Towel Day is an annual celebration on the 25th of May, as a tribute to the late author Douglas Adams (1952-2001).
On that day, fans around the universe carry a towel in his honour.
Tell us about events you organize on Towel Day, and we will announce them here!
On Towel Day, carry a towel. Where? Everywhere.
Proudly show the world you've observed Towel Day! Post for example a photo with your towel on the Facebook page and enjoy other peopl's photos. There's also a Flickr group.
Videos are cool there too, as well as on YouTube.
What is happening on Towel Day 2021?
The people have spoken! Victoria won the Towel Day ambassador contest and is Earth's Towel Day ambassador 2021!
From the contest's press release: "She will be representing Earth on May 25th at the Intergalactic Pandimensional Towel Day Gala.
Helping her to bring knowledge of the Douglas Adams works to all the lands throughout the year will be the Regional Towel Day Ambassadors - Michael, Rosie, Yvette, Lori, Chris, JJ and Hannes (but not Rengaw, for he is a Vogon).
Thanks to all the contestants. Thanks to all that have voted. So long and thanks for all the fish!"
Due to personal circumstances we've just started building this list on May 9. Thank you for your mails, keep them coming, we're now building this year's list!
LIVE ONLINE EVENTS, BY START TIME
24/05 - 26/05/2021 18:00 UTC - 20:00 Paris / 19:00 London / 14:00 New York / 11:00 LA
The 9th edition of the Power-Kon Recife convention in Pernambuco, Brazil, will livestream to Twitch. It will feature artists, voice actors, game championships, karaoke, a dubbing workshop, live shows, cosplay, Kpop performances, DJ’s, geek stands selling products online, international correspondants reporting from other countries, etc. Twitch.
25/05/2021 ??:?? UTC - ??:?? Paris / ??:?? London / ??:?? New York / ??:?? LA
Galactic Hitchiker's Towel Day livestream. If details are missing, check website and Facebook group
25/05/2021 17:42 UTC - 19:42 Paris / 18:42 London / 13:42 New York / 10:42 LA
Actor and director Thomas Ney reads live excerpts from "Das Restaurant am Ende des Universums" (in German). Livestream on YouTube and Facebook
OTHER ONLINE EVENTS
Galactic Hitchhikers will be running their annual Worst Dressed Sentient Being in the Known Universe contest for the second year.
Do you have a style all of your own, because no one in their right mind dare imitate you?
Do people turn their heads and stare at you when you pass by, then turn away suddenly in hopes of avoiding even starting to begin to speculate what you are thinking?
Have you found new and innovative uses for socks?
If you said yes to any of that, good news! You just might be the Worst Dressed Sentient Being in the Known Universe!
Contestants are asked to submit a two minute YouTube video highlighting their unique fashion, or lack thereof, for the honour of being declared this year’s Worst Dressed Sentient Being.
Video submissions will be accepted until May 18th when voting will start, winners will be announced May 25th on Towel Day during Galactic Hitchhikers’ live stream. More about the 2021 edition.
Here's the video of the 2020 winner. (he wasn't human)
Author Colin Reynolds runs once more a brilliant Hitchhiker's Guide quiz on his blog. It's again based on the Primary and Secondary Phases. This link will become active on Towel Day 2021.
Terry on Tuesday will be working on his own Marvin costume (tv series style). Here's an update from early May. Impressive! You can follow his efforts here.
LOCATION SPECIFIC EVENTS
BRAZIL
In Pernambuco, the 9th edition of the free Power-Kon Recife convention takes place from 21 to 23 May (11am - 8pm).
Like every year it celebrates Nerd Pride Day and Towel Day. This year will honor the 25th anniversary of Pokemon and the 30th anniversary of Street Fighter II, with a geek fair with sales of pop culture fan products, many actions, and special guests from all over the world.
They will be announced on Instagram @powerkonrecife where also virtual attractions will be featured to celebrate Towel and Nerd Pride day.
The livestream on Twitch will run from 24 May 3pm local time until 26 may. It will feature artists, voice actors, game championships, karaoke, a dubbing workshop, live shows, cosplay, Kpop performances, DJ’s, geek stands selling products online, international correspondants reporting from other countries, etc. More to be announced.
The benefits of the fair geek products will go to store owners who suffered low sales during the pandemic in 2020 and beginning of 2021. With another donation solidarity action, food will be collected for event professionals who were out of work during the pandemic. Funds will be raised to donate to hospitals and health professionals in Pernambuco.
Due to covid security protocols there won't be a lot of stage programming, but there will be some very pleasant attractions for the public.
Venue: Shopping Paulista Norte - Rodovia PE-15, Km 16,5, 242 - Centro, Paulista - Pernambuco, 53401-445. Phone / whatsapp +55 (81)987045450 (Kelmer Luciano-Event Producer)
Entry: free, but thank you if you can bring 1kg of non-perishable food for the solidarity action.
Details and RSVP on Facebook
DENMARK
In Aalborg, from 16:00 until 17:30, Jakob Farian Krarup is hosting a small Towel Day get-together at a café. They'll have live readings of HGTTG and maybe a small quiz as well. Details and RSVP on Facebook
GERMANY
At 19:42 actor and director Thomas Ney reads live excerpts from "Das Restaurant am Ende des Universums" (in German). Livestream on YouTube and Facebook (25/05/2021 17:42 UTC / 19:42 Paris / 18:42 London / 13:42 New York / 10:42 LA)
Wehr.di, a site for members of a trade union who work at the airport of M¨nchen or Berlin, will post about Towel Day here (link becomes active on Towel Day 2021)
Bild der Frau published a short bit about Towel Day in this article about curious holidays.
ITALY
Italian fans can join this Italian Towel Day event. In the discussions there you will find information about events in Italy, you can post pictures with your towel, and you can participate in a Vogon Poetry Contest!
They are planning an hour long online Zoom meeting on Towel Day, to proudly show off their towels and talk about the "Adamsian" universe.
SWITZERLAND
Blackwell Brewery has brewed a special beer to celebrate Towel Day 2021: a Stout named "42", with 4,2 Vol.% alcohol. If you live in Switzerland, you can order it here. They're also selling a black towel with the company logo.
Earlier they presented a "Poetry Slambic" Kriek.
UNITED STATES
In Lincoln, NE, software engineering company Don’t Panic Labs runs their annual towel drive.
They collect new and used towels for the People’s City Mission, that has a constant need for towels.
Towels are collected from May 17th to May 25th in two locations, and financial contributions for towels are also accepted.
The company’s name was inspired by Adams’ best-known novel, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, where the words “Don’t Panic” are printed on the cover of the Guide.
They've made a video to promote their towel drive. More
Featured video: Towel Day - by the Wallis Studio Ensemble
Thank you for being part of this & always remember: DON'T PANIC
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