On June 5, HYFIN will host its signature annual fundraiser, the HYFIN Anti-Gala, an immersive cultural experience where music, community and impact collide.
This year’s theme — “Shell Toes. Soundwaves. Social Impact.” — celebrates the bold creativity of the 1980s, a decade that reshaped Black music, fashion, entrepreneurship and global cultural influence.
More than a celebration, the Anti-Gala is a powerful investment in the future. The evening will honor four distinguished awardees whose work embodies HYFIN’s pillars — Music & Culture, Entrepreneurship, Youth Education and Storytelling — along with the prestigious Davis Award, recognizing a community leader who has dedicated their career to uplifting and empowering youth.
Guests will experience a one-of-a-kind atmosphere blending the energy of a family-style cookout, the nostalgia of the 80s, and the power of cultural storytelling, featuring DJs spinning classic sounds of the decade, authentic 80s memorabilia curated by the Milwaukee Hip Hop Museum, and a signature dessert experience from Kimberly Sweets, winner of the Netflix series Is It Cake?
General Admission tickets: $50
* Access to the party indoors
* Access to outdoor food trucks throughout the night
* A vinyl painting experience provided by Jack Daniel's
VIP tickets: $150
All the benefits of General Admission, plus:
* Early and exclusive access to the outdoor BBQ catered by Saz's
* A pair of Adidas shoes provided by Eric "Shake" James from Clicks
* A pair of Summerfest tickets
Sponsor this year's event!
The HYFIN Anti-Gala offers sponsors more than visibility. It provides an opportunity to align with one of Milwaukee’s most influential cultural platforms and directly support the preservation, amplification and future of Black music and culture. For more information about sponsoring, contact director of underwriting Jeremy Zuleger.
The 2026 HYFIN Anti-Gala is sponsored by Bill and Christie Krugler, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., Peoples State Bank, Milwaukee Turners and Brewers Community Foundation.