The fifth annual Virginia Union University Scholarship Gala and Masquerade Ball will be 6 p.m. Friday, April 7, at the Richmond Marriott, 500 E. Broad St. in Downtown.

The benefit, black-tie event will be hosted this year by Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney.

A reception starts at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing, with music by Trademark.

Tickets are $200.

The event has raised more than $1 million for student scholarships since 2013.

For more information and tickets, visit www.vuu.edu or call (804) 342-3938.