You Can’t Take It With You

WHEN: June 5 - 14. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: You Can’t Take It With You is a madcap comedy about love, family, fireworks, tax evasion, ballet lessons, and one very unfortunate dinner party. When sensible Alice brings her buttoned-up fiancé’s parents home to meet her wildly eccentric family, everything that can go wrong does. Spectacularly. This classic comedy reminds us that life is too short to be normal. A Perennial Players production produced by Phoenix Creative Collective.

COST: $10 - $20

ON-LINE TICKETS: HERE

You Can’t Take It With You

WHEN: June 5 - 14. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: You Can’t Take It With You is a madcap comedy about love, family, fireworks, tax evasion, ballet lessons, and one very unfortunate dinner party. When sensible Alice brings her buttoned-up fiancé’s parents home to meet her wildly eccentric family, everything that can go wrong does. Spectacularly. This classic comedy reminds us that life is too short to be normal. A Perennial Players production produced by Phoenix Creative Collective.

COST: $10 - $20

ON-LINE TICKETS: HERE

You Can’t Take It With You

WHEN: June 5 - 14. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: You Can’t Take It With You is a madcap comedy about love, family, fireworks, tax evasion, ballet lessons, and one very unfortunate dinner party. When sensible Alice brings her buttoned-up fiancé’s parents home to meet her wildly eccentric family, everything that can go wrong does. Spectacularly. This classic comedy reminds us that life is too short to be normal. A Perennial Players production produced by Phoenix Creative Collective.

COST: $10 - $20

ON-LINE TICKETS: HERE

Piper The Musical

WHEN: Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Piper the Musical by Eric Stephen Bocks

Gluttony, greed and waste lead to big rats’ small rats, vicious rats infesting the Town of Hamelin, filled with poverty and darkness, The Rich do not eat all their food stuffs and leave it out for the Rats to eat. They won’t share with the poor because they think it’s stealing. Thus, the forgotten must forage where they can and eat the rats. It has reached epic levels and it’s only a matter of time before plague kills them all. Or will a worldly traveler be the solution to the problem.

Piper is returning to Hamelin, the place of his birth for a new start. He wants to find his father, who he believes might be the priest of the town Sturminus, a man driven by greed to build a church at any expense.

COST: $15-$20

ON-LINE TICKETS: Here

Art & Spirits

WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events

WHO: Anyone

WHEN: Thursday, May 21, 5:30-8:00 PM

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

COST: $35 per person

All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.

ONLINE RESERVATION: Here

Treehouse Cabaret Fundraiser

WHEN: Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: ITreehouse Tutoring & Community Center present Treehouse Cabaret Fundraiser! All proceeds support tutoring and education programs in Merced.

COST: $15 - $275

ON-LINE TICKETS: Here

if all the sky were paper

WHEN: Sunday, May 3, at 2:00 pm

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: If All the Sky Were Paper by Andrew Carroll

A one-act play based on Carroll’s incredible journey to more than 30 countries on six continents, to seek out the most extraordinary war letters ever written.

COST: $10

ON-LINE TICKETS: Here

if all the sky were paper

WHEN: Saturday, May 2, at 2:00pm

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: If All the Sky Were Paper by Andrew Carroll

A one-act play based on Carroll’s incredible journey to more than 30 countries on six continents, to seek out the most extraordinary war letters ever written.

COST: $10

ON-LINE TICKETS: Here

if all the sky were paper

WHEN: Friday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: If All the Sky Were Paper by Andrew Carroll

A one-act play based on Carroll’s incredible journey to more than 30 countries on six continents, to seek out the most extraordinary war letters ever written.

COST: $10

ON-LINE TICKETS: Here

“Advanced High School Art Show” Reception

WHEN: April 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street

WHAT: Merced County Advanced High School Art Show reception

WHO: All are invited

COST: FREE

Art & Spirits

WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events

WHO: Anyone

WHEN: Thursday, April 16 | 5:30-8:00 PM

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

COST: $35 per person

All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.

