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A soul vinyl documentary, battle of brewery bands and more around Sacramento this weekend

September 10, 2026

by Chris Macias

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A desire to flee the city led singer Vatrena King from Hollywood to Yolo County

September 7, 2026

by Donna Apidone

Chalk mural

Chalk art, ballet and music across the Sacramento region this Labor Day weekend

September 3, 2026

by Chris Macias

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Japan-to-Sacramento music pipeline: Meet the force behind the underground scene

September 2, 2026

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Watch

In ‘The Stacks,’ Mike Blanchard talks Sacramento music scene, photography and more

August 28, 2026

DJ Lady Char

A local hip-hop conference spreads across Sacramento this weekend

August 27, 2026

by Chris Macias

Delta of Venus

Davis café and music venue Delta of Venus closes after 33 years

August 26, 2026

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Dumplings, wine and nature walks: How to spend a great day in Elk Grove

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The Fair Oaks Bridge connects the bluffs to the trails below, and that crossing might be the single most iconic view in town. Photo by Denis Akbari.

Music, paddleboarding and nut burgers: How to spend a great day in Fair Oaks

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Shopping, drinking and outdoor adventures: How to spend a great day in Folsom

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Dumplings, nature trails and tri-tip cheesesteaks: How to spend a great day in Roseville

Woodland Opera House on 340 Second Street in Woodland. Photo by Denis Akbari.

Books, tacos and paddle boarding: How to spend a great day in Woodland

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