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2023–24 Season Donor Events Calendar

We are delighted to offer a range of events over the coming Season and hope that you can join us! You can expect an email invitation 4-6 weeks prior to the event, based on eligibility. Donors $1,000-$1,500 are eligible to attend one Intermission Reception of their choosing, and further details will be sent via an email invitation. For any ticket purchases or exchanges, please contact our Ticket Office at 510.642.9988 or tickets@calperformances.org.

Please check back for updates!

October

Season Opening Reception

Join us for a toast to the new season with a reception following the Jeremy Denk recital.
For donors $1,500 and above
October 1, 2023
Hertz Hall, immediately following the performance

Home Concert featuring Michelle Cann

Join us for a special opportunity to experience a concert by Michelle Cann in an intimate home setting.
For donors $10,000 and above
October 27, 2023
Time and Location to be shared via invitation

November

Intermission Reception

Join us for an intermission reception during the San Francisco Symphony’s performance.
For donors $1,500 and above
November 10, 2023
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level

Directors Dinner

Join us for the Director’s Dinner, surrounding The English Concert’s performance at Zellerbach Hall.
For donors $15,000 and above
November 19, 2023
Time and Location to be confirmed

Intermission Reception

Join us a reception during the first intermission of The English Concert’s performance of Handel’s Rodelinda.
For donors $1,500 and above
November 19, 2023
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level

February

Intermission Reception

Join us for an intermission reception during Renée Fleming’s performance.
For donors $1,500 and above
February 9, 2024
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level

Intermission Reception

Join us for an intermission reception during the performance of common ground[s] and The Rite of Spring, a Bay Area premiere.
For donors $1,500 and above
February 16, 2024
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level

Intermission Reception

Join us for an intermission reception during the performance of common ground[s] and The Rite of Spring, a Bay Area premiere.
For donors $1,500 and above
February 18, 2024
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level

Benefactor’s Dinner

Join us for the Benefactor’s Dinner, surrounding the performances of Erin Morley and Malcolm Martineau, as well as the performance of common ground[s] and The Rite of Spring, a Bay Area premiere.
For donors $50,000 and above
February 18, 2024
Time and Location to be confirmed

March

Post-Performance Reception

Join us for a reception following Batsheva Dance Company’s performance of Momo.
For donors $1,500 and above
March 8, 2024
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level

Pre-Performance Reception

Join us for a reception before Batsheva Dance Company’s performance of Momo.
For donors $1,500 and above
March 9, 2024
Time and Location to be confirmed

Intermission Reception

Join us for an intermission reception during Joffrey Ballet’s performance of Anna Karenina.
For donors $1,500 and above
March 15, 2024
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level

Post-Performance Reception with the Joffrey Ballet

Join us for a reception following Joffrey Ballet’s performance of Anna Karenina with special guest’s from San Francisco Ballet.
For donors $25,000 and above
March 15, 2024
Location to be confirmed, immediately following the performance

Intermission Reception

Join us for an intermission reception during Joffrey Ballet’s performance of Anna Karenina.
For donors $1,500 and above
March 16, 2024
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level

Intermission Reception

Join us for an intermission reception during the Mahler Chamber Orchestra’s performance.
For donors $1,500 and above
March 24, 2024
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level

April

Intermission Reception

Join us for an intermission reception during the Danish String Quartet’s performance.
For donors $1,500 and above
April 13, 2024
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level

Season Preview

Join us for an exclusive first look at Cal Performances’ 2024-2025 Season with Executive and Artistic Director, Jeremy Geffen.
For donors $1,500 and above
April 15, 2024
Pauley Ballroom, time to be confirmed

Intermission Reception

Join us for an intermission reception during Mark Morris Dance Group’s performance.
For donors $1,500 and above
April 19, 2024
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level

Intermission Reception

Join us for an intermission reception during Mark Morris Dance Group’s performance.
For donors $1,500 and above
April 21, 2024
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level

Friends Appreciation Concert

Join us for a complimentary ticket (amount based on giving level) to attend the performance of Amina Edris and Pene Patti.
For donors $250 and above
April 23, 2024
Zellerbach Hall

May

Season Closing Reception

Join us to celebrate the close of our season following the performance of Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson.
For donors $1,500 and above
May 4, 2024
Zellerbach Hall, immediately following the performance

Special Event

Cal Performances’ 2024 Gala, with the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater

Cal Performances invites you to join us for an unforgettable evening with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. All proceeds from this event will support Cal Performances’ artistic initiatives and education programs.
Apr 4, 2024

* indicates that $1,000 donors are eligible to attend one of their choosing