Frequently Asked Questions
Who is invited to the Black Heart Ball?
Any 18+ woman/femme/non-binary person who wants to make friends and support the Northwest Abortion Access Fund is welcome! Children are not invited and there is no childcare on the premises.
Is the Black Heart Ball Supporting a Cause?
Yes! All proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) which serves WA, OR, ID, and AK. They provide life-saving services like helping people pay for their abortion care, getting people to and from clinics, and ensuring that people traveling for care have a safe place to stay. You can learn more about them here.
When is the Black Heart Ball?
The Black Heart Ball will be held Saturday February 7th, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the party will end at 10:00 pm.
How much are tickets and how do I purchase them?
The general advance purchase ticket price is $75. Tickets are available for purchase at the door for $100. This price includes entry, treats and mocktails, and a special gift. Alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.
Advance purchase guests will receive an email confirmation and scannable electronic ticket. Please present your ticket at the door.
How do I get there?
The Nichols Community Center is located on beautiful Fox Island, WA. From the Fox Island Bridge, continue along Island Blvd, then turn left onto Fox Drive. Follow Fox Drive around the corner as it turns into 9th Avenue. The Community Center will be on the right.
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What is parking like? Is the building wheelchair accessible?
The Nichols Community Center can accommodate roughly 50-60 cars. There is parking directly in front of the building and a gravel lot next to it. There are no painted stall lines, so please park in a way that will help us maximize how many cars can fit in the lot, and feel free to carpool if possible! Street parking is also available, but please be courteous of the neighboring homes.
There is a wheelchair accessible ramp around the back of the building leading into the banquet room.
What should I wear?
Come dressed ready to dance and party! Your best Black Hearted looks are encouraged, but wear whatever makes you feel your best. Check out our Pinterest board for ideas if you like (think black, purple, pink, red, and lots of hearts).
Participate in our best fit runway walk to show off your best glam looks and compete for the 2026 Queen of the Black Hearts title, presented by Drag Queen Extraordinaire!
If the weather cooperates, we may have some activities outside.
What should I bring?
Bring cash to support emcee Victoria Joy and your sparky selves!
Will there be food and drink?
Treats and nonalcoholic drinks are included in your ticket. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase for $10.
What will we be doing at the ball?
Check out the “What to Expect” page.
Who is the team behind the Black Heart Ball?
The Black Heart Ball is the signature event of The Women’s Work Collective, a nonprofit based in Gig Harbor, WA. You can learn more about us by reading the story behind the Ball on the About page, or by checking out our parent website womensworkcollective.org.
More Questions? Send us an email at blackheartball@womensworkcollective.org