Westwood Theatre Gala

Enjoy an evening of old Hollywood glamour as we celebrate the history of the Westwood Theatre and raise funds for its revival as a cultural hub of Westwood.

Don your cocktail attire and join us for dinner, drinks, live jazz, raffle baskets, a live auction, and merriment on September 26th from 6pm – 10pm. The gala takes place in the stunning 8,000 square foot historic Willadel mansion, built in 1896.

Follow the button above to reserve your tickets on Zeffy today!

Can’t make the Gala? Visit our online auction page below or support the theatre renovation by donating to Westwood Works.

A little about the theatre’s next act:

The 11,000 square foot Westwood Theatre, a historic art deco centerpiece of the Westwood Town Hall business district, was built in 1940 and seated 900 guests until its last movie in 1996. For 30 years the building has been vacant, used for storage, with gaping holes in the roof.

In fall 0f 2025, Westwood Works acquired the property and began planning for its transformation. After almost a one-million-dollar investment in predevelopment, acquisition, and stabilization – the theatre will be ready for its next act in fall of 2026: a $3M renovation that will transform it into the premiere cultural arts center for the west side of Cincinnati. Current plans call for modern, sleek space that will host fine and performing arts, cultural, youth programming and community events.

We need your help to make this dream a reality for the Westwood and West Side community!