If you needed a reason to plan a night out in Denver this summer, this might be it.
Rock icons Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo—better known together as Benatar + Giraldo—are set to headline a special charity event that’s all about giving back to some very deserving dogs.
The duo will take the stage at the “Pepper ‘Em with Love Gala” on August 19 at Mission Ballroom, with the evening benefiting Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary, a nonprofit dedicated to caring for senior dogs in their later years.
And this isn’t just any concert.
The evening kicks off with a cocktail hour (yes, there’s a red carpet—and yes, it includes senior dogs), followed by a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and an inspiring program centered around the sanctuary’s mission. Then comes the main event: an intimate, 60-minute performance from Benatar + Giraldo.
If you’ve ever belted out “Love Is a Battlefield” or “We Belong,” you already know what kind of energy they bring. The husband-and-wife duo have been making music together for decades, racking up 19 Top 40 hits, four consecutive Grammy Awards and more than 36 million records sold worldwide. Their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction only cemented what fans have known for years—they’re the real deal.
But what makes this night especially meaningful is the cause behind it.
Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary provides lifelong care for older dogs who might otherwise struggle to find homes, ensuring they’re loved and supported through every stage of life. Events like this gala help fund that mission, giving these dogs the comfort and dignity they deserve.
So whether you’re in it for the music, the cause, or the chance to meet some very good boys and girls on the red carpet, this is shaping up to be one unforgettable night with heart in all the right places.
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