Events & Activities

This unique non-sale exhibition pairs the bold zen-like black and white abstractions of Franz Kline (1910-1962), the New York Abstract Expressionist, with a collection of comics by various cartoonists, curated from the Wayne Thiebaud Foundation. Kline’s fast-paced calligraphic brush stroke and interest in positive/negative space is paired alongside the “daily” of comics whose simplification of physiognomic types in emblematic settings continue the grand tradition of picture-making.

The Drink Me Exhibit at the Kennedy Gallery features works from over 20 resident artists inside three floors of open studios in the heart of Midtown’s entertainment district. Second Saturday extended hours feature a full-service, no-host bar.

The quaint, little town of Popcorn Falls is reeling when a corrupt politician threatens to turn the village into a sewage treatment plant. Options are closed and hope is lost until the arrival of an Arts Council check brings a glimmer of hope. To save its beloved town, Popcorn Falls must put on a play! Two actors play over twenty roles in this feel-good, hilarious romp.

This four-night class will guide students through the fundamentals of performing improvisational theatre. Dive into the core tenets of improv that turn any suggestion into inspired scenes! Whether you have never tried improv, are an experienced improviser looking to strengthen your skills or you’re looking to put the fun back into your improv, Improv fun-damentals is for you! Explore spontaneity, confidence, and awareness in a fun and supportive environment.

Our approach to improv focuses on the various personal skills that improv develops: teamwork and collaboration, listening, reacting and adapting in real time, leadership, public speaking, being in the moment, supporting the ideas of others without judgement, and much more. Improv training is more than just how to behave on stage, many of the tips that make us better improvisers, can make us better offstage too!

An all-female darkly comic southern drama about women on the verge, art and the power of human connection. After a tornado barrels through a North Alabama town leaving nothing but death and destruction, only June and her wisecracking pet goat Weezy live to tell the tale. When Alice, a prominent photographer, arrives to take pictures of June’s scars, every living soul on the farm is tipped to the breaking point in this epic tale of life after death.

Alabaster is the largest Rolling World Premiere in NNPN's history with 11 productions being produced in the 2019/20 Season Nation-wide. In her Capital Stage debut, Kristin Clippard will direct this 2018 David Calicchio Emerging American Playwright Prize Winner. The cast will feature Stephanie Altholz, Janet Motenko, and new to Capital Stage: Amy Kelly and Susan Maris.

Yes, Shaun Martin has a natural gift that has been evident since he began playing drums in church at the age of four. Yes, his mother had the vision to arrange piano instruction from Carolyn Campbell and guide him on his path. Yes, he has several Grammys from his work with Kirk Franklin and the gospel powerhouse God’s Property and yes, he has a Grammy that crowns his many years with jazz fusion phenomenon Snarky Puppy. But audiences will not find this information in discussion with this gently powerful man because he wears none of this on his sleeve.

Shaun Martin has been playing, creating, and collaborating for most of his life, yet his contributions go much further than just playing. When audiences move through the projects that Shaun has been a part of they can feel his style and influence; they can sense his presence throughout the compositions. Shaun’s willingness and ability to be a subtle part of each band have allowed him be part of the very foundation.

MRI (Masters of Rap Improv) is Sacramento Comedy Spot’s only freestyle rap improv show. The cast of MRI gets a one-word suggestion from an audience member to inspire a freestyle rap, then performs improvised scenes based on the rap. If you like hip hop and improv, this is the show for you!

YOU! The Musical is a completely improvised musical inspired by your suggestion of a title. Everything in the show is made up on the spot—lyrics, music, dancing -- everything. Each 60-minute performance features a full story with heroes and villains, sidekicks, and allies.

Brad Terrence Jordan, better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, record producer, and politician, best known as a member of the Geto Boys, a hip hop group from Houston, Texas. He grew up in Houston and is originally from the city's South Acres neighborhood.

Xoso Sports brings you their 11th annual Flip Cup Tournament! This tournament sells out ever year so grab your friends and sign up today.

Teams of six compete for the championship. Sign up a full team, or sign up on your own and you'll be grouped onto a team of other individuals and small groups. Each team will play the other teams in their pool. The teams with the best record in each pool will move on to the playoff bracket to determine our champions. Prizes will be provided for the championship team as well as the most spirited team (team costumes encouraged).

Beer is provided during the tournament however players may elect to use water when they play. Additional food and drink discounts will be available.

Note: Only full team registrations are guaranteed. Individuals will only be charged when they have been put on a team.

