Community Calendar

Join us on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 5 PM at the Palo Alto College Performing Arts Building for the 3rd Annual "Voz de la Paloma: Un Homenaje a la Incomparable Paloma del Norte"!

Esperanza is coming together with the Lopez children to honor the vibrant spirit and profound influence of the legendary cantante, Beatríz Llamas, "La Paloma del Norte." Though she passed in 2023, her impact on Tejano music continues to inspire generations!

This special evening celebrates her roots in local talent competitions by offering girls and women (ages 10+) a unique platform to shine, just as Beatríz did in the 1950s at the Alameda, Nacional, and Zaragoza theaters.

The night is packed with a vibrant vocal competition showcasing diverse talent, a captivating performance by Palo Alto College Mariachi Palomin and the exciting announcement and awarding of prizes to our competition winners!

"Voz de la Paloma" is a beautiful celebration of established legacy and emerging talent, ensuring our rich musical traditions thrive.

Doors open at 4:30 PM
The Vocal competition starts at 5 PM

The event is FREE! Please RSVP at https:www.esperanza.eventbrite.com

URBAN-15 seeks talented drummers with experience from high school, college, or any musical group for the 2025-2026 season of performances. These performances include a wide variety events, including Dia de Los Muertos, Luminaria, and International Festivals. Interested drummers are invited to call (210) 736-1500 or email events@urban15.org, and to join URBAN-15’s drum ensemble during open rehearsals Thursdays at 7pm at 2500 S. Presa. This Open Call is FREE to join, and open to all members of the community regardless of age, race, or gender identity.

Drummers enrolled into the Open Call will practice the ensemble’s various performance styles and genres, including Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and experimental rhythms. Final selections to join the URBAN-15 Percussion Ensemble will take place at the end of the Open Call period during a formal tryout. Those selected to join will be expected to participate in the majority of the season’s performances as well as perform in gear such as illuminated costumes, helmets, and masks alongside URBAN-15’s Dance Ensemble. URBAN-15’s ensembles are close knit groups, and may lead to professional connections within or outside the musical sphere. Ensemble members are also asked to volunteer for miscellaneous duties such as parking assistance, kitchen aid, guest ushering, and more.

ON DECK LIVE MUSIC is back!
Join us on our Happy State Bank Deck this July25th-September 5th and enjoy happy hour prices on beer, wine, and margaritas.
Every Friday from 7-9pm.
Doors at 6:30pm, Live Music starts at 7pm

This FREE community series is generously sponsored by JAM Broadcasting.

Our Line up:

August 1st- Carlos & Dan
August 8th- Aaron LaCombe
August 15th- Bill Mahkovtz
August 22nd- Grant Wesley Trio
August 29th- Mike Kasberg
September 5th- Three of a Kind
Feel free to bring the kids, dinner, pets, and guests!
For more info, email boxoffice@thearcadialive.org or call (830)-315-5483

In 2022, Gary Mullen & The Works will be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their world-renowned One Night Of Queen live concert performance.

Gary Mullen & The Works (featuring Gary Mullen on vocals, David Brockett on guitar, Billy Moffat on bass, Malcolm Gentles on keyboards and Jon Halliwell on drums) will have you dancing in the aisles during their 2-hour show, while the band pays tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees: Queen.

In 2000, Gary Mullen won the Granada TV programme “Stars in Their Eyes” with his performance as Queen’s lead singer: Freddie Mercury. Mullen’s embodiment of Freddie Mercury resulted in him gaining 864,838 votes in the show’s Live Grand Final. The number of fans who voted for Mullen was more than double that of the runner-up, thus setting an all-time record for votes in the history of the programme.

For over two decades, Gary Mullen & The Works have performed to sold-out audiences around the world, playing more than 2,500 live shows to audiences in over 20 countries around the globe.

Gary Mullen & The Works’ One Night Of Queen show has played at London’s Hyde Park (twice) as a featured attraction during the prestigious BBC Proms concert series in front of enthusiastic crowds of over 40,000 people! Additionally, Gary Mullen & The Works have performed at many of the same venues that Queen has performed at around the world.

So, if you're ready to rock ‘n’ roll, don't miss your chance to celebrate One Night Of Queen with Gary Mullen & The Works!

The show DOES go on and this show WILL rock you!

Hairspray is a vibrant and energetic musical set in the 1960s that follows Tracy Turnblad, a plucky teenager with big dreams and even bigger hair. Tracy’s passion for dancing leads her to audition for “The Corny Collins Show,” a popular local TV dance program. Despite societal pressures and her plus-sized figure, she wins a spot on the show, becoming an overnight sensation with her infectious optimism in “Good Morning Baltimore.” The musical addresses themes of acceptance, diversity, and social justice, all wrapped up in catchy tunes such as the show-stopping “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and the empowering “Welcome to the 60’s.” With its high-energy dance numbers and memorable songs, Hairspray is a feel-good musical with a meaningful message about fighting prejudice and championing inclusivity.

