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SUMMARY:Lecture Night! Behind The Bee: How Local Reporting Brought a Wrongly Deported Mom Home
DESCRIPTION:How do local journalists stay relevant and do meaningful work in a rapidly shifting media landscape? How does a local institution like The Sacramento Bee understand its role in the community? This lecture is structured as a discussion between two reporters and two editors from The Sacramento Bee. They’ll share the inside scoop on how they broke and reported the story of Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez\, a local mother who arrived in downtown Sacramento for her green card appointment but was instead arrested and deported by federal agents despite her DACA status. By the next morning\, she found herself in Mexico\, a country she hadn’t lived in for nearly 30 years. Sacramento Bee reporter Mathew Miranda broke this story and set off a 40-day frenzy that culminated at the US-Mexico border where Estrada Juarez was reunited with her daughter and allowed to return home thanks\, in large part\, to the reporting done by Miranda and Bee visual journalist Hector Amezcua. \nThis discussion will break down how local journalism makes a difference\, even in a media landscape that’s being rapidly reshaped by technology and new content-delivery models. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what really happens in a busy newsroom when an important story breaks\, the rapid-fire decisions journalists and editors need to make\, and the challenges they face delivering the news in 2026. \nSpeakers from The Sacramento Bee:\nMathew Miranda\, Political Reporter\nHector Amezcua\, Visual Journalist\nChris Fusco\, Executive Editor\nMarcos Breton\, Director of Community Outreach & Opinion Journalism \nSchedule:\n6pm – Doors Open – grab a drink and mingle. We’ll have trivia questions on the screen and some surprises\n6:45pm – Program begins with an intro & prize giveaway\n7pm – Lecture begins\n8pm – Q&A\n8:15pm – Mingle\, discuss the lecture\, meet the speaker\n9pm – You don’t have to go home\, but you can’t stay here \nWhat to Expect:\nCommon Knowledge is Sacramento’s new bar lecture series. \nAt Common Knowledge we believe that learning something new is the most rewarding and fun thing you can do. We’re about bringing diverse people and ideas together to have a great time. \nThis event is open seating so come at 6pm to to grab a drink and a seat. Before the lecture we’ll have music and trivia questions on the screen. We’ll also have a fun\, low pressure “side quest” so you can win a free drink. \nThe lecture will last for 1 hour and is made for an intelligent\, general audience so you don’t need any specialized background to have a great time. After the lecture\, there will be 15 minutes for Q&A and then the bar will be open for another hour to hang out\, meet the speaker\, and discuss the ideas you just heard. \nThe bar will close at 9pm.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/lecture-night-behind-the-bee-how-local-reporting-brought-a-wrongly-deported-mom-home/
LOCATION:Teneral Cellars Tasting Room & Wine Lounge\, 1050 20th St #110\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T221438Z
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SUMMARY:The Stacks Presents Anton Barbeau
DESCRIPTION:A concert + conversation around music\, books\, and the art scene in Sacramento. \n\n\n\nAbridged by PBS KVIE and Amatoria Fine Art Books invite you to The Stacks\, an intimate concert and conversation around music\, books\, and the art scene in Sacramento. Join us Wednesday\, August 12th to welcome Sacramento songwriter and the most famous rockstar you never heard of\, Anton Barbeau. \nTickets must be purchased in advance! Doors close at 6:30 p.m. \nMore info here!
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/the-stacks-presents-anton-barbeau/
LOCATION:Amatoria Fine Art Books\, 1831 F Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Featured,Music,Retail
ORGANIZER;CN="Abridged by PBS KVIE":MAILTO:btaylor@kvie.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260813T205239Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T205239Z
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SUMMARY:Grease at Woodland Opera House
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nA charming production of “Grease” at the Woodland Opera House from Aug. 13-16 (Thursday-Sunday) \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/grease-at-woodland-opera-house/
LOCATION:Woodland Opera House\, 340 Second Street\, Woodland\, CA\, 95695\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270111
DTSTAMP:20260813T163440Z
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SUMMARY:“Help Wanted/Leave Now” exhibit at California Museum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event was featured on the PBS KVIE News Minute. Follow PBS KVIE on YouTube to watch weekly.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/help-wanted-leave-now-exhibit-at-california-museum/
LOCATION:California Museum\, 1020 O St\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family-Friendly,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260728T231641Z
CREATED:20260727T221424Z
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SUMMARY:News & Brews: An education listening session
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation! Abridged by PBS KVIE is convening parents and caregivers for its next News & Brews event on Aug. 13. \n\n\n\nBudget cuts. A possible state takeover of Sacramento schools. Technology in classrooms. Teacher strikes. School closures and consolidations. \nThis listening session at Tandem Coffee & Wine in East Sacramento will focus on the Sacramento-region education topics most closely affecting you and your loved ones. \nWhat can you expect from our time together? Abridged by PBS KVIE is excited to gather for an evening of intimate\, rotating group discussions and refreshments. We intend to listen. A story won’t be written about the event and names won’t be published. \nJoin us\, build community with fellow parents and caregivers\, and help shape the future of education coverage in the Sacramento region. And go home with a free Abridged tote bag to remember our evening together! \nMore info HERE!
