Visual, Applied, & Performing Arts Complex

VAPA

COVID-19 requirements apply to all Cabrillo performances in every venue whether you are a patron or a volunteer. Please scroll down for a complete list.

Cabrillo College's Visual and Performing Arts Complex offers state of the art facilities in all art mediums, as well as three performance venues: the Crocker Theater, the Samper Recital Hall and the Black Box Theater.

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2024 Fall Events

The Box Office hours are Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 12pm-6pm; plus in-person sales only 1 hour prior to events.

Contact us by phone at (831) 479-6154 or by email: cabrilloboxoffice@gmail.com with your name and phone number.

Please note that parking is free in Lot L during events.

VAPA PERFORMANCE SAFETY PROTOCOLS

* Food and drinks are not permitted in the venue with the exception of bottled water.

* All patrons are encouraged, but not required to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth indoors and throughout the performance

* All patrons are encouraged to be fully vaccinated, but it is not required.

* Physical seats cannot be added to designated wheelchair spaces in any VAPA venue

Accessibility at Cabrillo College
- Cabrillo College provides wheelchair-accessible parking and seating at our venues.
- Assistive Listening Devices are available from the Box Office at the Crocker Theater and the Samper Recital Hall.
- If you have an accessibility need or questions about our facilities' capabilities, please contact the Box Office in advance.

Volunteer to Usher for Events or Help Take Tickets!

Send us an email letting us know what events you are interested in!

CabrilloVAPAUshers@gmail.com

Candlelight Santa Cruz

Samper Recital Hall

Friday September 20

6:30 pm and 9:00 pm

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Haunted Halloween!

Samper Recital Hall

Friday October 25

12:30 pm

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Candlelight Santa Cruz

Samper Recital Hall

Monday October 26

5:30 pm and 8 pm

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Cabrillo Theatre Arts Presents: Spongebob! The Musical

Crocker Theater
November 8 to 24
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm

Sundays at 2 pm
Special morning matinee Friday November 15

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Cabrillo Chorale Concert

Samper Recital Hall

Saturday November 16

7 pm


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Cabrillo Youth Chorus Fall Concert

Samper Recital Hall
Sunday November 17
3 pm

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Voice Class Recital

Samper Recital Hall
Friday November 22
7 pm

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Small Ensembles Recital

Samper Recital Hall
Wednesday December 4

12:30 pm

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Improv Follies

Black Box Theater

Wednesday December 4

7 pm

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String Orchestra Concert

Samper Recital Hall
Thursday December 5th
12:00 pm

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Piano Dept Recital

Samper Recital Hall
Thursday December 5th

7:30 pm


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Cabrillo Jazz Combos

Black Box Theater
Friday December 6

7 pm


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Fall Dance Concert 2024

Crocker Theater

Friday December 6 and Saturday December 7
7:30 pm

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Music for the Feast of Christmas

Holy Cross Church
Friday December 6 and Saturday December 7 at 8pm
Sunday December 8 at 4pm

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Latin Jazz Ensemble Performance

Black Box Theater
Saturday December 7

7pm

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Westside Folk & Gospel Choir Concert

Samper Recital Hall
Monday December 9
8pm

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Actors' Showcase

Black Box Theater
Monday December 9
7pm


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Symphonic Winds Fall Concert

Crocker Theater
Tuesday December 10
7pm

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Classical Guitar Ensemble Concert

Samper Recital Hall
Wednesday December 11

7pm

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Cabrillo College Big Band Jazz Ensembles

Black Box Theater
Friday December 13

7pm

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Concert for a Winter's Eve

Holy Cross Church
Friday December 13
8pm

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Carmel Mission Basilica
Friday December 20

8pm

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An Evening of Vocal Jazz

Crocker Theater
Saturday December 14
7:30pm

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