# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mad Hatters Ball — Raíces y Cariño Gala - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Slip through the looking glass into an evening of live performances, electric beats, botanicals, and dancing until the clock forgets time.About this Event? Mad Hatters Ball — Gala for Raíces y Cariño(Para español, desplácese hacia abajo)Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 7–10 PM | The 418 Project • 155 South River St., Santa CruzSlip through the looking glass into an evening of live performances, electric beats, surreal botanicals, and dancing until the clock forgets time.Step into a whimsical night of art, music, costumes, games, performance, and community magic at the Mad Hatters Ball, where we’ll celebrate local creators, farmers, and partners — all while raising funds for equitable birth and family care!Feel free to wear a costume, a “Mad Hat,” or just come as you are! 16+ please? Performances, Music & DancingEnjoy a vibrant evening filled with live artistry, music, and immersive performances featuring:? Adam Scow — violinist? Carlos González — teen singer? Olivia & Belly Márquez — teen performers? La Angel Baby, Xinistra Gl'Amour, and Vanessa – Vee Dee — incredible community drag performers, celebrating joy, artistry, and identity in motion.And get ready to dance the night away with DJ Electric Tomcat!? Activities & FoodActivities include:♟️ Life-size chess? Glaze-your-own teacup station? Photo booth?️ Community Raffle — enter to win whimsical prizes from local artisans, farmers, and wineries!?️ Whimsical Bites & Enchanted DrinksWe’re thrilled to be joined by Areperia831, whose visionary owner Vrinda will be leading her talented culinary arts students from the Santa Cruz County Office of Education in preparing an enchanting spread of themed appetizers — including vegan and gluten-free options — crafted especially for this Mad Hatters evening.Step into a playful world of edible imagination with delights such as:? Cucumber & chili-oil mini sandwiches? Jamaica carnitas mini tostadas?? Strawberry & sage flower scones? Mini mushroom tacos? Mini arepas? Mexican chocolate cookies?? Strawberry mini cupcakes? Sip through Wonderland with locally crafted cider, beer, wine, and whimsical custom cocktails. Zero-proof potions will also be available for a magical non-alcoholic option.No-host bar provided by Moving & Shaking.? TicketsSupport at the level that feels right for you — every ticket, every donation, and every shared dance helps us build a future where care is equitable, community-led, and rooted in cariño. ?✨✨ VIP ExperienceFor guests wishing to uplift at the highest level, we offer a limited number of premier $150 VIP seats.? Exclusive table service? Two complimentary drinks of your choice? A Wonderland gift basket filled with treasures from our Tri-County community of artisans and organic farmersA magical way to enjoy an elevated evening while supporting local creators ???? We are also offering a limited number of $0 Full Scholarship Tickets to ensure that cost is never a barrier to joining this magical community celebration.═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════? Mad Hatters Ball — Gala para Raíces y CariñoSábado 13 de diciembre de 2025 | 7–10 PM | The 418 Project • 155 South River St., Santa CruzAtraviese el espejo hacia una noche de presentaciones en vivo, ritmos electrizantes, botánicos surrealistas y baile hasta que el reloj pierda la noción del tiempo.Sumérjase en una noche fantástica llena de arte, música, disfraces, juegos, presentaciones y magia comunitaria en el Mad Hatters Ball, un baile donde celebraremos a creadores, agricultores y colaboradores locales, mientras recaudamos fondos para un cuidado de nacimiento y familiar equitativo.Siéntase libre de usar un disfraz, un “sombrero loco” o simplemente venir como usted guste. Evento para mayores de 16 años.? Presentaciones, Música y BaileDisfrute una velada vibrante con:? Adam Scow — violinista? Carlos González — cantante juvenil? Olivia y Belly Márquez — artistas juveniles? La Angel Baby, Xinistra Gl'Amour y Vanessa – Vee Dee — increíbles artistas de drag comunitario, celebrando la alegría, el arte y la identidad en movimiento.Y prepárese para bailar toda la noche con DJ Electric Tomcat.? Actividades y ComidaLas actividades incluyen:♟️ Ajedrez gigante? Estación para pintar y esmaltar su propia taza de té? Cabina de fotos?️ Rifa comunitaria — participe para ganar premios encantadores de artesanos, agricultores y bodegas locales.?️ Bocados Fantásticos y Bebidas EncantadasNos honra contar con Areperia831, cuya dueña visionaria Vrinda dirigirá a sus talentosos estudiantes de artes culinarias de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Santa Cruz en la preparación de botanas temáticas — incluyendo opciones veganas y sin gluten — creadas especialmente para esta noche del Mad Hatters Ball.Disfrute un mundo lúdico de imaginación culinaria con delicias como:? Mini sándwiches de pepino con aceite de chile? Mini tostadas de “carnitas” de jamaica?? Scones de fresa y flores de salvia? Mini tacos de hongos? Mini arepas? Galletas de chocolate mexicano?? Mini cupcakes de fresa? Saboree Wonderland con sidra, cerveza y vino elaborados localmente, además de cocteles artesanales y fantásticos.También habrá pociones sin alcohol para una opción mágica sin contenido alcohólico.Bar sin anfitrión proporcionado por Moving & Shaking.? BoletosApoye al nivel que le sea posible; cada boleto, cada donación y cada baile compartido nos ayuda a construir un futuro donde el cuidado sea equitativo, guiado por la comunidad y lleno de cariño. ?✨✨ Experiencia VIPPara quienes deseen apoyar al nivel más alto, contamos con un número limitado de asientos VIP de $150.? Servicio exclusivo en mesa? Dos bebidas de cortesía a su elección? Una canasta de regalos de Wonderland, llena de tesoros de nuestra comunidad trincondal de artesanos y agricultores orgánicosUna manera mágica de disfrutar una velada elevada mientras apoya a los creadores locales en el Mad Hatters Ball ???? También ofrecemos un número limitado de Boletos de Beca Completa de $0 para asegurar que el costo nunca sea un obstáculo para ser parte de esta celebración comunitaria tan especial. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/mad-hatters-ball-raíces-y-cariño-gala/100001902297676559 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, performances, music, art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Cruz - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The 418 Project - **lat**: 36.9756829 - **long**: -122.0242979 - **full address**: The 418 Project, 155 S River Street, Santa Cruz, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mad Hatters Ball — Raíces y Cariño Gala - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/464c3e6ff88f86888fc2d5c5506753c0682831e56280273680f58765f6bcd6f3-rimg-w1200-h600-dc472f4b-gmir.jpg?v=1762790644 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mad Hatters Ball — Raices y Carino Gala being held? - **A:** Mad Hatters Ball — Raices y Carino Gala takes place on Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm at The 418 Project, 155 S River Street, Santa Cruz, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mad Hatters Ball — Raices y Carino Gala? - **A:** Mad Hatters Ball — Raices y Carino Gala is organized by Organized and driving by The 418 Project. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mad Hatters Ball — Raices y Carino Gala is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Cruz, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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