The Firehouse Arts Center is dedicated to inspiring passion through the arts. Offering performing and visual arts, exciting and interactive programs for all ages, we combine the sophistication of the culturally rich Bay Area arts landscape with the hospitality and intimacy of our own hometown. The Firehouse Arts Center is a program of the City of Pleasanton.
City of Pleasanton invites people with and without disabilities to enjoy our facility, shows, and programs. For more information, contact inclusionservices@cityofpleasantonca.gov
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Firehouse Arts Center
4444 Railroad Ave.
MAP KEY
3 hour parking
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Street Parking
Public Parking Lots
CULTURAL CELEBRATION SERIES
Celebrate and embrace the beauty of our community’s cultural diversity. Each celebration features family friendly free activities and performances. Visit firehousearts.org/celebrations for more information.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Sunday, October 13 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Building
Diwali Celebration
Sunday, October 27 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Building
Día de los Muertos
Saturday, November 2 | 10 a.m
Pleasanton Library
Native American Heritage Mon Saturday, November 16 | 11 a.m
The Golden Follies return to the Firehouse with their fast-paced, Las Vegas-style musical and dance revue featuring a remarkable cast of highenergy senior performers. Get ready to be captivated by their stylish choreography, lavish costumes, and unforgettable tunes.
SEPT. 13 | 7 PM | $30
Nashville recording artist Buck Ford focuses on keeping that authentic country sound mixed in with his modern style edginess. A real western wrangler, Buck Ford manages to bring forth music that ropes in both devout country traditionalists and contemporary fans alike.
Tri-Valley Theater Company (TVTC) presents a one-night cabaret show! Enter the enchanting world of 'Spooktacular Broadway,' where ghosts dance to the tunes of timeless Broadway classics, weaving a bewitching tale of specters and showmanship. It will be an evening of spine-tingling performances and eerie elegance filled with the magic of the Great White Way...and beyond!
Creatures of Impulse presents
OCT. 24 | 7 PM | $5-$10
Doomsday Diaries is a completely improvised teen improv show set in the apocalypse, performed by the dynamic ensemble Creatures of Impulse Their performance will unveil gripping stories of survival, resilience, and human spirit, all created on the spot by talented young performers navigating a world in chaos.
YOUTHIMPROV
Stella Heath & Bandjango Collectif
OCT. 25 | 7 PM | $25-$35
The Bandjango Collectif is a wildaround-the-edges experience, melding French jazz manouche and chanson, New Orleans jazz, global traditions, and folk. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the band features North Bay native and vocalist Stella Heath.
YOUTHTHEATE
Pleasanton Youth Theater Company presents
Anastasia the Musical - Youth Edition
NOV. 1-10 | $10
Fridays & Saturdays | 7 PM
Saturdays & Sundays | 2 PM
Sunday, November 10 | 11 AM
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.
Get ready to groove with Chicago the TRIBUTE! From soulful ballads to upbeat rock anthems, this talented band of musicians brings the iconic hits of Chicago to life for a night of high-energy fun It's an unforgettable show featuring the legendary sounds of Chicago with powerful horns, rich vocals, and a rockin' rhythm section. Whether you are a fan of the rockin' '60s and '70s, or the power ballads from later years, you'll love Chicago the TRIBUTE. NOV. 16 | 8 PM | $25-$35
Creatures of Impulse presents
NOV. 21-23 | $5-$10
Thursday & Friday | 7 PM
Saturday | 2 PM & 7 PM
Mystic Tales is a completely improvised teen improv show set in the Fantasy genre, performed by the award-winning improv troupe Creatures of Impulse. Each performance weaves together new and enchanting stories filled with magical creatures, epic quests, and mystical adventures, all created on the spot.
YOUTHIMPROV
Chorus Eclectic
NOV. 24 | 4 PM | $25
Chorus Eclectic sings over land and sea in this fall concert, Surf and Turf. This performance will explore how song has shaped the way in which we move around our planet. And celebrate the way travel has, in turn, shaped music. From sea shanties to marching songs and everything in between, come enjoy this feast of songs!
High School Music Collaborative presents
NOV. 30 | 2 PM | $10
Holiday Youth Music Festival showcases the vibrant talents of high schoolers, featuring a delightful mix of original and classic holiday songs. Performed by the High School Music Collaborative, this festive event promises to fill your heart with holiday cheer and musical joy.
