Melanin Magic

10/10/2026

TONIGHT AT NEW TIME OF 8PM!

10/03/2026

Want to be part in making this ball even bigger and better? We’re looking for sponsors to help us do just that! Whether you’d like to sponsor a specific category or the overall event, shoot us a message!

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Last night was everything!!! Thanks all who came out and partied with us!

09/04/2026

Our next judge for The Hallow’s Eve Ball is an absolute SAVAGE!

Chanel Savage is Nebraska royalty, having held almost every pageant title there is to hold. She is also a queen of the theatre having starred as the leading lady in several productions throughout the years such as Into The Woods and Kinky Boots. Chanel has been an OG cast member with Melanin Magic since 2019 and was a judge for our very first ball hosted all those years ago.

Come see Chanel on Halloween night and dont forget to get your tickets now for special early bird pricing through September 19th!

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/babygirl-uchawi/hallows-eve-ball

09/03/2026

Go show some support for Mana Games as they move to a new location! Mana Games is one of our official sponsors, and we hope to have our step and repeat back up at Das Haus soon!!!

✨🌀BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!🌀✨
After nearly 5 years in the Creamery building, we are MOVING!
We have loved every minute of our existing space. When we imagined our future brick & mortar in 2018, the Creamery building was the top of our dream list. While we will miss our neighbors, we are so excited to share with you all that we will be relocating to 1400 Pioneers Blvd - right off of 14th and Highway 2!
This location offers us a drive-thru for our café, and something that we think you all will be thrilled about - a huge parking lot with free parking that's all for our customers! No more worrying about whether the Huskers' schedule or a concert will affect your gaming time.

Our goal is to make the transition as efficiently as possible with only a few days closed. Once we know the exact dates, we will let everyone know!

Thank you so much to the tens of thousands of gamers that have visited us downtown since 2021. We hope that you will continue to come out and support us as we jump into this next phase of our business! It's only a 7 min drive away 💖

09/03/2026

Get your tickets to The Hallow’s Eve Ball within the next two weeks for an early bird discount!

$5 off through September 19th!

Reminder you must have a ticket to walk a category!

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/babygirl-uchawi/hallows-eve-ball

09/02/2026

Judge #3 is Alexandra St. James,

The Songbird of the Midwest, originally from Chicago, Alexandra St. James landed in Des Moines and started creating a new outlook and shining magic everywhere. She is not a stranger to the stage and is an accomplished vocalist, Actor and Designer. She is returning to the ballroom after a very long hiatus.

Grab your tix below

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/babygirl-uchawi/hallows-eve-ball

09/02/2026

Our second judge for The Hallow’s Eve Ball is none other than Lola Montrese Valentino,

Lola Montrese Valentino is a local icon, entertainer, and fierce face of the drag community. A 4x Face Category winner in Nebraska, Lola continues to make her mark with her beauty, and undeniable stage presence. Most recently, she took home titles for Femme Queen Face and Drag Face in Kansas City, proving once again that when Lola steps into the spotlight, she owns the room and the stage.

Tickets below

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/babygirl-uchawi/hallows-eve-ball