top of page
Social Sign-Ups
Social Sign-Ups will be available for purchase until Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Only! Click the pink button below to purchase your spot.
Click on the social below to find out more information.
May 3 - O'Dad Band Party
Hosts: Jon Asmerom (P'27), Fenot Tekle (P'27), Katie and Martin Wright (P'27), Amy and Bart Hazer (P'25 and 27), Natasha Desai and Matt Solomon (P'27), Cathy Carr and Jeremy Eddy (26)
A day party into the night hosted by Sophomore parents. Enjoy the lively mixes and choice selections of DJ Saul Good and a live Rock-n-Roll band (remember live bands? We do!) Substantial food, delicious drinks and the pre-famous and always-a-good-time O'Dad Band (aka "Dad Co.") have agreed to rock us with a set or two to cap off the evening. Remember...we're doing it (mostly) for the kids!
#partyFORkids #noKIDSallowed #notIronic #iAlanisMorissette
$75 pp/ 75 max
A day party into the night hosted by Sophomore parents. Enjoy the lively mixes and choice selections of DJ Saul Good and a live Rock-n-Roll band (remember live bands? We do!) Substantial food, delicious drinks and the pre-famous and always-a-good-time O'Dad Band (aka "Dad Co.") have agreed to rock us with a set or two to cap off the evening. Remember...we're doing it (mostly) for the kids!
#partyFORkids #noKIDSallowed #notIronic #iAlanisMorissette
$75 pp/ 75 max
May 10 - Veggie Garden Giveaway
Hosts: Devra Laner and Otis Johnson (Faculty), Sophie McNeill (P'27), Pooneh Koohyar (P'26)
Embark on your journey of creating farm-to-table meals with O'Dowd's very own Master Gardeners, Devra Laner and Otis Johnson. Join Devra and Otis for an educational tour of O'Dowd's veggie garden, where they will offer insights on growing tasty vegetables in your own backyard. They are prepared to answer any questions you have about growing and harvesting edible plants, including plant selection, pest control, composting, and achieving tomato perfection! At the end of the event, Devra and Otis will help you select 15 O'Dowd grown veggie starts to take home. They will help you choose the right variety for your microclimate from popular warm season vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, cucumbers, melons, herbs, and flowers. You'll round out your afternoon with some light appetizers and Prosecco. Your student will be impressed by how delicious their salads and vegetables are!
$80 pp/ 30 max
Embark on your journey of creating farm-to-table meals with O'Dowd's very own Master Gardeners, Devra Laner and Otis Johnson. Join Devra and Otis for an educational tour of O'Dowd's veggie garden, where they will offer insights on growing tasty vegetables in your own backyard. They are prepared to answer any questions you have about growing and harvesting edible plants, including plant selection, pest control, composting, and achieving tomato perfection! At the end of the event, Devra and Otis will help you select 15 O'Dowd grown veggie starts to take home. They will help you choose the right variety for your microclimate from popular warm season vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, cucumbers, melons, herbs, and flowers. You'll round out your afternoon with some light appetizers and Prosecco. Your student will be impressed by how delicious their salads and vegetables are!
$80 pp/ 30 max
May 10 - Soul Food, Soul Fun
Hosts: Francine and Tom Anthony (P'25)
Join in for an outdoor evening of food, libations and music, while enjoying a throwback vibe. You can work off your mac and cheese and other soul food goodies (veggie friendly goodies too!) to an old school DJ, while Cabbage Patching, doing the Running Man or even singing along karaoke style to old-school - and some new school grooves. To get in the groove, check out the Soul Train youtube channel - Soul Train and if you are feeling it, feel free to dress in an expression of YOUR soul. This is an all-classes, inclusive event. We look forward to fun with all of our old and new Bishop O'Dowd friends!
$125 pp/ 60 max
Join in for an outdoor evening of food, libations and music, while enjoying a throwback vibe. You can work off your mac and cheese and other soul food goodies (veggie friendly goodies too!) to an old school DJ, while Cabbage Patching, doing the Running Man or even singing along karaoke style to old-school - and some new school grooves. To get in the groove, check out the Soul Train youtube channel - Soul Train and if you are feeling it, feel free to dress in an expression of YOUR soul. This is an all-classes, inclusive event. We look forward to fun with all of our old and new Bishop O'Dowd friends!
$125 pp/ 60 max
May 17 - Beer, Brats & Billiards
Host: Matt Goodin (P'25)
Raise a glass and join the fun! Dive into an evening of local craft beers (and maybe a little wine), savor gourmet sausages with all the tasty fixings, and enjoy some friendly competition at the pool table or our awesome 80’s retro arcade machine. It's all about good company, great vibes, and unforgettable times. Don’t miss out on this epic night!
$50 pp/ 40 max
Raise a glass and join the fun! Dive into an evening of local craft beers (and maybe a little wine), savor gourmet sausages with all the tasty fixings, and enjoy some friendly competition at the pool table or our awesome 80’s retro arcade machine. It's all about good company, great vibes, and unforgettable times. Don’t miss out on this epic night!