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/news-brews/
LOCATION:Tandem Coffee & Wine\, 3100 Folsom Blvd #100\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95816
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food & Drink,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T205915Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor on Rice Paper with Joy Kuo
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nTake a watercolor on rice paper class at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center on Aug. 14 (Friday) \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/watercolor-on-rice-paper-with-joy-kuo/
LOCATION:Elk Grove Fine Arts Center\, 9020 Elk Grove Blvd. Suite 101\, Elk Grove\, CA\, 95624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T220000
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SUMMARY:Harry Potter Drone Show at CalExpo
DESCRIPTION: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 info here!  \nThis event was featured on the PBS KVIE News Minute. Follow PBS KVIE on YouTube to watch daily.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/harry-potter-drone-show-at-calexpo/
LOCATION:Cal Expo\, 1600 Exposition Blvd\, Sacramento\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T233000
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SUMMARY:All-Ages Kawaii Rave
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nAll-ages Kawaii Rave with anime remixes and cosplay at Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville on Aug. 14 (Friday) \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/all-ages-kawaii-rave/
LOCATION:Goldfield Trading Post\, 238 Vernon St.\, Roseville\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260813T204208Z
CREATED:20260813T204208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T204208Z
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SUMMARY:KnottyCon
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nAll things love (and heartbreak) is also the theme of KnottyCon\, which will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. \nIt’s a convention dedicated to romance books\, with appearances from best-selling authors such as Naina Kumar and Lana Ferguson. The event also features writers’ workshops\, vendors and panel discussions related to the romance genre. Head over and swoon away. \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/knottycon/
LOCATION:Sacramento Memorial Auditorium\, 1515 J St\, Sacramento\, 95814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Retail
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T204712Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T204712Z
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SUMMARY:“Roots and Resilience: The Japanese Farm Families of Clarksburg”
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nOne 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. \nIts ongoing exhibit\, “Roots and Resilience: The Japanese Farm Families of Clarksburg\,” features a wealth of archival materials from the early and mid-20th century that depict this immigrant community through its challenges and triumphs. The exhibit is open Saturdays and Sundays through the end of the year. \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/roots-and-resilience-the-japanese-farm-families-of-clarksburg/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse\, 36446 Riverview Drive\, Clarksburg\, CA\, 95612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260813T201915Z
CREATED:20260813T201915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T201915Z
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SUMMARY:Sacramento’s Swing Collective
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nStart 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. \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/sacramentos-swing-collective/
LOCATION:Movement Brewing Company\, 11151 Trade Center Drive\, Rancho Cordova\, CA\, 95670\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T204712Z
CREATED:20260813T204712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T204712Z
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SUMMARY:“Roots and Resilience: The Japanese Farm Families of Clarksburg”
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nOne 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. \nIts ongoing exhibit\, “Roots and Resilience: The Japanese Farm Families of Clarksburg\,” features a wealth of archival materials from the early and mid-20th century that depict this immigrant community through its challenges and triumphs. The exhibit is open Saturdays and Sundays through the end of the year. \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/roots-and-resilience-the-japanese-farm-families-of-clarksburg/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse\, 36446 Riverview Drive\, Clarksburg\, CA\, 95612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260813T210154Z
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SUMMARY:Sacramento Cultural Expo
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nFill up at the Cultural Food and Art Expo at Leone Equestrian Center off Highway 16 in Sacramento County on Aug. 16 (Sunday) \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/sacramento-cultural-expo/
LOCATION:Leone Equestrian Center\, 6219 Excelsior Road\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95829\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260820T191317Z
CREATED:20260820T191317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T191317Z
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SUMMARY:Prose Craft Study w/ Elizabeth & Shea
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nSo\, 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 and editor Elizabeth Kaetzel is your guide to breaking through those writer’s blocks and boosting that word count with craftsmanship. \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/prose-craft-study-w-elizabeth-shea/
LOCATION:A Seat at the Table Books\, 9257 Laguna Springs Drive #130\, Elk Grove\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family-Friendly,Featured,Retail
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260730T185710Z
CREATED:20260730T185710Z
