City Lights Theater Company

Get ready to ~vacation~ in the world of love, laughs, and rockin’ tunes—our cast for "Head Over Heels" is here! This summer, we’re bringing the infectious music of The Go-Go’s to the City Lights stage in a vibrant, high-energy show that’s got the beat! Head Over Heels?previews July 17 and 18, and runs through Aug. 24. (No show on July 20.) Showtimes are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $31-$70 City Lights is proud to support two nonprofit partners during this production. Fishnets & Film The ICA San José?is committed to serving San José and the greater Bay Area by providing a free, safe and welcoming place for all and supporting artists as valued thinkers, storytellers and creators. “We believe art makes life meaningful and connects people and communities.” https://fishnetsfilm.org Institute of Contemporary Arts San José . Fishnets & Film?has a clear mission to foster and celebrate both the Queer Performance Art and Queer Cinema communties through the production of film festivals, special events, and films. It also vows to remind and enlighten our mainstream community how our LGBTQ+ community members are essential and valuable members of our society. https://www.icasanjose.org Meet Your Royal Court & Company: Basilius – @Dylan Bagwell Gynecia – Caitlin Papp Lawrence Papp Philoclea – Lauren B. Pamela – @Catherine Traceski Dametas – Dave Leon Mopsa – Gwynnevere Cristobal Musidorus – Sidney Matthew Román Pythio – @Chlo? Angst And our dazzling ensemble: Clayton Baldwin, @Wes Barker, @Arin Joseph Coleman, Dane Lentz, Astraea Brown, @Francesca Cipponeri, @Eva Huertas Colliou, @Kaylie Moniz Head Over Heels runs July 17 – August 24, 2025 Tickets on sale now: cltc.org/event/heels/

Get ready to ~vacation~ in the world of love, laughs, and rockin’ tunes—our cast for "Head Over Heels" is here! This summer, we’re bringing the infectious music of The Go-Go’s to the City Lights stage in a vibrant, high-energy show that’s got the beat! Head Over Heels?previews July 17 and 18, and runs through Aug. 24. (No show on July 20.) Showtimes are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $31-$70 City Lights is proud to support two nonprofit partners during this production. Fishnets & Film The ICA San José?is committed to serving San José and the greater Bay Area by providing a free, safe and welcoming place for all and supporting artists as valued thinkers, storytellers and creators. “We believe art makes life meaningful and connects people and communities.” https://fishnetsfilm.org Institute of Contemporary Arts San José . Fishnets & Film?has a clear mission to foster and celebrate both the Queer Performance Art and Queer Cinema communties through the production of film festivals, special events, and films. It also vows to remind and enlighten our mainstream community how our LGBTQ+ community members are essential and valuable members of our society. https://www.icasanjose.org Meet Your Royal Court & Company: Basilius – @Dylan Bagwell Gynecia – Caitlin Papp Lawrence Papp Philoclea – Lauren B. Pamela – @Catherine Traceski Dametas – Dave Leon Mopsa – Gwynnevere Cristobal Musidorus – Sidney Matthew Román Pythio – @Chlo? Angst And our dazzling ensemble: Clayton Baldwin, @Wes Barker, @Arin Joseph Coleman, Dane Lentz, Astraea Brown, @Francesca Cipponeri, @Eva Huertas Colliou, @Kaylie Moniz Head Over Heels runs July 17 – August 24, 2025 Tickets on sale now: cltc.org/event/heels/

City Lights is thrilled to announce that Santa Clara County Supervisor District 2, Betty Duong, Esq. will be our guest at our Annual Fundraising Ball on April 26th! We are truly grateful for her support and her commitment to the arts. Betty Duong was elected to the Board of Supervisors in November 2024. She represents more than 400,000 residents of San Jose in the Downtown, East Side, Southside and surrounding neighborhoods. Born and raised in San Jose,?Betty is a lifelong resident of Santa Clara County’s?District 2.?Betty’s family arrived in San Jose after the Viet Nam War. As clients of?the County’s Refugee Resettlement Program, the family lived in downtown San?Jose Section 8 housing before moving to the Eastside to rebuild their lives and?create new roots in America. Come party with us and hear her insights, all while raising vital funds to keep City Lights shining bright. https://lnkd.in/gETEJGJ6

Coming to City Lights on Sunday, March 23, at 7 p.m.!?