$50 pp/ 40 max
August 16 - French Dinner Party
Hosts: Kate and Justin Lewis (P '28, '25)
Indulge in an exquisite 5-6 course French dining experience, thoughtfully paired with fine wines. Begin the evening with elegant cocktails before savoring a curated menu of classic French cuisine. A night of delicious flavors, delightful company, and flowing wine—bon appétit!
Sold Exclusively at the Event
Indulge in an exquisite 5-6 course French dining experience, thoughtfully paired with fine wines. Begin the evening with elegant cocktails before savoring a curated menu of classic French cuisine. A night of delicious flavors, delightful company, and flowing wine—bon appétit!
Sold Exclusively at the Event
August 23 - Culinary Crossroads
Hosts: Patricia and William Stephens (P '28)
Will and Libby Gerrards (P '28)
Shauntinez and Arpi Jakap (P '28) Alice and Lloyd Ford (P '28)
Join Freshman Parents at the Culinary Crossroads, as we embark on a wonderful journey through the heart of Europe to the spice trails of South East Asia! Come with us and celebrate the rich diverse cuisine and signature cocktails of Hungary, Italy and Indonesia.
$125 pp/ 40 max
Will and Libby Gerrards (P '28)
Shauntinez and Arpi Jakap (P '28) Alice and Lloyd Ford (P '28)
Join Freshman Parents at the Culinary Crossroads, as we embark on a wonderful journey through the heart of Europe to the spice trails of South East Asia! Come with us and celebrate the rich diverse cuisine and signature cocktails of Hungary, Italy and Indonesia.
$125 pp/ 40 max
September 6 - Living Lab Experience
Hosts: Devra Laner (Faculty) Mar and Jason Brandt (P'27), Sophie McNeill (P'27), Jen and Trevor Lukens (P'27), Chris Grace (P'28), Liz and Hung Ly (P'28)
Indulge in the rich flavors of O’Dowd’s Living Lab garden bounty while basking in the serene ambiance of the outdoor patio at the Center for Environmental Sciences. Savor the delightful offerings of wine and handcrafted seasonal cocktails as you relish the panoramic view of the Bay. Offerings include artisanal wood-fired pizza adorned with carefully harvested toppings and crisp salads thoughtfully prepared by O’Dowd parents. Immerse yourself in a culinary experience that celebrates the beauty of nature, the bounty of the Living Lab and the vibrant flavors of the season. A semi-private tour of the gardens will also be offered by O’Dowd’s master gardener, Devra Laner.
$100 pp/ 40 max
Indulge in the rich flavors of O’Dowd’s Living Lab garden bounty while basking in the serene ambiance of the outdoor patio at the Center for Environmental Sciences. Savor the delightful offerings of wine and handcrafted seasonal cocktails as you relish the panoramic view of the Bay. Offerings include artisanal wood-fired pizza adorned with carefully harvested toppings and crisp salads thoughtfully prepared by O’Dowd parents. Immerse yourself in a culinary experience that celebrates the beauty of nature, the bounty of the Living Lab and the vibrant flavors of the season. A semi-private tour of the gardens will also be offered by O’Dowd’s master gardener, Devra Laner.
$100 pp/ 40 max
September 13 - TASTE Party
Hosts: Jen and Jake Rivas (27), Katie andJack D'Angelo (25,28), Sarah and Jeff Cecchin (26), and Meredith and Kevin Walsh (27,29)
Grab your passport for a guided wine tasting trip around the world with Oakland’s local Santa Ray Wine Club. Professional wine experts will pour you flights from four featured countries. Your Dragon parent hosts (classes of ‘25, ‘26,‘27, & '28) will pair the wine with a complementing international small bite spread. Your ticket also gets you exclusive access to purchase the wines at a discounted price.
$100 pp/ 75 max
Grab your passport for a guided wine tasting trip around the world with Oakland’s local Santa Ray Wine Club. Professional wine experts will pour you flights from four featured countries. Your Dragon parent hosts (classes of ‘25, ‘26,‘27, & '28) will pair the wine with a complementing international small bite spread. Your ticket also gets you exclusive access to purchase the wines at a discounted price.
$100 pp/ 75 max
October 6 - OAKtoberfest - Hallo Freunde!
Hosts: Amanda and Andrew Glasgow (P '25), Kristin and Emmet Hollins (P '26), Kristen Ruff and Randy Edgar (P '25, P'27), Karen and Bryan O'Connell (P '28)
Back for another year, OAKtoberfest combines things we all love - beer, friends and sausage - all hosted outdoors on a gorgeous night in October. You will be outdoors unless it is not gorgeous. There will be music. There will be schnitzels and dirndls and wurst. There will be Germans! And feats of strength. And a wall dividing us into east and west that we try to tear down!** All are welcome!
*I mean, no promises, because weather, but that's the goal!
**There is no wall. Sorry.
$100 pp/ 36 max
Back for another year, OAKtoberfest combines things we all love - beer, friends and sausage - all hosted outdoors on a gorgeous night in October. You will be outdoors unless it is not gorgeous. There will be music. There will be schnitzels and dirndls and wurst. There will be Germans! And feats of strength. And a wall dividing us into east and west that we try to tear down!** All are welcome!
*I mean, no promises, because weather, but that's the goal!
**There is no wall. Sorry.
$100 pp/ 36 max
bottom of page