MAY 2, 2026
FOX Theater, Oakland
Writers and musicians take the stage to benefit UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
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Writers and musicians take the stage to benefit UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals •
JOIN US MAY 2 AT THE Fox!
Don’t miss Notes & Words returning to the Fox Theater in Oakland on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Enjoy incredible performances, unexpected moments, and stories that will stay with you long after the lights come up. All proceeds benefit UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.
See what the buzz is all about
Experience
VIP PRE-PARTY
Enjoy drinks, delicious fare, and spirited conversation before the curtain rises.
performance
Revel in a night of incredible music, inspired storytelling, and moments that matter.
after party
Keep the party going with more live music, craft cocktails, and late-night bites.
Helping Kids Be Kids
At UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, every child, no matter their background, has equal access to world-class medicine. Whether we’re treating a rare disease or providing routine care, our mission is simple: to provide all kids with the best that pediatrics has to offer.
Families come to us for compassion, innovation, and hope – and it takes generous supporters like you to make that possible. Together there is no limit to what we can achieve for the children who need us most.
Thank you
sponsors
For the patients bravely battling disease to the visionaries searching for cures, your investment is helping to advance children’s health in the Bay Area and beyond.
Double Platinum Sponsors
Nancy Rothman & Louis Lavigne
Grammy Sponsors
CG Roxane, Computers & Structures, Inc., Nexa Equity, RJA Foundation, Shahan & Camilla Soghikian
Legend Sponsors
Eng Bozzini, Aaron Levie & Joelle Emerson, Jen & Abe Friedman*, Melissa & Mal Knox, Martin Group, Anne & Robert Pedrero, Kristina & Chris Smith/Cresco Equipment Rentals, Elizabeth Watson & Gregor Watson, Rich Wendling*, Melissa Williams
Rockstar Sponsors
Susan & Jim Cavalieri*, Laura & Thomas Clydesdale*, Joseph Downes & Lisa Bruzzone*, Michelle Gillern, Carolyn Klebanoff & Fred Cohen, Eileen & Chris Kwei/Oakland Chevrolet, Joe McLean & Terri Robbins*, Mrunalini D. Parvataneni, Peter & Sarah Wagener, Lisa Walsh, Tamara White*
In-Kind Donors
*UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Foundation recognizes the contributions made in the spirit of Notes & Words by donors in the amount of $10k or more to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland and the Foundation, as well as donors at these levels to Alameda County Health Care Services Agency in support of pediatric safety net services. We thank and appreciate all contributors at every level who have supported pediatric health care services across the Bay Area.