?? NEA Grant Changes Hit Bay Area Arts Organizations Hard ???? The recent cancellation of the National Endowment for the Arts' Challenge America program has sent shockwaves through the Bay Area's arts scene, leaving smaller, community-focused organizations scrambling to survive. For groups like Living Jazz in Oakland, this decision feels like a devastating blow. Our Executive Director, Lyz Luke, expressed the deep impact: “When you frame it like that, there are a lot of organizations that won’t make the cut. It’s very, very culturally specific, and it’s not very accessible for a lot of organizations.” This change hits particularly hard for smaller nonprofits who serve underserved communities and rely on these funds to keep their doors open and programs running. “A lot of small organizations will be left out of the funding cycle,” (Lyz Luke) and that’s not just a problem for one group—it’s a problem for ALL our communities. The shift in funding focus—now centered around large-scale events tied to the U.S. 250th anniversary—excludes many of the grassroots organizations that have been champions of cultural inclusion and equity. For these smaller organizations, it’s not just about losing funding; it’s about the struggle to find alternative sources to continue their work. Many are left scrambling for support to ensure they can keep bringing arts to those who need it most. ?? The arts ecosystem in the Bay Area is at a crossroads. This change could hurt the heart of our cultural fabric, especially for the communities who rely on these programs the most. ?? Donate today and make a difference. Together, we can help keep the soul of our community alive. #ArtsFunding #NEA #BayAreaArts #Nonprofits #CommunitySupport #LivingJazz #ChallengeAmerica #CulturalEquity #ArtsInclusion #SaveTheArts

Calling all artists! ??? Local Color is looking for a Lead Teaching Artist to facilitate our Color Me Rad youth spring workshop series (1 week) in April. This is a paid opportunity to design and lead a workshop that nurtures creative confidence in young artists. We're seeking artists who will teach through industry experience and provide mentorship and guidance to the youth cohort with a medium of their choosing. Applying will also keep you in our database for future cohorts and opportunities! If you have a passion for teaching, practice in the San José/ greater Bay Area, and want to share your artistic practice with the next generation, we want to hear from you! Apply now at this link: https://lnkd.in/gBpwdWhf

City Lights is happy to announce that we're now a proud ally business of the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley.

Ready to take your creative career to the next level? Explore our February roundup of creative job opportunities! SWIPE ?? to discover the latest openings in California’s arts and culture sector, and don’t forget to share with your network. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGKvCgZv #ArtistsOpportunity #ArtsFunding #ArtsGrants #CaliforniaArtists #ConnectingCommunities #CulturalFundingProgram #ArtistsGrant

Come escape into Agatha Christie's classic, compelling murder mystery. Trapped in Monkswell Manor by a snowstorm, a group of guests and staff are also in a chilling web of fear after a local woman is murdered. A police detective arrives on skis to interrogate the diverse mix of suspects, who include the newlyweds running the house, the peculiar young architect, the haughty old pensioner, the retired general, the weary traveler, and the mysterious stranger. Will they find the murderer in time? Or is it too late to escape from this trap? "The Mousetrap" previews March 13 and 14, 2025, and runs through April 6. (No show on March 16.) Showtimes are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., with one 7:30 p.m. Wednesday performance on April 2. Tickets are $31-$70 now with no fees! Pictured: Alycia Adame - Photo by Evelyn Huynh

CalOSBA’s New Grant is Coming Soon to Support California’s Arts Community ?? Funded by the State of California and administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, this $12.5 million grant will reimburse small nonprofit arts organizations for employee payroll expenses—helping to ensure that performers, musicians, technical staff, and more continue to get paid as they bring art to communities statewide. ?? Applications open March 10, 2025 Visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/guXABp65 If you're interested in learning about the application process or eligibility criteria, CA For The Arts will be hosting 2 more webinars this week that will cover all aspects of the program and will equip you with what steps you can take now to prepare to apply. At CalOSBA, we're committed to empowering small businesses and ensuring that the arts sector continues to play a vital role in California's economy. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements.