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Come Out for Stonewall: A Brighter Tomorrow

Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Stonewall Columbus, Columbus, United States
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4h

About the event

Join us Saturday, October 17, 2026, for Come Out for Stonewall: A Brighter Tomorrow, Stonewall Columbus’ annual celebration of community, connection, and the future we’re building together.
This year’s theme, A Brighter Tomorrow, invites us to look forward with optimism and possibility. Through light, music, celebration, and collective generosity, we’ll honor the 45 years of community that brought us here and illuminate what comes next.
Throughout the evening, guests will have opportunities to Light Up Stonewall, dedicate a light to someone who helped light their way, and support the programs and mission that make a brighter future possible for LGBTQ+ people across our community.
What to Expect

DJ + Dancing
Live Entertainment
Signature Bites provided by Bleu & Fig
Cash/Card Bar — first drink is on us for Stonewall Columbus members!

Come Dressed to Celebrate!
This is a special evening celebration, and guests are invited to dress in cocktail attire or elevated semi-casual fashion. Whether that’s a cocktail dress, sport coat, dress pants, jumpsuit, or another polished look, we encourage attire that reflects the occasion.

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Event Co-Chairs
Allison Harrison
JP Hannahs
Erin Ressa
Honorary Committee
Interested in being listed on the Honorary Committee? Contact Steven Nikolakis, Annual Giving Manager, at snikolakis@stonewallcolumbus.org by September 30 for more information.
Stonewall Members & Pride 365 Sponsors
Leader and Champion sustaining donor members receive two complimentary tickets to this event. Benefactor sustaining donor members receive $25 ticket codes for up to two tickets.
Pride 365 Corporate Partners at the Ally level and above receive tickets as part of their sponsorship.
Questions about tickets? Contact snikolakis@stonewallcolumbus.org.
About Stonewall Columbus
Stonewall Columbus is Central Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community center and organization, dedicated to increasing visibility, inclusion, and connection for the LGBTQ+ community. Stonewall values our community’s history, visibility, inclusion, connection, and accountability.
More than 9,000 community members visit the Center each year, and more than 30,000 people connect with Stonewall Columbus resources throughout the year.
Funds raised through Come Out for Stonewall support the programs and daily operations of Stonewall Columbus.

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About the venue

“Affirming atmosphere, warm presence there, accepting of all” — Kevin Barnes, Google
“Great atmosphere. Awesome to learn ballroom dance. Lots of activities and you will meet lots of great people.” — Brian Phillips, Google
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