HyBall 2025: Press Play

May 3, 2025 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Pyramid Atlantic: 4318 Gallatin St Hyattsville, MD 20781 Get Directions

It's GAME ON at Pyramid for the most playful HyBall yet.

PRESS PLAY for a good cause.

Join us for a much-needed night of fun at the best art party of the year.

Tickets are $45 and include complimentary beer, wine, and snacks. PLUS we have pressed a lot of play into one night! The math checks out, everyone wins at HyBall!

STUDIO BINGO

Toy around in our studios while creating your very own prize bag. Learn how to use our presses, screenprint, and more as you play BINGO throughout the night. BINGO winners get to take home a souvenir letterpress print.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT SILENT AUCTION

Bid on playful items in our auction, featuring local makers and businesses, experiences, art, and more!

LIVE GAME SHOW

Cheer on contestants in two Live Game Show segments hosted by Donnie Hy and queer drag artist and burlesque performer Betty O'Hellno (fun fact: Betty is the first drag queen to perform with the Washington Wizards during a half-time show). Donnie and Betty will bring up willing audience contestants to play games inspired by 70s/80s TV game shows.

DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION

DJ Stylus - The Vibe Conductor is curating the "play" button for the dance floor. Stylus is local AND kind of a big deal rocking concert stages, dancefloors and airwaves on multiple continents

PLINKO BAR

In addition to the complimentary beer and wine, our Plinko Bar will be serving up a signature HyBall drink and canned "tailgate specials" for additional donations. Plus, buy a couple Plinko chips and see if you can win even more fabulous prizes.

AFTERGLOW SPECIAL GUESTS - EASTERN STANDARD TIME

Glowing up our Afterglow (the HyBall afterparty), is DC's longest-running ska band Eastern Standard Time. Their music combines elements of jazz, Caribbean, and R&B, creating a unique sound that has evolved over more than two decades to include influences from rocksteady, reggae, dub, and soul. (Afterglow ticket required.)

DRESS TO imPRESS

Wear whatever makes you feel like a winner (jeans and ballgowns equally accepted). Bonus points awarded for attire inspired by video games, music, toys, and sports. We will have a photo booth and photo ops to capture your look.

WHAT IS HYBALL?

It’s the Hyattsville Ball (HyBall)! Pyramid Atlantic’s infamous, nontraditional fundraiser is quirky, immersive, and NOT BORING! Funds raised benefit Pyramid’s programming and facilities. Some have called HyBall "The Met Gala" of Hyattsville.

LEVEL UP WITH A SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE!

Pyramid is a locally respected and nationally renowned arts organization that reaches over 16,000 people annually. A ton of wonderful people call Pyramid home. Sponsor support will be felt by a wide-ranging, diverse, creative community. Funds raised help Pyramid uplift the importance of artists, the intrinsic values of working with your hands, and the economy of artist-made work. Be part of this dynamic place and community by supporting our signature event.