April 19
Contra Costa Comedy:
Spring Comedy at the Campbell
Friday, April 19th at 8 PM
Hosted by Bob Johnson
Spring Comedy at the Campbell Theater in downtown Martinez
All women's showcase benefiting HerSmile.org
CoCoComedy.com has put together our second annual all female show with some of the best, funniest ladies in The Bay. This show is a benefit for, and a portion of of all ticket sales will go to, #HerSmile.org. (See .org info below or check out HerSmile.org)
Doors open at 7:00 pm. Showtime at 8:00 pm.
Our Headliner for the evening is Carla Clay
Clay is a native San Franciscan and a long-standing veteran of the San Francisco comedy scene. You may have seen her on Comics Unleashed or at local clubs as she has been on the bill of every comedy club in the Bay Area. She is also known for having a “clean” comedy act with very broad appeal.
Our Opening act is Kathy Klotz-Guest
Kathy has opened for Sammy Obeid and Larry Bubbles Brown. She's a bay area comedian and has performed at clubs, wineries and festivals all over the country.
Our feature comics are Clara Bijl and PX Floro
Clara is an internationally unknown stand-up comedian and writer. Clara grew up in the French Alps and learned English by listening to rap music before attending college in South Carolina, as one does when coming from France. Upon graduation, she moved to New York City to become a stand-up comedian. She thought her English was serviceable until someone asked her if she was deaf. That’s when she decided to study with a speech therapist. Clara has since performed stand-up comedy without an accent around the world. She has two successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival under her belt, as well as two comedy albums Internationally Unknown and Welcome to Claradise.
PX is a talented standout female comic originating from San Jose, CA. Listening to her after a few minutes, you will see why she has a legion of fans and supporters. With a tell it like it is attitude that charms everyone instantly if you haven’t already been mesmerized by her big hair and deep voice. Being the mother of all mothers to her two daughters Queen Olyvia and Queen Penelope she always takes the time to make people laugh. Listen to her experiences as she journeys through life. A woman you can never forget especially with a name like PX.
PX has opened for Esther Povitsky and Joe Wong and produces and hosts weekly shows at Fox Tale Fermentation in San Jose and Groundstack Coffee in Stockton.
See CoCoComedy.com for full event lineup and Bios.
#hersmile, a nonproft founded in honor of Jenna Betti, funds programs to empower and inspire people to thrive despite adversity. Their goal is to promote healing and resiliency during tragedies and difficult times.
#hersmile provides mini-financial grants to families who have experienced the tragic loss of a dependent child or the loss of a parent with dependent children. In addition, they fund programs in Pre-K through 12th grade that teach Social and Emotional Learning skills in order to best face life's great challenges.
Tickets $20
April 20
Onstage Repertory Theatre:
“The Stacey Show”
Saturday, April 20th at 4 PM
Writer, actress, stand-up comedian and voice-over talent, Stacey Andrade started her career in entertainment, performing on the coffee table of her parent’s home. She has been involved with various San Francisco improv groups, theater troops and at comedy venues throughout the Bay Area.
Stacey has always enjoyed writing short stories as well. She wrote and starred in “At The Bus Stop,” which she performed for both stage and video. “At The Bus Stop” debuted at film festivals statewide, including the California Independent Film Festival. She has had many articles and personal essays published and is proud to have successfully written and published two books of short stories as well, “Tales, Tails and More Tales” and “Ha-Ha-a-Go-Go.”
The Stacey Show spotlights Stacey Andrade's hilarious and heartwarming characters.
Tickets just $20
April 20th
“Juanita Moore -
HWoF Star Fundraiser”
Sat, Apr 20th at 7:00 PM
Come join us for a free screening of the 1959 movie “Imitation of Life.”
“Imitation of Life” explores themes of race, identity, and the impact of societal expectations in 1950s America.
Help us raise money to help Juanita Moore receive her much deserved “Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”
There will a special Q&A with Ms. Moore’s nephew, Arnett Moore.
