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!

MISFITZ DRAG SHOWCASE AND OPEN STAGE

Hosted by the Misfitz team

$10 Tickets ONLINE* | $15 Tickets AT THE DOOR*

Misfitz is a high-energy, community-driven open-stage drag showcase created to celebrate local talent and uplift San Diego’s queer creative community. This debut event is all about building a vibrant network of performers and giving drag artists a platform to shine in a supportive, joyful space. Through an open-stage format, Misfitz lays the groundwork for future themed collaborations — including fandom nights, shadow casting, drag competitions, and more. Each show will spotlight the bold creativity, individuality, and artistry that make drag such a powerful form of expression.

Interested in performing? All artists may sign up through the Misfitz Instagram, with submissions curated by the Misfitz team.

This is a 16+ event.

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?”

Opera À La Carte

Co-Production with Opera À La Carte

$20 Tickets ONLINE* | $25 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.

Dirty Cello

Co-Production with Dirty Cello

$20 Tickets ONLINE* | $25 Tickets AT THE DOOR*

From Iceland to Italy, and all over the U.S., San Francisco based band Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues, rock, and Americana. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues and rock with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ Americana, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping!

“Dirty Cello’s music is all over the map: funky, carnival, romantic, sexy, tangled, electric, fiercely rhythmic, and textured, and only occasionally classical.” – Oakland Magazine

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!

Cozmic Comedy presents Night of Comedy

Co-Production with Cozmic Comedy

$15 Online* | $20 At The Door*

Get ready to laugh your way into another dimension with Cozmic 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 hilarious comedy—no cheap shots, no punching down, just lots of laughter & fun. With a variety of comedic styles on display Cozmic Comedy delivers something for everyone, blending clever wit, high-energy performances, edgy attitudes and laugh-out-loud moments.

May contain adult material. Recommended for ages 16+.

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 Social Club

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!

Salsa & Bachata Dance Class

Led by the incredible Hernan Perez!

$10 Tickets Online & at the Door*

The class 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 class where the music won’t stop and neither will your feet!