WhatNot Theatrics 4th Annual Fundraiser Giving Gala & Midway Carnival
A Performance Fundraiser

Step right up, friends of WhatNot!

The WhatNot Theatrics Giving Gala & Midway Carnival transforms the evening into a lively carnival of curiosity, play, and performance where you’re invited to wander the Midway.

Relive memories of the old boardwalk at Seattle Center as you play classic carnival games, join the crowd during one of our cake walks, and explore a silent auction packed with delightful treasures and one-of-a-kind experiences. Need a snack between adventures? Swing by the WhatNot Snack Shack and Bar for treats and drinks.

But this isn’t just any carnival, it’s a WhatNot carnival. Tucked in the space you’ll find the Up-Close Performance Gallery. Small groups will have the chance to see live performances up close or wander the midway and get a tarot reading from Intuitive Tarot and Oracle.

At 7:45pm the Midway closes to make room for the main stage show, hosted by Vixen Valentine with performances by Ava d'Jor, Suga Coates, The Infamous Nina Nightshade, Just Ducky, magic by Aaron Wheeler, Kir Royale and Khitty Khataclysmic.

Come play a game. Discover a performance. Bid on something marvelous. Support theatre.

Whatnot Theatrics is fiscally sponsored by Shunpike

📅 Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026

📍 Location: Sunset Hill Community Hall 3003 NW 66th St, Seattle, WA 98117
🕔 Time: 6pm Silent Auction, Midway Games, Close Up Performance Gallery

🕔 Time: 8pm Mainstage Performances

🍷WhatNot Theatrics Snack Shack and Bar: There will be alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase plus carnival inspired eats (ex: hot dogs, popcorn, etc)

This event is strictly 21 and over. ID's will be checked at the door, please make sure to have yours with you.

No outside food or drink.

• Accessibility: From the Sunset Hill Community Hall website "The Upper and Lower Halls are large open social halls. Both halls are heated in winter and cooled in summer, and are ADA-accessible, with a Limited-Use, Limited Application (LULA) passenger elevator for guests that require it, as well as an ADA-accessible bathroom in the Lower Hall. The Sunset Hill Community Hall has a ground floor entrance at street level to the Lower Hall, with an entrance to the Upper Hall accessible by exterior stairway, or via an interior staircase or elevator. " For more information on the building: https://sunsethillcommunity.org/our-building/

🚗 Driving? Use Parkopedia to find local parking.
🚌 Transit? Plan your trip with King County Trip Planner.

The lights are up, the midway is open, and the show is ready to begin.

We'd like to thank our sponsors for helping us with our 2026 fundraising: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Seattle Terrors https://usghostadventures.com/ , Oola Distillery, Clipper Vacations, Burke Museum, Eltana, Sugar Plum, Anthony's Restaurants, Woodland Park Zoo, Tutta Bella, München Haus Bavarian Grill & Beer Garden, Majestic Bay Theater, Costco, Kendra Scott, Seattle Aquarium, Wolf Haven International, Utz Brands, Metropolitan Market, Trader Joe's, Caffe Vita, Whole Foods Market, Tacoma Comedy Club, Tacoma Art Museum, Tutta Bella,  DeLille Cellars, Fast Penny Spirits, Top Pot Donuts, Jet City Improv, K1 Sports, Wanna Cupcake?, Chessex, Chihuly Garden and Glass, MoHai, Pagliacci, MOD Pizza, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 7Seas Brewing, Diamond Knot Brewey, Scratch Distillery, Scavenger Hunts by Let's Roam https://www.letsroam.com/scavenger_hunt/Los_Angeles_scavenger_hunt and more

Want to support but can't attend? You can make a donation at: https://www.poweredbyshunpike.org/c/PBS/a/whatnottheatrics If your business would like to donate, please reach out to us at whatnottheatrics@gmail.com 

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