Put on those chaps, cowboy hats and sexy boots for the 39th Aid For Aids of Nevada (AFAN) Annual Black & White Party on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Kaos Nightclub Inside Palms Casino Resort. The signature fundraising event supports AFAN’s year-round services for individuals living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Nevada.
Hosted by Fredric Godinez and Alexander Stabler (Fredric Alexander), the Wild West Theme will feature live entertainment, curated culinary experiences, western interactive activations and photo opportunities, and a celebration of community, fashion, and advocacy. Guests are encouraged to dress in the signature black and white western or cowboy fashion to raise funds and awareness for AFAN’s mission to end the HIV stigma and ensure equitable access to care and prevention.
Godinez and Stabler recently appeared on How to Jimmy Vegas with Jimmy Emerson to talk about the Black & White Party (check out the link here).
AFAN’s 39th annual Black & White party is presented in partnership with Clark County’s love! Live! Undetectable equals untransmittable (u=u) campaign. For more information on u=u and local HIV/AIDS resources, visit uequalsulas.com.
Scheduled to appear
- Freddy Godinez and Alexander Stabler, Black & White Party hosts
- Symone, “Rupaul’s Drag Race”
- Mirage, “Rupaul” ‘s Drag Race”
- David Hernandez, “American Idol”
- Kyle Khou, “American Idol”
- Piranha Nightclub
- Gipsy Nightclub
- The cast of FANTASY
- Keyska Diva, The Phoenix Bar & Lounge
- Vegas! The Show
- Harrison Barnes
- Chase Brown
- Quinton Lopez
- Antioco Carrillo, AFAN executive director
- A special pool performance featuring Las Vegas Strip entertainers
- Special appearance from the cast of Chippendales
Aid for aids of Nevada (AFAN) was founded in 1984 and is the oldest and largest aids service organization in the state of Nevada. 2025 marks AFAN’s 41st anniversary of practicing its unyielding commitment to the community by providing unparalleled health expertise, support and advocacy for adults and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Nevada. Over the years, AFAN has created various programs that offer consistent and comprehensive assistance, including HIV testing, medical case management, medical transportation, housing assistance, medication referral, food programs, prevention and education, and community outreach. As part of AFAN’s mission, these client service programs assist in enhancing the physical health and psychosocial wellness of the individuals they serve, while promoting dignity and improving the quality of their lives. For more information, visit afanlv.org. Keep up with AFAN events and news on Facebook, Instagram, and X formerly Twitter.
Palms Casino Resort is wholly owned and operated by a Native American Tribe. Palms Casino Resort features two distinct towers with 766 hotel rooms and suites, a diverse mix of bars, restaurants, live entertainment venues, and immersive lifestyle experiences across a 95,000-square-foot reimagined casino. Offering free valet and self-parking, the resort also includes over 190,000 square feet of meeting, convention, and event space; the Pearl, a 2,500-seat theater; an expansive pool, The Spa & Salon at Palms; a wedding chapel; the Brenden Theatre 14-screen cinema and nearly 600 units at Palms Place condominiums.
Palms is located just west of the center of the Las Vegas Strip off I-15 on Flamingo Road. For more information, visit palms.com and follow Palms on social media @Facebook, X formerly Twitter and Instagram.
AFAN’s Black & White Party 2025 will be held at Kaos Nightclub & Soak Pool at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. The VIP party will be held from 8 to 9 p.m. with general admission beginning at 9 p.m. Click here to buy tickets.