URBAN-15 seeks talented drummers with experience from high school, college, or any musical group for the 2025-2026 season of performances. These performances include a wide variety events, including Dia de Los Muertos, Luminaria, and International Festivals. Interested drummers are invited to call (210) 736-1500 or email events@urban15.org, and to join URBAN-15’s drum ensemble during open rehearsals Thursdays at 7pm at 2500 S. Presa. This Open Call is FREE to join, and open to all members of the community regardless of age, race, or gender identity.

Drummers enrolled into the Open Call will practice the ensemble’s various performance styles and genres, including Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and experimental rhythms. Final selections to join the URBAN-15 Percussion Ensemble will take place at the end of the Open Call period during a formal tryout. Those selected to join will be expected to participate in the majority of the season’s performances as well as perform in gear such as illuminated costumes, helmets, and masks alongside URBAN-15’s Dance Ensemble. URBAN-15’s ensembles are close knit groups, and may lead to professional connections within or outside the musical sphere. Ensemble members are also asked to volunteer for miscellaneous duties such as parking assistance, kitchen aid, guest ushering, and more.

ON DECK LIVE MUSIC is back!
Join us on our Happy State Bank Deck this July25th-September 5th and enjoy happy hour prices on beer, wine, and margaritas.
Every Friday from 7-9pm.
Doors at 6:30pm, Live Music starts at 7pm

This FREE community series is generously sponsored by JAM Broadcasting.

Our Line up:

August 1st- Carlos & Dan
August 8th- Aaron LaCombe
August 15th- Bill Mahkovtz
August 22nd- Grant Wesley Trio
August 29th- Mike Kasberg
September 5th- Three of a Kind
Feel free to bring the kids, dinner, pets, and guests!
For more info, email boxoffice@thearcadialive.org or call (830)-315-5483

Hairspray is a vibrant and energetic musical set in the 1960s that follows Tracy Turnblad, a plucky teenager with big dreams and even bigger hair. Tracy’s passion for dancing leads her to audition for “The Corny Collins Show,” a popular local TV dance program. Despite societal pressures and her plus-sized figure, she wins a spot on the show, becoming an overnight sensation with her infectious optimism in “Good Morning Baltimore.” The musical addresses themes of acceptance, diversity, and social justice, all wrapped up in catchy tunes such as the show-stopping “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and the empowering “Welcome to the 60’s.” With its high-energy dance numbers and memorable songs, Hairspray is a feel-good musical with a meaningful message about fighting prejudice and championing inclusivity.

URBAN-15 seeks talented drummers with experience from high school, college, or any musical group for the 2025-2026 season of performances. These performances include a wide variety events, including Dia de Los Muertos, Luminaria, and International Festivals. Interested drummers are invited to call (210) 736-1500 or email events@urban15.org, and to join URBAN-15’s drum ensemble during open rehearsals Thursdays at 7pm at 2500 S. Presa. This Open Call is FREE to join, and open to all members of the community regardless of age, race, or gender identity.

Drummers enrolled into the Open Call will practice the ensemble’s various performance styles and genres, including Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and experimental rhythms. Final selections to join the URBAN-15 Percussion Ensemble will take place at the end of the Open Call period during a formal tryout. Those selected to join will be expected to participate in the majority of the season’s performances as well as perform in gear such as illuminated costumes, helmets, and masks alongside URBAN-15’s Dance Ensemble. URBAN-15’s ensembles are close knit groups, and may lead to professional connections within or outside the musical sphere. Ensemble members are also asked to volunteer for miscellaneous duties such as parking assistance, kitchen aid, guest ushering, and more.

ON DECK LIVE MUSIC is back!
Join us on our Happy State Bank Deck this July25th-September 5th and enjoy happy hour prices on beer, wine, and margaritas.
Every Friday from 7-9pm.
Doors at 6:30pm, Live Music starts at 7pm

This FREE community series is generously sponsored by JAM Broadcasting.

Our Line up:

August 1st- Carlos & Dan
August 8th- Aaron LaCombe
August 15th- Bill Mahkovtz
August 22nd- Grant Wesley Trio
August 29th- Mike Kasberg
September 5th- Three of a Kind
Feel free to bring the kids, dinner, pets, and guests!
For more info, email boxoffice@thearcadialive.org or call (830)-315-5483