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Make an evening at the Clark Center a part of your weekend getaway!

Whether your trip to the region includes a sunny beach day, hiking in the foothills, a relaxing wine or brewery tour, or local fine dining, cap it off with an evening of entertainment at the Clark Center, the best venue to see great shows, up close on the Central Coast. Our Forbes Hall — with a cozy 617 seats, modern lighting and sound systems, lobby refreshments, and free parking — makes adding the Clark Center to your plans an opportunity not to be missed!

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Event Calendar

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December 2024
Members of Surfin' The Beach Boys Tribute dressed in holiday attire
Clark Center Presents

Ultimate Christmas with Surfin' The Beach Boys Tribute

Don't miss this special night filled with Christmas Magic as Surfin' The Beach Boys Tribute serves up all the holiday Classics Little St. Nick, The Man With All The Toys, Santa's Beard, Frosty The Snowman, White Christmas and many more Christmas favorites written "Beach Boys" style...along with the biggest Beach Boys hits.
Sat, Dec 21
7:30 pm
Forbes Hall
Pan American Nutcracker Suite with Joe McCarthy’s New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band
Clark Center Presents

The Pan American Nutcracker Suite

Joe McCarthy’s New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band

Created and co-arranged by Joe McCarthy and Vince Norman, the evening will feature Tchaikovsky's timeless masterpiece "The Nutcracker Suite" reimagined for Joe McCarthy's 18-piece Latin Grammy® Award-Winning New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band and reflecting the beautifully diverse musical traditions of the Americas and beyond.
Sun, Dec 22
7:00 pm
Forbes Hall
January 2025
Composite of several women dancing with microphones and Girls Night: The Musical logo
Entertainment Events, Inc Presents

Girls Night: The Musical

See the Off-Broadway sensation that audiences can’t get enough of from coast to coast! Share the fun and laughter in this hilarious, feel-good comedy as five girlfriends re-live their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild night out! Featuring the most famous female empowerment hits of the last four decades including “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Woman,” “I Will Survive,” and many more.
Thu, Jan 16
7:00 pm
Forbes Hall
A mysterious aluminum creature stands in front of the crowd.
Clark Center Presents

The Aluminum Show

This high energy performance combines dynamic dance, captivating visual theater, and plenty of humor for an unforgettable family outing. Join us as talented dancers and actors bring aluminum-made industrial materials to life. In this futuristic metallic world, where technology reigns supreme, our hero faces adventures, forms unexpected friendships, and embarks on an epic quest to return home.
Sat, Jan 25
7:30 pm
Forbes Hall
Composite of Japanese inside an internment camp with text Behind Barbed Wire: A Glimpse at Central coast Japanese American Life During WWII
Behind Barbed Wire Committee Presents

Behind Barbed Wire

A Glimpse at Central Coast Japanese American Life During WWII

In 1942, a few weeks prior to graduation, nearly 45% of the Arroyo Grande High School Graduating Class were bussed with their Japanese-American families to isolated internment camps. Historian Jim Gregory (author of World War II Arroyo Grande), composer Deon Nielsen Price (Behind Barbed Wire), and conductor Brian Alhadeff (OperaSLO Grand Orchestra), are pleased to present a commemoration of that tumultuous time.
Fri, Jan 31
7:30 pm
Forbes Hall
February 2025
World Ballet Company presents The Great Gatsby
World Ballet Company Presents

The Great Gatsby Ballet

World Premiere

Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, all-star creative team, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, lavish groundbreaking sets, and an original score.
Thu, Feb 06
7:00 pm
Forbes Hall
David Brighton performing in bright yellow suit as David Bowie.
Clark Center Presents

David Brighton's SPACE ODDITY

The Quintessential David Bowie Tribute Experience

Experience a live, theatrically-staged, multi-media spectacle with David Brighton transporting audiences on a musical journey through the constantly metamorphosing career of David Bowie - Rock and Roll’s most celebrated innovator, whose career was notable for constant reinvention and visual presentation in both his music and on stage.
Fri, Feb 07
7:30 pm
Forbes Hall
Many acrobats riding a bike while holding hand fans.
Clark Center Presents

