4 the Love of the Dance Cancer Research Gala – Weekend Pass $140

Presented by: Teamex LLC
Dates: Thursday, May 7 – Saturday, May 9, 2026
Location: Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh (Thursday/Friday/Saturday Jazz) + August Wilson African American Cultural Center (Saturday Gala)
Tickets: Weekend Pass $140 | Single event tickets available
Early Bird Discount: Ends April 15, 2026

About the Event:

Three elegant evenings of upbeat social interaction supporting cancer warriors and research. This grassroots funding effort benefits three organizations:

• Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital (Michelle Monje at Stanford University)

• The Blood Cancer United

• The Ora Lee Foundation

Schedule:

Thursday, May 7
Doors open at 7:00 PM
R&B artists Theresa Hawthorn and the Artistree Band
Location: Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh

Friday, May 8
Doors open at 7:00 PM
The Bill Henry Band
Location: Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh

Saturday, May 9

• 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Special jazz set with Russell Thompson and Free Agent (Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh)

• 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Elegant Gala at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Gala Highlights:

• MC: Victor James – Master Chicago Stepping Instructor and community pillar

• Highlights of cancer research breakthroughs

• Organizations aligned with cancer awareness

• Progressive DJ playing multi‑genre music

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