Dad Skeleton’s Comedy Variety Hour

Co-Production with Dad Skeleton

$15 Tickets ONLINE* | $20 Tickets AT THE DOOR*

Dad Skeleton is a comedy collective based in San Diego from the minds of Jacob Rozansky and Paige Chadwick.  With a carousel of incredible local actors and performers, they bring fresh, hilarious theatricality to the White Family Next Stage. From giant cigarettes to spitting up blood, they use every element of the theater to deliver a memorable performance.

Rush & Roulette: An Improv Drag Show

Hosted by the Pinoy Playboy of San Diego, Sam Paguita

$15 Tickets ONLINE* | $20 Tickets AT THE DOOR*

Drag and improv comedy collide as our fabulous cast of drag performers spin a wheel and creatively incorporate whatever prompt it lands on into their number. This time, YOU can join the fun and play “Rush and Roulette” with a song of your choice. Sign ups will be open throughout the show and randomly selected audience members will perform at intermission.

Students can use code “STUDENT10” at checkout for $10 off!

BROSFERATU: A HAUNTED HALLOWEEN DRAG SHOW!

$15 Tickets ONLINE* | $20 Tickets AT THE DOOR*

BROSferatu is a monster mash like no other, where the chilling and the comedic collide to bring you the sexy, the sanguine, and the silly side of Dracula (and his friends) all in one show! New Village Arts and the House of Barr are joining dark forces to create a theatrical evening of vampiric drag that doesn’t take creatures of the night too seriously. Whether it’s drag king Twilight or drag queen Count Chocula, these entertainers are ready to serve up a hilariously haunted evening to drive you absolutely batty.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening that’s equal parts haunted and hilarious – perfect for Halloween lovers, drag fans, and anyone looking for a wickedly good time. Costumes encouraged. Fangs optional.

HOLLYWOOD STARS OF MAGIC • IN THE VILLAGE

$35 Tickets ONLINE & AT THE DOOR*

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder as Hollywood Stars of Magic • In the Village brings top-tier magicians from Las Vegas and Los Angeles right to our intimate Next Stage. Produced by Tim Wise, this rotating monthly showcase features jaw-dropping illusions, sleight-of-hand artistry, and plenty of audience participation that will leave you gasping, laughing, and wondering, “How did they do that?”

RE-VAMP: NONFICTION STORYTELLING SHOWCASE

$15 Tickets

A highly-produced multimedia reading series, The VAMP Storytelling Showcase presents an evening of several writers performing works with visual accompaniment revolving around a changing theme. All participants are chosen by blind online submission, given writing and performance workshops to further improve the material and its delivery, and the final product is curated in a featured capacity, monthly since 2009.

IT’S A NIGHT OF BOLD TRUTHS AND HEARTFELT COMEDY BY LOCAL STORYTELLERS FROM THE SO SAY WE ALL LITERARY ARTS COMMUNITY.

Galentine’s Motel
A Drag Show By The House Of St. James

Co-Production with The House of St. James

$15 Tickets ONLINE* | $20 Tickets AT THE DOOR*

Celebrate love, friendship, and fabulousness at Galentine’s Motel, a dazzling drag show featuring some of the fiercest queens around! Bring your besties, your boo, or your fabulous self and join us for a night of laughs, love, and unforgettable performances!  Their first performance on the Next Stage was a major SOLD OUT success, and we can’t wait to host the next unforgettable evening of glamour, humor, and jaw-dropping performances!

MISTLETOE MELODIES WITH ERICA MARIE!

$25 Tickets ONLINE* | $30 Tickets AT THE DOOR*

Swing into the holiday season with Erica Marie in a festive one-act cabaret of classic and jazzy tunes, sprinkled with witty cheer. Have yourself a merry little evening of cozy carols & toe-tapping tunes that’ll leave you grinning brighter than the lights on your Christmas tree!

Opera À La Carte

Co-Production with Opera À La Carte

$15 Tickets ONLINE* | $20 Tickets AT THE DOOR*

Through this partnership, we present exciting and engaging performances with fabulous local performers that will delight your musical palate. Our goal is for everyone to have the opportunity to experience the beauty and magic of opera and classical singing.  We will enrich and educate our community through storytelling, accessible performances, and by aspiring to artistic excellence.

