The OPEN EYE BALL

Thursday, May 7, 2026 
5:30 – 8:30pm

Open Eye Theatre
506 East 24th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404 

Join us for a night of carnival capers, tasty treats, and sparkling entertainment from Open Eye favorites!

RSVP by Monday, May 4

$100 per guest ($75.00 deductible)

Can’t join us? Make a gift to strengthen the vitality of our small nonprofit!
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THE EVENING

5:30-6:30 P.M. — CHECK-IN & REFRESHMENTS

Join us at our beautiful jewel box theatre to socialize with artists and friends! Sip signature cocktails and sparkling sodas at the Open Eye Apothecary. Explore our beautiful courtyard gardens as you nibble your way through a treasure chest of treats with your own individual gourmet grazing box. This year we’re partnering with Broders’ Pasta Bar to tickle your tastebuds!

6:30-7:30 P.M. – ENTERTAINMENT & AUCTION

Take your seat in the theatre for our signature celebration! See a cavalcade of Open Eye artists tantalize you with coming attractions! Highlights include:

  • An insider's sneak peak at the NEW Open Eye Season

  • A 3-ring circus of live entertainment

Then get ready for a theatrically epic live auction like no other. Your generosity supports a new season of locally-sourced, community-driven theatre, puppetry, music and storytelling!

7:30 - 8:30 P.M. – SOCIALIZING & CHECKING OUT

Linger for another drink, another song, and savor complimentary Sebastian Joe’s ice cream while making more memories with your fellow Open Eye fans!