Music

Saturday May 17 at 7 pm: Stardust , A Cabaret at Occidental Center for the Arts. Enjoy a cabaret-style concert featuring Andrea Van Dyke with the TriMates : John Simon, Kendrick Freeman and Tom Shader; along with guest vocalists Bonnie Brooks and Blythe Klein. The ensemble will be offering classic jazz and pop standards with a dash of Broadway, blues, and bossa; sprinkled with levity, sass, and a touch of nostalgia. Modeled after the very first cabaret performance in OCA’s newly refurbished auditorium in 2006, ’Stardust ‘ is an affectionate tribute to love, community, resilience… and the enduring power of music and the arts […]

Saturday, May 10 @ 4 pm. THUGZ in the Amphitheater at Occidental Center for the Arts. West County’s favorite cosmic Americana band returns for an outdoor Spring concert in our amphitheater! Bring your own seat cushion or low-backed chair and get ready for a real good time enjoying your favorite GD songs and other classic Americana. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. Discount for OCA members. No outside food/drink allowed except water. Refreshments, beer and wine for sale. The amphitheater is wheelchair accessible. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465. 

Gear up for Industrial+Goth+Post-Punk music and dancing with DJ Aggrofemm (Hell Heim), DJ Decay (global scene icon & creator of the oldest continually operating gothic/industrial dance club in the U.S., and second oldest in the world: DEATH GUILD, San Francisco); and local powerhouse DJ KAJE of renowned darkwave & synth night, INTERZONE. PLUS Performance art pieces by Charlie Bones, Janessa and Gabrial. Our kitchen is open and serving our bar bites menu during Left Edge Friday night shows, Happy Hours and most evening concert shows from the time doors open until end of intermission. Doors open 8:30pm. Music starts at 8:45pm […]

Sunday, April 13 @ 3 pm. Duo Quartet at Occidental Center for the Arts.There is something richly satisfying about experiencing Chris Webster, Nina Gerber, Pam Delgado & Jeri Jones onstage, with their dynamic ranging from tender, ethereal songs to raucous barn-burners. Webster and Delgado sing most of the leads – Chris often expertly playing a washboard while Delgado drives the band with her percussion. With a beautiful set of original music mixed with surprisingly original takes on a few choice covers, Duo Quartet brings to the stage a band that is greater than the sum of its already impressive parts. […]

Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts 2024: ‘Radical Love’, directed by Gage Purdy. Please join our west county choral community for a heartwarming concert series centered on the theme of Radical Love. Through music we explore the powerful concept of love for all, including ourselves; embracing courage, compassion, understanding, forgiveness and gratitude. Come experience the transformative power of music in these dark winter months, as we celebrate the many forms of love that bring us together and inspire our life journeys. Tickets are $25. for adults, $1 for children @ occidentalchoir.org/tickets. Be sure to get your tickets in advance so you don’t miss out! Friday, […]

Saturday November 30 @ 7 pm. Nina Gerber and Keith Greeninger at Occidental Center for the Arts. Award winning singer/songwriter Keith Greeninger and legendary guitarist Nina Gerber join forces for a powerful night of music, song and community celebration. Both artists share deep roots in the rich California music scene and are well know for their dynamic, improvisational performances and collaborations. Don’t miss this special performance! Tickets are $30 Advance GA, $25 for OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org.Tickets at the door, if available, will be $5 additional. Art gallery open during intermission, refreshments available. OCA is wheelchair accessible. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465.707-874-9392.

SUNDAY November 24 @ 4 pm: Stardust, A Cabaret at Occidental Center for the Arts. Enjoy a late afternoon cabaret-style performance featuring vocalists Andrea Van Dyke and Leah Van Dyke, along with the Trimates : John Simon, Kendrick Freeman and Tom Shader. The ensemble will be offering classic jazz and pop standards with a dash of Broadway, blues, and bossa; sprinkled with levity and a touch of nostalgia. Modeled after the very first cabaret performance in OCA’s newly remodeled auditorium in August of 2006, produced by Marylu Downing and featuring Andrea and Leah Van Dyke, Steve Fowler, and John Simon […]