Improv Comedy Show

with Patrick McInnis & our Weekly Improv Class

$15 Online and At The Door*
$10 for Minors (18 years and below)*  

Our weekly improv class students led by Patrick McInnis, showcase their hilarious talents for this Improv Comedy Show! Co-hosted by Patrick McInnis, our upcoming improv comedy show is a can’t-miss event, blending the best of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and “SNL”-style humor for a night of non-stop entertainment. Join us for an unforgettable evening packed with quick wit, hilarious sketches, and on-the-spot improvisation that will have you rolling in the aisles.

If you like what you see and want to join in on the fun, consider joining Patrick’s weekly Drop-in Improv Class! Click here for more information!

Night of Comedy

Co-Production with Cosmic Comedy

$15 Online* | $20 At The Door*

Get ready to laugh your way into another dimension with Cosmic Comedy, a stellar new stand-up showcase featuring top comedic talent from San Diego, LA, Temecula, and Orange County!

Expect a night of sharp, relatable, and refreshingly positive comedy…no cheap shots, no punching down, just pure fun. With a variety of comedic styles on display, Cosmic Comedypromises something for everyone, blending clever wit, high-energy performances, and laugh-out-loud moments.

New Year, New Draft!

Co-Production with Loud Fridge Theatre Group

New Year New Draft is a unique new play development experience, where the audience gets to select which of San Diego’s new voices to support! Focused exclusively on local playwrights, 10 finalist scenes from new works were read in February 2025, after which the audience voted on which play they wanted Loud Fridge to support to produce a full-length script. Now, the big reveal is here, and Loud Fridge Theatre Group is excited to present:

(No) Exit to Mars By Nicholas Scutti

This staged reading is the culmination of 9 months of workshops, funding, and mentorship. Come celebrate with Loud Fridge and San Diego’s newest playwright and be among the first to witness (No) Exit to Mars!

Brassy Broads Comedy Show

$15 Online* | $20 At The Door*

What’s so funny about getting old? Plenty! The Brassy Broads is a troupe of hilarious women of a “certain age” who entertain people of all ages by finding the funny in their everyday lives, presented in a slightly saucy manner. Founded just over a year ago, the Brassy Broads have performed all over San Diego County in a variety of venues, including some retirement communities.

Proceeds from the Brassy Broads Comedy Show are donated to the James Shirey Foundation, a heartfelt tribute to James Richard Shirey Jr., who tragically passed away on January 10, 2009, at the young age of 14 due to complications from Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). Founded in October 2017 by one of the Brassy Broads members and the mother of James, comic Sue Shirey, this foundation is dedicated to keeping James’ memory alive by making a positive impact on our community through charitable initiatives. https://jamesshireyfoundation.org/

Improv Jam

Co-Production with Patrick McInnis & our Weekly Improv Class

$10 Online and At The Door*

Join us for an unforgettable night of laughter, creativity, and community connection at our Improv Jam & Student Showcase! The evening kicks off with a showcase performance featuring the talented students of Patrick McInnis, fresh from completing Levels I through III of his improv curriculum here at New Village Arts. Come cheer them on as they take the stage with bold characters, quick thinking, and hilarious scenes.

After the showcase, the fun continues with our Improv Jam—a welcoming, no-pressure space where anyone can jump in and play! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just improv-curious, you can sign up to join short form games, long form scenes, or simply sit back and enjoy the organized chaos.

McCann Dance Presents: East Coast Swing

Co-Production with McCann Dance

$15 Tickets Online and At the Door*

Join us for a fun-filled evening of dancing at New Village Arts! The night kicks off with a 45-minute beginner-friendly lesson taught by our experienced instructors, followed by open dancing where you can practice your moves and enjoy the music. No partner or experience needed—just bring your energy and your dancing shoes!

See you on the dance floor!

Boo-gie Night: An Improvised Dance Performance

Presented by Negative Space Dance Collective

$15 Tickets Online and $20 at the Door*

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening of movement, mischief, and mayhem! Boo-gie Night is a one-night-only, fully improvised contemporary dance performance that invites the audience to become part of the creative process. Through dynamic movement scores, interactive prompts, and Halloween-inspired surprises, this spooky and spectacular show evolves in real time — shaped by you. Expect the unexpected as dancers bring eerie elegance and ghostly groove to the stage, all without a script.

Salsa & Bachata Dance Party

Led by the incredible Hernan Perez!

$10 Tickets Online & at the Door*

The evening kicks off with a 45-minute beginner-friendly salsa lesson led by the incredible Hernan Perez. No partner or experience needed—just bring your energy and join the salsa dance extravaganza!

Then, get ready to hit the floor for a full-blown Salsa & Bachata dance party where the music won’t stop and neither will your feet!