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FEATURED EVENTS

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  • Monday Pro Jam with Three Band Leaders
    Monday Pro Jam with Three Band Leaders
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    Mon, Mar 30
    Mar 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Band leaders Johnny Campbell, Roger Volz, & Martin Scott join the Blues Defenders!
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  • Early Bird Dance Night - Ladies Only
    Early Bird Dance Night - Ladies Only
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    Fri, Apr 03
    Apr 03, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dance, laugh, and let loose, an early-bird party just for the ladies! Great music, good vibes, and home by 10.
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  • Pop-Off!
    Pop-Off!
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    Fri, Apr 03
    Apr 03, 2026, 9:30 PM – Apr 04, 2026, 1:30 AM
    Sonoma County’s newest queer dance party—an all-out celebration of pop music, community, and unapologetic joy.
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  • Bands on a Saturday Afternoon - Funky Milagro
    Bands on a Saturday Afternoon - Funky Milagro
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    Sat, Apr 04
    Apr 04, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Funk meets finesse! Experience the rich grooves and smooth sophistication, with Three Bands on a Sunday Afternoon. Come ready to dance, vibe, and feel the funk.
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  • SunHunter
    SunHunter
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    Sat, Apr 04
    Apr 04, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    High-energy acoustic alt-pop meets southern-fried grunge! SunHunter Duo rocks with heart and grit.
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  • Salsa Sundays
    Salsa Sundays
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    Sun, Apr 05
    Apr 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – Apr 06, 2026, 12:00 AM
    Salsa lesson from 7-8pm plus three hours of dancing with DJ Bongo! Don't miss this monthly series!
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  • Pro Jam with Guitar Great Steve Freund
    Pro Jam with Guitar Great Steve Freund
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    Mon, Apr 06
    Apr 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Praised by Rolling Stone for his "masterful, no-nonsense guitar work."
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  • Forbidden Kiss LIVE - Paparazzi
    Forbidden Kiss LIVE - Paparazzi
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    Fri, Apr 10
    Apr 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    The price of fame! Paparazzi! Bring your cameras to shoot one special dance routine!
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  • Kids Karaoke!
    Kids Karaoke!
    Sat, Apr 11
    Apr 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    An event for all ages to sing, dance, and be themselves. Free admission! Reserve your spot here to let us know you're coming.
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  • Fleetwood Macramé
    Fleetwood Macramé
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    Sat, Apr 11
    Apr 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Dance and sing along to Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits!
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  • Monday Projam with Special Guest Marcel Smith
    Monday Projam with Special Guest Marcel Smith
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    Mon, Apr 13
    Apr 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Vocalist Marcel Smith brings music rooted in traditional gospel style, with classics from Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and more.
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  • Bohemian Highway with The Callie Watts Band
    Bohemian Highway with The Callie Watts Band
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    Fri, Apr 17
    Apr 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    An evening of rich harmonies and danceable Americana with Bohemian Highway, plus original folk rock from the Callie Watts Band.
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  • Defeated Sanity
    Defeated Sanity
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    Sat, Apr 18
    Apr 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    A brutal night of death metal as Defeated Sanity leads an all-out assault at The California Theatre.
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  • The Third Annual Prime Prine - Tribute to John Prine
    The Third Annual Prime Prine - Tribute to John Prine
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    Sun, Apr 19
    Apr 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Back by popular demand, Prime Prine returns with a new lineup to pay tribute to the great John Prine
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  • Third Sunday Showcase Sesh - The Dylan Black Project and The Jessie Street Band. 
    Third Sunday Showcase Sesh - The Dylan Black Project and The Jessie Street Band. 
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    Sun, Apr 19
    Apr 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – Apr 20, 2026, 10:00 PM
    Funk, rock, and soul collide in a high-energy jam with Terry Sanders & The Blender, Dylan Black Project, and Jessie Street Band.
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  • Pro Jam with Special Guest Craig Caffall
    Pro Jam with Special Guest Craig Caffall
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    Mon, Apr 20
    Apr 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bay Area singer/songwriter/guitarist Craig Caffall brings his special brand of blues to The California
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  • California Open Mic
    California Open Mic
    Tue, Apr 21
    Apr 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Take the stage at The California Theatre! Free!
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  • Velvet Fog
    Velvet Fog
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    Fri, Apr 24
    Apr 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Decades of hits, high energy, and near-album quality sound—The Velvet Fog brings the ultimate live cover experience.
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  • The Sun Kings
    The Sun Kings
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    Sat, Apr 25
    Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Experience The Sun Kings, America’s premier Beatles tribute, bringing the concert The Beatles never gave.
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  • Americana Afternoon: Local Legends & Rising Stars
    Americana Afternoon: Local Legends & Rising Stars
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    Sun, Apr 26
    Apr 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Local legends & rising stars unite! Folk, Americana, fiddle, and originals in one unforgettable afternoon
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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 events 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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