The Peking Acrobats

For over 30 years, The Peking Acrobats have astounded audiences worldwide with their breathtaking Chinese acrobatics. Perfect for families, their performances feature gravity-defying stunts, such as balancing atop a towering pagoda of chairs, trick-cycling, and precision tumbling. With incredible flexibility and control, these artists push the limits of human ability.
Sat, Feb 08
2:00 pm
Forbes Hall
Clark Center Presents

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin

R.E.S.P.E.C.T is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, come experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time.
Mon, Feb 17
7:30 pm
Forbes Hall
Evil Woman: The American ELO performing on stage
Clark Center Presents

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE

Featuring EVIL WOMAN – The American ELO

From symphonic rock anthems to catchy pop tunes, The American ELO faithfully recreates Electric Light Orchestra’s diverse catalog, including their chart-topping hits like Evil Woman, Mr. Blue Sky, and Don’t Bring Me Down. The band members’ virtuosity shines through their precise performances, capturing the intricate arrangements, lush harmonies, and symphonic elements that define ELO’s signature sound.
Thu, Feb 20
7:30 pm
Forbes Hall
Led Zepagain: Most Authentic Representation of Led Zeppelin in the World Today!
Rock.It Boy Entertainment of America Presents

LED ZEPAGAIN

Experience the immortal classics “Stairway to Heaven”, “Immigrant Song”, “Whole Lotta Love”, “Rock ‘n’ Roll”, and “Black Dog”, and you’ll understand why LED ZEPAGAIN has become highly regarded as the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin in the world today.
Sat, Feb 22
7:30 pm
Forbes Hall
Rhythm India: Bollywood & Beyond composite with dancers in formation
Clark Center Presents

Rhythm India: Bollywood & Beyond

Rhythm India takes you on the journey of dance and celebration through Bollywood & Beyond. Experience the vibrant costumes, dynamic music, and soulful rhythms of the “ghungroo” dancing bells from the echoing heart beats of royal palaces and sacred temples, to the swaying voices of desert villages and modern stages.
Sun, Feb 23
7:00 pm
Forbes Hall
Composite of International Guitar Night artists Lulo Reinhardt, Alexandra Whittingham, Niwel Tsumbu, and Soenke Meinen
Clark Center Presents

International Guitar Night

For 25 years, International Guitar Night has pulled together some of the world’s finest, most interesting and innovative acoustic guitarists and taken them on the road. This year’s line-up includes: Lulo Reinhardt, Alexandra Whittingham, Sönke Meinen, and Niwel Tsumbu. Perfect for music enthusiasts, guitar aficionados, and all seeking exceptional live music.
Mon, Feb 24
7:30 pm
Forbes Hall
Mark Hummel playing harmonica
Clark Center Presents

Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout

Since 1991, blues harmonica master Mark Hummel has assembled the finest blues musicians and taken them on the road. This year's lineup includes Curtis Salgado, Rick Estrin, Nick Moss, Dennis Gruenling, Rodrigo Mantovani, Wes Starr, Bob Welsh and, of course, Mark Hummel himself. With talent like this, it’s sure to be a memorable evening that blues lovers won’t want to miss.
Thu, Feb 27
7:30 pm
Forbes Hall
March 2025
The Graduates: The Sound of Simon & Garfunkel composite with silhouettes of singers
Castle Entertainment Presents

THE GRADUATES: The Sound of Simon & Garfunkel

THE GRADUATES is an energetic and heartwarming salute to the music of Simon & Garfunkel. With songs such as Cecilia, Mrs. Robinson, The Boxer, Homeward Bound, Sound Of Silence, Kodachrome, Me & Julio, 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover and more THE GRADUATES is a nostalgic, feel good night in the theatre.
Sat, Mar 01
7:30 pm
Forbes Hall
Frankie Moreno standing at the piano with a microphone
Clark Center Presents

