Our largest fundraiser of the year is back! Join us for a night full of fun, tasty food, dancing and raising money for a great cause – supporting both our elementary and middle schools – all while connecting with our community, parents, teachers & staff. This year’s theme is Havana Nights, and will be complete with live music, tasty bites, dynamic cocktails, photo booth and live and silent auctions.
When: Saturday, May 20th from 6–10pm Where: Brick Liberty Station – 2863 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 View on map Attire: Cocktail (if you have Havana inspired attire, please wear it!)
Open bar ticket: $120 Includes entry, food, non-alcoholic beverages & unlimited bar drinks
Table for 10: $1,500 Includes entry, food, non-alcoholic beverages, unlimited drinks & reserved seating
**Early bird tickets also include the option to purchase an 8×10″ photo print of your student taken by a professional photographer. Photos will be taken on May 2 (at ES) and May 4 (at MS) and photos will be available to purchase at the gala. Additional photos are $15.
There are some amazing live and silent auction items up for grabs this year including a three-night stay at a beachfront home in Mexico, a 4th of July party at the lunch deck at the AEA middle school, teacher outings, tickets to sporting events, glamping, music lessons, summer camps, and more! You can start bidding on silent auction items now and don’t need to be at the gala to win.
Here’s your chance to win a two-night stay at Viejas Casino & Resort, dinner for two at the Café, dinner for two at the Grove Steakhouse, and a 50-minute massage for two at Willows Spa… a package worth over $1000! Tickets are $50 and winners will be announced during our gala this Saturday (you don’t have to attend the gala to win).
Interested in attending the event for free? We have 5 tickets available for those who want to sign up to help set up/take down the event. Please email gala@foaea.org for more information.
F.A.Q.
What is the Gala? Friends of Albert Einstein Academies (FoAEA) is the Parent-Teacher organization at Albert Einstein Academies Elementary and Middle schools. The gala is FoAEA’s biggest event of the year. It will raise over 30% of our annual monies. Basically it’s a big party! There is food, socializing, a full bar, music, and live and silent auctions. You can come to the party and enjoy yourself and eat and not spend any more money or you can bid on packages. The auction is a big part of the money raised, but the night is about so much more.
Who’s invited? Everyone! Come alone, with a friend, your partner or a group of parents.
What should I wear? Since this year’s theme is Havana Nights, we encourage everyone to have fun with their outfits but cocktail attire works just fine! Just come in whatever you’re comfortable in and have fun.
Do I have to dance? Dancing is totally optional (but encourages and maybe hilarious)!
How do I purchase tickets? You can purchase your tickets here.
What is the fundraising goal? This event raises about 30% of all money raised for the year.
What is the money raised used for? The money raised at the auction helps support the many essential programs at Albert Einstein Academies including music, gardening, art, field trips and interns. Basically, the money is used for the kids.
Are kids invited? The gala is an adult-only event. This is a time for AEA parents, family, and staff to get together, have some fun, and raise money for those important programs that we’ve come to expect from our school.
Gala 2023
Havana Nights Gala & Auction 2023
Our largest fundraiser of the year is back! Join us for a night full of fun, tasty food, dancing and raising money for a great cause – supporting both our elementary and middle schools – all while connecting with our community, parents, teachers & staff. This year’s theme is Havana Nights, and will be complete with live music, tasty bites, dynamic cocktails, photo booth and live and silent auctions.
When: Saturday, May 20th from 6–10pm
Where: Brick Liberty Station – 2863 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 View on map
Attire: Cocktail (if you have Havana inspired attire, please wear it!)
Tickets
Regular ticket: $75
Includes entry, food, non-alcoholic beverages & 2 drink tickets
Open bar ticket: $120
Includes entry, food, non-alcoholic beverages & unlimited bar drinks
Table for 10: $1,500
Includes entry, food, non-alcoholic beverages, unlimited drinks & reserved seating
**Early bird tickets also include the option to purchase an 8×10″ photo print of your student taken by a professional photographer. Photos will be taken on May 2 (at ES) and May 4 (at MS) and photos will be available to purchase at the gala. Additional photos are $15.
There are some amazing live and silent auction items up for grabs this year including a three-night stay at a beachfront home in Mexico, a 4th of July party at the lunch deck at the AEA middle school, teacher outings, tickets to sporting events, glamping, music lessons, summer camps, and more! You can start bidding on silent auction items now and don’t need to be at the gala to win.
Gala Raffle
Here’s your chance to win a two-night stay at Viejas Casino & Resort, dinner for two at the Café, dinner for two at the Grove Steakhouse, and a 50-minute massage for two at Willows Spa… a package worth over $1000! Tickets are $50 and winners will be announced during our gala this Saturday (you don’t have to attend the gala to win).
Interested in attending the event for free? We have 5 tickets available for those who want to sign up to help set up/take down the event. Please email gala@foaea.org for more information.
F.A.Q.
What is the Gala?
Friends of Albert Einstein Academies (FoAEA) is the Parent-Teacher organization at Albert Einstein Academies Elementary and Middle schools. The gala is FoAEA’s biggest event of the year. It will raise over 30% of our annual monies. Basically it’s a big party! There is food, socializing, a full bar, music, and live and silent auctions. You can come to the party and enjoy yourself and eat and not spend any more money or you can bid on packages. The auction is a big part of the money raised, but the night is about so much more.
Who’s invited?
Everyone! Come alone, with a friend, your partner or a group of parents.
What should I wear?
Since this year’s theme is Havana Nights, we encourage everyone to have fun with their outfits but cocktail attire works just fine! Just come in whatever you’re comfortable in and have fun.
Do I have to dance?
Dancing is totally optional (but encourages and maybe hilarious)!
How do I purchase tickets?
You can purchase your tickets here.
What is the fundraising goal?
This event raises about 30% of all money raised for the year.
What is the money raised used for?
The money raised at the auction helps support the many essential programs at Albert Einstein Academies including music, gardening, art, field trips and interns. Basically, the money is used for the kids.
Are kids invited?
The gala is an adult-only event. This is a time for AEA parents, family, and staff to get together, have some fun, and raise money for those important programs that we’ve come to expect from our school.