Arts & Entertainment

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Occidental Community Choir: Postcards at OCA May 1 – 10

May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9,10. Occidental Community Choir: Postcards. Directed by Gage Purdy.The Occidental Community Choir invites audiences to its Spring concert series, a musical journey through memory, connection, and the moments that shape our lives. In times that can feel uncertain or isolating, even small gestures of connection -a postcard, a call, a simple message – can remind us that we are not alone. Postcards is built around that spirit of reaching out. Each piece in the program serves as a musical postcard: a snapshot from a particular time and place, carrying stories of joy, longing, hope, and reflection. Join our choral community this […]

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Tickets Now Available for “Avenue Q” at Left Edge Theater May 22 – June 7

Winner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Avenue Q is a Tony Award-winning musical that follows a group of twenty-somethings, played […]

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Occidental’s First Annual Ukulele Festival happens at OCA April 25

Saturday April 25 at Occidental Center for the Arts. Join us for Occidental’s First Annual Ukulele Festival! Musicians of all experience levels are welcome at this inclusive event. With a festival ticket you’ll enjoy: workshops and jams, performances including evening headliner George Kahumoku ,local Ukulele Clubs’ networking, Open Mic, and more! You will also be able to join a special, optional workshop with George Kahumoku (separate fee applies for the workshop). Don’t miss this fun fest for Ukulele players and enthusiasts! This event is sponsored by Warming Trends of Sonoma County. Tickets are $50 for the festival, $40 for OCA […]

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“Head Over Heals” A Musical Celebration of Identity & Joy Now at 6th Street Playhouse

What if the happiest ending… is being exactly who you are?Head Over Heels is a bold, joyful musical where love takes many forms,identities are celebrated, and the rules are meant to be rewritten.Set to the infectious music of The Go-Go’s, this high-energy story follows a royal family on a quest that turns their perfectly ordered world upside down—and opens the door to self-discovery, acceptance, and unexpected love. Along the way, characters break free from expectations, find their voices, and discover that authenticity isn’t just powerful—it’s joyful.Funny, heartfelt, and full of life, Head Over Heels is a celebration of individuality, community, and the freedom to love who you love.Come as you are.Leave smiling. APRIL 10 – MAY 3, 2026Head Over HeelsA Kingdom at Risk, a Beat That Won’t Quit, and Love That Rules All!songs by The Go-Go’sbased on “The […]

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Le Hot Club Swing Band at Occidental Center for the Arts Saturday, April 18

Saturday April 18 at 7 pm. Le Hot Club Swing Band at Occidental Center for the Arts. OCA presents an evening of classic gypsy jazz inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt and the legendary Quintette du Hot Club de France. Known for their refined musicianship and deep command of the swing tradition, the ensemble, featuring Rick Fulkerson, Richard Loheyde, Jeremy Ginsberg and John Potter, brings elegance, vitality, and historical authenticity to this beloved jazz style. Le Hot Club Swing Band evokes the sound of 1930s Paris .Their repertoire blends timeless swing standards with original arrangements, offering both sophistication and […]

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“Marjorie Prime” Running now at 6th Street Playhouse

In Marjorie Prime, playwright Jordan Harrison delves into the intricate dance between human memory and artificial intelligence. Set in the not-so-distant future, the narrative centers on 85-year-old Marjorie, whose mind is gradually succumbing to dementia. To combat her fading recollections, her family introduces her to a “Prime”—a lifelike holographic projection of her late husband, Walter, programmed to retell the stories of their shared past. As Marjorie interacts with Walter Prime, the lines between authentic memories and reconstructed narratives blur, prompting profound questions about identity, the reliability of our recollections, and the extent to which technology can replicate the essence of human connection. This […]

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The 57th California International Antiquarian Book Fair Returns to SF February 27

The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) is pleased to announce the return to San Francisco of the California International Antiquarian Book Fair, taking place February 27—March 1, 2026, at Pier 27 on The Embarcadero.  Now in its 57th year, the California International Antiquarian Book Fair is one of the world’s premier events for rare and antiquarian books. On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the 2026 fair will explore the theme “Revolutionary Moments in America,” examining not only the American Revolution of 1776, but the many scientific, artistic, industrial, political and cultural revolutions that have shaped the […]

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