Frankie Moreno

Blue Suede Tunes

Frankie Moreno is a powerhouse in the music industry with genre-blurring Rock n’ Roll that has captivated audiences nationwide. Frankie’s performances have graced prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and The Hollywood Bowl. Join us for an unforgettable evening with Frankie Moreno, where virtuoso musicianship meets heartfelt performance.
Sun, Mar 02
7:00 pm
Forbes Hall
America's Treasure - HEE HAW Honey Reunion with Gunilla Hutton, Misty Rowe, Jeff Smith, and Tammy Stephens Smith.
Singer Entertainment LLC Presents

Hee Haw Honey Reunion

Live Onstage - the originals from the cast of Hee Haw invite you to celebrate the magic and mayhem of the longest running Country Variety show in the history of television! Sing-a-long to the music you loved. Those Gossipy Girls will have you laughing and clapping to classic country and kornpone humor.
Sat, Mar 08
7:00 pm
Forbes Hall
ICONIC: A Glorious Tribute to MICHAEL JACKSON composite with dancers performing on stage
Clark Center Presents

ICONIC

A Glorious Tribute to MICHAEL JACKSON

With precision and passion, this production captures the heart and soul of Michael Jacksons’s greatest hits and iconic dance moves, choreographed by his longtime collaborator, Lavelle Smith Jr. Relive the magic of Michael’s career as ICONIC takes you through the decades, from the moonwalk to the sequined glove. Every detail is authentically recreated, offering an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages.
Sun, Mar 09
Forbes Hall
Composite of several American Ballet Theatre dancers in poses
Clark Center Presents

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company

ABT Studio Company captivates audiences with performances that blend classical and neoclassical masterpieces with innovative contemporary works. Each season, they collaborate with diverse choreographers, emphasizing female creators, to premiere new ballets tailored for these rising stars. Composed of 12-18 extraordinary young dancers, aged 17 to 21, this elite group represents the next generation of top ballet talent.
Fri, Mar 14
8:00 pm
Forbes Hall
Jukebox Saturday Night performing on stage.
Clark Center Presents

Mancini Centennial with Jukebox Saturday Night

Join us for an unforgettable tribute to Henry Mancini’s musical genius on his 100th birthday with Mancini Centennial with Jukebox Saturday Night. This spectacular event takes you on a journey through Mancini’s iconic career, from his early days with the Glenn Miller Orchestra to his legendary status in Hollywood.
Sat, Mar 15
7:30 pm
Forbes Hall
St. Patrick's Day in Ireland composite with band members and dancers
Kerry Irish Productions Presents

St. Patrick's Day in Ireland

This treat for the entire family features singers, dancers and multi-instrumentalists from the world of traditional Ireland! As the explosive sound of fiddles, uilleann pipes, guitar, flutes, bodhráns and dancing feet roar through the theatre you will be transported to Ireland for an unforgettable, fun event. Be ready to join the party for a great celebration of Ireland! A perfect family event.
Sun, Mar 16
2:00 pm
Forbes Hall
Members of the AGHS Choir gathered for a photo
Arroyo Grande High School Presents

Choir and Band Spring Concert

Join us for the AGHS Spring Concert featuring the Choir, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble. Enjoy a dynamic mix of classical and contemporary pieces, showcasing student talent through powerful harmonies and instrumentation. A night of captivating performances awaits—don’t miss it!
Wed, Mar 19
7:00 pm
Forbes Hall
The Hits of Boston | Featuring David Victor Formerly of Boston - composite with band members
Clark Center Presents

David Victor: The Hits of Boston

Rock lovers and musicians alike recognize the power of Boston’s iconic hits. Known for their 1970s “wall-of-guitars” production, soaring vocals, and intricate guitar harmonies, Boston’s sound is unmistakable and has left an indelible mark on classic rock. As lead vocalist, David Victor, guitarist and co-lead vocalist on Boston’s 2012 and 2014 North American tours, brings this legendary music to life with unparalleled authenticity.
Sat, Mar 22
7:30 pm
Forbes Hall
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