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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 […]
Free – $10
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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 […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: The band name “Drink the Sea” might not ring any bells at first glance. But at least one of its members might turn your head. How about Peter Buck of R.E.M. fame? This alternative-rock supergroup, which performs Thursday night at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, also features members […]
$40 – $60
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4 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.
$30
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Hot Jazz Jubilee at The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento from Sept. 4-7 (Friday-Monday) Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
Free – $175
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: The LabRats are keeping busy these days, with this top-flight Sacto jazz crew performing an interpretation of Nas’ groundbreaking hip-hop album “Illmatic” at Harlow’s on Sept. […]
$25.15
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9 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 […]
Free – $5
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 […]
Free
From City of Treats by Benjy Egel: The annual St. George Middle Eastern Food Festival begins at noon Saturday and Sunday at St. George Melkite-Greek Catholic Church in La Riviera. Admission is $3; expect kebabs, falafel, shawarma and Arab sweets once inside. Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly […]
$3
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 […]
Free
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Folk on the Farm with Tyce Delk at Delfino Farms in Camino on Sept. 5 (Saturday) Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
$60 – $340.73
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Hornet football is back. Sac State plays its first home game Saturday in a new, higher division of college football. They're hosting Mississippi Valley State at 7pm. It's also the first-ever meeting between these two schools. Grab tickets through Ticketmaster, or catch it streaming online. This event was featured on the PBS KVIE News Minute. Follow PBS KVIE on YouTube to watch daily.
$20 – $27
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8 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 […]
Free
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Pass the Peas record swap with hip-hop memorabilia and toys at Legend Has It in Downtown Sacramento on Sept. 6 (Sunday) Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
Free
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From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: “Step Aboard the Netherlands Route: An Evening of River History and Steamboat Travel,” is happening at […]
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Are you a part of a home school, charter, independent study program, or other K-12 education group? Join us for a curiosity-filled day at the Museum of Science and Curiosity! Enjoy your choice of out-of-this-world planetarium shows, experience hands-on lab explorations presented by our Curiosity Collaborators, meet different community experts at each event, and explore […]
$20
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: To paraphrase the classic Wu-Tang Clan song, “C.R.E.A.M” — Clarksburg Rules Everything Around Me. With support from the crew at Twelves Wax record shop in Oak Park, Husick’s By Forester recently launched the hip-hop weekly Wu-Sick’s Wednesdays. Chow down on eats from chef Matt Brown while throwing your hands in […]
Free
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: LabRats are on deck again Sept. 9 (Wednesday) to back the Sacto rapper C-Plus at Amatoria Fine Art Books. It’s the latest edition of “The Stacks,” the concert series from Abridged by PBS KVIE with the good folks at Amatoria. Tickets are limited, so jump on them now. Want events like this sent […]
$27.24
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4 events,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 at the Gold County Fairgrounds & Event Center from Thursday through Sunday. Highlights include exhibits of local art, the Auburn Trading Card show and a […]
Free – $40
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Join Abridged by PBS KVIE for intimate group discussions about transportation topics most closely affecting you and your loved ones. And go home with a free Abridged tote bag to remember the evening. Build community with your neighbors and help shape the future of transportation coverage in the Sacramento region. A story won’t be written about the event […]
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6 events,From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Catch “Pigs is Pigs” and other Ellis Parker Butler Stories at the Winters Opera House from Sept. 11-13 (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.
