Historic Folsom’s Sutter Street Theatre is offering an exciting lineup of events this holiday season, bannered as Plaid Friday, to kick off the festive weekend. Plaid Friday, celebrated on Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving, aims to blend creativity, shopping, and entertainment, offering a unique alternative to the usual Black Friday chaos and it extends into Saturday and Sunday with a menagerie of offerings at the longtime community theatre in the heart of the city’s historic district.
The festivities will include an eclectic mix of art showcases, live entertainment, and exclusive shopping opportunities. This family-friendly event invites attendees to explore a blend of local artistry and holiday-themed fun, while enjoying discounts and unique deals on theatre ticket packages.
The Plaid Friday Art Show will spotlight the works of renowned artists Mike Jimena, Jerry Mamola and Brian Bibby showcasing over a century of creativity through oil paintings, charcoal sketches, sculptures, pen and ink, and more. The show will run on Friday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the theatre.
A special art reception will be held on Saturday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., offering guests the opportunity to meet the artists while enjoying light hors d’oeuvres, wine, and champagne.
Pop-up shop, live entertainment
A pop-up shop featuring a variety of holiday treasures will be open during the same hours as the art show. Visitors can browse antiques from the Karen Stroth collection, vintage costumes, handmade yard art by Laura Luke, and other unique finds from Kenny Gagni’s Treehouse Vintage. Sutter Street Theatre will also be offering collectables, including archival T-shirts, buttons, and prints.
Theatre-goers and holiday revelers can enjoy live piano music by John Wilder on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with 20-minute performances every hour.
On Saturday, the entertainment continues from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with selections from “Holiday in the Hills” and other seasonal favorites. The weekend festivities will conclude on Sunday, Dec. 1, with a special performance of “Country Music Christmas,” featuring Joni Morris. The concert begins at 2 p.m., promising an afternoon of holiday cheer.
| Know and Go: Sutter Street Theatre Plaid Friday Weekend Kickoff Friday, November 29 The Sale/Show opens at 1:00 PM, with entertainment featuring 20-minute segments on the hour from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The event closes at 9:00 PM. Saturday, November 30 The Sale/Show opens at 12:00 PM. Entertainment runs in 20-minute segments on the hour from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. An Art Reception with light hors d’oeuvres, wine, and champagne takes place from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Sunday, December 1 Enjoy a Country Music Christmas Concert featuring Joni Morris |
Expanded holiday deals and packages
Plaid Friday shoppers will have access to an impressive variety of exclusive discounts on Sutter Street Theatre tickets, packages, and unique memorabilia. Here’s a complete breakdown of what’s on offer:
Evil Dead The Musical 2025 packages include options for splatter zone seating or non-splatter zone seating. The Splatter Zone Package, priced at $275, includes four tickets, four 2025 Evil Dead T-shirts, four drinks or Jello shots, a framed and signed 2025 Evil Dead print, and an archival Evil Dead print. The Non-Splatter Zone Package is $260 and includes the same items, with non-splatter seating.
New Year’s Eve Party tickets, themed “At The Nightclub,” are available for $40 during the Plaid Friday weekend only. Tickets purchased after Dec. 23 will be $50, with prices rising to $60 if purchased later.
The Romantic Special Package includes two tickets to the New Year’s Eve Party and two tickets to the Valentine’s Day Dinner Theatre “Murder Mystery at the Carsino” show for $160, a $240 value.
Gift certificates and flex passes will be discounted by 10% during the weekend, making them ideal holiday gifts for theatre enthusiasts.
Children’s theatre camps, including Frozen and 101 Dalmatians, are being offered with a $50 discount.
Archival prints of Evil Dead and holiday-themed art are also available. Signed Evil Dead prints are $10, or $15 if framed, while Christmas prints are priced the same.
Sutter Street Theatre’s Plaid Friday celebration offers the perfect way to support local artists and businesses while embracing the holiday spirit the day after Thanksgiving and just before Small Business Saturday. Sutter Street Theatre, located at 717 Sutter Street in Historic Folsom. For more details, visit their website or stop by during the Plaid Friday weekend. Visit the theatre website at www.sutterstreettheatre.com.
