Join Us For Somerville’s Most Illuminating Party of the Year

On Friday, April 10, 2026, GLOWBALL will transform the Armory Performance Hall into an immersive Glow-in-the-Dark Rave created by DJ WhySham with hypnotic visuals by Jay Medina, all in support of The Center for Arts at the Armory. VIP Hour starts at 7pm and General Admission starts at 8pm.

GLOWBALL is an anti-gala–there will be no speeches, formal presentations or auction. There will be pop-up performances by The House of Nahdra, AfroFuture Fashion Portal, Sean Bjerke and RHOUSE Dancers, and Circus 617. We’re thrilled to announce this year’s honorees: Ellen Waylonis, Lifetime Achievement Award; Willie Burnley Jr., Community Arts Advocate; and Wendy Jehlen, Outstanding Artist.

GLOWBALL tickets include complimentary international bites, and glow in the dark accessories and face painting by The House of Nahdra. This will surely be Somerville’s most illuminating party of 2026.

Can’t make it to GLOWBALL but still want to support Arts at the Armory and have us gift a ticket to a local artist or cultural worker? This is the ticket for you! As with all GLOWBALL tickets, we will send you a thank you note and receipt stating that 80% of your ticket purchase is a donation to The Center for Arts at the Armory.

We are counting on our community to come out for what promises to be Somerville’s most illuminating party of the year in support of advancing our mission to provide an inclusive and accessible venue that creates opportunities for artists and cultural workers, brings diverse audiences together, enriches and transforms lives, and promotes the creative economy.

Advisory: Strobe lighting and other strong lighting will be used during this event. It will not be safe for those with epilepsy and other conditions with sensitivity to light.

Arty Mari will be at GLOWBALL offering skin-safe glow-in-the dark face and hand painting

About Our GLOWBALL DJ WhySham

DJ WhySham is a Boston-based DJ, multimedia curator, and community powerhouse known for bringing infectious energy and intentional sound to every stage she touches. A Dorchester native and founder of Boston Got Next Entertainment, she blends crowd-moving mixes with a deep commitment to culture and connection.

WhySham is a 5× Boston Music Award nominee, a Grammy Recording Academy Voting Member (Class of ’23), and a trusted voice in multimedia and music culture while serving as SparkFM Online Community Liaison. Her work spans DJ performances, event curation, radio hosting, artist collaboration, consulting, and community programming.

As an on-air personality for SparkFM Online’s Lunch Is Ova, WhySham champions local artists, meaningful conversations, and cultural connectivity through music and media. She’s built bridges for artists and athletes by connecting them with resources like marketing support, visual merchandising, and performance opportunities — making her as much a community advocate as a creator.

WhySham has performed at marquee events including the NBA Celtics Championship celebrations, Boston Pride, Boston Calling, BAMS Fest, and First Night Boston — and continues to uplift Greater Boston’s music and cultural landscape.

Become a GLOWBALL Sponsor

We invite individuals, and local businesses and institutions to play an important role by sponsoring GLOWBALL. In recognition of your generous support, we welcome you to celebrate with us and will spread the word about your business or organization to our audience, as detailed in the Sponsorship Packet. Please contact Stephanie at director@artsatthearmory.org for more information.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be honoring the following Somerville-affiliated awardees at GLOWBALL:

Outstanding Artist:
Wendy Jehlen