Annual Soirée

CABARET IN THE CITY

Join Us for an Unforgettable Soirée with NEMPAC

Step into a night of inspiration and celebration at our Annual Fundraiser benefiting NEMPAC, supporting transformative music and performing arts education in our community. Guests will enjoy live entertainment and a special performance by our extraordinary artists, a sumptuous buffet dinner and decadent dessert bar, curated libations, raffle, a live auction featuring exclusive items and experiences, and a Fund-a Need moment that makes artistic dreams possible. Every ticket, toast, and bid helps us empower young artists and enrich our vibrant arts community into 2026/27 and beyond.

This year’s event theme is “Cabaret in the City,” giving us a chance to showcase artists who make cabaret, the great American songbook, and musical theatre their area to shine.  

This special event is surrounded by the beauty of the Prado, gorgeous historic park on the freedom trail illuminated by white lights, a tented stage and dining tables—all of which isin the heart of the city—at NEMPAC’s Prado Studios frontsteps.

The event kicks off the start of NEMPAC”s 25th anniversary year and sets the foundation funding for the year ahead of programming, access to arts, and community building.

Save the date for Thursday, September 24th for a night of Bright Lights in the Big City!

Sponsorship Opportunities and Tables

SPONSORSHPS & TABLES

From cabaret tables to lead sponsorships, there are many ways to get involved, entertain clients or friends, and make a meaningful impact. Explore full sponsorship benefits in our sponsor packet linked here.

To reserve your table or make your sponsorship purchase online, click here. There is an option to pay via check, in which you will still fill out your information online, followed by a prompt of where to send your check to at NEMPAC.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities or to reserve your table directly with us, please contact Sherri Snow at ssnow@nempacboston.org or by calling 857-239-9997.

PREVIOUS HONOREES

NEMPAC Soirée 2025 
Doug Bowen Flynn, Board Member 
Ruth Mercado-Zizzo., EdVestors Vice President 
 
NEMPAC Soirée 2024
Stefano Marchese, Artistic Director and Teaching Artist 
Collin Yip, CEO Rafi Properties 
 
NEMPAC Soirée 2023
Ramin Khoshatefeh, Board Member and CEO of EnLabel Corporation
Xiaolan Ruan, Faculty 
 
Roaring 20’s, NEMPAC 20th Anniversary Gala 2022
Alexandra Dietrich, Artistic Director
Aaron Michlewitz, Chairman of Ways & Means at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Andrea Waldstein, Board Member 

HOW TO GET TO THE PRADO

Public Transportation or Ride Sharing: If taking the MBTA, the closest stops are at North Station (Orange and Green lines; a 10-minute walk), Haymarket (Orange and Green lines;  a 10-minute walk), and Government Center (Blue and Green lines; a 13-minute walk). If ride-sharing please set “Paul Revere Mall” as your destination.

Parking: There are several local parking lots in the North End. The closest lots are each about a five minute walk away and are: North End Garage (600 Commercial Street, Boston MA 02113) or Sargent’s Wharf Parking Lot (269 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109; a 5-minute walk). If ride-sharing please ensure “Paul Revere Mall” as your destination.

Enjoy this slideshow of photos from last year’s Soirée: