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  • Nightmare Show
    Nightmare Show
    Member Perks
    Fri, Jul 11
    Jul 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    A night of dark variety entertainment that evokes horror nostalgia through queer performance art.
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  • An Evening with the Stinkfoot Orchestra featuring Napoleon Murphy Brock
    An Evening with the Stinkfoot Orchestra featuring Napoleon Murphy Brock
    Sat, Jul 12
    Jul 12, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The legendary Napoleon Murphy Brock, and the Stinkfoot Orchestra, bring the total package of precision, exuberance and Frank-focus!
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  • Kids Karaoke at The California
    Kids Karaoke at The California
    Sun, Jul 13
    Jul 13, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    An event for all ages to sing, dance, and be themselves!
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  • Second Sunday Open Mic and Karaoke
    Second Sunday Open Mic and Karaoke
    Sun, Jul 13
    Jul 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Take the stage at The California Theatre! Tonight's special guest is Jake Turner! $5 ticket (includes 50/50 raffle ticket), $5 beer, $5 wine, $5 appetizers, $5 shots
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  • Pro Jam with Three Band Leaders
    Pro Jam with Three Band Leaders
    Mon, Jul 14
    Jul 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Three band leaders bring it to the house! Don’t miss this amazing evening of music from the best of the Bay Area Blues Scene
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  • 2025 US Air Guitar Competition
    2025 US Air Guitar Competition
    Tue, Jul 15
    Jul 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Part rock show. Part comedy act. Part spectacle. US Air Guitar allows ordinary people to become ridiculous rock stars. Experience the spectacle yourself on July 15.
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  • Forbidden Kiss LIVE - Rock Stars
    Forbidden Kiss LIVE - Rock Stars
    Member Perks
    Fri, Jul 18
    Jul 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Wear a costume and be a VIP!
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  • HINDSIGHT 2025
    HINDSIGHT 2025
    Member Perks
    Sat, Jul 19
    Jul 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Tyranny – what is it? Hindsight’s winning short plays will get you thinking! Don’t miss this provocatively themed staged reading.
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  • The Rhythm Department
    The Rhythm Department
    Member Perks
    Sat, Jul 19
    Jul 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Four local luminaries jam on stage at The California!
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  • HINDSIGHT 2025
    HINDSIGHT 2025
    Member Perks
    Sun, Jul 20
    Jul 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Tyranny – what is it? Hindsight’s winning short plays will get you thinking! Don’t miss this provocatively themed staged reading.
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  • Pro Jam with Special Guest Terry Hanck
    Pro Jam with Special Guest Terry Hanck
    Member Perks
    Mon, Jul 21
    Jul 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    "Hanck is one of the most formidable saxophonists in the blues and soul business” – Lee Hildebrand, Living Blues
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  • YAS - Hamiltunes
    YAS - Hamiltunes
    Member Perks
    Fri, Jul 25
    Jul 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Come be "in the room where it happens" and celebrate this legendary piece of entertainment in this glorious salute from Young Actors Studio.
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  • Led Joplin
    Led Joplin
    Member Perks
    Fri, Jul 25
    Jul 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    The magic of Janis Joplin’s raw soul meets Led Zeppelin's mystical thunder, with opening act Ellie James
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  • YAS - Hamiltunes
    YAS - Hamiltunes
    Member Perks
    Sat, Jul 26
    Jul 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Come be "in the room where it happens" and celebrate this legendary piece of entertainment in this glorious salute from Young Actors Studio.
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  • YAS - Hamiltunes
    YAS - Hamiltunes
    Member Perks
    Sat, Jul 26
    Jul 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Come be "in the room where it happens" and celebrate this legendary piece of entertainment in this glorious salute from Young Actors Studio.
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  • Comedy Queens who rock the mic!
    Comedy Queens who rock the mic!
    Member Perks
    Sat, Jul 26
    Jul 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Laugh along with four of the bay area’s funniest comedians who spin the headlines of their lives into memorable punchlines.
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  • YAS - Hamiltunes
    YAS - Hamiltunes
    Member Perks
    Sun, Jul 27
    Jul 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Come be "in the room where it happens" and celebrate this legendary piece of entertainment in this glorious salute from Young Actors Studio.
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  • Pro Jam with Special Guest Fillmore Slim
    Pro Jam with Special Guest Fillmore Slim
    Member Perks
    Mon, Jul 28
    Jul 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Godfather of Hip Hop brings his unique music style and vibrant live performance!
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  • The Sound Field
    The Sound Field
    Member Perks
    Thu, Aug 07
    Aug 07, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    The Sound Field debuts their third record, The View From Here.
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  • The Fargo Brothers
    The Fargo Brothers
    Member Perks
    Fri, Aug 08
    Aug 08, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Fargo Brothers have been burning up stages since 1980!
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Adding to the city's vitality and livability,
The California is an arts and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa.

Building on the legacy of Santa Rosa’s original vaudeville California Theatre (1923-77), The California offers a variety of cultural activities, including live music, comedy, theatre, dance, lectures, classes and more. The versatile 99-229 seat event venue with full bar and kitchen is home of resident programs Left Edge Theatre, Young Actors Studio, Forbidden Kiss Erotic Cabaret, Monday Pro Jam, Creature Comedy, and Salsa Sundays.

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Mission

To champion the performing arts in Santa Rosa for all.. We connect people with one another and with art that can enrich their lives. We embrace patrons, visitors, artists and community members from all backgrounds. We provide exceptional service to our resident companies and to all who present or experience the arts at The California.  

 

Donation and Sponsorship Opportunities

Naming Rights, Capital Campaign, Performance & Event Space, Arts Education, Professional Theatre Company, Theatre for Children, Music Series, Comedy Series, Lecture-Series, Community events. 

 

Contact & More Info: info@caltheatre.com | 707-664-PLAY. Do you have questions? Visit our FAQ page. 

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The California Theatre of Santa Rosa - Uniting people with live entertainment for a better downtown.​

 

528 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

tix@caltheatre.com | (707) 664-PLAY

non-profit id# 27-4551816

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