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Backstage at a world premiere
Backstage at a world premiere
From a streamed one-act that City Lights commissioned during the Covid shutdown to a full-length play, “Running After Shadows” has had a fascinating journey. Join us at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26 on Zoom for a free, fun chat with our artists.
7:00PM, Monday, January 26, 2026
A Rockin’ Fundraiser
A Rockin’ Fundraiser
Swing by for a rockin’ open‑house fundraiser with Melodious Thunk, great snacks, cold drinks, and plenty of City Lights spirit.
7:00PM, Sunday, February 1, 2026
Spooky Lights Live
Spooky Lights Live
Spooky Lights Live: An evening of eerie short plays. Expect snacks, drinks, Halloween party favors, and a costume contest! Frights, festivities, and fun guaranteed.
7:00PM, Sunday, October 12, 2025
Transylvania After Dark
Transylvania After Dark
Step behind the velvet curtain with director Caitlin Lawrence Papp and members of the Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors cast, including actor Maria Marquis (who plays Lucy), as they unpack the whirlwind of quick-changes, pop-culture punchlines, and blood-curdling laughs that make this gothic spoof a scream.
7:00PM, Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Zoom & Ziti: Meet the ‘Over the River’ team
Zoom & Ziti: Meet the ‘Over the River’ team
More fun than a bowl of pasta! Pull up a chair and enjoy an online chat with “Over the River and Through the Woods” director Jeffrey Bracco and this fabulous cast: Karen DeHart, John Mannion, Deb Anderson, Joseph “Joe” Walters, Filip Hofman and Delaney Bantillo.
11:00AM, Sunday, November 9, 2025
Not A Genuine Black Man
Not A Genuine Black Man
In an evening of laughter, tears and sociology, Brian Copeland’s acclaimed solo show “Not a Genuine Black Man” is a hilarious and insightful look at Bay Area history, and at the ways in which our upbringings make us who we are.
7:00PM, Sunday, January 25, 2026
Ren’s 11th Annual Winter Wonderland
Ren’s 11th Annual Winter Wonderland
Catch the seasonal spirit with singer Ren Geisick and her band! Fresh off the glow of releasing her second album, “The Place I Planned To Go,” this past June, Ren is excited to bring the holidays to life once again on the City Lights stage.
7:00PM, Sunday, December 7, 2025
Go-Go behind the scenes at “Head Over Heels”
Go-Go behind the scenes at “Head Over Heels”
Join the creative team behind “Head Over Heels” for a free, fun Zoom talkback diving into the wild musical adventure set to the Go-Go’s hits—and don’t miss your chance to ask about anything from design choices to character chemistry!
7:00PM, Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Lights Up! 2025
Lights Up! 2025
Our annual “Lights Up!” festival of new plays returns on Saturday, June 14. The lineup features two new scripts, and a Maker Fair showcasing a variety of artists.
12:00PM, Saturday, June 14, 2025



