Established in the 1980s, the House of Avant-Garde was the first Chicago ballroom house. It served as a safe haven for predominantly Black LGBTQ+ youth and fostered a vibrant community where they could fully express themselves. Having A Ball! With the House of Avant Garde offers an immersive and thrilling experience into Chicago’s vibrant Black LGBTQ+ ballroom scene. The documentary showcases footage from the Unity Ball (1991) and the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Ball (1992), providing a unique and thrilling opportunity for the audience to step into the historical balls hosted by the House of Avant-Garde.