Upcoming Events
One of the best ways to find out more about Room to Read and help spread the word about our mission to educate children in developing countries is to attend an event in your area. Room to Read has volunteer chapters around the globe that host events to help us raise money and awareness for our programs. If you're interested in attending one of our local events, please download the invitation and/or contact the name listed below. We hope to see you soon at a local Room to Read event!
Please note that the following events are listed chronologically.
Our volunteers are busy planning a variety of events. Please check back often if your city isn't listed below. For more information about any of the events on this page, please contact events@roomtoread.org.
Austin
A Mediterranean Evening
Thursday, June 7th, 2012, 7:00pm
Phara’s Mediterranean Cuisine, 111 E. North Loop, Austin, TX
Purchase tickets or make an online donation.
You are invited to "A Mediterranean Evening" hosted by Nathalie Wallin and benefiting Room to Read. This is an international celebration, so show your pride and dress in your country's colors! The price of your ticket includes dinner (hummus, schwarma plate, vegetable medley, and non-alcoholic drinks) and a donation to Room to Read's Girls' Education Program. There will also be music, dancing, and hookah! The event will be held outside and is BYOB, so feel free to bring your favorite alcoholic beverages. Please note that if rain forces us to reschedule or cancel this event, we will be unable to issue refunds. For more information, please contact nawallin@gmail.com or roomtoreadaustin@gmail.com.
New York
Spring Shopping Event to benefit Room to Read
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012, 5:00-8:00pm
Ellie Tahari Company Store- 501 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016
Join us for an evening of cocktails and shopping at the Ellie Tahari Company Store. All new deliveries will receive a 30% discount & 10% of the evening's sales will be donated to Room to Read. Please call 212.398.2622 or email etcompanystore@elietahari.com to RSVP.
Calgary
Benefit Concert
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 7:00pm
Polish Canadian Cultural Centre, 3015 15th St N.E., Calgary, T2E 7L8
Tickets: $100 per person, $1000 for table of 10
Purchase tickets or make an online donation.
Join us for a special evening in support of Room to Read! Guests will enjoy a musical performance by the talented Chris Ayries and an exciting live auction. Event proceeds will support Room to Read, with the goal of constructing a brand new primary school in Sri Lanka
San Francisco
Around the World in 5 Days
Tuesday June 12th - Saturday June 16th, 2012
You are invited to a five-day festival of events benefiting Room to Read. Each night will be hosted at a different venue, focusing on the various countries we work in.
Day 1: Book Swap Happy Hour
Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 6:00-8:00pm
Viant Capital, 500 Washington Street, Suite 325
Tickets: $20
Register or make an online donation.
Join us at the kick off event of Around the World in Five Days! Viant Capital has opened its lovely outdoor patio to host a Book Swap Happy Hour. Bring a book that is near and dear to your heart and leave with someone else’s. Two drink tickets and appetizers are included with admission! So, round up the co-workers because there won’t be a happier hour than knowing your beer money is supporting girls’ education.
Day 2: Food for Thought
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 6:00-9:00pm
Players Sports Grill, Pier 39, San Francisco, 94133
Register on our Facebook page.
Grab the whole family and join us for dinner, island cocktails, and arcade games by the bay. Players Arcade and Sports Grill will be donating 20% of all proceeds from arcade games and all food and drink served in the Luau Lounge from 6:00-9:00 on. The Luau Lounge is a large back room at Players with an expansive and beautiful view of the bay.
Day 3: Cassandria Blackmore: Open Studio
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 5:00 - 8:00pm
Cassandria Blackmore Studio - 1906 Fillmore St.
Cassandria Blackmore is acclaimed for her unconventional approach to reverse painting. The paintings are cured, then shattered! Enjoy light hors d'oevures and wine amongst Cassandria's beautiful art. Cassandria will graciously donate 10% of each sale to our cause. $5 suggested donation at the door. Please RSVP to Sarah Weaver at sarah.weaver@roomtoread.org.
Day 4: Cycling India to Ireland: Pete Brennan
Friday, June 15, 2012, 6:00-8:00pm
Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant St. - “The Grotto Room”
Tickets: $10 suggested donation
Register or make an online donation.
Join us as Pete Brennan shares his experiences of cycling from India to Ireland! Pete and Keara Brennan are an inspirational brother-sister team who cycled over 6,800 miles, raising money for Room to Read. Pete, a professional photographer, will be sharing some amazing images and hilarious stories from his journey through 16 countries. Appetizers, wine, and beer will be provided by Sports Basement. Raffle includes Sports Basement gift cards and a special item from Icebreakers. Sports Basement is also providing a 10% discount to all participants and will in turn donate 10% to Room to Read. The $10 suggested donation will help the Brennans and Room to Read reach their goal of $24,000 (CAD).
