This event is in the past.It took place on February 28, 2026 at Conner Center.
Themed NightThemed Night🎵Expect R&B, jazz, Afrobeat, and neo-soul performances
🎩Formal attire encouraged — come dressed to impress
🎟️Grab tickets early on Eventbrite
Step into an evening where heritage meets elegance. STAAND's annual gala celebrates the African diaspora through live music spanning ancestral rhythms to neo-soul, visual arts, and community recognition. Dress your finest and join a night honoring Black creativity and achievement.
Formal gala
Cultural celebration
Live music
Black heritage
Themed NightThemed Night🎵Expect R&B, jazz, Afrobeat, and neo-soul performances
🎩Formal attire encouraged — come dressed to impress
🎟️Grab tickets early on Eventbrite
Step into an evening where heritage meets elegance. STAAND's annual gala celebrates the African diaspora through live music spanning ancestral rhythms to neo-soul, visual arts, and community recognition. Dress your finest and join a night honoring Black creativity and achievement.
Formal gala
Cultural celebration
Live music
Black heritage