Gothicumbia at Harlow's
2026-07-24 21:00 - 2026-07-25 02:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Harlow’s, 2708 J St, Sacramento, CA, United States
21+ event blending goth and cumbia music. Additional info/ticket information here.

Woodland Farmers Market - Saturday
2026-07-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Woodland Public Library, 250 1st St, Woodland, CA, United States
Free, weekly Saturday farmers market featuring locally grown produce, fresh eggs, artisan breads, handcrafts, fresh fish, entertainment and more. All goods sourced within 100 miles of Woodland. CalFresh EBT cards and WIC are accepted. Also has a market match program where your EBT dollars are matched up to $15 per market visit. Across from the Woodland Public Library.
More details here.

Playhouse and Playdough at Crocker Museum
2026-07-25 10:30 - 23:30 | Crocker Art Museum, United States, CA
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias:
Childhood isn’t complete without a fistful of clay and letting that imagination run wild. The Crocker Art Museum has a novel way to kickstart this kind of creativity with the second edition of Playhouse and Playdough on Saturday. Along with Wearable Worlds, which debuts in August, these are the newest offerings in the Crocker’s Kids + Family programs.
More info found here!
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The Blue Line Art Mart in Roseville
2026-07-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Blue Line Arts, 405 Vernon St, Roseville, 95678, United States
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias:
Shop from local artists and vendors at the Blue Line Arts Mart, held on July 25 (Saturday) at Blue Line Arts in Roseville. Pottery, tie-dye clothing, woodwork and jewelry are among the offerings
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Exploring the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Region Book Talk with Sales and Signing (Davis)
2026-07-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 E 14th St, Davis, CA, United States
From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local:
The Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Library is hosting a book talk with the authors of “Exploring the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Region” at 2 p.m. July 25. More information can be found here.
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The Family Art Lab at the Orangevale Library
2026-07-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Orangevale Library, 8820 Greenback Ln L, Orangevale, CA, 95662, United States
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias:

Leave the markers and paints at home. The Family Art Lab at the Orangevale Library’s Jane Wise Meeting Room has the supplies covered for an afternoon of creativity on July 25. This session is open to kids, teens and families.Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE’s weekly things to do newsletter here.

The Wasteland Picture Show
2026-07-25 17:00 - 23:30 | Flower Fist Art Market, 1819 E St, Sacramento, CA, United States
Wasteland Expo brings its immersive one-night film festival to Flower Fist Art Market in Midtown Sacramento, pairing a lineup of bold independent films with a full night market. Local and international filmmakers screen alongside art and craft vendors, food, and a pop-up tiki bar.
The vendor market opens at 5 p.m. and film viewings begin at 7 p.m. Come browse the makers, grab a drink, and take in a night of up-and-coming cinema.
More details here.

The Wasteland Picture Show
2026-07-25 17:00 - 23:30 | Flower Fist Art Market, 1819 E St, Sacramento, CA, United States
Film festival at Flower Fist Art Market featuring a market with vendors, artists and a tiki bar.
Vendor market starts at 5 p.m.
Film viewing starts at 7 p.m.
Buy one get one on tickets.
More details here.

Lesdystics Record Release Party
2026-07-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Goldfield Trading Post, 238 Vernon St., Roseville, CA, United States
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias:
“…for ska and punk, check out The Lesdystics record release party with Diseptikons and Another Damn Disappointment on July 25 (Saturday) at Roseville’s Goldfield Trading Post.”
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Local Author Fair at A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove
2026-07-26 11:00 - 14:00 | A Seat at the Table Books, 9257 Laguna Springs Drive #130, Elk Grove, CA, United States
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias:
Is the next Joan Didion or William Vollmann in our midst? Head to A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove and scour the selections at its Local Author Fair on July 26 (Sunday).
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Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show: An Afternoon of Classic Glamour
2026-07-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Sacramento History Museum, 101 I St, Sacramento, 95814, United States
The Sacramento History Museum will host its Red, White & Vintage Fashion show on July 26. The afternoon will include iced tea, snacks, vendors, a silent auction and, of course, “vintage fashion takes the runway.”
VIP tickets are available if you want to reserve your seat and enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne.
More info can be found here.

Sacramento History Museum 101 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Sunday, July 26th, at 2 pm
Tickets $75

Sunday Sessions
2026-07-26 20:00 - 23:00 | The Torch Club, United States, CA
Sunday Sessions returns to The Torch Club, featuring the LabRats — an ongoing jam session and open mic for any and all musicians to collaborate with one another.
8 to 11 p.m. No cover.
More details here.

Woodland Farmers Market - Tuesday
2026-07-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Woodland Public Library, 250 1st St, Woodland, CA, United States
Free, weekly Tuesday farmers market featuring locally grown produce, fresh eggs, artisan breads, handcrafts, fresh fish, entertainment and more. All goods sourced within 100 miles of Woodland. CalFresh EBT cards and WIC accepted. Also has a market match program where your EBT dollars are matched up to $15 per market visit. Across from the Woodland Public Library.
More details here.

California State Fair Final Week
2026-07-28 16:00 - 2026-08-02 23:00 | Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA, United States
The California State Fair will be open for its final week, from July 28 – Aug. 2. Individual times and more info here!

