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  • Happy Hour - with Sneak Peek at Forbidden Kiss LIVE
    Happy Hour - with Sneak Peek at Forbidden Kiss LIVE
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    Fri, May 16
    May 16, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Spend your Happy Hour with us at The California! See a Sneak Peek at Forbidden Kiss LIVE!
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  • Forbidden Kiss LIVE - Rawhide
    Forbidden Kiss LIVE - Rawhide
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    Fri, May 16
    May 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Put on your cowboy boots and hat. What’s in between is up to you!
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  • Delta Wires
    Delta Wires
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    Sat, May 17
    May 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Rock out with DELTA WIRES! Crowds love the energy and rhythm of this big, rockin’ harmonica and horns blues band.
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  • Joscho Stephan Trio
    Joscho Stephan Trio
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    Sun, May 18
    May 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    A rare appearance on the West Coast by the German master of gypsy jazz!
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  • Pro Jam with Special Guest JC Smith
    Pro Jam with Special Guest JC Smith
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    Mon, May 19
    May 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Charismatic guitarist and vocalist J.C. Smith joins The Blues Defenders with one goal in mind… keeping the Blues alive!
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  • The Sound Inside - Preview
    The Sound Inside - Preview
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    Thu, May 22
    May 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    "Adam Rapp’s new play is a stunning character study of someone you’d like to know." Variety
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  • The Sound Inside
    The Sound Inside
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    Fri, May 23
    May 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    "Adam Rapp’s new play is a stunning character study of someone you’d like to know." Variety
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  • The Sound Inside
    The Sound Inside
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    Sat, May 24
    May 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    "Adam Rapp’s new play is a stunning character study of someone you’d like to know." Variety
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  • Sono Musette: Edith Piaf: Beyond Paris Skies
    Sono Musette: Edith Piaf: Beyond Paris Skies
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    Sat, May 24
    May 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Featuring Parisian singer Mimi Pirard, SonoMusette recreates mid-1900s Paris through the evocative songs of Edith Piaf
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  • Creature Comedy - The Critter Awards: Creature Comedy’s Greatest Hits
    Creature Comedy - The Critter Awards: Creature Comedy’s Greatest Hits
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    Sun, May 25
    May 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sketch Comedy, Improv, Chaos & More
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  • Pro Jam - with special guest Johnny Vernazza
    Pro Jam - with special guest Johnny Vernazza
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    Mon, May 26
    May 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Veteran guitarist and long-time Elvin Bishop collaborator Johnny “V” brings his distinctive bluesy slide sound to The Cal
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  • The Sound Inside
    The Sound Inside
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    Wed, May 28
    May 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    "Adam Rapp’s new play is a stunning character study of someone you’d like to know." Variety
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  • The Sound Inside
    The Sound Inside
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    Thu, May 29
    May 29, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    "Adam Rapp’s new play is a stunning character study of someone you’d like to know." Variety
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  • Happy Hour - with music from The Ramblers
    Happy Hour - with music from The Ramblers
    Fri, May 30
    May 30, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Americana-Classic and Cosmic Rock Jammed Just Right
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  • The Sound Inside
    The Sound Inside
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    Fri, May 30
    May 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    "Adam Rapp’s new play is a stunning character study of someone you’d like to know." Variety
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  • The Sound Inside
    The Sound Inside
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    Sat, May 31
    May 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    "Adam Rapp’s new play is a stunning character study of someone you’d like to know." Variety
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  • Salsa Sundays
    Salsa Sundays
    Member Perks
    Sun, Jun 01
    Jun 01, 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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  • Adam Gabriel and The Cavaliers
    Adam Gabriel and The Cavaliers
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    Tue, Jun 03
    Jun 03, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Cavaliers are passing through from Oregon to Tennessee—catch them while you can.
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  • The Sound Inside
    The Sound Inside
    Member Perks
    Wed, Jun 04
    Jun 04, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    "Adam Rapp’s new play is a stunning character study of someone you’d like to know." Variety
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  • The Sound Inside
    The Sound Inside
    Member Perks
    Thu, Jun 05
    Jun 05, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    "Adam Rapp’s new play is a stunning character study of someone you’d like to know." Variety
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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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