Sun, Aug 30
|Punch! Bar & Lounge
Sneaker ball and Sneaker Drive at Punch!
For the Culture invites you to the Youth Sneaker Ball, a night where style meets purpose. Put on your best sneakers, dress to impress, and bring a pair of brand-new or gently used sneakers in a gift bag to support local school-aged youth while enjoying music, dancing, and community.
Time & Location
Aug 30, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Punch! Bar & Lounge, Located in the Hyatt Place, 217 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
About the event
In collaboration with The Beat on Market Street, For the Culture invites you to the Sneaker Ball, a 21+ night of style, music, dancing, and community at Punch Bar & Lounge. This event is all about getting dressed up, putting on your favorite pair of sneakers, and enjoying a night out with great people, great music, cocktails, and unforgettable photo opportunities. Whether you're rocking classic Jordans, Air Force 1s, designer sneakers, or your everyday favorites, come ready to show off your style.
A professional photographer will be on site throughout the evening, and guests can enjoy music, dancing, drinks, and plenty of opportunities to capture the perfect photo. While the event is designed for adults, we're also using the evening to support a greater cause. Guests are encouraged to bring a pair of brand-new or gently used sneakers in a gift bag. First Followers will collect and distribute donated shoes…