YOUTHMUSIC
High School Music Collaborative presents True
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High School Cabaret DEC. 6 | 7 PM | $10
This show brings to the stage songs from the musicals based on true stories. From the heart lifting to heart breakingnothing strikes a chord like the real stories of human experience we’ve lived, breathed, learned or read.
A Very “Follies” Holiday
DEC. 14 | 2 PM | $20-$30
Raise your holiday spirits with The Golden Follies as these talented and energetic senior performers brighten the holiday season. Lively choreography, heartwarming music, reindeer, snowflakes, and more. Share the joy of the season in this sparkling holiday revue.
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DEC. 21 | 8 PM | $25-$35
elebrate the holidays in ual holiday extravaganza e and festive twist to Christmas classics, he vibrant sounds of New unk, and blues.
JAZZ
HARRINGTON GALLERY
The Harrington Gallery features five group exhibitions per year, highlighting works by both established and emerging regional artists in a variety of styles, genres, and themes. A spacious yet intimate exhibition space comprised of two rooms, the gallery contains architectural structures and remnants of the original Firehouse #1 Engine Bay. Inside the Firehouse Arts Center, there are two additional exhibition spaces within the foyer and second floor dedicated to the solo exhibitions of Bay Area artists and Pleasanton Art League members.
GALLERY HOURS:
Wednesday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Gallery entry is free to the public
Visit firehousearts.org/gallery for more information.
UPCOMING EXHIBITS
HARRINGTON GALLERY
Aug. 10 - Oct. 5 Rails Connect - A Livermore-Pleasanton journey through art and history
Oct. 19 - Dec. 21 Pleasanton Art League 17th Fall Members Show
PLEASANTON ART LEAGUE WALL
Jul. 26 - Sept. 7
Janeen Heath - Multiple mediums influenced by music
Learn more about the City’s Public Art collection at firehousearts.org/publicart
Comet, by artist Max DeMoss
Entwine, by artist Jill Turner Monet’s Bench, by artist Gary Lee Price
Firehouse Crystal Ball, by artist Jack Storms
Joinusfor
Explore the wonders of painting, drawing, sculpting, ikebana flower arranging, and more! The Firehouse Arts Center offers a variety of classes for all ages. Learn techniques and skills while exploring different art mediums and styles. From beginners to experts, we've got something for everyone.
For more information, visit firehousearts.org/art-classes
YOUTHTHEATER
Be a part of the magic onstage with Pleasanton Youth Theater Company! For more information, visit www.firehousearts.org/pytc
Anastasia The Musical - Youth Edition
AUDITIONS AUG. 8, 11, 13 | AGES 10-18
A 60-minute adaptation, specially tailored for young actors, of the spectacular Broadway musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be.
Finding Nemo KIDS
REGISTRATION OPENS AUG. 14 | AGES 5-11
Sprouts Players will experience the thrill of putting on a show in a welcoming environment for kids of all experience levels. They will collaborate, sing, dance, and act their way to a memorable musical production Participants work towards a 30 minute production of Finding Nemo KIDS!
Creatures of Impulse
AUDITIONS JUL. 31 & AUG. 5 | Grades 9-12
Creatures of Impulse (COI) is an award-winning youth improv troupe entering its 17th season. COI specializes in long-form improv, telling full length stories in play and musical forms. This season, COI will feature Whose Line Is It Anyway style improv in the annual Face-Off show facing off against other local improv teams
High School Music Collaborative
AUDITIONS AUG. 6 & AUG. 14 | Grades 9-12
The High School Music Collaborative (HSMC) offers a supportive and inspiring environment to help students grow as artists and make their mark in the music industry. HSMC Cabaret combines the vibrant energy of musical theater with the intimate and expressive nature of cabaret performances.
Additional shows are coming this season. Visit firehousearts.org, sign up for our e-newsletter, and follow us on social media for the latest show announcements!
JOIN THE FIREHOUSE ARTS CENTER COMMUNITY
BECOME A VOLUNTEER!
Join a team that is passionate about providing visitors, participants, and artists an exceptional experience from the very first moment of contact. For more information visit firehousearts.org/volunteer
BECOME A PARTICIPANT!
Audition for Pleasanton Youth Theater Company, Creatures of Impulse, The High School Music Collaborative, and more! Explore the variety of programs offered at firehousearts.org/programs
