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Berkeley, CA
A cultural landmark since 1986, 924 Gilman Street is an all-ages, DIY, nonprofit venue for music, art, and community events in Berkeley, CA. Operated by the nonprofit Alternative Music Foundation, the venue presents shows primarily Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. ...
Bakersfield, CA
Opened in 1930, The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater is a performing arts and community events center with the hottest acts in comedy, music, film, and more. Located in Bakersfield’s Downtown Arts District, the theater is recognized for its fine acoustics and exquisite blend of Spanish Colonial and Art Deco styles. The Fox Theater Foundation is the non-profit organization that operates the theater. ...
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Redding, CA
First opened in 1935, The Cascade Theatre is a restored Art Deco performing arts center in Redding, CA, capable of hosting a wide array of events including concerts, dance, theater and film. The theater has two concession areas and bars where light snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, beer, wine and mixed drinks may be purchased. ...
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Santa Barbara, CA
Center Stage Theater is an intimate black box theater located on the top floor of Paseo Nuevo mall in downtown Santa Barbara, CA. The theater is available to rent for plays, concerts, dance performance, screenings, readings, lectures, meetings, and all kinds of events. Center Stage Theater is operated by Artspace, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation. ...
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Antioch, CA
Located in Antioch, CA, El Campanil Theatre is a historic 1928 theater fully restored and managed by the nonprofit El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation. The venue is a state-of-the-art technical facility with over 640 seats that features movies, community theater, dance and concerts. ...
Santa Rosa, CA
Founded in 1981, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is the North Bay’s premier arts and events center presenting world-class performances, nationally-recognized education programs, contemporary visual art, and many popular community events. The Ruth Finley Person Theater at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts has a capacity of 1681 and is the largest fixed seat venue in Sonoma County. The Center is owned and operated by the Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation. ...
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Oakland, CA
The Paramount Theatre Oakland is an Art Deco concert hall located in Downtown Oakland, CA. The Paramount Theatre of the Arts promotes the performing and visual arts to benefit the diverse culture and community, and preserves the Paramount Theatre as a national historic landmark. ...
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Redding, CA
Redding Civic Auditorium accommodates over 2,000 people seated, and 2,200 with a GA pit for large rock and country shows. ...
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Menlo Park, CA
The Guild Theatre is an intimate, not-for-profit event and performance space in Menlo Park, CA, bringing live music and entertainment to the Peninsula region. With its state-of-the-art sound and lights, the venue hosts a wide range of music, film, and special events programming. ...
Santa Rosa, CA
The Lost Church is a nonprofit arts organization serving the San Francisco Bay Area by creating, sustaining, and defending spaces for live performance. The Lost Church Santa Rosa theater is located in Downtown Santa Rosa, CA. The performing arts theater hosting music, comedy, theater, literary events, film, spoken word and more. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are available in the barroom. ...
Oakland, CA
The Sound Room is an intimate all-ages listening room in Oakland, CA. The Sound Room is the home of Bay Area Jazz and Arts, Inc (BAJA), a nonprofit organization focused on music and art, with an emphasis on jazz performance. ...
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Berkeley, CA
Opened in 2016, The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall is a multi-tiered, all-ages, 1400 capacity live music venue in downtown Berkeley, CA. The venue boasts a state-of-the-art sound, light and video production, live streaming capabilities, and a full service bar and kitchen. The UC Theatre presents a diverse range of local, national and international artists and bands including indie, alternative, jazz, R&B, electronica, hip-hop, EDM, world, pop, comedy and much more. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Located in downtown Los Angeles, Walt Disney Concert Hall (WDCH) is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, presenting the best in classical music, contemporary music, world music and jazz. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, Walt Disney Concert Hall is an internationally recognized architectural landmark and one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world. From the stainless steel curves of its striking exterior to the state-of-the-art acoustics of the hardwood-paneled main auditorium, the 3.6-acre complex embodies the unique energy and creative spirit of the city of Los Angeles and its orchestra.The venue also includes the 350-capacity BP Hall and The Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater (REDCAT) which includes a 270-seat multi-use theater and an exhibition space. ...
Fresno, CA
The Warnors Center for the Performing Arts is an entertainment center in downtown Fresno, CA, housing three venues: the historic Warnors Theatre, the Star Palace Ballroom, and a restaurant and bar called Frank’s Place.Opened in 1928, Warnors Theatre features unique architectural details in the Spanish Colonial Revival style including a domed ceiling and chandelier. The ornate 2,100-seat venue hosts touring Broadway stars, blues and rock legends, and everything in between.The 325-capacity Frank’s Place is a restaurant and bar with dark wood, polished black and white floors, two bars, a small stage, and a dance floor suitable for more intimate performances. Frank’s Place provides a host of live music each week; from blues and country to Latin and more.The 700-capacity Star Palace Ballroom is located on the second floor of the Warnors Center for the Performing Arts complex and features large windows that open up to a view of downtown. ...
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