Imported Comedy is an alternative stand-up show spotlighting immigrant comedians in the United States. Armed with a microphone, these hilarious immigrants break down the fourth wall with smart comedy and a unique personal perspective.

Celebrating their 25th anniversary year, Vancouver Canadian musician Tom Landa, is looking back on the legacy of his much-loved folk rock band The Paperboys. For a quarter century, The Paperboys have been touring the world and lighting up stages with their freewheeling blend of influences from Celtic and bluegrass, to Mexican son jarocho, brass bands and Canadian roots. They have been called everything from Cajun slamgrass to worldbeat, they have received a Juno award (Canadian Grammy), plus two Juno nominations, two West Coast Music Awards, released nine albums and regularly play two-night bills in the Pacific Northwest.

Short Cuts is a fast-paced, game-based improv show similar to Whose Line is it Anyway? Fun, short-form improv games and a great cast of performers will ensure that this is one show that audiences will not want to miss!

You know what it is! A culmination of the week-long Bacon festivities goes down with an exclusive competition between the best chefs before a panel of judges to take home the prized Bacon Fest trophy.

This event is the finalè of a long week of bacon celebrations all over Sacramento.

After the last three years of insanity, has the current administration got you so shell-shocked that all you can do is wail? If so, then come and spend a couple of hours with the Capital Women’s Campaign, National Women’s Political Caucus, the Women Democrats of Sacramento County and some of the funniest women in Sacramento for a community attitude adjustment and a re-commitment to restoring our country. How? By poking fun, laughing, and “venting”!

All proceeds go to raise money for the training of women campaign workers and women candidates. Come have a night of fun and maybe a few libations and tell the world how you really feel! Let’s all laugh till we cry together!

Trash Movie Improv is a show in which a clip from a bad movie is played. After a few minutes, the clip is stopped and a team of improvisers must continue that scene and create new scenes all on the spot!

Performers:
-Alex Shewmaker
-Kevin Cooley
-Sam Harrison
-Daniel Kessenich
-Amy Nelson
-Dayna Bryant
-Ryan King

Welcome to Arranged Improv, where improvisers are paired up using the Y.E.S.A.N.D. 3000 Super Computer and forced to put on the best improv set possible. Each show will feature brand new duos, never before seen on stage. Our Super Computer has downloaded hours and hours of improv shows from the past 8 years and will meticulously pair up two random performers that have never been on a duos team before. And at the end of each set, the computer will grade its choices. Hosted by Chris Emery and Y.E.S.A.N.D. 3000.

San Francisco’s hit, The Art Critique Comedy Show (comedians roasting thrift store art), has a regular slot every 2nd Saturday at the Sacramento Comedy Spot. Check out Cali’s best comics pick apart five pieces of art, found at thrift stores, garage sales, flea markets and sometimes right off the damn ground. Hosted by Jordan Cerminara and Jeremy Talamantes.

Audience members are encouraged to go on stage and check out the art before the show begins!

Dark. Literate. Mildly classy. Plus lasers. And swearing. Squad Patrol is Comedy Spot’s live, main-stage sketch comedy show, similar to Saturday Night Live and Key and Peele.

Enter a world of stories told through jokes: cat detectives; sexual tension on construction job sites; the horror of bats and banana slugs; Casio keyboards; bears and lady boys; time machines; Mr. Trollywhiskers; judicious use of nerd references; Chuck E. Cheese flashbacks; the pathos of good grammar; space hamsters. All theatrically expressed through flamboyant costumes, cardboard props, original songs and videos, sound effects and gratuitous spot-lighting, and of course, verbose language replete with the swears.

Join the Sacramento Comedy Club for a stand-up showcase with headliner Sampson McCormick, featuring Dominique Gelin, Max Eddy and host Melissa McGillicuddy.

Get ready for Sacramento's favorite way to celebrate love! Whether you're single, attached, or somewhere in between, you'll love this crawl. Help take over midtown to celebrate a love of good times and cheap drinks!

Dress in the color of your choice:
-Red: Single
-Blue: Undecided
-Black: Taken and off the market

Tickets include a free kick-off drink at check-in, no cover at any bar on the crawl, drink specials at every bar, some fun mingling games, a chance for swag and prizes and more! This crawl sells out every year so be sure to sign up early!

At check-in, you'll receive your drink ticket and wristband. Wear your wristband into the participating bars during the crawl to avoid cover charges and to receive your drink specials (generally $2-4 dollar drink specials)!

Please remember to drink responsibly, never drink and drive, and always tip your bartenders.