You Can Live Again gala heads to House of Blues Dallas on Oct. 11

You Can Live Again will host its 2026 Awards Gala, “A Night of Prestige,” on Oct. 11 at House of Blues Dallas. The black-tie event will feature celebrity hosts, a red-carpet arrival and fundraising for local nonprofits tied to the group’s mission of resilience and community impact.

Why it matters: - The gala is designed to recognize people whose leadership, resilience and community impact reflect the organization’s message that adversity does not have to define a life. - A portion of proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club and the You Can Live Again Foundation, extending the event’s impact beyond the ceremony itself. - The event aims to bring together Dallas-Fort Worth leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, media personalities and supporters in one place.

What happened: - You Can Live Again announced the 2026 You Can Live Again Awards Gala – A Night of Prestige for Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at House of Blues Dallas. - The event will be a black-tie gala at 2200 N. Lamar Street in Dallas. - LeeAnne Locken and Laz Alonso will co-host the evening. - Erin Hunter, host of WFAA’s Good Morning Texas, will lead the red-carpet arrivals. - Danny Zzzz, an illusionist who has appeared on America’s Got Talent, will perform during the gala. - Tickets are now available.

The details: - The gala will celebrate honorees whose journeys show courage, perseverance, leadership, excellence and meaningful impact. - The honorees come from different industries, backgrounds and life experiences. - The event is built around awards presentations, live entertainment and red-carpet coverage. - Locken is best known for Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Dallas. - Alonso’s credits include The Boys, Avatar and Jumping the Broom. - Dauway said the gala is meant to spotlight people who have turned adversity into a source of strength and inspiration. - The organization says the evening is intended to create space for connection, celebration and purpose. - The public, corporate partners, community leaders and supporters are invited to attend. - Attire for the event is black tie.

Between the lines: - The lineup of television personalities, film actors and performance talent suggests the gala is meant to function as both a recognition event and a branded showcase. - The fundraising component ties the awards program to a broader community mission, which can widen its appeal beyond entertainment audiences. - The emphasis on stories of transformation positions the gala as an inspiration-driven event, not just a charity dinner. - More information is available on You Can Live Again's Instagram.

What's next: - The organization will move toward the Oct. 11 gala date at House of Blues Dallas. - Guests, sponsors and supporters can continue purchasing tickets and preparing for the black-tie event. - The night will culminate in awards, performances and fundraising for the beneficiary organizations.

The bottom line: - You Can Live Again is using a high-profile Dallas gala to celebrate resilience, raise funds and put its message of hope in front of a wider audience.