1-1

Ticket-Early

Get Your Tickets

 Make it a night out for two and save $100.

Early-bird pairs are available at 2 tickets for $200 for the first 30 tickets or until August 1st.

Explore Sponsorships

 Give your business meaningful visibility at one of the evening’s most memorable community events. Explore sponsorship opportunities designed to help offset event costs and make a greater impact possible. 
In Color - Night Out-11

Who Your Ticket Supports

THE NIGHT OUT benefits Breaking The Chains Foundation, a nonprofit using creative arts, connection, and community to support mental health, self-worth, and healing.

Through our programs, BTCF supports people at critical points in their healing journey — from cancer survivors and caregivers to individuals impacted by disordered eating, body image struggles, social media pressure, isolation, anxiety, and loss of identity. Through prevention-focused programming, we also help address the emotional risk factors that can contribute to eating disorders and suicidal ideation. 

As demand for these programs grows, your support helps BTCF expand its reach, strengthen its team, and bring these healing-centered experiences to more communities. 

Together, we are working to replace shame and stigma with compassion, resilience, and real support — because no one should have to suffer silently.

Every ticket, sponsorship, and auction bid helps make this work possible.

Click here to learn more about Breaking The Chains.

Program Logos-Vert (4)

MEET THE CULINARY TEAM

 The chefs and culinary partners bringing the heart — and the flavor — to THE NIGHT OUT. 

Gason Nelson

Full of Flavor
Chef Gason Nelson, a two-time James Beard Scholar, is a nationally recognized private chef, author, culinary entrepreneur, and finalist on Food Network’s Chopped.
Known for bold New Orleans flavor and genuine Southern hospitality, Chef Gason creates dining experiences that feel elevated, soulful, and unforgettable.
Gason is a board member with Breaking The Chains Foundation and created our Canvas of Culinary Arts program.

Walter Slawski

The Catering Outfit

Tucker Yoder

Broadcloth | The Wool Factory
Chef Walter Slawski, proprietor and executive chef of The Catering Outfit, leads one of Charlottesville’s most celebrated catering teams, recognized with multiple WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards. A UVA graduate and longtime local culinary leader, Walter creates immersive, food-driven events rooted in seasonality, hospitality, and local flavor.
Walter has been a supporter of the BTCF program Big C New Me since 2013, and a featured chef at THE NIGHT OUT since the beginning.
Chef Tucker Yoder has spent more than 20 years helping shape Charlottesville’s culinary scene. Now leading the culinary program at The Wool Factory and Broadcloth, Tucker is known for menus that honor Virginia’s seasonal ingredients, local farmers, and thoughtful hospitality. His experience in celebrated kitchens including OXO, Clifton Inn, Red Hen, and Back 40 informs a style that feels refined, generous, and deeply rooted in place.  This year marks Tucker’s debut at THE NIGHT OUT, and we are grateful for his immediate and enthusiastic support of BTCF. 

Mike Ledesma

Personal Chef | Corp. Reg. Chef for SubZero, Wolf andCove
Chef Mike Ledesma is a Richmond-based private chef and culinary entrepreneur whose cooking blends Filipino-American heritage, Hawaiian training, and global inspiration. He brings elevated technique, creativity, and soulful flavor to every unforgettable dining experience. Mike is Virginia’s official chef for Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove, creating and refining recipes using the Wolf products for E.A. Holsten and their clients. Making his debut at THE NIGHT OUT, Mike brings not only exceptional culinary talent, but also the generosity and heart that make this evening so special. 

Sober Pierre

Pearl Island Catering
Sober Pierre, founder of Pearl Island Catering, brings the vibrant flavors of Haitian and Caribbean cuisine to THE NIGHT OUT.
Known for bold, soulful food rooted in culture and community, Sober has been one of the event’s original culinary partners, generously supporting THE NIGHT OUT from the very beginning.
His signature flavor, warm hospitality, and big-hearted commitment to BTCF’s mission make him an essential part of the culinary team. 

TICKETING OPTIONS

Sip, sample, and mingle your way through THE NIGHT OUT with open bar access, appetizers, chef tasting stations, dessert, coffee, and live entertainment - all in support of Breaking The Chains Foundation.

Ticket-Early

 Earlybird Duo

$200

Save $100. Bring a guest and keep a little save a little extra for the silent auction. 

30 available Available Until August 1st or sold out.

Ticket-1

Taste & Mingle

$150 ea

Join us for an elevated night of cocktails, chef tastings, dessert, coffee, and giving back.

 

Ticket-2

Taste & Mingle Duo

$250

Save $50. Bring a guest and keep a little extra for the silent auction. 

 

 

Ticket-VIP

VIP Chef’s Table

$350 ea

Enjoy an exclusive seated dining experience featuring multiple chef-presented courses, table service, wine pairings with sommelier guidance, and an espresso martini (or coffee) to top off the night.

the_wool_factory_logo

Experience The Wool Factory

 The Wool Factory is Charlottesville’s premier industrial event venue, providing an elevated experience. 

There is plenty of parking available for all guests. We will  reserve a limited number of spaces just steps from the entrance for guests who may need easier access.

Wool 2
Wool 1
Wool 3

ART & EXPRESSION ON DISPLAY AT THE NIGHT OUT

At its core, Breaking the Chains Foundation (BTCF) believes in the transformative power of creativity to build connections and heal. This year’s Night Out proudly features two extraordinary creative works that bring our mission to life, illustrating how art can change the conversation surrounding mental health and body-focused stigmas.

ALEX LITTLE
Alex Little
7CHAIRS-2

MORE TO EXPLORE AT THE EVENT

7 Chairs | A Live Performance, Created by Alex Little

Conceived and choreographed by the brilliant Alex Little, 7 Chairs is an evocative live performance that uses movement, space, and raw human expression to dismantle silence. This powerful piece serves as a visceral reminder of the community we are cultivating—one where individuals are seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.

Finding Alice | A Photography Exhibit by Debra Hopkins

Created by BTCF President Debra Hopkins, Finding Alice is a captivating photographic journey that explores identity, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Through a stunning, surrealist visual narrative, this exhibit captures the emotional landscape of healing, inviting viewers to look beyond the surface and connect with the deeper truth of the human experience.

7-Chairs4
Debra Hopkins
FINDING ALICE-3

With Gratitude to Our Event Sponsors