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Open Mic, Open Decks, Open Jam
This is the last Last Thursday Open Mic of the year. Head down to the Arlene Francis Center on October 29th for this Open Mic where there will be Decks available to spin/produce some cool vibes ands an open jam. Let’s not only support each others creative endeavors but create something fresh with someone new!…
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Coworking Cafe
Grant applications due? Trying to figure out how to apply for grants? Managing your budget? Need to write copy for a creative project? bring your most boring task and we will give you the space and company to make it a little easier! Local non-profit organizers and grant writers helping other non-profit local business owners…
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The Baby Bat Parade
West of the Rocky Mountains
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Bryon Jack and S.R.Laws
Save the Date! More info coming soon
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Mugger(TX) and Monk(LA)
with Arph and TBA
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Feel the Heal
A guided West African drumming experience for all levels and cultures. Guided by Ben Schwarz and Tyehimba Kokayi who teaches West African drumming and dance classes. This would involve ceremony to honor the ancestors, as well as personal and collective spiritual and emotional healing and community. Bring a drum of any kind (but not necessary),…
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Electronic Social Club
This is an ongoing event starting on november 12th that will showcase electronic music producers. This will be a audio visual event that will blow your mind
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FRY’D (PDX)
Come see Fry’d from Portland OR
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Rival Plague
with Mug Slug, Hang Nail and Pentacost NEW SINGLE RELEASE ALERT!NEW MUSIC VIDEO RELEASE ALERT!NEW SHOW ALERT! That is right! October 17th we welcome our first single release “Killer” from our up and coming album recorded with the one and only Jon Bland and mastered by Jake Stillman ! Not only will you be getting…
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Santa Rosa Concerts vs. the Rest of the Bay Area: Which Fits?
Key Takeaways Introduction You searched upcoming concerts near me. Now you face a familiar choice. Do you stay local in Santa Rosa? Or do you drive an hour south into the rest of the Bay Area? Both options are great. They just fit different nights. This guide compares them on cost, vibe, and drive time,…
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Mission Statement:
Book the Arlene Francis Center venue in Santa Rosa by emailing arlenefrancisevents@gmail.com with event type, contact details, and preferred dates.
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JUICEBOXZ FUNKY FRESH
90’s Birthday Bash With Saint, From Rosa, Black Matter Lives, McWicked, Deep-C and Maui Love. Open Mic by MC BBQ by Ayo Meats
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Glitter Goth
Stoked to host our SF friends@la_gitana_747 and @franchutes3000 from @nochedehechiceras back to GG’s goth room spinning darkwave, synth-pop, post-punk, spooky cumbias and rock en español!!!Schedule:glitterroom-7PM- Kudjo @kudjooo , Bank$hot @bigwilbanks8:40PM- Hella Tall Baby & Saratonin dual set @lil.saratonin9:30PM- Chrissy B @ole_knee10:20PM- Head$tash @headstash_muzicgoth IDom –7PM: Esoteric Cowboy @esOteric_cowboy8PM: DJ Nadie @di_nadie_9PM: Franchutes @franchutes3000(NdH)10PM: La Gitana…
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Sideshow Music Fest 3
Sideshow Music Fest 3! With so much happening in old Redwood Square, we’re had to represent the cool stuff we do here at the Arlene Francis Center all the time. This year we have a fun lineup starting with Red Lion Band featuring Ilaya Malaya, Corina, I-One Angeles and Fyah Love, James from Redwood Chrome,…
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Halloween Cover Show
by Bitter End Booking BITTER END HALLOWEEN COVER SHOW A Friday 10/30 at @thearlenefranciscenter MERCYFUL FATE (Performed by Trecelence & Coffin Hunters) A DAY TO REMEMBER (Performed by A Hero To Fall) CROWBAR (Performed by Pentacost) SUICIDE SILENCE (Performed by Bog Body) FLYLEAF (Performed by Ominess & friends) All ages. 7pm. Costumes highly encouraged! $18…
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HA HA HALLOWEEN
$5 of each ticket goes to beneficiary Transmission Retreats. Wearing costumes strongly encouraged $15 No one turned away for lack of funds Accepting raffle and auction items contact caseytalk@mac.com
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Emotional Damage
with Sunspeaker come out to support local Band Emotional Damage Special guests Sunspeaker on September 19 at 8 PM
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Casa Sueño
with Mike Baggetta, John Herndon and Mike Watts Casa Sueño (Mike Baggetta (mssv and Psychic Temple) John Herndon(Tortoise, Isotope 217) and bassist Mike Watt (Minutemen, fIREHOSE).) is on their US Tour will be playing at the Arlene Francis Center on Rocktober 7th with Inner Child Protective Services (Larry Boothroyd of Victims Family)and The Spindles.
