Returning once again to the stunning Mechanics' Hall Ballroom, Prismatic Productions & Mechanics’ Hall present The Black & White Ball. Coming off the heels of the sold-out Prismatic Ball, we are thrilled to bring the second large-scale ballroom event in 2025. This edition features 8 high-impact categories, with a special performance by a recently departed local favorite who will be returning to shut down the catwalk!

This time, we are looking for show-stopping effects in full black and white - no color on the runway! Each category is calling for something specific, so make sure you come correct and deliver what the judges will be looking for. Every category calls for a black and white effect unless mentioned otherwise, so stun us with your coordination and creativity!

Hosted by Aquarius Funkk & Vegadonna

DJs: Red Tide & Disco Dungeon

JUDGES: TBA

CHECK THE DETAILED CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS HERE!

SCHEDULE

Block 1:

Roll Call

Best Dressed

Bizarre

Block 2:

Face

Body

Hands Performance

Block 3:

Tag Team Runway

Foot & Eyewear

Vogue Performance

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This event is created for and by Black & Brown Trans, Queer & Gender Non-conforming people. Ballroom has historically been a space for this community to gather and express themselves freely, to provide support and mutual aid, and to ensure our survival.

In the spirit of community, we invite spectators and participants of all identities to attend. We encourage attendees who have the means to sponsor a ticket for a member of the QTBIPOC community to contribute using our donation option or directly buy a ticket for someone they know who would benefit from attending. You can make a suggested donation of $25-$50+ to support the attendance of those who need it most.

If you are a community member who is unable to afford a full-price ticket, please contact @prismatic.prod on IG or hello@prismatic.productions for information about free and sliding-scale tickets

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by routes 1, 7, 8, and 9B.

Parking is available at the Arts District Garage, which has entrances on Casco and Brown Street, with a rate of $5 per hour. Metered street parking is available on Congress, Casco, Cumberland, Free Street, and other nearby streets. Free hourly street parking is available between Parris and Alder Street.

ACCESSIBILITY

To enter our building, patrons will need to navigate a single step, or use a modular ramp. There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator (33" wide),

If you need accessibility accommodations/questions please contact us at programming@mainemechanics.org or 207-773-8396.