Jump into June’s creative current with these art events in Sacramento
By Marie-Elena Schembri The days are getting longer, the sun is shining and the inspiration is flowing! Sacramento’s art scene presents a diverse array of…
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Where everyone belongs: Accessible arts programs and performances are blooming in Sacramento
By Helen Harlan Stand-up comedian Nina G has found a way to work her stutter and dyslexia into her act as a source of jokes….
Artists take up residence at new multipurpose Prism Art Space in Midtown Sacramento
By Miranda Culp Ever since Michael LaHood, or “Hoodie,” arrived in Sacramento in 2019 from Chicago, he stalked art spaces. He had visions of multimedia…
Davis’s Hope Cafe holds on to connection in hard times
Just two months into 2025, a report from Modern Health found that stress levels were surging among American workers. Some 75% of them are grappling…
Sacramento Book Festival comes to McKinley Park for last day of May
By Helen Harlan Bookworms in The Big Tomato have reason to rejoice later this month when the second-ever Sacramento Book Festival hits McKinley Park’s Shepard…
Capital Stage’s ‘Unseen’ is viewed through the lens of a war photographer and how her work affects her life
By Patti Roberts What is once seen can never be unseen. That is the sage advice and warning a departing war correspondent gives to Mia,…
Sacramento venue guide: a sampling of the capital’s offerings for the concertgoer
By Cristian Gonzalez Sacramento’s music scene is busier than most think. While San Francisco and Los Angeles have long dominated as hubs for live music…
Meet mentor and food blogger Alex Blaise, also known as SacBoyEats
The MESA director and food influencer is making an impact beyond the classroom By Ana Sophia Vazquez At Sacramento State, Alex Blaise is more than…
Verge to honor Gale Hart, ‘Godmother of Contemporary Art,’ in Sacramento on May 17
The nonconformist path to becoming a full-time artist paid off By Joey Garcia An out-of-towner would be forgiven for staring at Gale Hart, certain they…
Tapa the World and a story of resilience: The power of community investment in Sacramento’s small businesses
By Greg Micek In downtown Sacramento, where small businesses compete with national chains and ever-changing consumer trends, one long-standing restaurant has managed to thrive thanks…
Regional artist Ilena Finocchi remains curious by not sticking to one lane
By Helen Harlan Ilena Finocchi is a Stockton-based multidisciplinary artist who has called herself a designer, illustrator, sculptor, maker, educator, public artist and, of late,…
Sacramento celebrates AAPI Heritage month with food, culture and community
By Srishti Prabha This May, Sacramento has a stacked lineup of events to mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. With AAPI communities making…
Gallery: Tycho performs at Channel 24 during the opening weekend of Sacramento’s newest live music venue
By Xavier Figueroa Tycho, led by Sacramento native Scott Hansen, brought the first stop of the “Wish You Were Here” tour to Channel 24, Sacramento’s…
B Street Theatre’s ‘Nosotros La Gente’ tells a tale of love and dreams in the California desert
By Odin Rasco “The desert is no place for the restless; there are no dreamers here, for you cannot drink dreams,” says the character Sophie…
8 Sacramento events to experience in May
By Steph Rodriguez The savory aromas of sizzling skewers and sweet bubble waffles wafting through the air are sure to satisfy the masses at this…
May theater guide: Shows that shouldn’t go ‘Unseen’ in Sacramento this month
By Odin Rasco Before May’s warm spring nights give way to the scorching summer heat, Sacramentans may feel inspired to explore the region while they…
Where cultural enrichment shines: Sacramento’s International Kids Festival
By Dina Bugayevskaya The International Kids Festival began in 2004 as a grassroots community event created to bring families together through culture, fun and creative…