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SUMMARY:Hope Cafe at International House Davis
DESCRIPTION:From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: \nHope Café is taking place at International House Davis at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20. “Hope Café is a pause from everything happening in the world right now to connect with neighbors. It’s a little bit of a workshop\, and a little bit of a party. Guests will experience live music alongside creative activities and guided conversations\,” the press release said. More information can be found here. \nWant events like this sent directly to your email? Sign up for our weekly Yolo County newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/hope-cafe-at-international-house-davis/
LOCATION:International House Davis\, 10 College Park\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T220000
DTSTAMP:20260820T200000Z
CREATED:20260820T200000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T200000Z
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SUMMARY:Desario / Blue Oaks / Pets + DJ Roger at The Press Club
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nDesario celebrates the release of two indie rockin’ albums\, “Hinterland” and “Long Lost\,” at The Press Club in Midtown Sacramento on Aug. 21 (Friday). \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/desario-blue-oaks-pets-dj-roger-at-the-press-club/
LOCATION:The Press Club\, 1119 21st Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260820T200429Z
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SUMMARY:Race for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nTake the family to Race for the Arts in Land Park for exercise and festivities on Aug. 22 (Saturday). \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/race-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:William Land Park\, 3800 W Land Park Dr\, Sacramento
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Outdoor,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T161110Z
CREATED:20260813T161110Z
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SUMMARY:The Classic Car and Truck Show
DESCRIPTION:From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: \nThe 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 with fire trucks\, tractors and engines. More information can be found here. \nWant events like this sent directly to your email? Sign up for our weekly Yolo County newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/the-classic-car-and-truck-show/
LOCATION:Yolo Branch Library\, 37750 Sacramento Street\, Yolo\, CA\, 95697\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T230000
DTSTAMP:20260820T202108Z
CREATED:20260820T202108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T202108Z
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Hog August Bites
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis event was featured on the PBS KVIE News Minute. Follow PBS KVIE on YouTube to watch weekly.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/12th-annual-hog-august-bites/
LOCATION:Downtown Rio Vista\, Main Street\, Rio Vista\, CA\, 94571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Food & Drink,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T150000
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SUMMARY:“Roots and Resilience: The Japanese Farm Families of Clarksburg”
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nOne 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. \nIts ongoing exhibit\, “Roots and Resilience: The Japanese Farm Families of Clarksburg\,” features a wealth of archival materials from the early and mid-20th century that depict this immigrant community through its challenges and triumphs. The exhibit is open Saturdays and Sundays through the end of the year. \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/roots-and-resilience-the-japanese-farm-families-of-clarksburg/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse\, 36446 Riverview Drive\, Clarksburg\, CA\, 95612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T160000
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SUMMARY: Bicycle Thief Pop Up Art Market 
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nShop and stroll around the Bicycle Thief Pop Up Art Market in Grass Valley on Aug. 22 (Saturday). \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/bicycle-thief-pop-up-art-market/
LOCATION:Bicycle Thief\, 122 East Main Street\, Grass Valley\, CA\, 95945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food & Drink,Retail
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T220000
DTSTAMP:20260820T191533Z
CREATED:20260820T191533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T191533Z
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SUMMARY:Limbo at a Woodland luau
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nBreak out that lei and visions of Waikiki Beach as Blue Note Brewing transforms into a tropical paradise for its annual Summer Luau Party on Saturday. Sport your best Hawaiian shirt and shimmy to the surf rockin’ sounds of Jimmy and The Deadlies and Dangerforce 5. Complete the beach party vibes with a limbo contest. How low can you go? \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/limbo-at-a-woodland-luau/
LOCATION:Blue Note Brewing Company\, 750 Dead Cat Alley\, Woodland\, CA
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food & Drink,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260820T161315Z
CREATED:20260820T161315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T161315Z
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SUMMARY:“Midstream: A Life Remade in 50 Swims” Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: \nLocal 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. \nWant events like this sent directly to your email? Sign up for our weekly Yolo County newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/midstream-a-life-remade-in-50-swims-book-signing/
LOCATION:Arthur F. Turner Community Library\, 1212 Merkley Avenue\, West Sacramento\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260820T190120Z
CREATED:20260820T190120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T190120Z
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SUMMARY:G.I.R.L.S. Rock Sacramento plays Harlow's
