Arcata Playhouse

03/19/2026

Dan Hoye: Takes All Kinds this Friday and Saturday at the Arcata Playhouse! Hoyle recreates real conversations with a wide array of Americans he met on the front lines of today’s political tensions—including a formerly conservative preacher’s son who finds purpose in Florida school-board activism after his daughter comes out, Atlanta voting rights canvassers who reignite civic hope with family stories from the Jim Crow era, a former gang member-turned-social worker who undertakes deradicalizing violent extremists, and many more. Don't miss this chance to see Dan Hoyle perform in Arcata!

02/09/2026

❤️🌹 Hello Arcata California!
FEB 24 I’m coming to the Arcata Playhouse and I’m ready for some sunshine!
But rain or shine, I’ll be singing, playing piano and… trombone. Together we’ll celebrate Sephardic heritage with Ladino traditional songs about passion, love, cooking, family and even fairytales. I’ll also be playing original Ladino songs of my own that talk of migration, woman empowerment and gender. See you in Arcata!

📍 Arcata Playhouse | Arcata, California
🗓️ Tuesday | February 24
⏰ 7:30PM
🎟️ Tickets: NaniMusic. com
Direct ticket link in 1st comment and Story

10/26/2025

Join us for A Country Cabaret with Cadillac Ranch on November 8th from 7-11PM at the Arcata Playhouse, a benefit for Playhouse Arts!

The evening opens with a cabaret of special guest performances including The Willie Nillies, Nick Hunt, Sienna Nelson, Jeff DeMark, Ruthie Engelke, Johnne Denver and more – followed by a fun line dancing lesson for all levels with Bootscoot with Contessa! Then, local favorites Cadillac Ranch take the stage to keep the dance floor moving all night long.

Come for the cause, stay for the twang, and help support arts and culture in our community!

08/27/2025

September 16th at The Playhouse! We will have the dance floor cleared for this one! Les Greene and The Swayzees!!

Get your tickets now at playhousearts.org

08/15/2025

Check out Strange Meeting with local jazz artists mixing it up at the Arcata Playhouse on Saturday, August 16 at 7pm!
Strange meeting is a collection of 5 adventurous improvisers seeking freedom through musical expression. Their unique brand of Jazz fuses improvisational freedom and instrumental virtuosity with a blend of electronic effects and organic textures that will make you rethink the nature of music and our relation to it.

Russ Thallheimer - tenor
Nicholas Talvola - trumpet
Alex Espe - keys
Ian Taylor - bass
Shane Fox - drums

07/18/2025

Sorry to say that Stick Men has now cancelled their tour.

Stick Men has officially pulled the plug on the west coast tour. They are shooting for a November/December reschedule. Sorry to all those who have tickets. We will be doing online refunds to folks. Thanks for your patience with this situation. See official statement below.

This is the official statement from Stick Men.
*****

It is with deep regret that we announce the remaining dates on Stick Men’s Brutal Tour will be postponed until the end of the year.

Due to unforeseen health issues affecting both Tony Levin and Reeves Gabrels, the band is unable to continue the tour at this time. As much as we hoped to press on, the situation has made it impossible to move forward responsibly and safely. This tour has certainly lived up to its name, and while the decision to cancel was not made lightly, the well-being of our bandmates and crew must come first.

We thank our fans for their unwavering support and understanding during this incredibly challenging time. Ticket holders should contact the original point of purchase for rescheduled dates and other information.

As a reminder our new album BRUTAL will be officially released on August 8 and is available now for preorder on Bandcamp.
stickmen.bandcamp.com/album/brutal

07/18/2025

Stick Men has officially pulled the plug on the west coast tour. They are shooting for a November/December reschedule. Sorry to all those who have tickets. We will be doing online refunds to folks. Thanks for your patience with this situation. See official statement below.

This is the official statement from Stick Men.
*****

It is with deep regret that we announce the remaining dates on Stick Men’s Brutal Tour will be postponed until the end of the year.

Due to unforeseen health issues affecting both Tony Levin and Reeves Gabrels, the band is unable to continue the tour at this time. As much as we hoped to press on, the situation has made it impossible to move forward responsibly and safely. This tour has certainly lived up to its name, and while the decision to cancel was not made lightly, the well-being of our bandmates and crew must come first.

We thank our fans for their unwavering support and understanding during this incredibly challenging time. Ticket holders should contact the original point of purchase for rescheduled dates and other information.

As a reminder our new album BRUTAL will be officially released on August 8 and is available now for preorder on Bandcamp.
stickmen.bandcamp.com/album/brutal

07/15/2025

BREAKING NEWS FROM Playhouse Arts!
Stick Men trio comes to the Arcata Playhouse on Wednesday, July 23rd as part of their 2025 west coast tour with a special unexpected guest.
"Official Stick Men Statement"
“Due to an unexpected medical issue, Tony Levin will be unable to perform at the upcoming Stick Men shows. While we remain hopeful that Tony may rejoin the tour, we’re grateful to have a remarkable guest artists stepping in during his absence.
Reeves Gabrels—acclaimed guitarist known for his fearless work with David Bowie, Tin Machine, and The Cure —will be joining Markus Reuter and Pat Mastelotto onstage for the tour until further notice.
Reeves is a risk-taker whose approach to the guitar mirrors our own spirit of innovation and improvisation. He brings a bold, expressive voice to the mix—perfectly in tune with the Stick Men vision. These will be unique and unforgettable performances, and we’re thrilled to share this rare collaboration with you.

We know nothing can truly replace Tony’s presence, but we’re honored to have special guests Reeves Gabrels step in and help us deliver the kind of bold, genre-defying music you’ve come to expect. Thank you for your continued support—and we’ll see you on the road.
—Stick Stick Men (Official)

Stick Men is a powerhouse progressive rock trio featuring musicians Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Krimson, Paul Simon and John Lennon), Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter. With a combined experience of over 100 million records sold worldwide, this supergroup brings unparalleled musicianship and innovation to every performance.

06/25/2025

We're 2 days away from having Crys Matthews in the house! Show begins at 8pm. Get your tickets here: https://www.playhousearts.org/event-details/crys-matthews

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IjQJLFiJCw

Crys Matthews performs "Sister's Keeper" in the Kenneth C. Griffin Sidewalk Studio.

06/13/2025