3008 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218
Sneaker Literacy Gala
Sat, Apr 11
|The Garage
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Garage, 6 E Lafayette Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
About the event
Shades of Melanin Sneaker Literacy Fundraiser Gala
Join us on April 11th, 2026 for a one-of-a-kind celebration of culture, community, and literacy.
Hosted by Urban Reads Foundation, powered by Urban Reads Bookstore, this gala blends sneaker culture with a bold literacy mission raising funds to expand free libraries, prison literacy programs, youth reading incentives, and the Black Star Line Literacy Bus.
Held at The Garage (6 E Lafayette St, Baltimore) from 5 PM to 9 PM, the evening features music by DJ Twizz, an auction and an evening full of surprises.
The theme is Shades of Melanin, and the dress code is melanin color attire and sneakers only.
NO SWEETS AND NO JEANS
Tickets
ADMIT ONE
Sale ends
Mar 31, 9:00 PM
Entry to the Shades of Melanin Sneaker Literacy Fundraiser Gala Access to all programming, music, and live experiences Includes 1 complimentary glass of wine Supports free libraries, prison literacy programs, and community book giveaways Access to live auction
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
High‑top table
Sale ends
Mar 31, 9:00 PM
Seats 4 people 2 complimentary glasses of wine per guest Priority seating with elevated visibility Access to all gala programming Access to the live auction Supports free libraries, prison literacy programs, and community book giveaways
$145.00
+$3.63 ticket service fee
VIP Table 6
Sale ends
Apr 11, 9:00 PM
Reserved VIP table for 6 guests Bottle service (1 premium bottle + mixers) Priority check‑in + VIP seating section Access to the live auction Recognition as a VIP supporter of literacy Supports free libraries, prison literacy programs, youth incentives, and the Literacy Bus
$1,000.00
+$25.00 ticket service fee
Elite VIP Table 8
Sale ends
Mar 31, 9:00 PM
Reserved Elite VIP table for 8 guests Bottle service: 2 premium bottles + mixers Priority check‑in + exclusive VIP seating section Complimentary snack platter for the table Access to the live auction Recognition as an Elite VIP Literacy Supporter Supports free libraries, prison literacy programs, youth incentives, and the Black Star Line Literacy Bus Business ad inside the gala booklet
$2,200.00
+$55.00 ticket service fee
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