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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. 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

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

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

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

 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