"Darkness wears a crown of thorns, and I wear it gladly—each point a memory, each bloom a warning."
You're Invited to the Most Sinister Soirée of the Year...
The Villains Gala
A night where darkness reigns and evil takes center stage. Dress in your most diabolical attire, and join fellow fiends for an evening of wicked elegance, devilish delights, and villainous entertainment.
Coming October 11, 2025
No heroes allowed. Masks, capes, and curses encouraged.
RSVP... if you dare.
The Villains Gala
A night where darkness reigns and evil takes center stage. Dress in your most diabolical attire, and join fellow fiends for an evening of wicked elegance, devilish delights, and villainous entertainment.
Coming October 11, 2025
No heroes allowed. Masks, capes, and curses encouraged.
RSVP... if you dare.
Event Features
- Enjoy a Full Open Bar with themed Cocktail and Mocktail options
- Taste the Chef John Folse Prepared Dinner with full dinner entrée options and delightful hors d'oeuvres
- Participate in the Evil Laugh and Most Diabolical Costume Competitions
- Be dazzled by live Spectacle and Ambient Performances
- Test your skills in Villainous Trivia & other Interactive Guest Games
- Enter to win the Prize Giveaways
- Stroll the Art Vendor Dungeon
- Relax in the Author's Corner, hosting Baton Rouge's local literaries selling and signing their latest novels of fiction and fantasy
- Meet the purveyors of all fine stories at the Cavalier House Books Pop-Up Shop
- Take a chance on new love at the Date with a Book station
- Experience the night from the best seats at the ball with VIP Premium Packages
- Take home a few Crafted Keepsakes to remember the evening of dreams
A portion of profits benefits The Louisiana Coalition Against Human Trafficking (LACAHT).
*This is a 21+ event. All guests must be 21 or older by date of entry to the Villains Gala.
DRESS CODE
Dressed to kill. Cloaks, crowns, poison rings, and all your villainous finery.
Date & Time
October 11, 2025
6-10 PM (VIP guests)
7-10 PM (General Admission)
Stay tuned and follow our Facebook page for the latest updates.
6-10 PM (VIP guests)
7-10 PM (General Admission)
Stay tuned and follow our Facebook page for the latest updates.
SPONSORSHIP
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SCHEDULE
6:00 PM
VIP Early Event Entry
All VIP ticket holders receive a VIP Premium Gift Bag, and may enjoy early access to dinner, drinks, themed attractions, and VIP-Only scheduled events.
7:00 PM
General Admission Event Entry
After Check-In, General Admission guests are welcome to all the event's offerings— 360 booth video station to show off their costumes, stroll the Art Vendor Dungeon for all of the villainous and pop-culture goods, chat with a local writer in the Author's Corner, participate in guest games, and so much more.
8:00 PM
Villainous Trivia
Test your knowledge in villain lore to win a team prize (as well as bragging rights.)
9:00 PM
Announcements
Join us for all of the good news: trivia winner announcements, raffle prizes, Costume Contest results and award presentation to the Evil Laugh winner.
9:15-10 PM
Dance Party
Dance the night away with all of your newfound evil friends, get book suggestions at the Cavalier House Books Pop-Up Shop, or get your hand henna tattooed in the Artist Vendor Dungeon.
Power isn't given. It's taken… one shadow at a time.
See pictures from our latest event, Spring Court Ball 2025.
LOCATION
Chef John Folse's White Oak Estate and Gardens
17660 George Oneal Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
17660 George Oneal Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
October 11, 2025, 6 PM-10 PM
VIP guests may enter at 6 PM and enjoy early access drinks, food and special attractions. General Admission may enter at 7 PM.
VIP guests may enter at 6 PM and enjoy early access drinks, food and special attractions. General Admission may enter at 7 PM.
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A GOOD CAUSE
Our promise is to sponsor a non-profit or local organization with the shared mission to uplift the lives of our community at every Kindle & Charm event. A portion of the revenue from the Villains Gala will go to The Louisiana Coalition Against Human Trafficking (LACAHT).
The Louisiana Coalition Against Human Trafficking (LACAHT) is a faith-based non profit created to alleviate human trafficking in Louisiana through community education, government agency training, and victim rescue and rehabilitation at the Free Indeed Home. The Free Indeed Home is a faith-based home dedicated to the rescue and restoration of girls ages 12 to 17 years who have been victimized by child sex trafficking. The Home serves as a safe and protected place of restoration and healing through a wholistic program that addresses the physical, spiritual, emotional, mental, educational, and vocational needs of each girl.
The Louisiana Coalition Against Human Trafficking (LACAHT) is a faith-based non profit created to alleviate human trafficking in Louisiana through community education, government agency training, and victim rescue and rehabilitation at the Free Indeed Home. The Free Indeed Home is a faith-based home dedicated to the rescue and restoration of girls ages 12 to 17 years who have been victimized by child sex trafficking. The Home serves as a safe and protected place of restoration and healing through a wholistic program that addresses the physical, spiritual, emotional, mental, educational, and vocational needs of each girl.
External link to The Louisiana Coalition Against Human Trafficking
FAQs
How many tickets are available?
There are 225 tickets available for this event.
Will there be Cart Protection in the Check-out Process?
Yes, there will be an 8 minute timer that begins as soon as a tickets are added to your cart. EventCreate disallows other customers from also carting your tickets while you enter information into fields during this alloted time.
What information will I need at checkout?
You will need first and last name, email address, and food allergy info for each ticket you are purchasing. PDF tickets will be immediately sent to the email address(es) you provide.
Will there be a service fee?
️Yes, Stripe charges a service fee for all transactions (2.9%+$0.30). This comes out to ~$5 per person and will be applied at checkout.
Is there a limit to the number of tickets I can buy?
Yes. You can purchase one VIP Table Ticket (10 tickets total) or up to four Single Tickets at one time.
How does Reserved Seating work?
Reserved seating is included with all VIP tickets. Tickets purchased together will automatically be seated together.
How do I purchase a table?
When purchasing a table, the selection field will show the TOTAL number of tickets for each table (10 for one Table). You will be required to submit first and last name and a valid email address per individual. If you do not yet know this information, please enter "N/A". PDF tickets will be immediately sent to the email address you provide. Please note this information is required by October 4 to ensure admittance into the event.
How do refunds and exchanges work?
️Tickets are nonrefundable, and can only be exchanged through Kindle & Charm. If for some reason you can no longer attend the event, email us directly at [email protected], and we will do our best to help you get your ticket(s) sold. This is to protect you from third party sellers who may try to increase ticket prices. We are not responsible for fraudulent tickets that you purchase from a third party. In the unlikely event the ball is cancelled without being rescheduled, you will receive a 100% refund.
How old do I have to be to attend?
Guests must be 21 or older at the time of the event. All guests will be required to show their ID for entry.
When will tickets go on sale?
Tickets go on sale 6/13/25 at 7 PM CST.
How do I get in touch?
If you have any other questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].
THE HOSTS
Kindle & Charm is an event planning company that hosts magical themed events like fairytale-themed balls, vampire masquerades, Mad Hatter tea parties, and whimsical crafting classes. We are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, with the desire to uplift and inspire. We have a deep love of books, performance art and dreams that are worth sharing.
Chase Your Dream!
We look forward to hosting you!
