Fourth Annual Talent Show & Silent Auction

Thank you for attending our Talent Show & Silent Auction on September 26, 2026.

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE NIGHT!

• First and foremost, THANK YOU to every one of our amazing neurodivergent performers who took the stage! From singing and dancing to comedy, music, sharing knowledge and so much more—you brought your talents, personalities, courage, and joy to the stage, and we were so proud to celebrate each and every one of you. This is exactly why Club EMU’s Talent Showcase exists: to provide a welcoming stage where our neurodivergent community can be seen, be celebrated, and simply BE YOU.
• A very special thank you to Andee Joyce for opening our evening with an excerpt from her one-woman musical comedy, Rhythm and Autism. What a wonderful way to begin our celebration of neurodivergent talent!
• And thank you to Music4Harmony for returning for your fourth Club EMU Talent Showcase and once again sharing your beautiful string ensemble with us. We are so grateful that you continue to be part of this special tradition.
• A HUGE thank you to our Exclusive Sponsor, Next Step Strategies LLC, for supporting Club EMU and helping make this special evening possible.
• Thank you to Alliance Services for providing volunteer support and helping us throughout the evening.
• And to the businesses, organizations, families, and individuals who donated auction items, raffle prizes, baskets, experiences, gift cards, funds, and other contributions—THANK YOU! Your generosity directly supports Club EMU and helps us continue creating activities and opportunities for our neurodivergent community.
• To everyone who purchased a ticket, attended the show, bid in our Silent Auction, bought raffle tickets, volunteered, cheered from the audience, and supported our performers—you were an important part of this night too. Every clap, cheer, smile, donation, and act of support helped create the welcoming environment we wanted our performers to experience.
• And of course, thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to bring all the pieces together. Events like this take a village, and Club EMU is incredibly fortunate to have ours.

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Proudly Presented by Next Step Strategies

Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 5:30pm – 9:30pm

McMenamins Mission Theater | 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209

Doors Open: 5:30 PM | Event 5:30pm – 9:30pm | Ticket Price $30 | Silent Auction bidding 5:30-8:30pm

Parking Information: Street parking is available around the theater. Additional parking is available in the gated lot next to the theater on NW 17th Street, as well as the school parking lot adjacent to Cathedral School at NW Davis Street and NW 17th Avenue.

With Special Performances by Music 4 Harmony and Andee Joyce, Rythm and Autism

Join Club Everyone, Me and U (Club EMU) for our fourth annual Talent Showcase & Silent Auction, celebrating the incredible talents and creativity of our neurodivergent community while raising funds to support future Club EMU activities and events. You’ll enjoy vocal performances, musical acts, comedy, and more. Your ticket price ($30 plus processing fees) include appetizers, dessert, and 3 complimentary raffle tickets. Wine, alcohol, and soda is available for purchase. Dress: Business casual attire!

This is a hybrid event: bidding on silent auction items can be done in person or online!

In-Person Raffle

Our raffle is separate from the Silent Auction and is available to in-person guests only. Every General Admission ticket includes 3 complimentary raffle tickets! Want more chances to win? Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event: $2 each or 6 for $10. Raffle winners must be present to win and accept their prize.

Silent Auction

Bid. Win. Support friendship, connection, and belonging! 💚 Bidding open from 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Whether you’re joining us for the Talent Showcase at McMenamins Mission Theater or cheering us on from home, you can participate in our Silent Auction! So many great packages, so little time: 4-Night All-Inclusive Caribbean Getaway for Two, Freeland Spirits Distillery Tours, Palm Springs Escape, Nashville Getaway, Roku Select Series 32″ TV, and much more. Join us at McMenamins Mission Theater or bid online from the comfort of your couch, but don’t miss your chance… auction bidding closes at 8:30pm on Saturday, September 26th.

Our Silent Auction is a hybrid online and in-person auction. Guests attending in person will find QR codes at the event and can bid directly from their own phones or personal devices. To place a bid, you will be asked to enter your payment information through Zeffy. You will only be charged if you are the winning bidder. Winning bidders who are at the Talent Showcase must pick up their auction items that evening.

Please note: With the exception of auction items that can be delivered electronically, we are unable to ship auction items. Please bid only if you are able to arrange local pickup. Our TravelPledge trip packages can be delivered electronically, so bidders do not need to be local to participate in bidding on those experiences.

How Online Bidding Works:

If you can’t join us in person, participating in the online auction is a wonderful way to be part of the evening and support Club EMU from wherever you are. Click the button below to bid online beginning at 5:30pm. To place a bid, you will be asked to enter your payment information through Zeffy. You will only be charged if you are the winning bidder. Bidding closes promptly at 8:30pm on September 26. Zeffy will automatically charge the payment method of the winning bidder. Keep an eye on your favorite items throughout the evening — someone else may have their eye on them too!

Winning & Picking Up Your Items 🛍️
Club EMU will contact winning online bidders after the auction to arrange local pickup.