On Friday, April 10, 2026, GLOWBALL will transform the Armory Performance Hall into an immersive Glow-in-the-Dark Rave created by DJ WhySham with hypnotic visuals by Jay Medina, all in support of The Center for Arts at the Armory.

GLOWBALL is an anti-gala–there will be no speeches, formal presentations or auction. There will be pop-up performances by AfroFuture fashion portal The House of Nahdra, Sean Bjerke and RHOUSE Dancers, and Circus 617. GLOWBALL tickets include complimentary international bites, and glow in the dark accessories, face painting and styling by The House of Nahdra.

This year Arts at the Armory will be honoring three outstanding individuals connected to the arts in Somerville:

Lifetime Achievement: Ellen Waylonis

Outstanding Artist: Wendy Jehlen

Community Arts Advocate: Willie Burnley Jr.

GLOWBALL promises to be Somerville’s most illuminating party of the year in support of advancing Arts at the Armory’s mission to provide an inclusive and accessible venue that creates opportunities for artists and cultural workers, brings diverse audiences together, enriches and transforms lives, and promotes the creative economy.

Tickets are available on our platform. VIP Lounge tickets (7pm start) are $100 and include an opening reception; “sponsor an artist” tickets are $100; general admission tickets (8pm start) are $40.

Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NS4_My5QJ9A

GLOWBALL Sponsors are being accepted through the event date.

The Center for Arts at the Armory is located at 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143. To learn more please visit our website, https://artsatthearmory.org/, our Facebook page, and follow us on Instagram at @ArtsattheArmory.