Mystery and adventure? Frank and Joe Hardy are on the case! Join the iconic young detectives as they crack codes, outsmart villains, and unravel thrilling whodunits. Packed with action, humor, and lots of fun, this high-energy show is perfect for young sleuths and classic mystery lovers alike!

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The West Coast Premiere!

A sweeping romantic saga based on a remarkable true story from World War II that follows two brothers whose deep bonds and dreams transform the California desert. When Santiago answers the call to serve his country, Salvador promises to protect all that his brother holds dear. Set in the close-knit Mexican-American community of the Coachella Valley, this passionate tale of romance, family bonds, and impossible choices reminds us that love knows no boundaries – of war, family, or fate.

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Unseen
by Mona Mansour
Directed by Benjamin T. Ismail
Sacramento Premiere

Conflict photographer Mia wakes up in the Istanbul apartment of her on-again, off-again girlfriend after being found unconscious at the scene of a massacre she was photographing. Mia can’t even remember being there, but she wired photos of the site hours before she was found. The two women resume their volatile push-pull when Mia’s well-meaning Californian mother arrives from the US, trying to help unravel what happened to her daughter.

“Thought-provoking, challenging and complex. Those attributes alone make Unseen worth seeing, but it’s all that and more.” –ASHLAND NEWS

Featuring Brittni Barger*, Rasha Zamamiri* and Jamie Jones*

*Member Actors' Equity Association

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“The luminous line of the map in the dark…” is one of the lyrics from Susan LaBarr’s Where the Light Begins. LaBarr explores themes of peace and hope—also the focus of this concert. We love the connection of the title to Greenwich Mean Time—the starting point from which all time zones center. We’re heading towards when we tour Wales, Cornwall, and Ireland this summer; we offer you works by composers from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. A centerpiece of the concert will be Jake Runestad’s Becoming the Ocean—using the metaphor of a river entering the ocean, Kahlil Gibran reminds us of the power of community, joining together with others to become more powerful and more loved than we are on our own.

Five college students spend their spring break at an abandoned cabin in the woods, accidentally unleashing a dark evil force. This comedic high school version of the 1980 horror franchise will be performed by Capital Innovations Academy's theater department. Capital Innovations Academy (CI) is a small private school for 6th-12th graders that specializes in accessible, individually paced instruction with emphasis placed on the arts and STEM.

**All profits from the show will go towards the CI theatre fund. Please feel welcome to donate beyond your ticket price in support of this great cause!

"EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL HIGH SCHOOL VERSION"
-Books and Lyrics by George Reinblatt
-Music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris, & George Reinblatt
-Based on characters created by Sam Raimi
-By special arrangement with Renaissance Pictures, Ltd. & Studiocanal

Director & Producer: Sarah Barbulesco-Lamb

Starring:
Andy Mills-Ziegler
Nyx Phillips
Xavier Bergerson
Jayden Salgado
James Bohm
Connor Sawko
Lauren Ortiz-Chaney
Bryton Simmons
Malina Hernandez
Matthew Flores

"EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL HIGH SCHOOL VERSION" is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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Bilal Sayeed Oliver is a truly independent artist. A singer, songwriter, and producer who has always been ahead of his time – blending jazz, afro-futurism, classic soul, alternative r&b, rock, and even classical in his vocals and music. He’s known for his wide vocal range, work across multiple genres, and magnetic live performances. Philip Bailey said Bilal is the rare singer who uses his voice like an instrument.

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Orgy of the Bands: Oakland trio Grex (Karl Evangelista, Rei Scampavia, Robert Lopez) returns to Sacramento with their signature blend of experimental sound, hip-hop, and death-defying free jazz. Sacramento band Jeffy Spaghetti Variety Hour joins.

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"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." - The New York Times

Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the Tannahill Weavers have made an international name for their special brand of Celtic music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. As one of the world's premier traditional Celtic bands, their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland.

In 2021 they have been joined by exciting piper and fiddle player Iain MacGillivray, who is also Scotland's youngest Clan leader. A fluent Gaelic speaker, Iain has worked on such exciting productions as Outlander and Men in Kilts and has performed for a huge list of stars and dignitaries in recent years. As the band celebrates the nomination of their 18th recording Òrach (“Golden” in Gaelic) as album of the year, and themselves as band of the year, they are firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage. From reflective ballads to foot-stomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.

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Merkules is a Canadian rapper from Surrey, British Columbia.

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Born and raised in Naucalpan, the deep outskirts of Mexico City, the Gama brothers and their band Son Rompe Pera have thrashed through all preconceived notions of what a marimba-centered band is, and have rendered the instrument inseparable from their punk ethos. Their shows have become home to the now-infamous marimba mosh pit across the globe, joining intergenerational audiences in moments of essential release and community around their hard-hitting, forward-thinking, unrelenting punk-infused cumbias. With two critically-acclaimed records under their belt, and hundreds of shows on some of the world’s most prestigious stages to a rapidly growing audience, the band consistently proves their boundlessness as far as where they can take the genre, standing vehemently by the fact that traditions are meant to be both honored, broken, and built again.

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Every month, four featured storytellers tell a true tale based on a prompt. This month’s prompt is “It's a beautiful day.”

Our featured storytellers for May are:

Karin Babbitt is the daughter of Auschwitz Survivor #61016, and a comedian based in the SF Bay Area. Born and raised in Hollywood, Karin headlines on nightclub stages nationwide and Recovery Comedy at conventions. She’s done stand-up on TV, acted in films, starred in the web series Cleaner Daze, and was a screenwriter on a few bad sitcoms. Currently, Karin teaches advanced stand-up comedy at the SF Comedy College.

JP Frary designs and builds furniture and sculptures, creating beautiful things from recycled materials. His stories can be heard in lumber yards and hardware stores throughout the Bay Area, as well as on KQED. He has won The Moth many, many times.

DNA has appeared on NPR’s Snap Judgement, been Timothy Leary’s chauffeur, and had a hit song on the radio in Nor Cal. DNA’s first time onstage was winning a Comedy Laff-Off at Chico State. He then took 20 years off to create thousands of free community events and festivals. DNA's namesake and great uncle booked the comedy at the Anderson Hotel in the Borscht Belt. Comedy is in his genes.

Joe Klocek is a "square peg in a round hole" sort of guy. Raised a Midwesterner, he has manners, but has also lived in SF for 20 years, so he thinks he's better than you.
Joe does two things great: tells stories and talks to the crowd. Joe currently runs two monthly shows in San Francisco. He's been featured on NPR's Snap Judgment and appeared on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, NBC's Last Comic Standing, and was a commentator for the Emmy Award-winning documentary A Bridge So Far.

COME BE ENTERTAINED, HUMANS!

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Welcome to Anti-Cooperation League! Join ACL weekly for an improv show where YOUR stories are turned into COMEDY SCENES. The cast of ACL asks audience members to share there stories and then watch as we create comedy scenes inspired by your life.

Also, be sure to take a picture at our ACL Photo Booth and show up for weekly surprises including exclusive giveaways, theme nights, drink specials, appearances by Sacramento celebrities, and whatever weird shit we can think of.

If you have a true story you want to share with us at the show, please let us know when you buy your ticket.

Bonus:Come out early to see 7:30 show on the same night and save $5! Upgrade your ticket at the box office when you arrive.

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Inspired by the Game Show Network show "Baggage," this dating game show exposes the scandalous baggage of popular figures before jumping on a first date. Is Spider-Man still living with his great-aunt a problem, or is Hoover Dam being a workaholic a deal breaker? Find out at Bizarro Baggage!

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Fresh Squeezed Presented by Darling Clementines Productions

Join us at the newly renovated, locally owned Press Club for a night of sparkle, sass, and sensational talent! Fresh Squeezed is Sacramento’s juiciest new burlesque show overflowing with heart, glitter, and bold performances from some of the region’s most exciting rising stars.

Curated with love by Darling Clementines Productions, this show is a playful sister to our flagship Harlow’s production fun, fresh, and full of variety. Expect a delicious blend of burlesque brilliance, from daring debuts to jaw-dropping seasoned guests, all hosted by The Darling Clementines’ own main squeeze, ChaCha Burnadette.

Whether you're a burlesque connoisseur or brand new to the scene, Fresh Squeezed serves up something for everyone because every peel, reveal, and performer has a place on our stage.

Let’s get juicy.

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Sacramento favorite Beer and Ballet returns at a new venue! Enjoy this unique performance, featuring new choreographic creations by our own Sacramento Ballet Company Dancers. Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage, making for a delightful evening. Sponsored by Bike Dog Brewing Company, and Old Sugar Mill Wineries.

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4 time Grammy nominated songwriter and singer Emily King was born and raised in New York City’s lower east side. She began her career playing venues in Greenwich village and was soon after discovered by Clive Davis who signed her to his J Records label at the age of 21.

King has toured extensively most recently headlining her European tour as well as performing alongside Norah Jones on her Visions tour and Jacob Collier on his North American Djesse Vol. 4 Tour. King is a cross genre artist collaborating with an array of acclaimed contemporaries such as Robert Glasper, Sara Bareilles, Brittany Howard, Lukas Nelson and Jon Batiste to name a few. King’s unmistakable silky lush vocal and joyous magnetic stage presence continue to lure audiences around the world.

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Trash Movie Improv is a fast-paced show where a team of quick-witted improvisers takes on take on clips from delightfully bad movies. After watching a brief snippet, the clip is paused, and the improvisers spring into action, spontaneously crafting new scenes, characters, and twists inspired by the absurdity of the movie moment. It's a rollercoaster of creativity, laughs, and unexpected antics — all built on the foundation of so-bad-it's-good cinema! The show has been featured on Good Day Sacramento, and has been part of the book 100 Things to Do in Sacramento Before You Die. 

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Contortion is the voice and sound of the revolution. So Cal Metal touring the world.

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If a dad joke had a love child with a rap battle, which was then adopted by a tournament, you’d have Capitol PUNishment.

Two contestants square off in a best-of-three round where the pun topics are decided by the spin of the iconic wheel-of-puns. The winner advances to the next round.

When all is said and done, and a champion has been decided through the crucible of noble pun combat, the bosses come out. The champion must then beat the bosses in a lopsided battle, where their only help is the audience’s choice of topic. If the champion wins, they become the Pun Master, entering into the hallowed hall of fame where a select few have earned a spot.

Capitol PUNishment is a pun tournament where groans are as good as laughs, and the audience is encouraged to shout out ideas and be as biased as they can toward their contestant of choice. For more than half a dozen years, they’ve brought the funny and the punny to countless people in that time, and look forward to once again hearing the crowd shouting, “Spin that wheel! Spin that wheel!”

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Get ready for a night of quick wit, big laughs, and non-stop entertainment! Short Cuts brings you a fast-paced, hilarious improv comedy experience.

With a format similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway?, our talented cast of improvisers will take your suggestions and and use them in a lineup of unpredictable, laugh-out-loud games. Each show is unique, fresh, and guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a longtime improv fan or just looking for a great night out, Short Cuts is a comedy ride you won't want to miss!

Grab your tickets now for a night of unforgettable fun!
THE CAST OF SHORT CUTS
Charlie Lemcke, Lacey Carroll, Matt Keo, Michelle Petro, Ruben Acosta, Ryan King, Sam Harrison, Tessa Brown, Tina Jett

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Matt Corman

Matt Corman is a hip-hop artist and entrepreneur known for his hit single “Word to the Wise.” With over 200 million streams and more than 200 released songs, he ranks in the top 1% of global artists, consistently releasing new music weekly.

He quickly gained recognition as a live performer, sharing stages with artists like Post Malone and Fetty Wap, celebrated for his engaging performances.

He is also proud of his lineage; he is a descendant of Edward Gourdine, the first African American Supreme Court Justice in Massachusetts. His grandfather, Robert Chestnut, played with jazz legend Duke Ellington, deepening Matt’s connection to music and history.

In 2018, he made history as the first alumnus to perform at Southern New Hampshire University’s homecoming concert, drawing over 3,000 attendees.

OLLIE JOSEPH

Late 2016, Ollie Joseph — a rapper, songwriter, and occasional singer — emerged from the mid-Michigan area with the release of his first single, “How It’s Going Down,” to all streamable platforms.

Exposed to many genres of music as a child, the Japan born artist has since cultivated his own versatile catalog of singles. Ollie’s output of songs range from swaggering modern hip-hop anthems, to melodic ballads that are sure to activate your feels. His worldly experience has given him the upper hand in differentiating himself from the typical hip-hop artist. Having traveled to over 20 countries, the now Los Angeles based emcee’s songs are inspired by circumstances not many his age have gone through.


With a rookie status being combatted with a veteran work ethic, Ollie is just getting started in the rap game.

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