OAK LAWN BAND’s

SAPPHIRE CELEBRATION

Join us for Sapphire Celebration: 45 Years of Pride - Oak Lawn Band’s landmark 45th anniversary concert. This performance will showcase a powerful blend of music, memory, and meaning rooted in the development of Dallas’s queer community over the last four decades.

Held at the Moody Performance Hall at 4pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025, this event marks 45 years of queer visibility, community connection, and artistic expression in Dallas. Far more than a traditional concert, Sapphire Celebration is a curated musical journey through OLB’s deep ties to local history, the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, and the power of imagination that drives community arts.

Featuring a carefully selected program of classical fanfares, Broadway showstoppers, and contemporary works, the concert highlights major moments in queer history, from Dallas’s iconic Pegasus to the 10th anniversary of marriage equality, using music and multimedia to reflect on where we’ve been and imagine where we’re headed.

With projections of historic OLB logos, photos submitted by current members, and emotional visual montages, the experience is designed by and for the community it serves. The concert is a showcase not only of musical excellence, but also of resilience, remembrance, joy, and the shared pride of generations who have made this band a lasting symbol of LGBTQ+ strength and artistry in the greater Dallas/Fort-Worth metroplex.

45 Years of Pride

October 11, 2025

Moody Performance Hall

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