Staged at the Event Deck at L.A. Live in downtown L.A., the event moves guests from one space to another as the "story" unfolds.

First up, the "Alice"-inspired cocktail lounge features an eclectic Victorian decor concept with oversized golden trees used to define the surreal forest space. 

Gobos decorate the wall.

An elegant seating area.

A long view.

Themed performers enhance the experience, including cocktail service by costumed stilt-walkers and a main-stage performance by a Mad Hatter acrobat troupe. 

Performers on stilts.

The moody bar.

This area also features a playful tea-party photo booth, where guests can create their own storybook memories.

The "Into the Woods" area features a slumbering Snow White.

Snow White's close-up.

Strolling storybook performers.

More strolling talent.

The signature cocktail: Jim Beam, pear puree, ginger syrup and lemon combine to create the "Pearple and Gold."

A long view of the dining area.

The dining area space is enhanced with projection-mapping images on the tent's ceiling, which lead guests through the different narratives of the featured stories.

The main reception space interprets the "Once Upon A Time" theme by creating magical palace-inspired decor, a royal atmosphere where all of the fairy tale stories could play. 

For the transition into dinner, trumpeting court jesters invite guests to join the "Royal Ball" reception space "Through the Looking Glass" portals.

When inside guests are greeted by famous royal characters including Beauty and the Beast, the Frog Prince, and Cinderella.

The elaborate dining table decor is another feature of the evening, telling stories with six different themed tablescapes. 

A Ruby Slipper tablescape.

A long view.

Entertainment was a highlight of the evening.

The main stage features a beanstalk-wrapped proscenium, and larger-than-life props from famous tales including Peter Pan and Cinderella. 

he evening's program kicks off with a dramatic ball-themed cirque show, with waltzing characters and an aerial performance by Cinderella and her prince.

A Peter Pan dinner show transports guests to Neverland, with a 360-degree performance that includes aerial in the aisles about guest seats.

Superstar Katy Perry concludes the evening with a set that included her hits "Roar," "Teenage Dream," "Dark Horse" and "Firework." 

A long view of the stage.

Katy Perry sings an emotional rendering of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," which was inspired by her visit to the CHLA Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit last December.