The California Theatre is hands down the best small venue in town. I absolutely love this place…read more The space is beautiful, intimate, and perfectly set up for live performances of all kinds. But what really makes it special is the staff. They are incredible. Every single person who works here is warm, professional, and genuinely invested in creating great experiences for both performers and the community. You can tell they care deeply about supporting local arts and bringing people together. Sonoma County is lucky to have a venue like this. If you haven't been to a show here yet, you're missing out!

This is a nice venue. Went to see a comedy show. Decent seating. Good parking. Tasty libations and…read moresnacks.

Nice small theatre, no bad seats. Staff is amazing. I have attended with a group of seniors many…read moretimes and staff are right there helping them to their seats, stowing away walkers until after the performance and then appearing right away after to help patrons leave. This last time, we were offered blankets to either sit on or cover ourselves as the theatre was a little cool. What a nice surprise! We have never been disappointed by the productions. Talented actors, fun props (Mary Poppins was flying!) and a live orchestra tops it off!

I've attended a few of their musicals, and they have all been AMAZING!! Highly recommend!read more

I have been a season subscriber for several years now. I continue to be amazed at the range of…read moreplays. This year I've seen a musical where the songs actually supported the plot and all actors were outstanding. Another play had moments of humor and deep sadness as the two leads navigated the difference between their dreams and their reality. And, last night, I attended a play based on air guitar competition -- which surprised me with the depth each character developed in between outrageous air guitar performances. Try it out! The new season begins in September -- and The California Theater on 7th Street offers a variety of comedy, musical and dance band options throughout the week when the plays are dark. It's amazing!

High quality acting with a sensible selection of productions in an intimate setting that seats a…read moresmall number of viewers makes The Left Edge Theatre special. I have this secret rule of thumb: the quality of entertainment and food is inversely proportional to the distance one is from San Francisco. Left Edge is an exception. Sofie and I saw the production of "Bad Jews". The Left Edge mission statement: "We endeavor to thrill, challenge, and engage audiences with ideas that make us think more, laugh more, and feel more." - "Bad Jews" delivered on the mission statement. It was funny and provoking. The actors were carefully selected for their ability to portray New York Jews - so the main characters were from New York. I was impressed with the quality of acting. I was totally absorbed in the characters. From Santa Rosa, San Francisco productions include a long drive, difficulty of parking, hassle to fight for a place to eat and the long drive back. Left Edge has SF beat on all of these issues as it's located within the Luther Burbank Center (Formerly Wells Fargo Center) where parking is free and easy, no long drives and plenty of places to dine. If one enjoys live stage drama, Left Edge should be experienced. Tickets are about $25, seating is at one's choice and since the theatre is small, there are no bad seats. Here's what's playing this season: https://www.leftedgetheatre.com/shows-2016-2017

Just saw Kommuna Lux an amazing Ukrainian Modern Folk Music Band at The Lost Church. I'll be honest…read morethat I was a bit hesitant to go to this venue for a music performance with my senior Mom with general seating, but am so glad we did. The space is amazing! There was no bad spot in the space and the variety of dining room chairs as seating was fun. I love how it was described as an entertainment space with a bar and not the other way around. Looking at the calendar there is a lot of diversity in performances. We will be back and look forward to where they will land after November.

This spot came up on my radar because they have a standup comedy / improv show every first Saturday…read moreof the month and it was definitely a good time! It's a cool space, some drinks and treats for sale, friendly staff and some pretty good talent here, fun to watch definitely entertaining and fun!! We definitely will be back!

This was my second time here for a show. Parking comes with the purchase of the tickets and it was…read morevery easy to find parking. When entering the center, there are many attendants who are very helpful and guide you to where you need to go for your seats. The concessions are very reasonably priced and you can even purchase a reusable cup that you can bring to other events. The whole center is very well kept and clean. The bathrooms are also very clean. I really appreciate that everything was smooth from parking, seating and even leaving the event. I will definitely be back for future shows.

We had such an enchanting time exploring Northern Lights--it's truly a walk-through wonderland! The…read moreway the artistic sculptures light up and transform the winter night is absolutely stunning. We loved the various lighted arches but walking through the garden felt like stepping into a magical world, especially with the holiday season in full swing. It's a cute and charming walkway, perfect for enjoying some festive cheer. The walk is free but do consider donating. A big thank you to LBC for creating this beautiful experience. Sonoma County!

Excellent - lovely new renovations to the theatre. Great shows and talents - hardly a bad seat in…read morethe house. Well organized for check in showing vaccination cards etc. Highly recommended for any of their shows!

The SRJC Summer Repertory Theater is back and it is better than ever. Since the main auditorium is…read morestill under construction a temporary Pavilion has been built and it allows for terrific views of the performances. Its theater in the round so every seat is a great seat. The actors and actresses are all from leading Universities and Performing Arts Centers around the country and they have very high skill levels. The first of 3 Musicals was Bonnie and Clyde. We didn't how it would adapt to a Musical but don't worry, it was excellent. The lead roles of Bonnie and Clyde had really good singing voices as well as acting ability. We thoroughly enjoyed this first Musical. Coming up in the next few weeks are Mamma Mia and Pippin. Can't wait! Considering the quality of the performers the cost of the shows is an excellent value. Look for some of these kids in future shows on Broadway, they are that good!

This is an amazing location and group of creatives. They are a local theater group and have gone to…read moreseveral of their shows. They focus on creating community and culture and I am so excited to see what they do in the future!!

Drop everything and go see these people. I've been involved in theatre as an actor, singer, opera…read moresinger, teacher, director, and coach for 45 years: THEY ARE THE REAL DEAL. From my years-ago first visit, to see their poetic, hypnotic, joyous, and sad adaptation of Lorca's Butterfly, through this year's Miracle Day, I love love love love love them. Do I always exactly understand/agree with every dramatic moment? No. Is there always a moment or two where I am thrilled, gobsmacked, and grateful beyond words for their courageous, committed, brilliantly inspired ensemble and individual work? HELL yes. If you like theatre. If you love theatre. If you love and long for community made by theatre, art made by theatre...if you've never really known why go to a local play, rather than a traveling spectacle, or rather than a movie...go check them out. You might love them. And the tickets are super reasonable. Plenty of parking. Just go. Kevin Simmons

I just came here for the first time…read more I couldn't stay but I thought the quality of acting was quite good ! :-)

We are blessed to have a live theater in Sebastopol with an amazing offering of plays and…read moreperformances. So looking forward to their return after our stay at home is lifted. We have been to several of the plays over the years and each one had characters/performers that engulfed the room with their theatrical presence..Being so close to the stage is like being an active participant feeling the array of emotions and witnessing the unfolding of the script. Knowing some of the actors brings a whole different reality....seeing them in character so opposite of their normal personality you wonder if they have a multi personality disorders...Interesting to see the play with a room full of people and the actors act as if we did not exist and were watching through a one way mirror. All of them completely consumed with perfection for the roles being played...Being a one stage setup the change of scenes are limited but effective. To compliment the evening they have a well stocked bar of local wines, beverages and treats.....