taping of Bravo’s

3. A 7-Night relaxing getawayLuxury Vacation for up to 14 People on Cedar Creek Lake in Tool, Texas

Who says you need to leave LA to have some fun? Be sure to bid on these great activities in our silent auction, open now! Auction will close at 10pm PT on Saturday, 11.15. Link in bio!

Featured Items:
1. LA Theatre Package: (2) tickets to any mainstage production at the , (4) tickets to any play in the Gil Cates Theater at the and dinner at with a $150 Gift Card
2. 1-night stay in a deluxe guest room at the , including $100 breakfast credit
3. The ultimate Fan Experience Package from . Includes (2) premium tickets to a home match in the 2026 season, (2) merch bundles and a VIP experience to watch team warm-ups

The silent auction is now OPEN for Saturday’s wayOUT LA Gayla. Be sure to check all our amazing items out and get in your bids, even if you aren’t able to make it in-person! Auction will close at 10pm PT on Saturday, 11.15

Featured Items:
1. 3-day Kayaking & Camping Adventure for Two in Stuart Island with food and wine thanks to
2. Two (2) Gift Certificates to and a Merch Bundle from
3. Two (2) Black Diamond Passes to , taking place January 11-18, 2026.

Link in bio!

We’re excited to announce our Impact Award presenter Tom Daley! Join us on Nov 15 to support Kentucky’s Sweet Evening Breeze. Tickets in bio.

We’re thrilled to announce our hosts Alexis P. Bevels and Darby Lynn Cartwright of “IMHO The Show” and our fabulous auctioneer Michael Ferman!! Come see them all on Nov 15 to support Kentucky’s Sweet Evening Breeze. Tickets in bio.

Come support Sweet Evening Breeze at the 2025 wayOUT Gayla featuring performances from q***r pop icon Caroline Kingsbury, next-gen rockstar Zoe Ko and the incredible Drag Superstar Fena Barbitall!! Keep the night going with DJ Buck/Off at the after party! This year’s wayOUT LA Gayla will be a phenomenal night you don’t want to miss!  

Ticket Link in Bio

Our first round of reveals are here!

Join us to raise funds for Kentucky’s Sweet Evening Breeze and honor our 2025 Impact Award Recipients: Oscar-winning screenwriter, director and activist Dustin Lance Black; acclaimed Crooked Media co-founder, podcast host and speech writer Jon Lovett; Golden Globe-nominated songwriter and pop hitmaker Leland; and Drag Superstar Alaska!