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  • Ska show at the AFC

    Skalloween

    A night of Ska with: Liz Fanora, Vaping at the Pool, The Sea Shells and Sonomacana. Come support your local music scene. Feel free to dress up. Show starts at 7pm on October 13th at 99 West 6th street, Santa Rosa CA. All Ages. $15 NOTAFLOF

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  • A fourth Wheel Improv show by Zipline

    Welcome to A Fourth Wheel: An Improv Show! On the heels of the well-received first swing at this show in August, we invite you to join us for an evening of laughter, unexpected moments and quirky relationships. “A Fourth Wheel” plays with the dynamics between three long-time friends and one new partner being introduced into the…

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  • Made of Mana and Parson Jones

    Arlene Francis Presents:Made of Mana (rock/Funk/Blues) and Parson Jones (Modern Soul Rock) Come ready to dance with these two great bands.  Made of Mana:These four friends grew up making music together, and it shows. They cut their teeth early, and were soon sharing the stage with high-profile artists at major venues. They continued to hone…

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  • Halloween Cover Show

    Halloween Cover Show METALLICA (performed by Immortallica)SLAYER (performed by a bunch of dudes)PIXIES (performed by TMFT band)KUBLAI KHAN (performed by Bog Body)KORN (performed by Ruiness & friends) All ages. $15. Costumes encouraged!Flyer by Summoning HandBitter End Booking

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  • Railroad Square Side Show

    Come by this Sunday Sept 22nd for over 20 Artist, DJs, workshops and more with FREE entry (all shows in the theater—Theater Stage—ticketed separately) bring the whole family for a full day of fun at the Side Show!

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  • Zachary James Watkins, Lori Goldston, Fred Frith, Jordan Glenn and Jason Hoopes

    🔥Santa Rosa is in for a musical treat on Monday Sept 16th🔥 A night of experimental improvised music, with two sets performed by 5 wildly explorative musicians. Zachary James Watkins + Lori Goldston Strings laid sideways and again sideways form a heavy frequency generator of processed cello and guitar, but the exceptional factor is less…

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  • Live music: Ruiness, Suplex, New Low and Hexen House

    Ruiness, Suplex, New Low and Hexen House

    Ruiness Debut EP Release show with Suplex, New Low and Hexen House. This show is brought to you by Bitter End Booking www.instagram.com/bitterendboo

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  • Jerry Dela Cruz Cancer Beatdown

    We express our gratitude to all the volunteers and donors who contributed to Jerry Dela Cruz’s Cancer Beatdown. Together, we successfully raised close to $16,000. The musical performances were outstanding, and we are grateful for the tremendous support from a multitude of individuals. The spirit of love and generosity was truly palpable. T-shirts and posters…

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  • Glitter Goth Dance Night

    Glitter/Goth is Santa Rosa’s monthly dance party that promises to blow your mind into little pieces, scramble it up, reassemble you into the best possible version then spit you out! Think of it as the yin and yang of musical divergence. 1 room bright- disco, house, funk, soul, cumbia etc…. 1 room dark- goth, synth, cold wave,…

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  • quince Project

    Quince Project

    15 artists, 5 DJs, 3 performances, cake, tacos, wine, tooth gems, and more—all under the quince theme. Guests are encouraged to wear quinceañera inspired outfits. RSVP on quinceproject.com Quince Project is an art collective created by Bianey Esquibel. It experiments with common elements in quinceañeras such as nostalgic catholicism and phases of womanhood—all existing in the…

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  • TMARKU, JAY JUNES, H-NUT, THE STONIES….

    The 101 tour – MARKU, JAY JUNES, H-NUT, THE STONIES, DO BAD CHASE BANKS, TONY BUTCHER AUGUST 9th, 2024, 8pm – 12pm

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  • Sonoma County Music Social/Jam

    Musician and promoters have a challenging time these days. Lets get together and support each other. on this night The Arlene Francis Center is opening its doors to provide a place where we can come together and support each other. Pot-luck dinner and Jam social gathering! Come on out

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  • Laceration “I Erode” album release

    BUY TICKETS NOW! LacerationHemotoxinBurning PalaceAseptic 7pm. All ages. $15

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    Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra

    Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra LIVE at The Arlene Francis Center with Queentide, Spurts and Gill Brothers Band. Doors at 7pm. $15 GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

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  • Improv Show by Evil Comedy

    Survivor: Improv Island July 20th, 7pm Eight improvisational castaways attempt to survive in the remote wilderness of the Arlene Francis Center and compete in improv games for the none million dollar prize. Who will be the one SURVIVOR? This monthly comedy show is a great way to spend your evening.

