Da’Quan Waters Foundation presents
A Legacy Of
Love & Impact.
An elegant black-tie fundraising gala supporting families raising children with disabilities and uplifting youth and young adults through community programs and music opportunities when funding is available.
Saturday, February 27, 2027 · 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM · Venue 757 · Portsmouth, VA · Black-tie · 30+
Event details
A night with purpose.
A Legacy Of Love & Impact Fundraising Gala is a black-tie evening created to gather community, celebrate music, and support the Da’Quan Waters Foundation.
Venue 757
4582 George Washington Hwy
Portsmouth, VA 23702
Your ticket experience
Dinner, music, and a night to remember.
- Red carpet photo experience
- Elegant table seating
- 3-course dinner with ribeye steak, salmon, or chicken
- Water or soda with dinner
- Live concert performances
- Foundation introduction and mission moment
- Dessert and a silent auction with mobile QR bidding
- Meet and greet
- Vendor experience
Run of show
Dinner + concert
Dessert + silent auction
Meet and greet + vendors
Performances + entertainment
The room is listening.
Headliner: Dezzae
Additional performance: Nick J + more to be announced
Special guest performer: The Oracle, performing live from Los Angeles, California
Opening acts: Up to 5 performers
Opening acts
Apply to perform.
- Set time
- 15 minutes
- Preferred genres
- R&B and Soul, with a clean, professional, stage-ready performance
- Participation fee
- $300
- Promotion
- Selected performers must promote the gala. Flyer and post requirements are provided after approval.
Performer benefits
More than a set.
- 15-minute live performance slot
- Meet and greet access
- Dinner backstage
- Regular rotation radio play on Diamond Vibes Radio, up to 5 tracks
- Basic article feature in Dyme Squad Magazine
- Permission to sell merchandise and keep 100% of profits
- Inclusion in select promotional materials
Opening act application
Bring your best 15 minutes.
Share your artist name, genre, and the music or performance links that represent your stage-ready set. Approved performers receive gala promotion requirements after review.
Media outlet submissions
Cover the impact.
Share your outlet, coverage request, and relevant links. The Da’Quan Waters Foundation team will follow up with available media access and event details.
Silent auction
Bid by QR code.
Mobile bidding opens after the foundation introduction and closes during the dessert and auction segment. Winners pay at checkout and take items home after payment.
Donate an auction item →Auction item donation
Give something worth bidding on.
Tell us about the item you would like to donate for the silent auction. The foundation team will follow up with next steps.
Vendors + sponsors
Put your brand in the room.
Vendors: Showcase your products or services. A vendor fee applies, with table and chairs included, event recognition, and TV and radio commercials for your brand.
Sponsorships: Opportunities range from $150 to $10,000 and include recognition and community visibility. Select packages include radio and TV advertisements for your brand.
Vendor reservation
Bring your brand to the gala.
Share your business details and what you plan to showcase. The foundation team will follow up with availability and vendor next steps.
Sponsorship inquiry
Make your impact visible.
Tell us about your business or organization and the sponsorship level you are considering. The foundation team will follow up with the available opportunities.
The Da’Quan Waters Foundation
Support that keeps moving.
The Da’Quan Waters Foundation is a Richmond, Virginia nonprofit created in honor of Da’Quan Waters, 1998 to 2020. The foundation supports families raising children with disabilities and uplifts youth and young adults through community programs and music opportunities, with school readiness and young adult stability support when funding is available.
Support the foundation →Questions about the gala?