Oakland Symphony Gala
Opus Oakland: Bridging Heritage & Horizons
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
The Bridge Yard, Oakland
6:00 PM – Reception
7:00 PM – Program and Dinner
Honoring
Cestra Butner, Calvin Simmons Legacy Award
Opus Oakland Co-Chairs
James F. Bell
Michael Colbruno
Experience an unforgettable evening of music, celebration, and community at the Oakland Symphony Gala—Opus Oakland: Bridging Heritage & Horizons, a vital fundraiser supporting the Symphony’s programs and mission. This spectacular event, featuring an evening of music thoughtfully curated by Music Director Kedrick Armstrong, honors Oakland’s rich cultural heritage while embracing the boundless possibilities of symphonic music’s future.
Enjoy a beautifully curated musical program highlighting performances by members of the Symphony, Chorus, Youth Orchestra, and special guest artists. Join us as we come together to celebrate the power of music to connect generations, uplift communities, and inspire new horizons.
The event will take place at The Bridge Yard, a historic Oakland venue with sweeping waterfront views and stunning architecture.
Tickets sales will launch in mid-April, but if you wish to secure your table now, jump over to our Sponsorship Page to learn more!
We can’t wait to share this extraordinary night with you! More details to follow.
Thank you for the support from our community…
Sponsors*
Platinum
Frontline Reality Capital
Gold
Bette and Robert Epstein
Silver
James Hasler
Pamela and Howard Hatayama
Karen and Steve Nicholls
Bronze
Donna Williams
* Sponsors as of February 19, 2025
Questions? Please reach out to us, we’re looking forward to hearing from you:
Phone: (510) 444-0801