Experience the world premiere of Vincent Terrell Durham’s “Running After Shadows”!
RUNNING AFTER SHADOWS
Morgan Collins is on a culinary journey. But today, as he unboxes his new garlic press live on Instagram, he also opens something unexpected. This box brings him face to face with childhood memories and the pain left by his absentee father. Poignant and funny, this story of human connection was commissioned by City Lights in a series of solo plays by writers in the BIPOC community. Performances are Jan. 22-Feb. 8. (Pictured: Director Aldo Billingslea, City Lights executive artistic director Lisa Mallette, and playwright Vincent Terrell Durham.)
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“NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN”
Brian Copeland returns to the City Lights stage for a rare South Bay engagement! “Not A Genuine Black Man” is the longest-running solo show in Bay Area theatrical history, and it promises an evening of laughter, tears and sociology. Join us for a hilarious, insightful and often autobiographical look at Bay Area history, and at the ways in which our upbringings make us who we are. Followed by a book-signing with Brian.
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PARTY WITH US ON APRIL 25
City Lights parties are the best, and on April 25, we’re throwing a Beach Ball! Hosted at Scott’s Seafood Ballroom at the Rotary Summit Center, the 2026 fundraiser will be a vibrant evening of celebration, connection and community-powered creativity. Enjoy live performances, delicious fare and a spirited auction, all in support of bold storytelling and intimate productions that make City Lights a vital voice in San José’s arts scene. Flip-flops admired but not required.
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