ONLINE RESERVATION: Here

Doctor Faustus

WHEN: April 11 - 18, 2026 - Friday, Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe, follows the medieval legend of the man who sells his soul to the devil for power and riches. The brilliant scholar Faustus makes a dangerous deal with the devil which quickly turns into a spectacle of excess, illusion and loss of control. It is a world of dark humor, bold visuals, music, dance, seen through a contemporary lens. Directed by Rachel Wohlander. Presented by Merced Shakespearefest.

COST: $10 - $25. Tickets may be purchased online HERE.

Doctor Faustus - 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

WHEN: Friday, April 10, 2026, at 7:30 pm

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Celebrate opening night of Doctor Faustus and 25 years of theatre with Merced Shakespearefest on April 10th.

To mark our 25th Anniversary, all Opening Night tickets are just $10 for all patrons. This special celebratory pricing is only available for Opening Night guests. Join us for this milestone evening and be part of the celebration.

ABOUT THE PLAY: Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe, follows the medieval legend of the man who sells his soul to the devil for power and riches. The brilliant scholar Faustus makes a dangerous deal with the devil which quickly turns into a spectacle of excess, illusion and loss of control. It is a world of dark humor, bold visuals, music, dance, seen through a contemporary lens. Directed by Rachel Wohlander.

COST: $10. Tickets may be purchased online HERE.

PUSH Dance Company

WHEN: Friday, April 3 at 7:30pm.

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Cutting-edge dance meets Afrofuturism, technology, and storytelling in an unforgettable performance.

Co-Presented with UC Merced's Center for Africana Studies.

San Francisco’s award-winning PUSH Dance Company brings its groundbreaking blend of contemporary dance, technology, and storytelling to Merced for one night only. Choreographed by founder Raissa Simpson, the program features excerpts from Mothership, Technoculture, Codelining, and EMME YA — works that span science fiction, Afrofuturism, and social justice.

Fusing hip hop, multimedia, and avant-garde movement, PUSH creates performances that are as thought-provoking as they are visually stunning. This evening of bold choreography and visionary artistry invites audiences to experience dance that pushes boundaries and sparks conversation.

Questions? Email arts@ucmerced.edu

The 2025/26 UC Merced Arts Season is sponsored by UC Merced's Division of Equity, Justice, & Inclusive Excellence (EJIE)).

COST: $15, General Admission. FREE for Students & Children (reservation still required). Tickets may be purchased online HERE.

and then there were none

WHEN: March 20 - 28, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Ten strangers are invited to a remote island under mysterious circumstances. When a recorded message accuses each of them of a terrible crime, their civilized veneer shatters. One by one, they begin to die—each death eerily mirroring a verse from an old nursery rhyme. With no way off the island and no one they can trust, the guests must confront the darkest truth of all: the killer is one of them.

COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online

and then there were none

WHEN: March 20 - 28, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Ten strangers are invited to a remote island under mysterious circumstances. When a recorded message accuses each of them of a terrible crime, their civilized veneer shatters. One by one, they begin to die—each death eerily mirroring a verse from an old nursery rhyme. With no way off the island and no one they can trust, the guests must confront the darkest truth of all: the killer is one of them.

COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online

and then there were none

WHEN: March 20 - 28, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Ten strangers are invited to a remote island under mysterious circumstances. When a recorded message accuses each of them of a terrible crime, their civilized veneer shatters. One by one, they begin to die—each death eerily mirroring a verse from an old nursery rhyme. With no way off the island and no one they can trust, the guests must confront the darkest truth of all: the killer is one of them.

COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online

and then there were none

WHEN: March 20 - 28, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Ten strangers are invited to a remote island under mysterious circumstances. When a recorded message accuses each of them of a terrible crime, their civilized veneer shatters. One by one, they begin to die—each death eerily mirroring a verse from an old nursery rhyme. With no way off the island and no one they can trust, the guests must confront the darkest truth of all: the killer is one of them.

COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online

and then there were none

WHEN: March 20 - 28, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Ten strangers are invited to a remote island under mysterious circumstances. When a recorded message accuses each of them of a terrible crime, their civilized veneer shatters. One by one, they begin to die—each death eerily mirroring a verse from an old nursery rhyme. With no way off the island and no one they can trust, the guests must confront the darkest truth of all: the killer is one of them.

COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online

and then there were none

WHEN: March 20 - 28, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Ten strangers are invited to a remote island under mysterious circumstances. When a recorded message accuses each of them of a terrible crime, their civilized veneer shatters. One by one, they begin to die—each death eerily mirroring a verse from an old nursery rhyme. With no way off the island and no one they can trust, the guests must confront the darkest truth of all: the killer is one of them.

COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online

Art & Spirits

WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events

WHO: Anyone

WHEN: Thursday, March 19 | 5:30-8:00 PM

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

COST: $35 per person

All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.

ONLINE RESERVATION: Here

accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!

WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30pm - Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00pm

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Step into the Kit Kat Klub, where the spotlight sparkles and the world outside grows darker by the hour. Cabaret follows Sally Bowles and Cliff Bradshaw as love, survival, and denial collide in late-1930s Berlin, while neighbors choose comfort or courage and the Emcee keeps the party humming. With Kander and Ebb’s iconic score and Joe Masteroff’s book, this musical mixes wit, heat, and a clear warning: small compromises can let cruelty grow.

Why now? Because the questions still sting. What do we ignore, whom do we protect, and when do we finally speak? In an age of rising antisemitism, pressure on queer and marginalized communities, and the lure of simple slogans, Cabaret invites us to celebrate, to witness, and to look in the mirror.

COST: Ticket On Sale HERE

accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!

WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30pm - Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00pm

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Step into the Kit Kat Klub, where the spotlight sparkles and the world outside grows darker by the hour. Cabaret follows Sally Bowles and Cliff Bradshaw as love, survival, and denial collide in late-1930s Berlin, while neighbors choose comfort or courage and the Emcee keeps the party humming. With Kander and Ebb’s iconic score and Joe Masteroff’s book, this musical mixes wit, heat, and a clear warning: small compromises can let cruelty grow.

Why now? Because the questions still sting. What do we ignore, whom do we protect, and when do we finally speak? In an age of rising antisemitism, pressure on queer and marginalized communities, and the lure of simple slogans, Cabaret invites us to celebrate, to witness, and to look in the mirror.

COST: Ticket On Sale HERE

accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!

WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30pm - Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00pm

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Step into the Kit Kat Klub, where the spotlight sparkles and the world outside grows darker by the hour. Cabaret follows Sally Bowles and Cliff Bradshaw as love, survival, and denial collide in late-1930s Berlin, while neighbors choose comfort or courage and the Emcee keeps the party humming. With Kander and Ebb’s iconic score and Joe Masteroff’s book, this musical mixes wit, heat, and a clear warning: small compromises can let cruelty grow.

Why now? Because the questions still sting. What do we ignore, whom do we protect, and when do we finally speak? In an age of rising antisemitism, pressure on queer and marginalized communities, and the lure of simple slogans, Cabaret invites us to celebrate, to witness, and to look in the mirror.

COST: Ticket On Sale HERE

accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!

WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30pm - Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00pm

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Step into the Kit Kat Klub, where the spotlight sparkles and the world outside grows darker by the hour. Cabaret follows Sally Bowles and Cliff Bradshaw as love, survival, and denial collide in late-1930s Berlin, while neighbors choose comfort or courage and the Emcee keeps the party humming. With Kander and Ebb’s iconic score and Joe Masteroff’s book, this musical mixes wit, heat, and a clear warning: small compromises can let cruelty grow.

Why now? Because the questions still sting. What do we ignore, whom do we protect, and when do we finally speak? In an age of rising antisemitism, pressure on queer and marginalized communities, and the lure of simple slogans, Cabaret invites us to celebrate, to witness, and to look in the mirror.

COST: Ticket On Sale HERE