Event Information

Our Gilda’s Big Night Out is THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE this year, as SNL marks its 50th anniversary.

Join us for a night of skits, laughs, memories, and meaning as we honor Gilda’s impact on entertainment and her profound influence on cancer support.

THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE is more than just a party—it’s a chance to support Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit and ensure we can continue providing vital services to those affected by cancer. Your support makes a real difference.

EVENT DATE:
Thursday, May 1, 2025

VENUE:
Garden Theater
3929 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48201

PARKING:
When using a GPS, use 25 W. Alexandrine St. Detroit, MI 48201 to get right to the parking structure. From the parking structure, take the elevator to the first floor (signage will be posted). Exit the elevator and turn right. The Garden Theater door is located right outside the elevator exit at 3929 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.

EVENT TIMELINE:
6:00 p.m.   
– Strolling dinner, drinks and wine pull 
– Enjoy caricature drawings, take part in some SNL Photo Fun and visit Gilda’s merch shop in the atrium.  

7:30 p.m.   
Program Begins  
– Opening Monologue: Love Gilda Director, Lisa D’Apolito 
– Weekend Update: Gilda Radner played by Johannah Steinbrecher-Booker and Jane Curtin played by Coleen Genette 

Welcome:   
Emcee & Auctioneer: Jesse Shapiro 
Laura Varon Brown – Executive Director & CEO  
– Honorees Presentation  
– Live Auction  
– “Finding Laughter: Michelle’s story of cancer, comedy and Gilda’s Club” – Video 
– Paddle Raise  
 

8:15 p.m.   
Desserts and check-out 

TICKETS:
Ticket levels listed below. Click here to purchase!

Benefactor at $500 each          
Benefactors enjoy our Pre-Glow VIP reception, entry to the event to enjoy food, entertainment and purposeful program as well as invitation, printed program and collateral recognition.

Patron at $250 each                  
Patrons enjoy entry to the event to enjoy food, entertainment and purposeful program as well as invitation, printed program and collateral recognition.

General at $150 each                        
Guests enjoy entry to the event to enjoy food, entertainment and purposeful program.