Free event — No ticket required, but please RSVP
April 27
Onstage Presents:
Improv Playhouse
“Naked Stage”
Saturday, April 27th at 7:30 PM
These stories take place on a single set, in a traditional stage-play style. The improvisers play one character each, and there are no built-in transitions or scene breaks . All the actors have is the bare stage, a simple suggestion from the audience, and each other.
The Naked Stage combines San Francisco's tradition of narrative longform improvisation with the demands and surprises of traditional theater. In a sense, the actors are "trapped" on stage with only each other. Without the usual exit options (lights, time and location jumps, and other scene-enders), they are left to fully confront the characters and situations which they have created in the moment.
Tickets $25
Opening in May
Plotline Theatre Company
“Mass Appeal”
by Bill C. Davis
May 3rd thru 19th
This brilliantly funny yet compassionate play explores the conflict between an established older priest and the impassioned young seminarian who challenges the validity of his well-routined regimen.
“There are few more invigorating theatrical experiences than hearing the voice of a gifted writer for the first time.” —The New York Times
“…Davis has a funniness that is more benign, more interwoven with elemental human weakness and strengths, more forthright than wit. Humor, in short.” —New York Magazine
Tickets start at $22
Discount Thursday - $15
May 5
Spontaneous Mind Presents
“Partners in Crime”
Sunday, May 5th at 2:30 PM
This first of its kind improvised serial production is back for its thirteenth installment. We continue to follow the exploits of two “partners” who rely on audience suggestions to help create their evolving characters and decide where the next investigation will lead them. Murder, blackmail, jewel heists and kidnapping are just a few of the cases these two private eyes might be sent to solve. It's not a comedy, it’s a mystery.
Each show features a guest performer in each installment of Partners in Crime.
Come out and see what one reviewer called “…an improvisational film noir journey somewhere between Castle and Moonlighting.”
Shows are usually ~2 hrs in total length, but may run over, due to their nature.
Tickets only $15
Bob Dylan Birthday Show
Martinez Music Mafia Presents
Bob Dylan Birthday Show
Friday, May 24th at 7:00 PM
It’s Bob Dylan’s 83nd birthday!
For years, Martinez has celebrated Bob Dylan’s birthday with a concert. Just like last year, it’ll be held at the Campbell Theater, presented by the Martinez Music Mafia.
You think you know Dylan? Be prepared to be surprised as a lineup of local luminaries, (All longtime Dylanistas) display the breadth and depth of Dylan’s songwriting talents. It’s not just a greatest hits show - be prepared to say “I didn’t know THAT was a Dylan song!” The quality of the repertoire and the artists presenting it ensures a fun show you’ll love!
Tickets are limited, and will go for $25 for reserved admission tickets and some reserve table seats will be available at $35 each.
Wheelchair and companion tickets should only be purchased if wheelchair accessible seating is needed, please verify you have correct ticket type before purchase.
All proceeds benefit the Martinez Arts Association.
If you don't go, you'll just end up lying to your friends and saying you did go - and we don't want that to happen!
Event details subject to change, No Refunds or Exchanges.
Tickets from $25
Opening in July
Onstage Repertory Theatre
“One-Act Festival”
by Various Playwrights
Jul 12th thru 28th
Off the Shelf and OnStage is back with their popular one act festival featuring a wide variety of short plays, including new works by local writers as well as classic comedies. Presented over three weekends, with a different program each week you will want to see them all.
These tiny gems have delighted audiences every year.
This annual festival is an audience favorite featuring a series of short comic and dramatic one-act plays. These tiny gems have delighted audiences every year.
Tickets start at $22
Discount Thursday - $15
Opening in Sepember
Plotline Theatre Company
“Blithe Spirit”
by Noel Coward
Sep 6th thru 22nd, 2024
A smash hit on London and Braodway stages, this much-revived classic from the playwright of ‘Private Lives’ offers wit, conflict and big laughs as a fussy, cantankerous novelist finds himself haunted by the ghost of his late wife.
Tickets start at $22
Discount Thursday - $15
