Oregon Shakespeare Festival Getaway

For 90 years, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has set the standard for American repertory theatre - and this getaway puts you at the heart of it. Choose from three extraordinary venues: the iconic outdoor Elizabethan Theatre, the Angus Bowmer Theatre, or the intimate Thomas Theatre, each offering world-class productions of Shakespeare, musicals, classics, and new works performed by an exceptional ensemble cast. Your base is the historic Ashland Springs Hotel, a short walk from the theatres and perfectly positioned to explore one of the most charming college towns in the country. After the curtain falls, dinner awaits at Mas, one of the top-rated dining experiences in the country - a worthy finale to an evening at the theatre.

Ashland itself rewards unhurried exploration. Browse independent booksellers, linger at creekside restaurants, and wander through excellent local shops. Just beyond the festival grounds is Lithia Park - 100 acres of sycamore groves, emerald lawns, a Japanese Garden, hiking trails, duck ponds, and secluded spots for wildlife watching, designed by the same landscape architect behind San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Within a half-hour's drive are the historic town of Jacksonville, Harry & David Orchards, and Rogue River Creamery, known for its world-class artisan cheeses.

Package includes:

• Two (2) Nights at the historic Ashland Springs Hotel and
• Two (2) Tickets to a play Experience a Shakespeare play for two at one of OSF's three venues - the iconic outdoor Elizabethan Theatre, the Angus Bowmer Theatre, or the Thomas Theatre.
• $250 gift card to Mas, one of the top-rated dining experiences in the country.

Restrictions:

• Voucher is valid for performances from now through October 24, 2026 - no exceptions.
• Reservations must be made for performances with 50 or more seats available at the time of booking.
• Opening performances and "At zone" seating are excluded.
• All reservations must be made directly through the OSF Box Office at 800.219.8161.
• The original voucher must be presented when making a reservation, either by phone or in person.

Value: $1,100

Donated By Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Friends of CMC

Weekend Brunch and Chamber Music Recital

Hosted by Sharon Litsky & John Sampson

An intimate gathering of food, friendship, and live music awaits you in one of San Francisco's most elegant neighborhoods. Sharon Litsky and John Sampson invite you and seven guests to their Pacific Heights apartment for a leisurely weekend brunch prepared especially for your group.

After dining, settle in for a private chamber music recital performed by violist Merle Rabine and cellist Stephen Gerard - a rare and memorable afternoon of live music in an intimate setting.

This is the kind of experience that simply can't be replicated.

Package Includes:

• Weekend brunch for eight, prepared and hosted by Sharon Litsky and John Sampson in their Pacific Heights home
• Private chamber music recital by violist Merle Rabine and cellist Stephen Gerard

Restrictions:

• Mutually available dates are to be scheduled WELL in advance to coordinate the date with hosts and musicians.
• Expires July 2027.

Value: $1,200

Donated By Sharon L. Litsky and John F. Sampson

One Year of Private Lessons at Community Music Center

Weekly 30-Minute Sessions

There's no better time to make music a part of your life - and no better place to do it than right here at Community Music Center. This one-of-a-kind package offers a full year of weekly private 30-minute lessons with one of CMC's accomplished instructors.

Whether you're picking up your guitar after years away, exploring a new instrument for the first time, or looking to deepen a lifelong practice, your lessons will be tailored entirely to you.

Develop technical skills, strengthen your musicianship, learn how to practice effectively, and discover great music across every genre.

A year of lessons. A lifetime of music.

Restrictions:

• Expires March 14, 2027
• Private lessons subject to availability.

Value: $2,500

One-Year Rehearsal Space Pass at CMC

Your music deserves a real space to breathe. This exceptional package grants one full year of unlimited access to Community Music Center's private and group rehearsal spaces - including fully backlined rooms, so all you have to do is show up and play.

No compromises, no constraints. Just you, your instrument, and the freedom to make music on your own terms.

