"Best Live Music Venue" - North Bay Bohemian

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Spike Sikes and His Awesome Hotcakes

Fri, Jun 27

Spike Sikes, Awesome Hotcakes, and a whole lot of music! With the perfect recipe of soul, swing, R&B, jazz, it’s going to be cooking down at The Cal!

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Stella Heath Sextet “From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf”

Sat, Jun 28

An unforgettable evening of music celebrating two iconic voices of the 20th century.

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Pride and Joy SF

Fri, Jul 04

Popular Bay Area band plays timeless pop/soul music in an electrifying show that will have you hooked from the first note!

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An Evening with the Stinkfoot Orchestra featuring Napoleon Murphy Brock

Sat, Jul 12

The legendary Napoleon Murphy Brock, and the Stinkfoot Orchestra, bring the total package of precision, exuberance and Frank-focus!

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Fri, Jun 20
Sizzling Solstice Tease
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Jun 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Epineux Productions is back for another teasing production with: Sizzling Solstice Tease.
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Sat, Jun 21
Vastum / Laceration / Vile Rites / Barren Altar
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Jun 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Death metal at the California Theatre
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Sun, Jun 22
Creature Comedy - Playing With Our Pianists
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Jun 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sketch Comedy, Improv, Chaos & More
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Mon, Jun 23
Pro Jam - with Local Heroes
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Jun 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A dozen local luminaries jam on stage at The California!
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Fri, Jun 27
The Princess Bride
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Jun 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
William Goldman's modern fantasy classic is a thrilling and timeless story about quests— a public performance of Young Actors Studio Summer Camp.
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Fri, Jun 27
Spike Sikes and His Awesome Hotcakes
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Jun 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Spike Sikes, Awesome Hotcakes, and a whole lot of music! With the perfect recipe of soul, swing, R&B, jazz, it’s going to be cooking down at The Cal!
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Sat, Jun 28
The Princess Bride
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Jun 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
William Goldman's modern fantasy classic is a thrilling and timeless story about quests— a public performance of Young Actors Studio Summer Camp.
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Sat, Jun 28
The Princess Bride
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Jun 28, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
William Goldman's modern fantasy classic is a thrilling and timeless story about quests— a public performance of Young Actors Studio Summer Camp.
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Sat, Jun 28
Stella Heath Sextet “From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf”
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Jun 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
An unforgettable evening of music celebrating two iconic voices of the 20th century.
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Sun, Jun 29
The Princess Bride
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Jun 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
William Goldman's modern fantasy classic is a thrilling and timeless story about quests— a public performance of Young Actors Studio Summer Camp.
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Mon, Jun 30
Pro Jam - with Natasha James
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Jun 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join Natasha for laid-back, feel good, infectious music!
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Thu, Jul 03
Comedy Night with Brian Maggi, Jill Maragos, Ira Summer and Shawn Felipe
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Jul 03, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Second City writer and comedian Brian Maggi hosts top SF Bay Area stand-up comics every month.
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Fri, Jul 04
Pride and Joy SF
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Jul 04, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Popular Bay Area band plays timeless pop/soul music in an electrifying show that will have you hooked from the first note!
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Sat, Jul 05
Stunnaman02: The Ultimate Performance Experience
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Jul 05, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Get ready to witness Stunnaman02 bringing the ultimate performance experience to life like never before! With an amazing supporting cast!!
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Sun, Jul 06
Salsa Sundays
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Jul 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Salsa lesson from 7-8pm plus three hours of dancing with DJ Bongo! Don't miss this monthly series!
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Fri, Jul 11
Nightmare Show
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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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Sat, Jul 12
An Evening with the Stinkfoot Orchestra featuring Napoleon Murphy Brock
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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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Sun, Jul 13
Kids Karaoke at The California
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Jul 13, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
An event for all ages to sing, dance, and be themselves!
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Sun, Jul 13
Second Sunday Open Mic and Karaoke
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Jul 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Take the stage at The California Theatre! Tonight's special guest is Jake Turner!
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Tue, Jul 15
2025 US Air Guitar Competition
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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. Exoerience the spectacle yourself on July 15.
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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.

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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"Best Live Music Venue" - North Bay Bohemian

Live Events, Bar & Grill

FEATURED EVENTS

👇🏼 UPCOMING EVENTS 👇🏼

Adding to the city's vitality and livability, The California is an arts and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa.

Adding to the city's vitality and livability,
The California is an arts and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa.