Storefront Stages in Northern California
Northern California storefront stages offer a wide range of live and screened programs after dark. Recent restoration efforts throughout the region have placed these small-to-midsize theaters at the center of their communities’ plans for downtown developments. These houses range from 99 to a thousand seats:
The Arena, 214 Main Street, Point Arena.
Small house with big program: films, music, opera, live theater, children's events. Also an annual stop for San Francisco Mime Troupe. The jewell of West Coast live local houses. https://www.arenatheater.org/live-events/
El Campanile Theatre, 602 West Second Street, Antioch.
Large house (650 seats) available for comedy, concerts, musicals, plays, dance recitals, seminars, lectures, conferences as community center in historic Riverfront District.
https://www.elcampaniltheatre.com/performers-since-2004.html
California Theatre, 351 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg.
Wide variety of musical events, solo performers, organ-and-a-movie series,
as well as anchor tenant Pittsburg Community Theatre productions.
The Empress, 330 Virginia Street, Vallejo.
Midsize house (350 seats) offers wide selection of musical acts, films, civic events. https://empresstheatre.org/events/
Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma.
Plays, concerts, musicals, youth theater.
The Mystic, 23 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma.
Mix of movies and music in downtown Petaluma.
The Sebastiani, 474 First Street East, Sonoma.
Mix of movies, music and special events.
Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third Street, Napa.
Big house (860 seats) showcases renowned music and comedy acts.
Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main Street, Napa.
Live music in lounge downstairs, variety of live programs in main house upstairs. http://www.nvoh.org/venue
Arlene Francis Center for Spirit Art Politics, 99 Sixth Street, Santa Rosa, CA
Old flour mill converted into unique live venue with classroom, cafe, theater, garden. https://www.arlenefranciscenter.org/sharing-the-space
Main Stage West, 104 North Main, Sebastopol.
Intimate live theater and music venue with summer teen program.
River Theater, 16135 Main Street, Guerneville.
Fabled Marin music venue repurposed as dance hall, event venue.
Raven Theater, 115 North Street, Healdsburg.
Cozy venue offers variety of film, concerts and anchor tenant Raven Player productions. http://www.raventheater.org/
The Opera House, 340 Second Street, Woodland.
(California State Park, National Register of Historic Places)Theater, opera, dance, youth theater. https://woodlandoperahouse.org/about-us/
Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad Street, Nevada City.
(oldest continuing theater in state – 152 years. 250 seats)
live plays, musicals, screened events, one-person shows
Auburn State Theater, 985 Lincoln Way, Auburn.
Auburn Place Performing Arts Center presents classic films, musicals, dance, concerts. http://www.livefromauburn.com/
Eagles Hall, 210 N. Corry Street, Fort Bragg.
Multi-use theater/event space, home of Gloriana Musical Theatre (250 capacity). Includes the “Dancing Dog Loft”
Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth Street, Arcata.
Vibrant arts center for performance, dance, workshops, all-human circus acts!
Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G Street, Arcata.
Art Deco Cinema repurposed as live entertainment venue with full bar/menu.
Low cost movies, concert hall, comedy and special event nights.
Eureka Theater, 612 F Street, Eureka.
Classic movies, concerts, dances, reunions, weddings, multi-use house.
Redwood Curtain, 220 First Street, Eureka.
Live theater, art gallery, cabaret, workshops/classes, special events.
El Rey (the Old Majestic), 230 West Second Street, Chico.
Open stage for comedy, live music, public speakers, films, school/community events. https://elreychico.com/
Cascade Theatre, 1731 Market Street, Redding.
Live music, movie marathons, and Redding Theatre Company productions.
The Bohemian Art Loft, 3304B Bechelli Lane, Redding.
Eclectic mix of music, comedy, poetry and other lively events in a small setting. Home of The Traveling Bohemians
State Theatre for the Arts, 333 Oak Street, Red Bluff.
Lively and diverse house (744 seats) for music, children's theater.
Sutter Theatre, 754 Plumas Street, Yuba City.
Under redevelopment as a 299-seat performing arts venue with black box.
Please note this list was published prior to 2020 lockdowns. It has not been updated and will need to be revised after restrictions are fully lifted
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