Whether you're a classical pianist working through a new repertoire, a jazz trio refining your sound, a Latin ensemble building your set, or a solo artist who simply needs room to create, CMC has a space that fits the way you make music.

Twelve months. Unlimited sessions. The rest is up to you.

Includes:

• One year of unlimited access to CMC private and group rehearsal spaces
• Access to fully backlined rooms

Restrictions

• Space must be booked online at least 24 hours in advance
• Subject to space availability and CMC scheduling policies
• Expires March 14, 2027

Value: $2,000

Community Music Center - Private Event Venue Package

Host your next unforgettable event in one of San Francisco's most storied performance spaces. This exceptional package offers one free use of Community Music Center's Concert Hall or Recital Hall at our historic Mission District Branch - perfect for a private concert, milestone celebration, recital, corporate gathering, or any occasion that deserves a truly special setting.

Choose the space that fits your vision: the Concert Hall accommodates up to 130 guests, while the more intimate Recital Hall seats up to 40. Both are yours for up to five hours, complete with stage lighting, a grand piano, and a sound system with two microphones.

Package includes:

• One five-hour venue rental of your choice: Concert Hall (capacity 130), or Recital Hall (capacity 40)
• Stage lighting
• Grand piano
• Sound system with two microphones

Restrictions:

• CMC's standard rental policies apply
• Date and time subject to mutual agreement with Community Music Center
• Expires March 14, 2027

Value: $665

San Francisco Ballet

Two Tickets to a 2026 Repertory Season Performance

One of the world's premier ballet companies, right in your backyard. The San Francisco Ballet has been setting the standard for classical and contemporary dance in America for nearly a century - and the 2026 Repertory Season promises to be no exception.

This package includes two tickets to a select performance during the season, held at the magnificent War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco's Civic Center. From the grandeur of the building itself to the artistry unfolding on stage, an evening at SF Ballet is a reminder of just how extraordinary live performance can be.

What's included:

• Two tickets to a select San Francisco Ballet 2026 Repertory Season performance

Restrictions:

• Valid only for the performance and seating as noted on the voucher, subject to availability.
• May not be extended, upgraded, redeemed for cash, or combined with other offers.
• Children under 3, including infants, are not admitted inside the auditorium.

For accessibility information and visit planning, go to sfballet.org.

A spectacular evening out - dress up, settle in, and let the company do the rest.

Value: $200

Donated by: San Francisco Ballet Association

San Francisco Symphony

Two Premier Orchestra Tickets to San Francisco Symphony presents Simone Young & Gautier Capucon at San Francisco Symphony on April 17, 2026, 7:30 pm.

Internationally renowned Wagner interpreter Simone Young returns to the San Francisco Symphony to conduct a can't-miss symphonic synopsis of Wagner's massive Ring cycle, featuring her own selection of orchestral excerpts.

In her serenely invigorating orchestral piece The Space Between Stars, Sydney-based composer Ella Macens "wanted to convey the energy and magic of our night sky."

Set in a single searing movement, Saint-Saens's Cello Concerto No. 1 is bursting with sonic surprises-a music-box minuet here, a sudden silence there-as well as the requisite solo pyrotechnics, taken here by the acclaimed French cellist Gautier Capucon.

PROGRAM:

• Ella Macens The Space Between Stars
• Camille Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1
• Richard Wagner Selections from The Ring of the Nibelung (edition by Simone Young)

What's Included:

• Two Premier Orchestra Tickets to San Francisco Symphony presents Simone Young & Gautier Capucon at San Francisco Symphony on April 17, 2026, 7:30 pm.

Value: $298

Donated by San Francisco Symphony

Carmel Bach Festival

Two Tickets to a Main Concert

Every summer, one of the world's most beloved music festivals transforms the stunning Carmel-by-the-Sea into a destination for Bach lovers from across the globe. The Carmel Bach Festival has been celebrating the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach for nearly 90 years - and a main concert at the intimate Sunset Center is the crown jewel of the experience.

