From Abridged by PBS KVIE’s Yolo County newsletter by reporter Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: Artist TheArthur Wright’s work is on display in the Blanchard Room of the Stephens-Davis Library through July. Wright uses bleach to create unique “golden bleach paintings.” More information can be found here. A talk with the artist will […]
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2 events,The California State Fair will be open for its final week, from July 28 - Aug. 2. Individual times and more info here!
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Make Thursdays your game night 🎲 Join us every Thursday at Lola’s Lounge for an evening of dominoes, board games, great food and even better company! Bring your friends, bring your own dominoes and favorite games, or come solo and meet new people. No sign-ups. No entry fee. Just a welcoming community, friendly competition and […]
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Dear Evan Hansen is a Tony Award-winning musical! Includes themes of mental health, grief, and coming-of-age. More info here!
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From City of Treats by Benjy Egel: NorCal Makers’ FriYay Night Market will pop up at Roseville’s Mahany Park from 5-9 p.m. Friday. The second of three summer night markets (next up is Aug. 21), it’ll have more than 50 vendors hawking food, crafts, clothes and more. Want events like this and other food news […]
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On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the 50th anniversary celebration will take place in Central Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., followed by a live cooking demonstration, then live music for the rest of the event. The program will include special guests, including our spotlight […]
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UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento present Harvest Day — a free gardening event! More info here.
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Make Thursdays your game night 🎲 Join us every Thursday at Lola’s Lounge for an evening of dominoes, board games, great food and even better company! Bring your friends, bring your own dominoes and favorite games, or come solo and meet new people. No sign-ups. No entry fee. Just a welcoming community, friendly competition and […]
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1 event,From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: The Yolo County Fair will run from Aug. 7-9 and Aug. 12-16. This year’s theme is “Hog August Nights,” and, as always, entry is free. More information can be found here. Want events like this sent directly to your email? Sign up for our […]
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Live music, food and drinks, and a lot of festive fun at Dave's Pumpkin Patch. More info here!
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Family-friendly fun, with food, drinks, entertainment and lots of vendors. More info here!
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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 some creative magic together! All materials are provided. No registration required.
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Join the hootenanny at the Folsom Americana Music Festival at Zittel Family Amphitheater on Aug. 8 (Saturday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
$11.37 – $52.77
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From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: Craft Wednesday is happening at 4 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Knights Landing Branch Library. Attendees can show up for a movie and a craft, for which all supplies will be provided. More information can be found here. Want events like this […]
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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. industry, only to face mass expulsion. It runs through early next year. This event was featured on the PBS KVIE News Minute. Follow PBS KVIE […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: A charming production of “Grease” at the Woodland Opera House from Aug. 13-16 (Thursday-Sunday) Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
$17.12 – $25.68
Make Thursdays your game night 🎲 Join us every Thursday at Lola’s Lounge for an evening of dominoes, board games, great food and even better company! Bring your friends, bring your own dominoes and favorite games, or come solo and meet new people. No sign-ups. No entry fee. Just a welcoming community, friendly competition and […]
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5 events,Muggles and wizards alike can catch 1,200 illuminated drones recreate scenes from Harry Potter at Cal Expo this weekend, starting at 8:45 p.m. The drones fly in tune with songs from the film played by a live electric violinist. Come be part of the magic and make sure to bring your wand. Tickets start at $41. More […]
$41.52 – $81.52
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A car show with food vendors, raffles, and lots of fun. More info here!
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: All-ages Kawaii Rave with anime remixes and cosplay at Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville on Aug. 14 (Friday) Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
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Family-friendly event celebrating diverse cultures, food, and music. More info here!
Free – $10
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: One of the highlights of Sacramento summers is the Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last weekend. To dig deeper into the history and culture of the local Japanese American community, head to the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse. Its ongoing exhibit, “Roots and Resilience: The […]
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Join us for a day of creativity, history, and community at YoloArts! Explore hands-on art activities, enjoy live music, watch a blacksmith demonstration, and tour the historic Gibson House and Barn Gallery. From collaborative art experiences to family-friendly activities for all ages, there's something for everyone to discover. Bring your friends and family and celebrate […]
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Family-friendly free event with live music, food, and community. More info here!
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Start by checking out Sacramento’s Swing Collective, which performs Saturday at Movement Brewing in Rancho Cordova. The long-running group features up to 19 musicians, with a repertoire focusing on tunes popularized by the likes of the Count Basie Orchestra and Glenn Miller Orchestra. Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? […]
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5 events,From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: One of the highlights of Sacramento summers is the Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last weekend. To dig deeper into the history and culture of the local Japanese American community, head to the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse. Its ongoing exhibit, “Roots and Resilience: The […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Fill up at the Cultural Food and Art Expo at Leone Equestrian Center off Highway 16 in Sacramento County on Aug. 16 (Sunday) Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
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Make Thursdays your game night 🎲 Join us every Thursday at Lola’s Lounge for an evening of dominoes, board games, great food and even better company! Bring your friends, bring your own dominoes and favorite games, or come solo and meet new people. No sign-ups. No entry fee. Just a welcoming community, friendly competition and […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: So, you’ve got the Great American Novel swimming around your head but stuck on creating a world that will immerse the reader. Take your storytelling skills to the next level in “Prose Craft Study: Setting and World Building” on Thursday (tonight) at A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove. Local wordsmith […]
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9 events,From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Take the family to Race for the Arts in Land Park for exercise and festivities on Aug. 22 (Saturday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
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From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: The Classic Car and Truck Show hosted by the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library will happen from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 22. More than 100 classic cars and trucks will be on display at the Yolo Branch Library, along […]
Free – $40
Musical JAM! For ages 5+. Combine rhythm, movement, and artmaking in this collaborative workshop with My Musical Village. Register now!
