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- Theatre
- Nov 11, 2026
Santiago High’s ‘Radium Girls’ puts a human face on corporate denial

The green glow looks almost charming at first. Worn by the factory workers in Santiago High School’s production of “Radium Girls,” small LED lights give
- Theatre
- Nov 05, 2026
RCC’s West Side Story makes it easy to fall for Tony and Maria

There’s room for a love story on the crowded dance floor of Riverside City College Musical Theatre’s West Side Story, even if there’s hardly room
- Concerts
- Nov 03, 2026
Mom Jeans brings singalongs and circle pits to Riverside

Harrison Gordon and Sobs help turn a night at the RMA into a celebration of showing up, letting loose and looking out for each other.
- Theatre
- Oct 29, 2026
A razor, a wicked laugh and a memorable “Sweeney Todd” at Riverside Community Players

Patricia Scarborough can make the prospect of a human meat pie sound like an entirely reasonable business decision. As Mrs. Lovett in Riverside Community Players’
- Concerts
- Oct 11, 2026
Heavy Music, Flying Fans: Dying Fetus and Sanguisugabogg Bring the Noise to Riverside

Deterioration could be heard a block away from the Riverside Municipal Auditorium, where I had parked, on Friday, Oct. 9. Inside, a small mosh pit
- Theatre
- Oct 08, 2026
A Little Seuss, a Lot of Heart: Act Out Enrichment Brings Seussical to Riverside

The wonderful, whimsical world of Dr. Seuss has taken over The Box Theatre in downtown Riverside, where Act Out Enrichment is bringing some of literature's
- Theatre
- Oct 05, 2026
Broadway, Boldness and a Bit of Bravery at RCC

Before RCC student Andi sang “Quiet,” Scott Barnhardt had a question: On a scale of one to 10, how scared was she to perform it?
- Concerts
- Sep 26, 2026
Fans Fill the Floor for The Front Bottoms in Riverside

The crowd at Riverside Municipal Auditorium came ready to sing Thursday night. Before The Front Bottoms even reached the stage, fans were joining in with
- Drag
- Sep 19, 2026
Cassi, Community and a Curtain Call for 60

Philip Bailey loves putting on a show. He is considerably less enthusiastic about the pantyhose, makeup, wigs and high heels required to appear in one.
- Theatre
- Sep 18, 2026
Blood and Betrayal: Full Circle Players Takes on “Titus Andronicus”

Full Circle Players brings a disturbing intensity to William Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus,” with a cast that makes the cruelty of its revenge story painfully human.

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