Face to Face Hosts SF Gat Men’s Chorus ‘Holiday Spectacular’ Dec 16 at The Green Center in Rohnert Park
Arts & Entertainment
“The Metromaniacs” Opens at Spreckles in Rohnert Park November 24
The Metromaniacs Written by David Ives Directed by Kevin Bordi November 24 – December 17 Fri. & Sat. at 7:30pmSunday matinee at 2:00pm It’s springtime in Paris,1738. Poets are the rock stars of the day, and young people like Damis have gone metromanie–crazy for poetry. So verse-crazed is Damis, he falls in love with his favorite poetess, not knowing that his idol is actually a wealthy, middle-aged gentleman writing under a pen name! As said gentleman looks to marry off his sexy but dimwitted daughter, we are […]
Occidental Center for the Arts welcomes the Leading Lady of West Coast Folk & Bluegrass, Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands Nov. 26
Sunday November 26 @ 4 pm. Occidental Center for the Arts welcomes the Leading Lady of West Coast Folk & Bluegrass, Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands! Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/fiddler/educator Laurie Lewis joins forces with the virtuosic talents of The Right Hands at OCA’s acoustic sweet spot! From foot-stomping instrumentals to heartfelt ballads, Laurie Lewis and her Right Hands take you on a musical journey that’s as diverse as it is captivating. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of bluegrass or just looking for a delightful way to spend your afternoon, this concert promises to be a joyous celebration of music and community. $30 GA/$25 OCA […]
“Elf – The Musical Opens at 6th Street Playhouse November 24
Elf The Musical is a must-see holiday musical based on the 2003 hit film starring Will Ferrell! One Christmas Eve, a young orphan crawls into Santa’s bag of toys and is unknowingly transported to the North Pole. Buddy the Elf, grows up unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities make him face the truth. With Santa’s blessing, Buddy travels to New York City to discover his true identity and find his birth father. Upon learning that his father is on the naughty list, and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy […]
December 1, 2, 3, 9 & 10 Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts 2023: “Comfort and Joy
December 1, 2, 3, 9, 10. Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts 2023: “Comfort and Joy.” Directed by Gage Purdy. Born around an Occidental bonfire in the winter of 1978, our west county chorale is pleased to present a joyous winter concert of songs and spoken word that soothe and inspire, celebrate resilience, tradition and community, and make us laugh and cry in these fraught times. We offer our own choir composers’ ‘ Music from Home’, blended with contemporary and classic compositions spanning many genres and cultures – plus poetry and theatrics – to spread ‘Comfort and Joy’. Tickets are $25.@ occidentalchoir.org/tickets. Kids 12 and under […]
Ariel Marin & James Earley at Occidental Center for the Arts Amphitheater October 15
Sunday, October 15 @ 4 pm. Ariel Marin & James Earley at Occidental Center for the Arts Amphitheater. Ariel Marin is a powerhouse singer/songwriter on track to be the next global superstar. She is on a mission to invigorate and inspire the world through music and creative expression. Multiplatinum MC Hammer producer James Earley is responsible for some of the biggest hits you know and love. Ariel & James play it all: Funk, Rock, Soul, Pop, Folk, Country, R&B, Motown, Gospel, & Jazz! Don’t miss this exciting show in our outdoor theater. Tickets are $30 GA/$25 OCA Members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org; or at the door. Rain […]
‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ Starts a Four Weekend Run at 6th STreet Playhouse October 13
Perfectly timed for the Halloween season, 6th Street Playhouse is presenting The Legend of Sleepy Hollow like it’s never been seen, or felt, before. Playwright John Minigan has adapted Washington Irving’s 1820 classic into a one-man play that is storytelling at its best. Directed by Marty Pistone (To Kill a Mockingbird), with an original score by Nate Riebli (The River Bride), this spellbinding theatrical experience combines humor, suspense, romance, and the supernatural. It is perfect for audiences of all ages. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow runs Friday, October 13 through November 5, 2023 in the Monroe Stage. “Splendid…Captures both the thrill of the spooky story and its moral…With subtlety and finesse…Minigan manages to give […]
Mill Valley Film Festival, October 5 – 15, Offers Many LGBTQI+ Features, Documentaries and Short Films
FEATURE FILMSThe Disappearance of Shere Hite (US, documentary feature, dir. Nicole Newnham) Shere Hite’s1976 bestselling book, The Hite Report, liberated the female orgasm by revealing the most privateexperiences of thousands of anonymous survey respondents. Her findings rocked the Americanestablishment and presaged current conversations about gender, sexuality, and bodily autonomy.So how did Shere Hite disappear? Fancy Dance (US, narrative feature, dir. Erica Tremblay) Following her sister’s disappearance, aNative American hustler (Lily Gladstone, The Unknown Country, MVFF 2022) kidnaps her niecefrom the child’s white grandparents and sets out for the state powwow in hopes of keeping what isleft of their family intact. Ages […]
Paul McCandless/Christian Foley-Beining Collaboration at Occidental Center for the Arts Amphitheater October 1
Sunday, October 1 at 4 pm. Paul McCandless/Christian Foley-Beining Collaboration at Occidental Center for the Arts Amphitheater. Guitarist Christian Foley-Beining has been performing at OCA for many years, bringing his talented bandmates for an impressive show. Don’t miss out on a lovely afternoon jazz performance in our shade-cooled amphitheater, celebrating the release of his new CD ‘Cascade Terrace’. Featuring: Christian Foley-Beining, Paul McCandless, Tom Shader, and Tom Hiyashi. Tickets are $25 GA, $20 for OCA Members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org; or at the door Please bring your seat cushion or low-backed chair. Reserve seating for mobility-challenged is available by emailing info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org. Doors […]
Holly Near and Friends at Occidental Center for the Arts, Friday, September 29
Friday September 29 at 7 pm. Holly Near and Friends at Occidental Center for the Arts. The legendary Holly Near returns to OCA with her multi-talented collaborators Jan Martinelli, Tammy Hall and Christelle Durandy for a special performance! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Holly and friends as they celebrate 50 years of honoring the human spirit through music. Tickets are $40 GA/$35 OCA Members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. Get your tickets early as this show may sell out! Doors open at 6:30 pm. Fine Refreshments for sale, art gallery open during intermission. Accessible to patrons with mobility challenges. 3850 Doris […]