This package includes two Tier 3 or 4 tickets to a main concert of your choice, making for a perfect excuse to spend a few days on the Monterey Peninsula soaking in world-class music, ocean air, and everything Carmel has to offer.

What's included:

• Two tickets (Tier 3 or 4) to one Carmel Bach Festival main concert at Sunset Center.

Restrictions:

• Subject to availability; closing night July 25th, 2026 excluded
• Tickets may be reserved beginning April 15th, 2026
• For festival schedule and programming, visit bachfestival.org.

Value: $150

Donated by: Carmel Bach Festival

Sacred and Profane Chamber Chorus

Four Tickets to Any Concert

Founded in 1977, Sacred and Profane has spent nearly five decades earning its place as one of the Bay Area's most distinctive and adventurous choral ensembles. With only 18-24 voices, concerts offer an intimate musical experience that larger ensembles simply can't match - close, immediate, and deeply moving.

Programs combine the early and the modern, the sacred and the profane, featuring challenging works from the choral tradition, music by local and living composers, and premieres from around the world. No two concerts are alike, and that's precisely the point. For programming details and tickets, visit sacredprofane.org. A perfect outing for choral music lovers - and a wonderful introduction for anyone who hasn't yet discovered this remarkable Bay Area gem.

What's included:

Four tickets to any Sacred and Profane concert during one of the following series:

• May 2026
• December 2026
• March 2027
• May 2027

Value: $140

Donated by: Sacred and Profane Chamber Chorus

American Conservatory Theater

Two Tickets to Any Preview Performance

One of America's most celebrated regional theatres, A.C.T. has been a cornerstone of San Francisco's cultural life for decades - a gathering place where world-class artists and engaged communities come together to be inspired, challenged, and moved.

This package includes two tickets to any A.C.T. preview performance, redeemable at three iconic San Francisco venues: the Toni Rembe Theater, The Strand, or The Rueff. Preview performances offer the unique thrill of experiencing a production in its earliest days before the critics weigh in - often with a palpable energy in the room that's all its own.

What's included:

• Two tickets to any A.C.T. preview performance

Restrictions:

• Valid at the Toni Rembe Theater, The Strand, or The Rueff
• Subject to availability
• Expires March 14, 2027

Value: $160

Donated by: American Conservatory Theater

Marin Theatre

Two Tickets to Any Production

Just across the bridge, Marin Theatre has quietly established itself as one of the Bay Area's most vital and acclaimed stages. As the leading theatre in the North Bay, Marin has built a national reputation for groundbreaking, socially relevant work - with a particular commitment to new plays and emerging voices on the American stage.

Intimate in scale but powerful in impact, a night at Marin Theatre is the kind of experience that stays with you - sparking conversation, challenging assumptions, and opening up new ways of seeing the world. A perfect evening for longtime theatre lovers and curious newcomers alike - thought-provoking, emotionally resonant, and always worth the trip across the bridge.

What's included:

• Two tickets to any Marin Theatre production

A perfect evening for longtime theatre lovers and curious newcomers alike - thought-provoking, emotionally resonant, and always worth the trip across the bridge.

Restrictions:

• Expires 11/12/27

Value: $170

Donated by: Marin Theatre

Shotgun Players

Two Tickets to Any Performance

Bold, fearless, and always worth talking about on the way home. Since 1992, Shotgun Players has been committed to artistic excellence, social relevance, and community engagement, taking on projects that other companies might deem too ambitious and delivering astonishing theatre every time.

On their intimate stage just across from the Ashby BART station, Shotgun does music, comedy, and drama, as well as experimental theatre, along with old standards, with themed cocktails to match every show. It's the kind of evening that gets under your skin in the best possible way.

What's included:

• Two tickets to any Shotgun Players performance, March-December 13, 2026

One of the East Bay's most essential stages - don't miss your chance to experience it.

Restrictions:

• Expiration Date: December 13, 2026
• For a complete list of performances and dates, visit shotgunplayers.org.

Value: $80

Donated by: Shotgun Players