Watch Past Shows

Missed a Zoom talkback? Or want to watch the performances, discussions and classes we streamed during the Covid shutdown? No problem: we archive recordings of all our broadcasts. Watch each video via City Lights’ YouTube in the windows below.

Tales & Treats from “The Hollow”

Tales & Treats from “The Hollow”

February 9, 2022

We lived longer in the world of Agatha Christie’s “The Hollow” when director Doll Piccotto and props designer Karen S. Leonard joined us for a Zoom talkback and demo.  

Backstage at “Native Gardens”

Backstage at “Native Gardens”

November 30, 2021

A Zoom talkback with artists from our current play “Native Gardens”: Melinda Marks, Ivette Deltoro, Ron Gasparinetti, Jessica Osegueda & Kyle Smith.

Andy Z and Twinkle Time

Andy Z and Twinkle Time

October 7, 2021

Kids’ musicians Andy Z and Twinkle Time helped us celebrate Halloween with acoustic songs, girl pop, a raven puppet, and lots of dancing.

Live looping singer-songwriter Amy Obenski

Live looping singer-songwriter Amy Obenski

July 22, 2021

Amy Obenski performs in a variety of formats, with her gripping vocals and lyrics often enhanced by live-looping technology at her feet.

Stranger than fiction

Stranger than fiction

July 15, 2021

In this collaboration with the San Jose Museum of Art, explore two new artistic events: the play “Coded” and the landmark video installation “Factory of the Sun.”

Jazz keyboardist Ron Scott

Jazz keyboardist Ron Scott

July 8, 2021

The pianist, keyboardist, composer and bandleader Ron Scott has a favorite tagline: “Joins the Smooth with the Funky.” It’s perfect.

A fresh new world of theater at The Pear

A fresh new world of theater at The Pear

July 1, 2021

Our friends at The Pear Theatre in Mountain View talk about their hybrid approach to their upcoming season: onstage and on screen.

Quiz & cocktails with Joey McDaniel

Quiz & cocktails with Joey McDaniel

June 24, 2021

He’s a regular on Bay Area stages and hosts the podcast Drunk Broadway. It’s no surprise that Joey McDaniel is a whiz at theater trivia and mixology.

Magic and comedy with Phil Ackerly

Magic and comedy with Phil Ackerly

June 17, 2021

Both magician and entertainer, Phil Ackerly puts on a show for all ages. Join us for sleight-of-hand magic, amazing illusions and great storytelling.

Veggielution talks compost, climate and community

Veggielution talks compost, climate and community

June 10, 2021

The Veggielution team teaches us about setting up our own home composting operation, and tells us the latest on the new SoFA Pocket Park.

Original music with Alex Arango

Original music with Alex Arango

May 27, 2021

Colombian musician Alex Arango presents a night of original instrumental music exploring the rhythms that influenced him.

Celebrate City Lights’ new season!

Celebrate City Lights’ new season!

May 20, 2021

To celebrate CLTC’s reopening, playwrights and actors from our upcoming season join us on Zoom to announce our new plays and musicals.

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