Dead Moose tells the story of Job, an eighteen-year-old who miraculously survives a car accident with a moose. Returning home from the hospital, he begins to reassess his life in a series of non-linear vignettes — grappling with questions of death, fate, and religion. All the while, the nagging voice of the dead moose lingers in his head, pushing and provoking him at every turn.
Originally conceived by writer/composer Tyler Tafolla while attending AMDA Los Angeles, Dead Moose first introduced audiences to its songs in 2018 at Republic of Pie in Los Angeles. A concert reading was later staged in January 2025 at the City Heights Performance Annex in San Diego, directed by Tafolla and produced by Kevin “Blax” Burroughs.
Content Disclaimer: Dead Moose is not recommended for audiences under the age of 14. Content includes themes of suicide, abuse, death, religious trauma, body shaming, homophobia and racism. This production contains flashing lights and projections, haze and loud music.
Ring in the New Year with laughter at a sharp, alcohol-free comedy show at the Brooks. Hosted by Tim X Lee and headlined by Brian Kiley, this smart, relaxed night of stand-up is perfect for audiences looking to start the year laughing — no hangover required.
Tim X Lee kicks things off with his signature PowerPoint comedy, blending stand-up and clever visuals to turn everyday topics into fast, smart punchlines. The night continues with Matt Balaker, a sharp, insightful stand-up comedian whose material draws from the everyday absurdities of being a trophy husband (he can dream), dad, and SoCal resident.
Brian Kiley closes the evening with his masterful deadpan style, mining marriage, parenting, and midlife quirks for big laughs. Tight, funny, and over early, this New Year’s Eve comedy show is the perfect way to celebrate with clear heads and full hearts.
Join us for a special screening of Selma in honor of Black History Month as part of OTC at the Brooks’ Arts Unite series.
Directed by Ava DuVernay, this powerful historical drama chronicles Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s pivotal 1965 campaign for voting rights, centered on the dangerous and historic marches from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Through film and community gathering, Arts Unite celebrates underrepresented voices and the transformative power of the arts to foster connection, reflection, and unity. Rated PG-13.
Ticket Information:
General Admission: $7
OTC at the Brooks presents a special screening of A Christmas Story on Tuesday, December 23rd, on the Big Screen! Wear a holiday sweater and get a FREE hot chocolate! For all ages.
Movie Description:
Poor Ralphie spends most of his time dodging a bully and dreaming of the perfect Christmas gift. With his cranky dad and doting mother, Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. Rated PG.
Ticket Information:
General Admission: $10 | Students/Seniors/Military: $7 | Groups of 10 or more: $5 per ticket
OTC at the Brooks presents a special screening of A Christmas Story on Tuesday, December 23rd, on the Big Screen! Wear a holiday sweater and get a FREE hot chocolate! For all ages.
Movie Description:
Poor Ralphie spends most of his time dodging a bully and dreaming of the perfect Christmas gift. With his cranky dad and doting mother, Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. Rated PG.
Ticket Information:
General Admission: $10 | Students/Seniors/Military: $7 | Groups of 10 or more: $5 per ticket
OTC at the Brooks presents a special screening of White Christmas on Sunday, December 21st, on the Big Screen! Wear a holiday sweater and get a FREE hot chocolate! For all ages.
Movie Description:
A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save a failing Vermont inn. Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera Ellen sing and dance in this delightful musical. Rated G.
Ticket Information:
General Admission: $10 | Students/Seniors/Military: $7 | Groups of 10 or more: $5 per ticket
OTC at the Brooks presents a special screening of It’s a Wonderful Life on Sunday, December 21st, on the Big Screen! Wear a holiday sweater and get a FREE hot chocolate! For all ages.
Movie Description:
A classic that continues to inspire and move viewers. When despair brings George Bailey to the brink, an angel shows him how one life can touch so many others. Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed star in this special Christmas film. Rated PG.
Ticket Information:
General Admission: $10 | Students/Seniors/Military: $7 | Groups of 10 or more: $5 per ticket
OTC at the Brooks presents How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey, on Saturday, December 6th, on the Big Screen! Will the Grinch spoil Christmas at the Sunshine Brooks Theater? Wear a holiday sweater and get a FREE small popcorn to munch as you root for Whoville! For all ages.
Movie Description:
In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen). Rated PG.
Ticket Information:
General Admission: $10 | Students/Seniors/Military: $7 | Groups of 10 or more: $5 per ticket
The Beatles: From Bach to Bebop comes to the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater! Guitar virtuoso Wayne Riker performs a one-hour instrumental journey through the Beatles’ greatest hits — from folk and blues to rock, jazz, and beyond. A must-see celebration of timeless music and masterful guitar artistry.
“From folkish finger-picking to blues, rock, and jazz…an amazing hour of nonstop tunes arranged and improvised for solo guitar.” – Robert Bush, NBC Sound Diego
Co-hosts Resilient Cities Catalyst and Save Oceanside Sands are excited to host a documentary screening and interactive discussion that will explore the journey to restore Oceanside’s beaches and build a coastal resilience movement. With support from the Alumbra Innovations Foundation, RCC partnered with BBC and C40 Cities to develop a mini-documentary as part of their Transforming Cities series. The documentary explores Oceanside’s effort to address coastal erosion and beach degradation through a unique, community-driven Design Competition that resulted in the RE:BEACH Oceanside Pilot Project, which recently received a $1.8m grant from the California Coastal Commission and was designated SANDAG’s third Resilient Beach Sand Pilot (RBSPIII) project.
Following the screenings, there will be an interactive discussion of the continued efforts for coastal resilience and what’s next for the City of Oceanside. Speakers include Coastal Zone Administrator Jayme Timberlake of the City of Oceanside, Bob Ashton, Executive Director of Save Oceanside Sands (SOS), Darbi Berry, Director of San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative (SDRCC), and Sam Carter, Founding Principal of Resilient Cities Catalyst (RCC) as moderator.
