Arts Unite at Oceanside Theatre Company, in collaboration with the North County LGBTQ Resource Center and Big Table Productions, celebrates Pride Month with Hot Stuff in Heels: A Donna Summer Drag Revue — an afternoon of dazzling drag, iconic disco hits, and joyful community celebration.
Hosted by Maddy Mokes and featuring Strawberry Corncakes, Armani Colby, Avalon Eves, Kiki Funkshaun, and Dirty Chai, this high-energy revue pays tribute to the legendary Donna Summer through unforgettable performances inspired by her greatest hits.
VIP ticket holders are invited to an exclusive pre-show reception in Studio 219 beginning at 11:45 AM, featuring light refreshments and an up-close experience with the performers. The meet-and-greet will take place from 12:00 PM–12:30 PM, followed by onstage VIP seating for the show.
The event also includes a community drive benefiting the North County LGBTQ Resource Center’s food pantry. Guests are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items or personal care products to donate.
Free general admission for students with a valid student ID. Tickets must be obtained in person at the box office and are subject to availability.
Lincoln Middle School presents the Mystery of the Missing Medallion! This event is run through Oceanside Theater Company’s Theater to Thrive program! The Mystery of the Missing Medallion is a comedic mystery in which the theater students get a chance to show the skills they have learned throughout this afterschool program.
Mission Elementary’s Theatre to Thrive final showcase! Students have spent eight weeks in a social emotional focused learning environment developing acting, improvisation, and stage presence skills.
Arts Unite at Oceanside Theatre Company launches its inaugural play reading series celebrating the work of military veteran playwrights — an evening of bold, diverse storytelling shaped by lived experience.
Directed by Liz Frances, the program features six short plays by local writers Peter Mitsopoulos, Victor Lang, Mark Holley, Laura Vines, Scooter, and Janiece Jordan. While the playwrights share a background of military service, the stories themselves span a wide range of themes, styles, and experiences.
The evening will conclude with a conversation with the artists, offering audiences a chance to engage more deeply with the work and creating space for dialogue, reflection, and connection.
*** As a thank you for your service, we are pleased to offer veterans and military members 2 free tickets per ID to enjoy this afternoon’s show. Simply add 2 tickets to your cart and apply the promo code ‘OTCMILITARY‘ during checkout. You can collect your tickets at the box office by showing your military ID. ***
Join us for a special screening of Everything Everywhere All at Once in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month as part of OTC at the Brooks’ Arts Unite series. This film is a surrealist sci-fi action-comedy directed by The Daniels, that follows Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh), a stressed, exhausted Chinese-American immigrant. While undergoing an IRS audit, she discovers she must connect with parallel universe counterparts to stop a multiversal threat, ultimately exploring themes of nihilism, family, and generational trauma. Through film and community gathering, Arts Unite celebrates underrepresented voices and the transformative power of the arts to foster connection, reflection, and unity. Rated R.
Pacific Ridge School presents “Crazy For You” at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater from April 23 – 25, 2026.
Show Description:
A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”
Pacific Ridge School presents “Crazy For You” at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater from April 23 – 25, 2026.
Show Description:
A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”
Pacific Ridge School presents “Crazy For You” at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater from April 23 – 25, 2026.
Show Description:
A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”
Pacific Ridge School presents “Crazy For You” at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater from April 23 – 25, 2026.
Show Description:
A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”
A presentation on Seeds & Stories by featured Big Read author Diane Wilson on The Seed Keeper and followed by a discussion moderated by Bianca Bonilla with Plants, People, Community.
The Big Read in Oceanside is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, City of Oceanside, Oceanside CA Cultural District, Oceanside Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Oceanside Public Library.
