In honor of Harvey Milk Month, Esquire IMAX Sacramento screens Milk (2008) — the story of the life and accomplishments of Harvey Milk, queer pioneer and San Francisco city supervisor, starring Sean Penn. Includes a intermission drag show, movie trivia, and prizes. All ages welcome. More details here.
TNA Wrestling presents Thursday Night iMPACT! LIVE on AMC from Sacramento. TNA Wrestling is a touring, televised professional wrestling event. More details here.
Indie rock, dream pop outfit TOPS perform live at Harlow's in Sacramento. Doors open at 7 p.m. More details here.
Three-day California Mermaid Convention starting with a promenade of mermaids in Old Sacramento on Friday then moving to Hagan Community Center in Rancho Cordova Saturday and Sunday. The longest-running mermaid convention on the West Coast features swim events, costuming, vendors, workshops, performances and family-friendly activities. Ticket prices vary by activity. More details here.
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Fly the flippers at the Golden State Pinball Festival at Lodi Grape Festival Grounds on May 15–17. Hundreds of pinball machines set to free play. More details here. Want events like this sent directly to your email? Sign up for our weekly things to do newsletter here.
5th Annual AAPI Night Market in Downtown Sacramento with food, local vendors, and live performances. Kids 4 and under are free. More details here.
Latin night featuring Andrea Bejar (headliner), Sol Peligro, Megan Claire, My Cousin Vinny. Gates open at 6 p.m., last band finishes at 9:30 p.m. All ages welcome. More details here.
In a Nutshell Storytelling Series returns to The Sofia with the May theme: "Cults, Crackpots & Swindlers." Four storytellers share personal stories on stage. More details here.
Bootleg Cinema Club brings Conan back to the big screen at the Red Museum. Free and BYOB. More details here.
Norah Jones live at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. More details here.