Paint the Town (La) Red & Silent Auction
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Paint the Town (La) Red & Silent Auction
May 28, 2026 ♦ 6pm-9pm
Maso Studio, Huntington Theatre Company
264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
This year we will kick off Pride season with our annual fundraiser & silent auction, Paint the Town (La) Red. Gather in community to celebrate 37 years of supporting LGBTQ+ survivors and take your winnings home at the end of the night! As always, we will have delicious food, great music, good vibes, and a surprise special guest!

*This is a mask-required, substance free event.
For ticket discounts and interpretation requests, please contact fundraising [at] tnlr [dot] org.*
Sponsors:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Newton Wellesley Hospital
Eastern Bank
Community Credit Union
BAGLY
BARCC
City Side Subaru
GLAD
MTPC
UUUM/ Renewal House
Newburyport Pride
Every year, TNLR hosts its annual fundraiser, Paint the Town (La) Red, where we raise funds to make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ survivors. Thanks to our generous donors, support is just one phone call away.
Get Involved
Become a sponsor
Your contribution brings visibility to your work/organization and helps us continue to support survivors and end partner abuse and oppression in our communities. View our sponsorship packet and reach out to fundraising [at] tnlr [dot] org to join our community!
Offer Items for our Silent Auction
Do you make custom jewelry? Do you have a favorite lunch spot or manicurist you want to amplify? Do you own a property or business and want to support LGBTQ+ communities? We are looking for items for our silent auction! Current partners include:
Zindlers Sports Collectibles ⋅ Level 99 ⋅ Petsi Pies ⋅ Cambridge Center for Adult Education ⋅ Vera's Union Square ⋅ Herrell's Ice Cream & Bakery ⋅ Chez Vous Rollerskating Rink ⋅ Boda Borg Boston ⋅ Museum of Science ⋅ Lehrhaus ⋅ Boston Ghost Tours ⋅ and so much more!
Are you our next collaborator? Please reach out to fundraising [at] tnlr [dot] org with inquiries.
Advertise in our Event Program
Please consider making a commitment to the safety of LGBTQ+, polyamorous, and kink communities by placing an ad in our program! This will give your business or organization visibility and help us underwrite the cost of our event. View our Advertising Packet.
Donate
Whether you make a one-time donation or become a monthly sustainer, your contribution makes all the difference!
$50 provides a survivor with a bus pass for 2 weeks.
$100 covers two gift cards for a survivor's needs.
$250 covers hotline expenses for 1 month so when a survivor reaches out to talk about their relationship, we’re here 24 hours a day to answer their call. Make a contribution.
Volunteer
Our community members make this event possible! As a volunteer, you will support with set up and break down, ushering, checking tickets and proof of vaccination, etc. No training required! Donating your time is just as valuable as money, and our volunteers are vital to the mission of TNLR. Email fundraising [at] tnlr [dot] org for more information.
Paint the Town (La) Red 2025
Learn More about our 2025 event and view our program!
Emcees: Kiran Rudra & Jasmin Rotem-Planas
Visionary Award: BAGLY
Luminary Award: Rev. Jordan Harris of Connexion
Sponsors: GLAD - GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Newton Wellesley Hospital • BAGLY • Eastern Bank • Renewal House / UUUM • Community Credit Union • Boston Area Rape Crisis Center • CitySide Subaru • Newburyport Pride • Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition • Boston League of Wicked Wrestlers • Casa Myrna
Special Thanks: Maya Golowasch • July Rodriguez • Rebecca Wamala • Cristina Dones • Beth Leventhal • Chilacates • The Center for Arts at the Armory • Patrick McGuire • Sabrina Santiago • Manou Joassaint • Mirian Amaya • Lauren Showalter • Izabella Pereira • Bernadette Brooten • Zhiran Ye • Kiran Rudra • Jasmin Rotem-Planas