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nAs G.I.R.L.S. Rock Sacramento’s final teen camp of the year wrapped in late July\, executive director Larisa Bryski gathered the young musicians in a circle and said “hopefully” the camp would be back next year. Some of the campers gasped\, asking what she meant. \n“I don’t think I’d ever said ‘hopefully’ like that before in the final camper circle\,” said Bryski. “It was something real that was bubbling up.” \nG.I.R.L.S. Rock Sacramento was launched in 2016 to support young female musicians. Bryski heard it all before as a longtime rock singer — that she was good for a girl\, or questioning if she was at a gig because a boyfriend was playing. \nNow\, GRS faces a hiatus next summer due to financial challenges\, the need for a larger rehearsal space and Bryski burning out from organizing its programs primarily by herself. Those programs include a series of minicamps for ages 8 to 11\, teen camps and a “Liberation Rock Camp” for adults. \nThis crossroads stands before GRS as the program’s annual benefit show\, “Don’t You Forget About Me\,” takes over Harlow’s on Saturday. It features a “who’s who” of local musicians playing songs from the ’80s\, from pop and rock classics to deep cuts. The house band\, Wisteria\, spotlights GRS alumni playing tunes from 1986. \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/g-i-r-l-s-rock-sacramento-plays-harlows/
LOCATION:Harlow’s\, 2708 J St\, Sacramento\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T204712Z
CREATED:20260813T204712Z
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SUMMARY:“Roots and Resilience: The Japanese Farm Families of Clarksburg”
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nOne 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. \nIts ongoing exhibit\, “Roots and Resilience: The Japanese Farm Families of Clarksburg\,” features a wealth of archival materials from the early and mid-20th century that depict this immigrant community through its challenges and triumphs. The exhibit is open Saturdays and Sundays through the end of the year. \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/roots-and-resilience-the-japanese-farm-families-of-clarksburg/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse\, 36446 Riverview Drive\, Clarksburg\, CA\, 95612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T200912Z
CREATED:20260820T200912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T200912Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Macrame
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nGet knotty with a macrame class at Verge Center for the Arts in Sacramento on Aug. 23 (Sunday). \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/introduction-to-macrame/
LOCATION:Verge Center for the Arts\, 625 S St\, Sacramento\, 95811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T222438Z
CREATED:20260824T221729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T222438Z
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SUMMARY:Rhythm On The River at Drakes: The Barn
DESCRIPTION:From Homeroom by Savannah Kuchar: \nThe 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 here. \nWant more events like this and education news sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for our parents newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/rhythm-on-the-river-at-drakes-the-barn/
LOCATION:Drake’s: The Barn\, 985 Riverfront St\, West Sacramento\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Food & Drink,Music,Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260827T200335Z
CREATED:20260827T200335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T200335Z
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SUMMARY:Hip Hop Congress Conference
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: \nThis weekend\, the crew’s efforts hit a new level with the Hip Hop Congress Conference. It features the four core elements of hip-hop — rapping\, DJing\, breakdancing and graffiti — as a means toward “building community through culture.” The bulk of the events are all-ages\, open to the public and expected to draw leadership from Hip Hop Congress chapters around Northern California. Register for free here. \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/hip-hop-congress-conference/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260827T231409Z
CREATED:20260827T231409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T231409Z
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SUMMARY: “Embodied” exhibition at the Artists’ Studio in the Foothills (ASiF) Art Center
DESCRIPTION:From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias \nWater is a key element of Sacramento-area summer recreation\, whether it’s kicking back near one of the rivers or seeking a pool in the scorching summer weather. Now\, you can explore water in more artistic terrain from the “Embodied” exhibition at the Artists’ Studio in the Foothills (ASiF) Art Center. \nFourteen regional artists express their connections to water through a variety of media\, including paintings\, photography\, sculpture and poetry. Hear directly from the artists at Friday’s opening reception and be among the first to experience “Embodied.” The exhibit is up through Sept. 26. \nWant events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/embodied-exhibition-at-the-artists-studio-in-the-foothills-asif-art-center/
LOCATION:Artists’ Studio in the Foothills (ASiF) Art Center\, 940 Idaho Maryland Road\, Grass Valley\, CA\, 95945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T222352Z
CREATED:20260824T222352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T222352Z
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SUMMARY:Dive-In Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:From Homeroom by Savannah Kuchar: \nBefore 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.\n \nWant more events like this and education news sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for our parents newsletter here.
URL:https://www.abridged.org/event/dive-in-movie-night/
LOCATION:Woodland Aquatics Center\, 2001 East Street\, Woodland\, CA\, 95776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Featured,Film,Outdoor
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