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  • Empress Takeovah & The Roots Skippa Band

    Arlene Francis Center Presents: Empress Takeovah on August 17th at 6pm. Live Reggae Music with Ilaya, I-One and Corinna. Backed by The Roots Slippa Band DJ Tekolote and DJ Sloucher

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  • Evil Comedy show Survivor: Improv Island

    Survivor: Improv Island

    Evil Comedy brings Survivor: Improv Island to Santa Rosa, CA

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  • Rock n Rollers Lip Sync Battle

    This isn’t just any lip sync battle; our performers are the tough and talented roller derby players you know and love from around the Bay Area. A fundraiser for North Bay Derby, your ticket purchase helps keep our league rolling and thriving! Stick around after the competition for an epic dance party with our roller…

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  • Live Music A Hero To Fall 4199 Kvbrick Stare The Great Other

    A Hero To Fall, 4199, Kvbrick Stare & The Great Other

    Live Music A Hero To Fall 4199 Kvbrick Stare The Great Other Live at the Arlene Francis Center

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  • Cloud Rat, Malicious Algorithm, Catharsis and Straggler

    Live metal bands Cloud Rat Malicious Algorithm Catharsis Straggler

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  • Survivor: Improv Island by Evil Comedy

    Eight improvisational castaways attempt to survive in the remote wilderness of the Arlene Francis Center and compete in improv games for the none million dollar prize.

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  • Glitter Goth 1st Saturdays of the Month

    Darkwave, Postpunk, New Wave, Disco, Funk, EBM, Techno, etc

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  • A Healing Arts Faire – every 2nd Sunday of the month

    The first Healing Arts Faire at The Arlene Francis Center yesterday was full of vitality inspiration for future wellness events. We were blessed with practitioners for different corners of the greater Bay Area. Oatzinu Sheelakee opened the day speaking on Mexican / Indigenous healers. Sound healer Alison set her table. The event created a space…

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    Planet Asian: Vocab Slick / dj true justice / 07-11

    Join us for this very special edition of “The Live Effect” Staring The Legendary and prolific Emcee Planet Asia GCM in his 1st solo appearance! Featuring Vocab Slick & DJ True Justice (North Bay/Bay area) SUTRO Professa Gabel / DJ Say / Afterthought (San Francisco / FNG)

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  • Bitter End Booking Flyer 7-5-24

    Barren Altar / Vakker / Anubis / Secret Fire

    Barren AltarVakkerAnubisSecret Fire FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 AT 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM PDT All ages. 7pm. $15. https://www.facebook.com/events/992410865707752

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    past flyers

    Past Flyers for Glitter Goth

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  • Labyrinth, thrash metal band from Texas flyer

    BitterEndBooking Presents.. Labyrinth (Thrash Metal) 7-18

    7/18 we have thrash metal!!! @labyrinthrash from Texas will be on tour. For this show they’ll have @malpractice.bayarea @geriatric_gcrv and @_dysbelief joining them. All ages. 7pm. $15 at the door. Presented by @bitterendbooking

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  • punk show event flyer

    Right to Remain, M-Section, Warning? and Guns for Sick Children

    When: Fri, June 28, 7pm – 11pm DescriptionCrumb Bird Productions brings a smashing line up of some of my favorite bands: Right to Remain, M-Section, Guns for Sick Children and WARNING? Doors open at 7pm

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  • Improv Drag show at the Arlene Francis Center 99w 6th street, Santa Rosa CA June 15, 2024

    Beginner’s Guide to Drag Improv Show

    Join Arlene Francis Center in this improv performance by Evil Comedy. Doors at 6:30pm show starts at 7pm. Tickets are only $10 See you there!

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  • EP Release Listening Party: Destiny

    Destiny is releasing her first ever EP and will be at The Arlene Francis Center on June 22nd for a listening Party at 7pm in the Classroom. Please join us

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