This November, VisAbility is raising funds and awareness for its vital work serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The annual Blue Jeans Bourbon & Bingo event highlights VisAbility’s essential efforts to help those they serve achieve independence, financial stability and community connection. It also raises crucial funds to sustain this critical work. This year, Blue Jeans Bourbon & Bingo will take place on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the UPMC Club in Acrisure Stadium.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter of VisAbility or attending for the first time, get ready for an evening of relaxed fun and entertainment. Savor delicious food, cool cocktails, live music, and exciting opportunities to win cash prizes! This is a great chance to meet our amazing team and inspirational clients. The event starts at 6:00 p.m., featuring a signature cocktail, a Wall of Italian Wines and a top-notch silent auction.

This is the first year this marquee annual event will be hosted under the new VisAbility brand. For over a century, VisAbility, formerly Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh (BVRS), has provided essential training and care for people who are blind or visually impaired. This lively and highly anticipated event supports essential services and programs like vision screenings, transportation services, employment initiatives, assistive technology instruction, vision rehabilitation, life skills training and more.

“I look forward to this event every year,” says Erika Petach, President of VisAbility. “With our new name, we can truly focus on the remarkable abilities of the people we serve. This one-of-a-kind event allows our supporters to meet our amazing team and the inspirational individuals we serve. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect on a deeper level and fully embrace our community. Plus, it’s a lot of fun to let our hair down, wear our favorite pair of blue jeans and celebrate another year of service and incredible milestones!”

The team at VisAbility invites anyone interested in helping people achieve their dreams to participate. “Our clients often face obstacles for things that may seem ordinary and routine for a sighted person. We provide support, services, and encouragement — while removing these barriers,” says VisAbility Chief Operating Officer Leslie Montgomery. “Witnessing our clients and friends overcome obstacles and live life to the fullest is the most rewarding part of what we do. Something as simple as attending Blue Jeans Bourbon & Bingo is a wonderful way to give back and become part of something bigger.”

Mark your calendars; this is an event you don’t want to miss.

Tickets for Blue Jeans Bourbon & Bingo can be purchased at visability.org.