Arts & Entertainment

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QTBIPOC Adults Are Invited to Positive Images Printmaking Workshop February 5

For our upcoming hangout on February 5th, Theo @subtextuallyactive will be hosting a free printmaking workshop! We’ll be exploring basic printmaking skills together to create fun and impactful art! You’ll be guided on how to get started on carving a design, inking, and then printing your piece by hand in a variety of methods. All experience levels are encouraged to share in the creative process. All materials are provided, and welcome to bring your own if you’d like. We can’t wait to make art with you all soon!   Due to the COVID surge and in the spirit of taking care […]

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Free Marimba Workshop Happens February 3 at Mitote Food Park

Join us for a fun, FREE Marimba Workshop at Mitote Food Park. Where food and music brings community together. We are so excited to be partnering with Mitote to bring you this unique experience! Come and be part of our Marimba Workshop, and let’s play with our hearts! Únase a nosotros para un taller divertido de marimba totalmente GRATUITO en Mitote Food Park. Donde la comida y la música unen a la comunidad. Estamos muy emocionados de colaborar con Mitote para brindarle una experiencia única. Ven y sé parte del Taller de Marimba. ¡Tocar con el corazón!

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Christian Foley-Beining/Paul McCandless Collaboration Perform at Occidental Center for the Arts sat. Feb. 3

Saturday February 3 @ 7 pm. Christian Foley-Beining/Paul McCandless Collaboration at Occidental Center for the Arts. Step into a world of unparalleled musical mastery as the Occidental Center for the Arts proudly presents an unforgettable evening of jazz fusion featuring the extraordinary talents of Christian Foley-Beining, Paul McCandless, Tom Shader, and Tom Hiyashi. Christian Foley-Beining has been performing at OCA for many years, bringing his talented group of bandmates for what is always an impressive show. He returns to our venue to celebrate the release of his new CD “Cascade Terrace”. Don’t miss out on a lovely evening of live […]

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Left Edge Theatre Announces Next 3 Plays & Latest Membership Offerings

In Spring 2024, we continue our Left Edge season with a captivating exploration of human connection and the quest for meaning. Everybody by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins takes audiences on a humorous journey through life’s complexities, enhanced by an innovative on-stage lottery. The Last Quiz Night on Earth by Alison Carr offers a unique, immersive experience as the world faces an asteroid collision, blending humor and heart in a real-life pub quiz setting. Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons by Sam Steiner delves into the power and limitations of language in a witty portrayal of a couple navigating communication constraints. Together, these plays promise […]

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Anthony Christian Ocampo, Ph.D talks about his new book “Brown and Gay in LA: The Lives of Immigrant Sons”

Anthony Christian Ocampo, Ph.D. is Professor of Sociology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He is the author of The Latinos of Asia: How Filipino Americans Break the Rules of Race and his new book Brown and Gay in LA: The Lives of Immigrant Sons.  Thank you for joining us this evening Anthony and congratulations on the publication of this incredible book. Gary Carnivele chats with Anthony about his books and his work.

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“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 […]

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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 […]

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“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 […]

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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 […]

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