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 before it was remodeled as you play fun 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 carnival-inspired treats and festive drinks.

But this isn’t just a carnival, it’s a WhatNot carnival. Tucked in the space you’ll find the Up Close Performance Gallery, where small groups slip into intimate corners to experience short live performances happening just a few feet away and a few other fun performance surprises along the way.

At 8pm 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 and more.

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 (like hot dogs, popcorn, etc)

This event is strictly 21 and over. ID's must 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 about 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, Chessex, Chihuly Garden and Glass, MoHai, Pagliacci, MOD Pizza, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 7Seas Brewing, Scavenger Hunts by Let's Roam https://www.letsroam.com/scavenger_hunt/Los_Angeles_scavenger_hunt and more

If your business would like to donate, please reach out to us at whatnottheatrics AT gmail DOT com. We're a small company and are unable to offer refunds. All sales are final