Calendar of Events

Orang Utan Republik Foundation volunteers will be doing outreach, education, and fundraising events on a continuous basis in communities across the country and around the world.  This page will list those events that are open to the public so that you or your friends can learn more about and support OURF’s efforts to raise awareness in order to save the species.  If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact us at info@OrangUtanRepublik.org.  We can discuss various ways you can get involved to make a difference. 


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - October 2024

Out of the Cage Book cover

Event: "Out of the Cage" Book Launch and Signing

Location: Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Date:  October 17, 2024 - 7pm PDT

Description of Event:  Dr. Gary Shapiro's book, "Out of the Cage" will be released on October 19th, and Gary plans to have a pre-release, book launch and signing at the well-known Book Soup bookstore in West Hollywood.  More information will be posted in the coming weeks. For more information visit the event page on the Book Soup website.


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - November 2024

Illusions Magic LoungeOzi graphic

Event: OURF's Fundraiser

Location: Illusions Magic Lounge, 1418 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Date:  November 17, 2024 - 5pm to 9pm

Description of Event: The Orang Utan Republik Foundation plans to hold its annual Fundraiser at the Illusions Magic Lounge, located in Santa Monica's historic Central Tower Building.  Plan for an evening of food, drink, inspiring updates from OURF, and a film "Ozi: Voice of the Forest", in the Illusions Theater.  Silent auction and items sales will be available to help OURF raise funds for its vital conservation education programs. For more information and tickets, go to: tinyurl.com/ozi-4-OURF or contact OURF at info@orangutanrepublik.org


INTERNATIONAL - November 2024

OCW 2024

Event: Orangutan Caring Week

Location: Globally- local events TBA

Date:  November 10-16, 2024

Description of Event: A week set aside for orangutans. more at www.orangutancaringweek.org.


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - April 2025

Pongo awards

Event: 2025 Pongo Environmental Awards & OURF's 20th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser

Location: Private home in Malibu, California

Date:  April 2025 (Date TBD)

Description of Event: The Orang Utan Republik Foundation plans to hold it rescheduled 20th Anniversary Gala event and 2025 Pongo Environmental Awards at a private home in Malibu, California.  During the event, the 2025 Pongo Environmental Awards will be given out to individuals and organizations for their environmental achievements. The Award ceremony will also be Livestreamed for those who cannot be in attendance. More information will be posted when available.