Sebastiani Theatre Foundation

10/09/2026

Sonoma International Film Festival: Awards Buzz Minifest
November 6-8, 2026

NEW FILMS. BIG BUZZ. SEE THEM FIRST IN SONOMA!

3 Days. 10 Award-Contending Films.
A three-day celebration of independent cinema, creativity, and community in the heart of Sonoma. Featuring eight exceptional films, the SIFF Awards Buzz MiniFest brings together a curated lineup designed to inspire, entertain, and spark conversation.

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10/09/2026

Kenny Washington: Presented by the Sonoma Valley Jazz Society
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Doors 2:00 PM | Show 3:00 PM

The Sonoma Valley Jazz Society welcomes Kenny Washington, one of today’s most celebrated jazz vocalists. Expect effortless swing, dazzling vocal runs, and ballads that’ll stop your heart, all in an intimate afternoon show.

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10/09/2026

BRIAN POSEHN LIVE - SONOMA, CA
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Doors 7:00 PM | Show 7:30 PM

You know him from The Big Bang Theory, New Girl, The Mandalorian, Seinfeld, Friends, and The Sarah Silverman Program. He's a Mr. Show legend, an original member of the Comedians of Comedy, a voice on The Simpsons and Bob's Burgers, a Deadpool comic writer, host of Nerd Poker, and the mind behind Grandpa Metal.

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The Sebastiani Theatre Foundation raises money to preserve, enhance and maintain Sonoma’s historic and treasured theater for current and future generations. The 75-year-old theater has high maintenance and operational costs.

09/29/2026

The Kingston Trio
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Doors 7:00 PM | Show 7:30 PM

Get ready for a memorable evening of folk music with the legendary Kingston Trio! Get ready to tap your feet and sing along to their iconic hits like "Tom Dooley" and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?"

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09/29/2026

Second Annual Screening Screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show with Costume Contest & Full Shadow Cast
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Doors 6:30 PM | Film 7:00 PM

Sonoma Valley Pride is bringing The Rocky Horror Picture Show back to the historic Sebastiani Theatre for our second annual screening and costume contest — and this year, we’re taking it to a whole new level.

For the first time, Rocky comes to life with a full shadow cast performed by San Francisco’s B***y Caste!

Watch the cult classic on the big screen while a live cast performs along with the film right in front of you. Expect outrageous audience participation, props for throwing, ridiculous costumes, plenty of callbacks, and a costume contest celebrating your very best Rocky Horror looks.

Whether you’ve been doing the Time Warp for decades or this is your first trip to Frankenstein Place, come ready for a night of camp, chaos, community, and absolute fun.

All proceeds benefit Sonoma Valley Pride!

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09/29/2026

Thy Neighbor: Sonoma County Premiere and Q&A with the Filmmaker
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Doors 6:30 PM | Film 7:00 PM

"A sharp, timely exposé into a struggle playing out in cities across the country.” -Tim Hashko, filmmaker, Beyond the Bridge

Sonoma County is proud of its moniker, "Sonoma Strong," in response to its legacy of coming together in the face of natural disasters. But what happens when the county emergency is one of the largest homeless encampments in Northern California? Thy Neighbor is an eye-witness account of a community in crisis, exploring the essential question: what is our responsibility, as individuals and as a society, to care for the most vulnerable among us?

Thy Neighbor is an official selection of the United Nations Association Film Festival, and EuroDocs International Lab for Creative Documentary Production.

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09/29/2026

Tony (R, 2026)
Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 10 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026 @ 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM

In this origin story of a voice that defined a generation, 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain stumbles into the chaotic world of a Cape Cod restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.

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09/17/2026

A Tribute To Dolly Special Screening Of Steel Magnolias (PG, 1989) with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Friday, September 18, 2026
Screening 7:00 PM

A screening of the classic film Steel Magnolias as a tribute to the late great Dolly Parton. In conjunction with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.

A portion of all ticket sales go to benefit The Imagination Library.

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09/17/2026

FREE Movies Under The Stars: Presented By The City Of Sonoma & Sebastiani Theatre Foundation

Back To The Future (PG, 1985)
Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 7:00 PM

Disney x Pixar’s COCO (PG, 2017)
Friday, October 16, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

Ghostbusters “Afterlife” (PG-13, 2021)
Friday, October 16, 2026 @ 8:00 PM

AN OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES - On the Sonoma Plaza, Behind City Hall on the Lawn

*** Grab Dinner from a Local Restaurant, Bring the Family, a Blanket or Lawn Chairs, and Enjoy a Movie Night on the Plaza!

🎟 ADMISSION & POPCORN IS FREE (While Supplies Last, Additional Concessions Will Be Available for Purchase Onsite from Sebastiani Theatre)

Photo: Stephen Boatright

09/11/2026

Sonoma Film Club presents American Movie (R, 1999)
Monday, September 14, 2026
Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:00 PM

***B**R & W**E SPECIALS from Sonoma Springs Brewery & Valley LE L**E during reception and film

Sundance Film Festival (1999): Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary (Chris Smith)

Denver Film Festival (1999): Winner of the People's Choice Award for Documentary Film (Chris Smith)

International Documentary Association: Named one of the top 20 documentaries of all time

Satellite Awards (2000): Nominee for Best Motion Picture, Documentary

In this cult-favorite documentary, Mark Borchardt, an aspiring filmmaker from a working-class Wisconsin background, is set on finishing his low-budget horror movie, despite a barrage of difficulties. Plagued by lack of cash, unreliable help and numerous personal problems, Mark wants to complete the film to raise funds for a more ambitious drama. With the assistance of his bumbling but loyal friend Mike Schank, Mark struggles to move forward, making for plenty of bittersweet moments.

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