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The Night Heron Ball

A 35th Anniversary BANDALOOP Gala

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 6-10PM

BANDALOOP Studios

1601 18th St, Oakland, CA

Join us in celebration of BANDALOOP's 35th Anniversary as Oakland's global dance company! 

The Night Heron Ball benefits the many artists, students, and community members co-creating BANDALOOP Studios as a safe space for boundless arts and culture. Join our most fabulous fundraising event of our 35th anniversary year and Give Big to local arts with global impact.

VIP Experience:

5pm entry
Gated parking
BANDALOOP Bottle Vault Reception (5-6pm)
Reserved, preferred performance seating
Full general admission experience below

 

General Admission Experience:

6pm entry
Food and drink from from Cafe Noir
Open wine & beer bar sponsored by Almanac Brewing, Brian A. Ripley Attorney at Law/nakedwine.com, and Broc Cellars
Exclusive performance with BANDALOOP Founder Amelia Rudolph, legacy company dancer Rachael Lincoln, and current company dancers jose abad and Wailana Simcock, and songs from COLLAB Choir
Travel & Adventure Live Auction with prize packages from Fairmont Orchid, Visit OaklandHans Florine, BANDALOOP and more!

 

Tickets Now Available!

Join us as a Sponsor!

Questions? Contact Development Director, Jeanne Pfeffer, jeanne@bandaloop.org

Deep Thanks to Our Sponsors