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A night of live music!
Live music from bands Pthalo, Old Man’s Chair and Katie Blake with solo artists ClarkChomp, Gabe Strings, Bo knife and Bradley Batchlor
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Attack Dog Tour
with Ripp Off, Strawberry Farm and Nuala Manousos ATTACK DOG TOUR @thearlenefranciscenter 9/25 • Doors 7:30pm music 8pm • $15 NOTAFLOF with… Rip Off @rip.awf Attack Dog (on tour from Philly) @attackdogband Strawberry Farm @strawberryfarm_band Nuala Manousos @imglowing.andyourthereason Poster • @tenacious_goo come out listen to some music and bring your friends!! @ithinkimcool.booking
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Benefit for a family in Gaza
with Rip Off, The Sea Shells, Mouse Trout and Deer Woman We have this incredible lineup for yall on 9/4 with all proceeds going to help support a family in Gaza – tell your friends!!!!!!! Pull up for an amazing night of music for a good cause!!! 15$ entry but we will accept additional donations…
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Ceramic Knives
with Laguna Skrech, Creekcide and Old Maan’s Chair
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Eclectic Harmony Fest
ECLECTIC HARMONY FEST The Arlene Francis Center presents Eclectic Harmony Fest — a benefit for the Arlene Francis Center! September 26, 2026 • 1 PM–11 PM A full day of music, art, creativity, community, and connection featuring bands, DJs, dancers, comedy, art, poetry, speakers, prayer, a Children’s Area, and more! FEATURED MR BMMNM • SCHOOL…
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Djibamy Kone Trio
The New Jeli Resonance Misic
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Live-music-arlenefrancis: Live Music at Arlene Francis Center
Discover live music events at Arlene Francis Center in Santa Rosa. Browse upcoming concerts, indie bands, and local performances. Book your tickets today.
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FREAK ACCIDENT
with Inner Child Protective Services and Child PM August is stacked. Three shows, a pile of killer bands, and plenty of opportunities to agitate your eardrums! 8.12.26The Arlene Francis Center for Spirit, Art and Politics Santa RosaThe Freak AccidentChild P.M.Inner Child Protective Services (with our good pal Larry Boothroyd on drums!) 8.13.26Winters Tavern PacificaDiesel DudesChild…
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The Dog Pound
with Arph, Smash Teeth, Gravement and Junim come out to The Arlene Francis Center August 15th for a night of hardcore metal music! Doors open at 7pm. $15 NOTAFLOF
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Crowfeet Collective
crowfeet Collegtive brings us another great night of music with my new favorites: Old Man’s Chair, Casino Black Coffee, Creekside, Strep and Factoie. Doors are at 7:30pn at the Arlene Francis Center in Santa Rosa’s Hostoric Tailroad Swuare. Cover is $15 but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Come out for a…
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Evil Comedy Improv Show
OneHat. Two Hat. Old Hat. New Hat Come on out for a night of laughs and short-form improvisational comedy featuring Sonoma County’s improv pros and newest talent! $15 suggested / No one turned away for lack of funds! Heads up: In improv, anything can happen! It can get raunchy, & people swear. Use your common…
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Sonora Futura
“A sober dance floor experience that focuses on the music. All ages. Inspired by the historic parties at The Loft in NYC. Neo perreo / reggaeton / tribal project FLEEVS graces us with a live performance of 100% original music. La Yuxdi opens with a debut dj set.”
