Band leaders Johnny Campbell, Roger Volz, & Martin Scott join the Blues Defenders!
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Band leaders Johnny Campbell, Roger Volz, & Martin Scott join the Blues Defenders!
$15 – $18
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Pop-Off! is Sonoma County’s newest queer dance party—an all-out celebration of pop music, community, and unapologetic joy. Making its debut Friday, April 3rd at The California Theatre in downtown Santa Rosa, this brand-new pop-up party invites you to hit the dance floor and lose yourself in the songs you know by heart.
$15 – $20
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Dance, laugh, and let loose, an early-bird party just for the ladies! Great music, good vibes, and home by 10.
$19 – $26
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Experience the rich grooves and smooth sophistication, with Three Bands on a Sunday Afternoon. Come ready to dance, vibe, and feel the funk.
$15 – $18
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SunHunter Duo brings a raw, electrifying sound that fuses acoustic alt-pop with southern-fried grunge. Their original songs and carefully curated covers span all corners of rock, offering something for every listener.
$15 – $22
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Join Tyler Crandall and company Sundays at 7pm for our Salsa/Bachata social at The California Theater! This social runs monthly on the first Sunday every month. 7-8pm will be a Salsa/Bachata lesson, followed by the best Salsa and Bachata hits played by DJ Bongo.
$15 – $20
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Of the millions that are watching, few would’ve recognized that this moment foreshadows the shape of music to come, from synth-pop to industrial and alt-pop. That, however, can’t stop it igniting the imagination of an audience that would swell into a devoted following. |
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Cheryl King emcees this exciting production, which includes burlesque from Ultraviolette, Bastet Dance Fitness, and Thotty McNaughty and Kim.
$17 – $27
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The whole family partying together on the weekend? Kids Karaoke at The California is an event for all ages to sing, dance, and be themselves.
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Fleetwood Macramé has become one of the Bay Area's most exciting tribute bands.
$25 – $35
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Spend a relaxed afternoon with Pasaflora and two additional emerging local acts, as they bring together smooth jazz textures and soulful, groove-driven soundscapes. This daytime showcase highlights the next wave of talent, offering an inviting blend of warm melodies and expressive performances.
$12 – $18
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Originally from Sacramento, CA, Marcel Smith has been a staple on the California music scene for over 40 years. His soulful vocal approach will remind you of Sam Cooke and Otis Redding rolled into one. Having shared the stage with gospel, blues, and soul royalty such as Al Green, Bobby Womack, and John Lee Hooker, Marcel attacks a song with feeling and conviction, reaching new musical heights with every note. Marcel Smith’s passion is rooted in the traditional quartet gospel styles.
$12 – $15
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Spend an evening with Bohemian Highway, a six-piece band blending Americana, folk rock, and pop with rich harmonies and danceable melodies. Formed in 2010 and rooted in the spirit of West Sonoma County, the group, led by frontman Doug Blumer, performs original songs inspired by nature, love, and the shared experiences that bring people together.
$18 – $25
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Prepare for an unrelenting night of extreme metal as Defeated Sanity storms the stage with support from Inferi, Organectomy, Excrescence, and Bog Body. This stacked lineup delivers technical precision, crushing heaviness, and raw intensity, an essential show for death metal fans.
$25
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Funk, rock, and soul collide in a high-energy jam with Terry Sanders & The Blender, Dylan Black Project, and Jessie Street Band.
$15
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Country-folk artist and 4-time Grammy winner John Prine was one of the most influential singer-songwriters of his generation. Musicians from across the San Francisco music scene join forces at The California for one night only to pay tribute to the legend, covering songs from Prine’s six-decades-long career.
$10 – $30
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Pro Jam welcomes Bay Area singer/songwriter/guitarist Craig Caffall, who has worked with multiple artists including Bo Diddley, John Mayall, Martha Davis and the Motels, David Clayton Thomas, The Neville Brothers, Lee Oskar, Dan Hicks, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Wier, and Steve Earle.
$15 – $18
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Open Mic at The California is a supportive community event for all types of artists to share their passion. We put a premium on being supportive and inclusive, this is a great place to make new friends and find inspiration. Poets, musicians, comedians, dancers, and free thinkers are all invited to take the stage and be a star at The California. This is a perfect place for first timers and veterans to all appreciate each others passion for performance art. Sign-ups start when doors open, come snag a slot or a spectator spot in the audience.
FREE
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Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as The Velvet Fog takes the stage on Friday, April 24 for an evening packed with energy, groove, and crowd-favorite hits!Bringing their signature blend of danceable classics, smooth harmonies and feel-good vibes.
$15 – $20
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Celebrate the timeless music of The Beatles with The Sun Kings, one of the nation’s most acclaimed tribute bands. Now in their 25th year, The Sun Kings deliver the hits and deep cuts with stunning accuracy, blending spot-on harmonies, authentic instrumentation, and electrifying stage presence. |
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Join us for an afternoon of music with Sonoma County favorites Ken Risling and Doug Jayne. Ken performs with his children, Avery and Oona, as The A-OKs—an eclectic trio blending 70s throwbacks, Scottish fiddle, and original songs with a warm folk/Americana sound.
$17 – $25
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The Godfather of Hip Hop brings his unique music style and vibrant live performance!
$15 – $18
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Presented by our Young Actors Studio, Into the Woods JR. is a fresh take on Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award–winning musical that intertwines the stories of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk), and a very determined Baker and his wife. When a Witch’s curse stands in the way of their wishes, they venture into the woods to set things right.
$20 – $35
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Comedy meets positive psychology in a joy-fueled night of laughs, life lessons, and lovable mishaps.
$20 – $25
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Bring your friends for an evening of bluesy rhythmic fun with celebrated guitarist/songwriter Volker Strifler.
$20 – $27
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In an age where digital personalities dominate and viral content shapes trends, Robert Goleman has remained absent from social media for more than a decade. Offering theater goers something refreshingly different – a performance shrouded in mystery that can only be experienced in person.
$21 – $35
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