Directions for Sports Basement Underground Parking:
If you're on Bryant and you pass Sports Basement on your right, keep going and take a right onto 16th and another right onto Florida. If you're coming from the other direction, turn left on 16th BEFORE you get to SB and then right onto Florida.
Day 5: Namaste India
Saturday, June 16, 2012,
Various locations throughout the Bay Area
Namaste India! is a global yoga event that engages everyone in the worldwide yoga community to give back to a country that has given us the incredible system of yoga—teachings that inspire millions of people on a daily basis. All proceeds will go to support Room to Read's Girls' Education Program in India, because we know that when we educate a girl, we educate the next generation. Participating yoga studios and teachers from around the world are pledging a portion of their proceeds on June 16th to Room to Read. By attending a yoga practice at one of the participating studios, you’ll be directly contributing to the cause. Find a participating yoga studio near you!
Melbourne
Rock of Ages
Friday, June 15, 2012, 6:00pm
Melbourne Central Hoyts
Tickets: $25
Are you ready to Rock!? Join us for Rock of Ages - the star studded movie based on the broadway hit musical. Tickets are $25 and funds raised go towards a reading room in Cambodia. Spread the word - friends and family welcome! Please email Melbourne@roomtoread.org to RSVP.
Global
Namaste India
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Various locations throughout the world
The Zurich Chapter is leading a global yoga fundraising event during the 24 hours of June 16. In the spirit of service and with a worldwide fundraising goal of $37,500, yoga teachers from around the world are invited to hold a 60-90 minute yoga class with all proceeds going to Room to Read. The event can be held in conjunction with a Room to Read Chapter (find a chapter here) or a teacher or studio can participate separately. Particpants can include adults and children and all participants can seek sponsorship for their participation. All information and registration materials are available here. Help us reach our goal of providing 150 scholarships for girls! For more information, contact Carolyn or Juli at switzerland@roomtoread.org.
Canberra
Bollywood Bonanza Night
Sunday, June 17, 2012, 6:30pm
Digress Cocktail Bar, 11 Akuna Street, Canberra City (next to Transit Bar)
Tickets: $50/person registered individually, $45/person for two people, $40/person for three or more people
Purchase tickets
We hope you can join our Bollywood Bonanza for a night of entertainment and fun in the best Indian tradition.The evening will include tasty Indian food, a Bollywood dance performance, dancing lessons, prizes for the star dressers and performers, and an opportunity to socialize with friends and family. So get your dancing shoes on and come along to the Digress cocktail bar in Akuna St, Civic!
London
Lils 3rd Annual Quiz Night
Wednesday, June 20, 2012, doors open at 7:00pm, quiz starts at 8:15pm
Hurlingham Pub, 360 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London SW6 2TZ
Tickets: £30/person registered individually, £25/person for teams of 6-8, supper included.
Register or make an online donation.
Back by popular demand! We are appealing to your competitive spirit and ask you to join us for Lil’s 3rd Annual Quiz Night to raise funds for Room to Read. Tickets including supper are £25 per head if you register as a complete team of 6, 7 or 8 or £30 head if your team members register individually.
Adelaide
The Amazing Movie Night
Friday, July 6, 2012, 7:00pm
Hoyts Norwood Cinema-185 the Parade, Norwood 5067
Tickets: $25 (includes small drink and small popcorn)
Purchase Tickets
Come join us at the opening Friday night of “The Amazing Spiderman”. We will have a cinema booked exclusively for those who buy a ticket from Room to Read. Tickets will be $25.00 and include a small popcorn and drink with all profits going to Room to Read. This event will kick-start the opening of the Room to Read Adelaide Chapter so you don’t want to miss out! Please send inquiries to Danielle McIntosh at danielle@careerlink.com.au
Montreal
For the Love of Literacy
Thursday, July 12, 2012, 5:30-8:30pm
Iberville Maritime Terminal, Alexandra Pier, Old Montreal
Tickets: $40/person or $1500/VIP table of 10 (includes $600 tax receipt)
Register or make an online donation.
Come celebrate the official inauguration of Room to Read’s Montreal Chapter and become a part of our mission to transform the lives of millions of children by promoting literacy and gender equality in education in the developing world. In return we promise to entertain and inspire you. This is sure to be a fundraiser unlike any other that you have attended. Join us for a hip, festive and casual evening complete with live DJs, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. In addition to fun, food and dancing you will undoubtedly be enthralled by the wit and passion of speakers John Wood, Founder and Board Co-Chair of Room to Read, and Kim Thúy, acclaimed author of the Governor General’s Literary award winning novel Ru. Come enjoy yourself while helping to make the world a brighter place. A cash bar will also be available.