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Free – $44
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2 events,Hell's Kitchen is an award-winning musical by Alicia Keys. More info here!
$54 – $187
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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 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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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: The last time we checked in with Shaun Slaughter and Adam Jay, the two DJs were bidding farewell to Sacramento’s long-running Lipstick dance party. Now, their jams are back Saturday at Drake’s: The Barn in West Sacramento for a free, all-ages sunset dance party dubbed “Disco Paradiso.” While Lipstick was more on […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Sing along to “Rock This Town” as The Stray Cats headline Hard Rock Live in Wheatland on Aug. 2 (Sunday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
$54.50 – $190.80
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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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A pop-up market featuring R&B music, tacos, live performances, vendors, a live DJ set, and raffles. Two new dates were just added: Stop 1 - Maya's Cantina 📅 Thursday, August 6 📍 455 Bercut Drive, Sacramento, CA 🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Stop 2 - Lock and Key Tapas and Bar 📅 Friday, August […]
$19.99
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2 events,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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A Summer pool party with drinks, food, a live dj and more! 21+ event. More info here!
$45
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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 […]
$35
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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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Join the conversation! Abridged by PBS KVIE is convening parents and caregivers for its next News & Brews event on Aug. 13. Budget cuts. A possible state takeover of Sacramento schools. Technology in classrooms. Teacher strikes. School closures and consolidations. This listening session at Tandem Coffee & Wine in East Sacramento will focus on the […]
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A car show with food vendors, raffles, and lots of fun. More info here!
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Family-friendly event celebrating diverse cultures, food, and music. More info here!
Free – $10
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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.
$17.85
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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 our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: Hope 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 […]
$15 – $25
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1 event,A pop-up market featuring R&B music, tacos, live performances, vendors, a live DJ set, and raffles. Two new dates were just added: Stop 1 - Maya's Cantina 📅 Thursday, August 6 📍 455 Bercut Drive, Sacramento, CA 🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Stop 2 - Lock and Key Tapas and Bar 📅 Friday, August […]
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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: Break 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 […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Shop and stroll around the Bicycle Thief Pop Up Art Market in Grass Valley 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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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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Amador County Wine hosts its Barbera Festival this Saturday in Folsom. Sip your way through a grand tasting celebrating National Barbera Day, all under one roof. More than 40 California wineries will pour their finest wines. And every ticket comes with small bites, a swag bag and a glass you get to take home. More info here! This event […]
$64.11 – $130.64
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Open mic and music trivia at The Melon Ball in Davis on Aug. 30 (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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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 […]
$30 – $60
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: 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. 4 (Friday). Plus, they hold it down every Sunday at The Torch Club. Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for […]
$25.15
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4 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 […]
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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 […]
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