Special Events

Cal Performances’ 2024 Gala

featuring the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Cal Performances invites you to join us on Thursday, April 4, 2024, for an unforgettable evening featuring the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Tickets and tables are selling quickly for this special event that you won’t want to miss! Join us for a festive cocktail reception, Revelations set to live music conducted by Damien Sneed, and a delectable dinner with menu design by award-winning Chef Tanya Holland.

The best seats at the performance will be reserved for Gala guests. Tickets will be limited, so we encourage you to make plans to join us for this high-profile event.

More information on sponsorship and ticket levels and benefits >

($91,876 is tax-deductible)

SOLD OUT

This package includes:

  • Gala festivities for 20 guests (2 full tables), including: cocktail reception, priority choice of premium performance seating, Gala dinner, and complimentary valet parking
  • Invitation for 4 to attend a private Sponsor Party
  • Member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be seated at your private tables at the Gala dinner (optional)
  • Recognition in print and digital promotional and marketing materials and Gala program

($45,856 is tax deductible)

Limited availability

This package includes:

  • Gala festivities for 10 guests (1 full table), including: cocktail reception, priority choice of premium performance seating, Gala dinner, and complimentary valet parking
  • Invitation for 4 to attend a private Sponsor Party
  • Member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be seated at your private table at the Gala dinner (optional)
  • Recognition in print and digital promotional and marketing materials and Gala program

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($20,980 is tax-deductible)

Limited availability

This package includes:

  • Gala festivities for 10 guests (1 full table), including: cocktail reception, priority choice of premium performance seating, Gala dinner, and complimentary valet parking
  • Member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be seated at your private table at the Gala dinner (optional)
  • Recognition in print and digital promotional and marketing materials and Gala program

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($12,620 is tax-deductible)

This package includes:

  • Gala festivities for 6 guests (1 partial table), including: cocktail reception, priority choice of premium performance seating, Gala dinner, and complimentary valet parking
  • Invitation for 2 to attend a private Sponsor Party
  • Member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be seated at your table at the Gala dinner
  • Recognition in print and digital promotional and marketing materials and Gala program

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($2,117 is tax-deductible)

Limited availability

This package includes:

  • Gala festivities for one, including cocktail reception, priority choice of prime performances seating, Gala dinner, and complimentary valet parking
  • Recognition in the Gala program

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($633 tax-deductible)

Limited availability

This package includes:

  • Gala festivities for one, including reserved parking, festive cocktail reception, performance seating, superb gala dinner
  • Recognition in 2023 Gala program book and onsite materials, as well as on our annual donor roster in Zellerbach Hall

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($350 is tax-deductible)

This package includes:

  • Pre-performance cocktail reception
  • Prime performance seating

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Thank you! Your gift directly benefits Cal Performances’ education and community programs.

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For more information, please contact Haley O’Neil, Director of Individual Giving and Special Events, at honeil@calperformances.org or call the Development Office at 510.642.8653. For corporate sponsorship information, please contact Elizabeth Meyer at emeyer@calperformances.org or 510.643.3060.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Ting & Associates at MERRILL

Please note: Gala ticket package options are not available as part of the 2023–24 season subscription ticket purchases.

Apr 4, 2024, 5:30pm
Add to Calendar 04/04/2024 05:30 pm 04/04/2024 07:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Cal Performances’ 2024 Gala https://calperformances.org/events/2023-24/special-events/cal-performances-2024-gala/

5:30pm Cocktail Reception, Alumni House
7pm Performance, Zellerbach Hall
9pm Gala Dinner, Pauley Ballroom

Apr 4, 2024, 5:30pm
Add to Calendar 04/04/2024 05:30 pm 04/04/2024 07:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Cal Performances’ 2024 Gala https://calperformances.org/events/2023-24/special-events/cal-performances-2024-gala/
GALA CHAIRS 
Janice Brathwaite
Helen Meyer
Sara E. Wilson
HONORARY CHAIR 
The Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr.
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Another Planet Entertainment: Gregg and Laura Perloff
Camille A. Brown
Julia Bullock
Susan and Stephen Chamberlin
Chancellor Carol T. Christ
Joyce DiDonato
Renée Fleming
Jake Heggie
Sylvia R. Lindsey
Leti McNeill Light
Stanford Makishi
Susan Marinoff and Thomas Schrag
Maris & Ivan Meyerson
Brenda Way and Henry Erlich
Diane B. Wilsey
HOST COMMITTEE 
Another Planet Entertainment: Gregg and Laura Perloff
Janice and Nicholas E. Brathwaite
Diana Cohen and Bill Falik
Dr. Rupali Das-Melnyk and Dr. Ostap Melnyk
Jerome and Thao Dodson
Susan Graham Harrison and Michael A. Harrison
Sara Guyer and Scott Straus
Gustavo Houghton and Sara E. Wilson
Shannon Jackson
Joe, Kiese, Jeanne and Tommy Laymon
Jonathan Logan and John Piane
Rich and Jennifer Lyons
Susan Marinoff and Thomas Schrag
Helen and John Meyer
Maris & Ivan Meyerson
Lance and Dalia Nagel
Joan Roebuck
Nadine M. Tang
Carol Jackson Upshaw
Deborah and Bob Van Nest
The Weill Family Foundation, and Joan and Sandy Weill
GALA COMMITTEE 
Naniette Coleman
Cary Koh
Chris Lauer
Jennifer Lyons
Sylvia R. Lindsey
John Piane
Carol Jackson Upshaw
Caroline Winnett

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