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“Help Wanted/Leave Now” exhibit at California Museum

California Museum 1020 O St, Sacramento
Art

A powerful new exhibit debuts Thursday at the California Museum in Sacramento. Presented in English and Spanish, “Help Wanted/Leave Now” explores how generations of Mexican farmworkers and miners sustained U.S. […]

Free – $10

The Addams Family at Davis Musical Theatre Company

Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center 607 Pena Drive #10, Davis
Family-Friendly

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: The Addams Family at Davis Musical Theatre Company kicks off its opening weekend from Sept. 4-6 (Friday-Sunday) Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign […]

$30

2026 Gold Country Fair

Gold Country Fairgrounds and Event Center 209 Fairgate Rd, Auburn
Family-Friendly

The 2026 Gold Country Fair returns with classic fair activities, live music, animal exhibits and more. Additional information found here!

Free – $40

Gold Country Fair

Gold Country Fairgrounds and Event Center 209 Fairgate Rd, Auburn
Family-Friendly

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Also in Auburn, the Gold Country Fair awaits with carnival rides, corn dogs and a full slate of live music. It’s a four-day affair that runs […]

Free – $40

PaddleSplash 2026

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 7755 Folsom-Auburn Rd, Folsom

Grab a paddle and head to Folsom this weekend for PaddleSplash on Lake Natoma. Racers tackle 2, 5, or 8 mile courses, and dogs can even join their humans on the water for a […]

Free – $69.90

Second Saturday (Sept – Izayjah McKinney)

the Atelier 2118 19th St, Sacramento
Art

Experience "Into the Woods," a solo exhibition by Izayjah McKinney. McKinney merges illustrative surrealism with natural textures on raw wood, reflecting a philosophy of living with intention and finding wisdom […]

Free
Ongoing

Coordinates: Dispatch Art Exhibition

Albert Winn Park 1616 28th St., Sacramento
Art

Sacramento's historic Fire Alarm Dispatch Station in Winn Park is transformed into an art exhibition featuring 30+ local artists. More info here!

$26.08

Tropeycalia Club Exhibition coming to CSUS Gallery

The University Gallery 6000 J Street, Sacramento

Título Salvaje ⇄ Salvaged Title is a multidisciplinary exhibition by the Tropeycalia Club at the Sacramento State University Library Gallery, exploring cultural identity, decolonization, and political resistance through painting, mixed […]

Free

Coloring Book Club

Coloring Book Club
The Atelier (2218 19th St, Sacramento, CA) 2218 19th St, Sacramento
Art

Unwind with the Charmed coloring book by local artist Karen Sue Chen. This 4-week series offers a dedicated space for coloring, socializing, and lowering cortisol levels through meditative focus. Includes […]

$108.75

Sacramento Out of the Darkness Community Walk

California State Capitol, West Steps 10th Street, between L & N Streets, Sacramento
Family-Friendly

The Sacramento Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a powerful day of remembrance, hope, and connection. It brings our local community together to acknowledge the ways suicide and mental […]

Free

Second Saturday at the Museum of Medical History

Museum of Medical History 5380 Elvas Ave, Sacramento
Family-Friendly

The Museum of Medical History will be open the second Saturdays of the month, April-September, 2026. Reservations are not needed. The museum is open 10 AM-4 PM and offers free […]

Free

Ain’t Necessarily Dead Fest

Auburn's Regional Park 3770 Richardson Dr, Auburn
Family-Friendly

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Channel your inner Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir at Ain't Necessarily Dead Fest in Auburn's Regional Park on Sept. 12 (Saturday). Want events like this sent directly […]

Free

Battle of the Brewery Bands

Touchstone Brewing 116 North 16th Street #Suite 100, Sacramento

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Live music and beer are a time-honored combo. But how about when the beermakers are also creating the tunes? That’s the challenge behind “Battle of […]

Free – $30

Free Art Play @ the Atelier!

Free Art Play @ the Atelier!
the Atelier 2118 19th St, Sacramento
Art

Join us every second Saturday from 2-4pm in the Play Atelier for an open house. Children ages 1-12 and their responsible grown person, are invited to come play and make […]

Free

 Auburn Alt Fest

1050 High St 1050 High St, Auburn

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: In terms of art, this Saturday is not for the status quo in Gold Country. Auburn Alt Fest makes its debut with six hours of live […]

Free

Soul Searchin’ Documentary Screening

California Automobile Museum 2200 Front Street, Sacramento
Film

Join us for an evening of documentary screenings, vinyl record DJ’s and classic cars exhibit at the California Automobile Museum. Featuring the documentaries; Soul Searchin’, Roll Modelz and Why I […]

$10 – $20

Hella Black Collective

Sacramento Comedy Spot 1050 20th St. #130, Sacramento
Other

Unscripted comedy sparked by hood charades. If you like your comedy quick, bold, and a little too real, Hella Black Collective is the show to see! At the center of […]

$12