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Downtown Rio Vista hosts its 12th Annual Hog August Bites this Saturday, and it's free to attend. Get ready to judge the rib and chili cook-off, then check out rows of classic cars and let the kids loose on pony rides, a petting zoo and a water slide. This event was featured on the PBS KVIE News Minute. Follow […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: One of the highlights of Sacramento summers is the Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last weekend. To dig deeper into the history and culture of the local Japanese American community, head to the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse. Its ongoing exhibit, “Roots and Resilience: The […]
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From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: Local author Kate Washington is providing a reading and signing of her new book “Midstream: A Life Remade in 50 Swims,” at the Arthur F Turner Community Library in West Sacramento. More information can be found here. Want events like this sent […]
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A sip-sational time awaits YOU at Fairytale Town's annual Tales and Ales Brewfest fundraiser on Saturday, August 22 from 5pm-9pm! Sip and savor your way through brews from over two dozen vendors, plus wine, kombucha, and even mead!. You've got two ticket options: General Admission from 5PM-9PM, or go VIP and get in starting at […]
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Join us for a morning of creative exploration! The Atelier is bringing its signature Art Play experience to the neighborhood for a free outdoor pop-up designed for kids ages 1–12. We provide high-quality materials and sensory-focused activities that encourage process-led art making. This show is free and open to the public.
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: One of the highlights of Sacramento summers is the Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last weekend. To dig deeper into the history and culture of the local Japanese American community, head to the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse. Its ongoing exhibit, “Roots and Resilience: The […]
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Market offering food, clothing, and art vendors, a live DJ and much more! Details found here!
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Make Thursdays your game night 🎲 Join us every Thursday at Lola’s Lounge for an evening of dominoes, board games, great food and even better company! Bring your friends, bring your own dominoes and favorite games, or come solo and meet new people. No sign-ups. No entry fee. Just a welcoming community, friendly competition and […]
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From Homeroom by Savannah Kuchar: The last summer concert of the year at Drakes: The Barn is Thursday, Aug. 27 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., enjoy tunes from The Yacht Rockers, The Seedy Burners and The Gen X’ers. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and free activities for children can be found in the Family Fun Zone. More information […]
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21 Sacramento neighborhood and community associations are co-hosting an event with the Congressional District 7 candidates, Doris Matsui and Mai Vang. The debate-style forum will be in the Coloma Center Auditorium, 4623 T Street. Doors open at 5:30pm and the forum will be 6-7pm. Early arrival is recommended. (There is some on-street parking and the […]
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From Homeroom by Savannah Kuchar: Before summer draws to a complete close, take a dip and catch a flick at the Woodland Aquatics Center Friday, Aug. 28. Super Mario Galaxy will be playing. Admission is free, the pool opens at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at sundown. More information here. Want more events like this and education […]
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3 events,From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: One of the highlights of Sacramento summers is the Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last weekend. To dig deeper into the history and culture of the local Japanese American community, head to the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse. Its ongoing exhibit, “Roots and Resilience: The […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: In Tagalog, the term “mabuhay” is often used as a toast for longevity and prosperity. That celebratory tone will flow through the Old Sugar Mill on Saturday with Filipino arts and flavors. Mabuhay Market is not only a shopping experience that highlights local vendors, but an opportunity to explore the […]
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Know someone who loves service vehicles? We've got the event for you: on August 30, you're invited to the museum to experience and interact with the community service vehicles you see every day and meet the heroes who drive them! We'll have a selection of vehicles of all kinds: a SacRT bus, fire truck, ambulance, […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: One of the highlights of Sacramento summers is the Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last weekend. To dig deeper into the history and culture of the local Japanese American community, head to the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse. Its ongoing exhibit, “Roots and Resilience: The […]
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Capital Dance Project's annual production Behind the Barre is a true celebration of our vibrant Sacramento community and arts scene. Since our inaugural performance in 2015, Behind the Barre has presented 90 world premiere dance works, and provided a platform for over 80 local artists, musicians, and professional dancers. The highly acclaimed program pairs CDP's […]
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From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: The “Glass from the Past” exhibit is on display at the Gibson House is open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. select Saturdays. The exhibit explores how man-made glass has been used in the […]
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Make Thursdays your game night 🎲 Join us every Thursday at Lola’s Lounge for an evening of dominoes, board games, great food and even better company! Bring your friends, bring your own dominoes and favorite games, or come solo and meet new people. No sign-ups. No entry fee. Just a welcoming community, friendly competition and […]
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3 events,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 up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
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5 events,From City of Treats by Benjy Egel: The Roseville Greek Food Festival also falls this Saturday and Sunday at Saint Anna Greek Orthodox Church. An online menu advertises souvlaki, pastitsio and a wealth of pastries, with The Blue Aegaen (ouzo, blue curaçao and lemonade) as the featured cocktail. Entry is $5, and kids get in free. Want […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Of course, Labor Day weekend in Sacramento wouldn’t be complete without a chalky good time. The 36th annual Chalk It Up! Chalk Art and Music Festival will once again transform Fremont Park in Midtown into a vast landscape of creativity and community. Stroll around the park to see nearly 200 local […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: One of the highlights of Sacramento summers is the Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last weekend. To dig deeper into the history and culture of the local Japanese American community, head to the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse. Its ongoing exhibit, “Roots and Resilience: The […]
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5 events,From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: One of the highlights of Sacramento summers is the Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last weekend. To dig deeper into the history and culture of the local Japanese American community, head to the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse. Its ongoing exhibit, “Roots and Resilience: The […]
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