$21.05
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 dedicated Dog Paddle session. Prefer to relax instead? Try paddleboard yoga, or stick around for live music and food trucks along the water. This event was featured […]
Free – $69.90
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Take a watercolor on rice paper class at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center on Sept. 11 (Friday) Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
$75
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9 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: 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 to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
Free
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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 the Brewery Bands,” which goes down Saturday at Touchstone Brewing north of Downtown Sacramento. Each of the eight bands competing for bragging rights contain at least […]
Free – $30
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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 music, skateboarding, circus arts, a vinyl fair and more local goodness that you’re just not going to find at the mall. If you’re feeling itchy […]
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8 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 City of Treats by Benjy Egel: The seventh annual Black Food Festival takes place Sunday at Florin Square in South Sacramento, with a theme of "Love at First Bite." It'll have more than 30 booths selling Southern, Afro-Caribbean and West African food, along with cocktails and desserts. Admission is free, though donations support local nonprofit Voice of […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Chill with classical guitar from David Chapman at the Crocker Art Museum in Downtown Sacramento on Sept. 13 (Sunday) Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
$10 – $25
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3 events,From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Get your boogie on with Earth, Wind & Fire at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland on Sept. 15-16 (Tuesday-Wednesday) Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
$77 – $460
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4 events,From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: To paraphrase the classic Wu-Tang Clan song, “C.R.E.A.M” — Clarksburg Rules Everything Around Me. With support from the crew at Twelves Wax record shop in Oak Park, Husick’s By Forester recently launched the hip-hop weekly Wu-Sick’s Wednesdays. Chow down on eats from chef Matt Brown while throwing your hands in […]
Free
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OneLOUDdrawing plays FAR’s “Tin Cans With Strings To You” and Whatever They Want, with Kevin Seconds
OneLOUDdrawing plays FAR’s “Tin Cans With Strings To You” and Whatever They Want, with Kevin Seconds
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Back in April, Jonah Matranga returned to his Sacramento stomping grounds to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Tin Cans With Strings to You,” the major label debut from his former band, Far. Tonight at the Starlet Room, Matranga revisits the album once again with guitar amps blazing under the […]
$31.65
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Brazilian Day Sacramento Street Festival celebrates samba and much more in Oak Park on Sept. 19 (Saturday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
Free
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Trying to write the Great American Novel, but coming up with endless pages of “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy?” Before you turn into a scene from “The Shining,” work out your writer’s block and meet with fellow wordsmiths at The Pleasant Writer’s Salon. The […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Colfax Art Walks and Colfax Lions Cruise Nights mixes art and classic cars in Downtown Colfax on Sept. 18 (Friday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
Free
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From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: The ribbon cutting for Davis’s new Community Park Skatepark is from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 18. The $1.2 million upgrade will open with an event that features vendors, free merchandise and music. More information can be found here. Want events like this sent […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Live music returns to The HIVE in Woodland with Bomba Fried Rice on Sept. 18 (Friday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
Free – $20
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6 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: The greater Sacramento region is rolling into a golden age of new skateparks, with new or renovated ones recently opening in West Sacramento, Colfax and Davis, the last of which will have its grand opening on Sept. 18 (Friday). Grass Valley’s Condon Park Skatepark debuted in March with a […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Wander through Fair Oaks and you’re bound to cross paths with free-range chickens. They’ve roamed around the city over the past century and are now embodied in a Fair Oaks mascot known as Rocky the Rooster. On Saturday, it’s time to celebrate all things chicken at Fair Oaks Park. […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Asian Fest + Music Fest at Power Inn Light Rail Station in southeastern Sacramento on Sept. 19 (Saturday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
Free
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: It’s a full circle kind of week. The debut of Cultural Capital spotlighted CrockerCon, a free celebration of comic book art at the Crocker Art Museum. The 2026 version of CrockerCon returns Sunday with dozens of exhibitors, a community LEGO build, animated films and much more inspired fun for […]
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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: To paraphrase the classic Wu-Tang Clan song, “C.R.E.A.M” — Clarksburg Rules Everything Around Me. With support from the crew at Twelves Wax record shop in Oak Park, Husick’s By Forester recently launched the hip-hop weekly Wu-Sick’s Wednesdays. Chow down on eats from chef Matt Brown while throwing your hands in […]
Free
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Join the Leadership Sacramento Class of 2026 for An Evening of Whimsy Benefitting Fairytale Town! You're invited! Join us for an unforgettable night of community impact, live music, beer and wine and small bites. The 2026 Leadership Sacramento class is hosting this event under the stars to raise funds for vital accessibility upgrades, including a […]
$50
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Ghostbusters in Concert at Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts in Davis on Sept. 23 (Wednesday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
$50 – $95
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Celebrate 25 years of empowering Sacramento women and children to rise from homelessness at Women’s Empowerment’s Silver Anniversary Gala on Sept. 25. Tickets and sponsorships are available for the event […]