Black and White Art Exhibit
2026-07-29 11:00 - 2026-08-07 15:00 | Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5330 B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA, CA, 95608, United States
A black-and-white art exhibition featuring pieces from both local and national artists. More info here!

Hell's Kitchen by Broadway Sacramento
2026-07-29 13:30 - 2026-08-09 19:30 | SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L St, Sacramento, CA, United States
Hell’s Kitchen is an award-winning musical by Alicia Keys.
More info here!

Domino Night at Lola's Lounge
2026-07-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Lola’s Lounge, 2424 16th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States
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 a reason to look forward to Thursdays every week.
🎲 Every Thursday, 5-9 p.m.
✅ Free Admission
👥 All Ages Welcome
📍 2424 16th St, Sacramento

The Lightning Thief, The Musical! at the Center for the Arts
2026-07-31 14:00 - 2026-08-02 18:30 | The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley, CA, 95945, United States
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias:
Catch a production of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley from July 31 through Aug. 2 (Friday-Sunday).
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'Dear Evan Hansen' the musical
2026-07-31 14:00 - 2026-08-02 19:00 | 24th Street Theatre at Sierra 2, 2791 24th St., Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States
Dear Evan Hansen is a Tony Award-winning musical! Includes themes of mental health, grief, and coming-of-age.
More info here!

NorCal Makers' FriYay Night Market
2026-07-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Mahany Park, 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CA, 95747, United States
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.
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"BEST IN SHOW" Storytelling Series at The Sofia
2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | The Sofia, 2700 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA, United States
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias:
All of this ground will be covered Friday at “Best in Show,” a night of pet-themed tales at The Sofia in Midtown. This latest edition of the monthly “In a Nutshell” series features five masterful storytellers, including Chip Powell of Sacramento. His story reflects on lessons learned from Salem, a cat with 23 toes, during an especially tumultuous time.
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One-Act Festival by Fat Elephant Theatre Company
2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Fat Elephant Theatre, 9845 Horn Rd, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA, CA, 95827, United States
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias:
For more than 50 years, Teatro Espejo has specialized in producing culturally relevant and community-minded theater in Sacramento. Its annual One-Act Festival serves as a training ground for actors, directors and other theater professionals to hone their crafts.
This year’s festival at Fat Elephant Theatre Company includes “Los Vendidos” by Luis Valdez of “Zoot Suit” fame and “Look, a Latino!” by Jorge Ignacio Cortiñas, who received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2018. Don’t miss this opportunity to see works by such high-caliber playwrights performed for free just outside of La Riviera.
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Sublime Colombian Sounds at The Shady Lady Saloon
2026-07-31 21:00 - 2026-08-01 02:00 | The Shady Lady Saloon, 1409 R St, CA, Sacramento, CA, 95811, United States
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias:
One of the week’s most exquisite musical offerings can be found Friday as Alea takes the stage at The Shady Lady Saloon in the R Street Corridor. She’s a native of Colombia by way of the Bronx who weaves cumbia, jazz, folk and other genres into a seamless, enchanting whole. It’s no wonder that Rolling Stone magazine named Alea’s 2021 album “Alborotá” among that year’s best Spanish-language and bilingual albums. Kick back with a White Linen cocktail while Alea sings “Échale Sal” and bliss will be imminent.
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Davis Farmers Market 50th Celebration Event
2026-08-01 08:00 - 13:00 | Davis Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
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 speaker, Karen Ross. Enjoy family-friendly activities hosted by Davis Farm to School and Central Park Gardens, enjoy local Watermelon from Davis Food Co-op, a free Photo Booth experience, free water hydration station hosted by H2O to Go, Book signing with Ann M. Evans and Georgeanne Brennan the authors of Market Memories Cookbook: Celebrating 50 Years, and see the full collection of Davis Farmers Market archive photos, displayed as part of the Market Memory Lane.

Harvest Day by UCCE
2026-08-01 08:00 - 14:00 | Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks, CA, 95628, United States
UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento present Harvest Day — a free gardening event! More info here.

Discover Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument with Author Marc Hoshovsky
2026-08-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Sacramento REI, 1790 Expo Pkwy, Sacramento, CA, 95815, United States
From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local:
Marc Hoshovsky is giving a free talk about the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument at the Sacramento REI at 11 a.m. Aug. 1. “Beyond its scientific significance, the monument offers rugged beauty, diverse wildlife habitats, scenic hiking opportunities, and traces of California’s rich mining heritage waiting to be discovered,” the event description reads. More information can be found here.
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Meduza Block Party at Youssefi Square
2026-08-01 15:00 - 22:00 | Ali Youssefi Square, 705 K Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
An 18+ day-to-night event, featuring multiple DJs and more! More info here.

Sunset Party - Disco Paradiso at Drake's The Barn
2026-08-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Drake’s: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA, United States
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 the indie-dance side, this soiree harkens to the legendary Paradise Garage in New York City with house music, disco and tropical sounds to complete the summer vibe. Can I request “Born to Be Alive” by Patrick Hernandez?
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Full Moon Fusion Dance at Ritual Wellness House
2026-08-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Ritual Wellness House, 2114 P St, Sacramento, CA, 95816, United States
A beginner friendly dance class, featuring local artists and vendors! More info here!
