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  • An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas
    An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas
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    Sat, Dec 13
    Dec 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Revisit the beloved literary characters of the crowd-pleasing Enchanted Bookshop in this very merry prequel.
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  • The Sun Kings
    The Sun Kings
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    Sat, Dec 13
    Dec 13, 2025, 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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  • An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas
    An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas
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    Sun, Dec 14
    Dec 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Revisit the beloved literary characters of the crowd-pleasing Enchanted Bookshop in this very merry prequel.
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  • Kids Karaoke at The California
    Kids Karaoke at The California
    Sun, Dec 14
    Dec 14, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    A holiday party! 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, Dec 14
    Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – Dec 15, 2025, 12:00 AM
    Take the stage at The California Theatre! $5 ticket (includes 50/50 raffle ticket), $5 beer, $5 wine, $5 appetizers, $5 shots
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  • Pro Jam with Kid Andersen
    Pro Jam with Kid Andersen
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    Mon, Dec 15
    Dec 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Blues Defenders bring the house down with Special Guests Kid Andersen & Lisa Leuschner
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  • Fully Committed
    Fully Committed
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    Thu, Dec 18
    Dec 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Forty characters, five actors, one red-hot telephone line. Our cast doesn't know which personalities they will don until the show begins -- & it changes every night!
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  • Fully Committed
    Fully Committed
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    Fri, Dec 19
    Dec 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Forty characters, five actors, one red-hot telephone line. Our cast doesn't know which personalities they will don until the show begins -- & it changes every night!
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  • Fully Committed
    Fully Committed
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    Sat, Dec 20
    Dec 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Forty characters, five actors, one red-hot telephone line. Our cast doesn't know which personalities they will don until the show begins -- & it changes every night!
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  • Spike Sikes and His Awesome Hotcakes
    Spike Sikes and His Awesome Hotcakes
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    Sat, Dec 20
    Dec 20, 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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  • Fully Committed
    Fully Committed
    Member Perks
    Sun, Dec 21
    Dec 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Forty characters, five actors, one red-hot telephone line. Our cast doesn't know which personalities they will don until the show begins -- & it changes every night!
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  • All-Star Improv Showdown
    All-Star Improv Showdown
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    Sun, Dec 21
    Dec 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Improvisers from across the county gather at the Cal to dazzle you with nonstop off-the-cuff laughs! Featuring stars from Creature Comedy & StandProv.
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  • Pro Jam: Local Heroes Night!
    Pro Jam: Local Heroes Night!
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    Mon, Dec 22
    Dec 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    There are so many great players right here in our local scene. We're going to make this an opportunity to let their talent shine!
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  • Scott Capurro Comedy
    Scott Capurro Comedy
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    Sat, Dec 27
    Dec 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Provocative, fearless, and hilariously offensive, Scott Capurro serves comedy with edge, wit, and zero apologies.
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  • Americana Afternoon - Michael Capella Band
    Americana Afternoon - Michael Capella Band
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    Sun, Dec 28
    Dec 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Sonoma County’s Americana sound: original songs that feel instantly familiar, blending country, folk rock, and blues.
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  • Temptation - New Order - with Debased - Pixies - Hosted by Oliver Graves
    Temptation - New Order - with Debased - Pixies - Hosted by Oliver Graves
    Member Perks
    Wed, Dec 31
    Dec 31, 2025, 8:00 PM – Jan 01, 2026, 1:00 AM
    A night of dark humor and post-punk perfection! Temptation, a tribute to New Order, with Debased, a tribute to Pixies. Hosted by goth comic Oliver Graves.
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  • Salsa Sundays
    Salsa Sundays
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    Sun, Jan 04
    Jan 04, 2026, 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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  • Pro Jam
    Pro Jam
    Member Perks
    Mon, Jan 05
    Jan 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Blues Defenders hosts a weekly concert with headliners and swing dancing.
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  • Nightmare Show Returns
    Nightmare Show Returns
    Member Perks
    Fri, Jan 09
    Jan 09, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    A night of dark variety entertainment that evokes horror nostalgia through queer performance art.
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  • Hell Heim 2nd Anniversary with David J of Bauhaus
    Hell Heim 2nd Anniversary with David J of Bauhaus
    Sat, Jan 10
    Jan 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – Jan 11, 2026, 12:00 AM
    Bitter End Booking presents Goth, dark wave, industrial and more!
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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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