About Our Event
The Category Is: Gala Presented by RBC is a night of celebration, creativity, and community. Inspired by queer culture in all its forms, the gala will be bold, expressive, and full of life, just like the queer people it supports.
But it’s also something more.
Rainbow provides critical resources and counseling that help queer people find their way and survive. Our work to support queer culture creates a chance to come together and invest in the spaces where queer culture grows; spaces where people feel safe to be themselves, try new things and connect with others.
That’s what Rainbow Resource Centre provides. A place where people find their voice, their people, and their confidence. Growing Queer Culture. Together.
Join us for drinks, dinner, and dancing to support Rainbow Resource Centre on Saturday Nov 7, 2026.
RBC Convention Centre
375 York Ave in the York Ballroom
- Cocktails open at 5:00 PM
- Live Auction
- Silent Auction
- 50/50 Draw
- Dancing
- Performances
- Fashion Contest
- Purse First Raffle
Buy your tickets today!
The category is...
FASHION
This year, we're inviting gala attendees to engage with fashion by stepping into the style, spirit, and imagination of queer culture inspired by the history of Ballroom. Choose one of the five categories and bring your inspired interpretation to the night!
Whether that means a hint of disco shine, a bold tailored look, a playful mix of prints, timeless red-carpet glamour, or full theatrical flair, it's all up to you.
🪩 Disco Glam
👔 Power Suit
🌻 Print Parade
✨ Red Carpet Elegance
👒 Camp Couture
After the gala program, the celebration continues with The Category Is: Afterparty, which will include a runway moment hosted by Temitope Okunuga THE INGENIOUS, where guests can choose to show off their looks, cheer each other on, and celebrate the creativity of our community.
Hosts
Waaseyaa & Ruby Chopstix
The co-hosts for The Category Is: Gala are Ruby Chopstix and Waaseyaa Haze.
Ruby is a trailblazing drag performer, an award-winning drag performer, who was Rainbow's first Drag Artist in Residence - and was the subject of the short film, Becoming Ruby.
Waaseyaa, an Anishinaabe performer with roots in Peguis First Nation, is the current Drag Artist in Residence.
Our Sponsors
Thanks to our Generous Sponsors
Our fabulous sponsors have an integral role in making our Gala a special night to honor our mission. Thank you, sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Corporate Social Responsibility Leader
Corporate Social Responsibility Sponsor
Equality Sponsor
Donate an Auction Item
Donate an Auction Item
Have the perfect item for our silent auction? Submit the details here and our team will reach out to coordinate further details.