$200
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: In a Nutshell Storytelling presents “The Long Way Home” at The Sofia in Midtown Sacramento on Sept. 25 (Friday). Want events like this sent […]
$34
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: The kind of trick-based skateboarding you see at X Games gets the most play in pop culture. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find a thriving circuit of races dedicated to downhill and slalom styles as well. Check out these adrenaline-fueled antics at 2026 King of the Hill Series […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Holo Holo Music Festival at Heart Health Park in Cal Expo on Sept. 26-27 (Saturday and Sunday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
$55 – $188
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: Elk Grove Jazz Festival at Laguna Town Hall on Sept. 26 (Saturday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
$65.75
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: It’s not too often that we get a chance to explore the culture of Romania, home of the Olympic great Nadia Comăneci and Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration behind Dracula. Saturday at Vernon Town Square will feel closer to Bucharest with the Romanian Community Center of Sacramento's 2026 Romanian […]
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The Winters Carnitas Festival is back this Saturday. Local restaurants compete in a cook-off, where each one brings its own regional twist on carnitas. Dance the night away with mariachi music, followed by a band visiting all the way from Oaxaca. It starts at 4pm, and it's free to attend! This event was featured on […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Movies in the Park featuring Zootopia 2 at Central Park in Davis on Sept. 26 (Saturday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
Free
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Bring your dog out for a morning of friendly competition and community fun at Pups in the Park, the newly renamed My Pet Dog Show. Dogs of all ages, breeds, shapes, and sizes can compete in categories such as Best Dressed, Best Trick, Fastest Dog, and Wettest Kiss. Vendor booths will also offer treats, giveaways, […]
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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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2 events,From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: To paraphrase the classic Wu-Tang Clan song, “C.R.E.A.M” — Clarksburg Rules Everything Around Me. With support from the crew at Twelves Wax record shop in Oak Park, Husick’s By Forester recently launched the hip-hop weekly Wu-Sick’s Wednesdays. Chow down on eats from chef Matt Brown while throwing your hands in […]
Free
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Sacramento's biggest music festival kicks off next weekend. Aftershock takes over Discovery Park from Thursday to Sunday. My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit, and TOOL all headline, alongside more than 140 bands across five stages. Official camping returns this year at Cal Expo, with shuttles to the festival. This event was featured on the PBS KVIE […]
$252 – $963
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Spooky season is here, so let’s get to some shopping. One prime place to start is Woodland’s Haunted Bazaar on Oct. 3 (Saturday), where Main Street between College and 2nd streets will be filled with vendors and ghost tour opportunities. Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Let’s close the camera phone for now and go back when photography required a wealth of patience and bit of magic in the darkroom. Miguel Gutierrez Jr. knows both worlds as a longtime photojournalist who can produce hundreds of images in minutes. He also pursues an artistic side that […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Head to CASA de ESPAÑOL on Sacramento’s R Street Corridor for an evening of art and mucho dancing at Cumbia y Corazon with Son Café on Oct. 2 (Friday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do […]
$15
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: A double whammy of Latino literature is set for this weekend. Tomas Moniz, an Oakland-based writer and finalist for the 2020 PEN/Hemingway Award, will be joined by Sacramento’s acclaimed essayist/poet José Vadi at Beers Books on Oct. 2 (Friday) in Southside Park. Want events like this sent directly to […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Sing along to “Love is a Battlefield” and “Heartbreaker” as Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo play Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln on Oct. 2 (Friday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
$44.95 – $149.95
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8 events,From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Cue up the “Peanuts” theme and head to the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 3 and 4 (Saturday and Sunday). Ogle at pumpkins that weigh close to a ton, watch the giant pumpkin race on the waters near Strauss Island and compete in the Scarecrow Contest. Want […]
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Sacramento..I do believe we’ve just come out of our #firstfalsefall. Which can only mean one thing. It’s your last chance to catch your record collection up and fill your #musicalpantry for the year.. At the MIDTOWN RECORD SWAP! We are back for the final Swap of the year and #somepeoplearesaying we saved the best for […]
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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 Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: The two head to Elk Grove’s A Seat at the Table on Oct. 3 (Saturday) where they’re joined by Maceo Montoya and Sarah Proudman for a panel discussion in honor of Latinx Heritage Month. It's highly recommended for wordsmiths of all types. Want events like this sent directly to […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: At Downtown Sacramento’s Musiclandria, the Youth Power Festival on Oct. 3 (Saturday) features a program of advocacy, art activities and three hours of live music to keep the place bumping. Local vendors and food trucks will also be in the mix. Want events like this sent directly to your […]
$10
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Groove to Chicano soul and cumbia with Nacho and the Dollar Menu at Watermelon Music in Davis on Oct. 3 (Saturday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
$20
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6 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: Check local musicians while wandering the streets at Auburn Porchfest on Oct. 4 (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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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: The folks behind this bazaar then set up shop on Oct. 4 (Sunday) at Sacramento’s Lucid Winery for Wicked Woo Woo Market. This one includes tarot readings, mead and more Halloween-ish goods to make your house the creepiest spot on the block. Want events like this sent directly to […]
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