Events & Activities

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And there is a lot to behold in Kennedy Gallery's "Aux Naturel" exhibit.

A glorious ode to the human body from the study of form to the tantalizingly erotic. "Aux Naturel" exhibit runs through Feb. 7 at Kennedy Gallery and features works from over 20 resident artists inside three floors of open studios in the heart of Midtown’s entertainment district.

Want to create designs for a Laser Cutter, Vinyl Cutter, Cricut, or similar 2D Cutting machine but not sure where to start? Consider using Inkscape, a fantastic, free, and open-source vector design and drawing program.

Whether for Graphic and Web Design or a CNC Cutting Machine, vector drawing programs allow users to create beautiful, precise, and ornate vectorized drawings suitable for use online, in-print, or as a design file for a cutting machine.

Join our instructor in covering the basics of vector design using the free software Inkscape.. The concepts covered will help you out no matter what Graphic Design software you end up using & is targetted to absolute beginners as well as those who are just new to Inkscape.

The class will cover:
-Drawing shapes, lines, and arbitrary polygons
-Combining simple shapes
-Morphing designs
-Basic Inkscape features

Note: This class will be held online via Zoom. After signing up, you will receive a personalized Zoom invite via email.
To save time during the session, please make sure you have downloaded and installed Inkscape prior to the session.

If at all possible, please attend the Zoom session with both a camera and microphone. While we request that you keep yourself muted when not speaking, we believe that the ability to see and interact with participants is crucial to an effective learning session. No one likes talking to a blank screen.

About the Instructor:
Curtis Soldano is a long time technologist, tinkerer and maker who wants to share his excitement for using cool tech to make cool stuff. He has been with Hacker Lab since before the establishment of the mid-town location and has volunteered his time on many occasions to help grow Hacker Lab by providing elbow grease and skilled electrical maintenance and installations. Curtis’ educational foundation is in Digital Electronics and separately he attained his California State Electrical Contractor license in 2004 after apprenticing for his father in the family business for many years. Curtis’ also worked for over 20 years as producer for top tier tech and entertainment companies like EA, Disney, Atari, Playdom, E*TRADE, GSN and Sega.

Re-Imagine: A new Social Justice Series at B Street that amplifies the voices of black artists and other peoples of color.

Our vision is to host theatrical experiences “By Us. For EVERYONE.” to share the voices of those who have been unheard for far too long. You can catch compelling performances via Zoom highlighting Sacramento’s most talented artists of color alongside their peers from across the nation.

In an effort to keep the community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the local museum community is proud to present a fun and free “I ♥ Museum Month” during February 2021. Coordinated by Sacramento Area Museums (SAM), more than 15 local museums (and counting!) are participating in the engaging effort by offering digital, virtual and/or social activations for the community to experience and enjoy from the comfort of home.

“I ♥ Museum Month” is being held in lieu of the annual Free Museum Day, an incredibly popular event known to draw large crowds that has taken place for the last 22 consecutive years.

Museums participating include:
-Aerospace Museum of California
-California Automobile Museum
-California Museum
-California State Capitol Museum
-California State Railroad Museum
-California State Library – Crocker Art Museum
-Folsom History Museum & Pioneer Village
-Locke Boarding House Museum
-Roseville Utility Exploration Center
-Sacramento Children’s Museum
-Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
-Sacramento History Museum
-Sacramento Regional Fire Museum
-SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity
-Verge Center for the Arts

More detailed information about the variety of virtual activities offered by participating museums (e.g., virtual tours, Facebook Live events, video demos, etc.) will be available at a later date.

Come party with REV this Mardi Gras where they’re mixing up their Cajun favorites! Revolution Winery and Kitchen will be offering a custom menu catered to toast this treasured holiday all February.

All menu items available for in-house dining on its heated and covered patio or available for take-out and curbside pickup. Don't forget our wine specials - who can celebrate Mardi Gras without wine?!

An exciting and informative class to help us understand why we are easily triggered and reactionary to people around us. Understand the motivation behind behaviors that cause us to blindly overreact or under-react. Learn the root cause of what drives ourselves and others and rip the blindfold off and build compassion.

About the Instructor:
With over 20 years coaching clients in different capacities, Laura Chamberlin has a unique ability to validate, train and inspire change. She brings a natural curiosity, astute ability to listen and guides students to learn. With a degree in Communications, she spent 14 years working with families as a childbirth educator, lactation educator, doula and prenatal counselor. She brought fearful clients ease, confidence and relief. Now, as a Coach, Laura knows how to get right to the heart of the issue, with a kind and gentle hand, she steers in the direction you seek to go.

Learn more about Laura Chamberlin and MorofWhatYouWant by visiting her website.

Note: This class will be held online via Zoom. After signing up, you will receive a personalized Zoom invite via email.
The class works best with interactive student participation - please attend the Zoom session with a Microphone and Webcam enabled.

Have a 3D printer but tired of downloading models from the internet? Want to print your own creations but don't know where to start? Signup for this free class to begin your journey into 3D Modeling.

Fusion 360 is a powerful Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) program that is free to hobbyists and can be used to create digital models of almost anything you can think of.. From 2D vector graphics to 3D printed objects, Fusion is an all in one solution for digital makers. At Hacker Lab, Fusion 360 can be used to design files for the laser cutter, Shopbot CNC, and 3D printers.

This tool is a bit different than the typical 3D modeling program in that it fuses aspects of 2D drawing and 3D modeling workflows, making it super powerful yet daunting to first-time users. This class seeks to provide a basic overview of the UI, design tips and tricks for 3D printing and a demonstration/walk through of the entire 3D object design and printing workflow as a starting point for your own learning.

This class is for anyone who wants to learn Fusion 360 for the first time or those already familiar with the tool who want to improve their 3D design skills.

Participants will get:
-An overview of the tool
-Instructor led training of how to create an object
-Explanation of exporting the object for 3D printing
-Discussion of Fusions recent addition of internal slicing functionality and finally printing of the object on my 3D printer live
-Subject matter like correct orientation, creating shells, revolving, importing STL's, editing STL's, new FDM slicing options and sending your work to a 3D printer will be covered.

Note: This class will be held online via Zoom. After signing up, you will receive a personalized Zoom invite via email.
While Fusion 360 can be free to many users and is cloud-based, it still requires a hefty download and users to create an Autodesk account/sign up for the appropriate license. To save time during the session, please make sure you have signed up for, downloaded, and installed Fusion 360 prior to the session.

If at all possible, please attend the Zoom session with both a camera and microphone. While we request that you keep yourself muted when not speaking, we believe that the ability to see and interact with participants is crucial to an effective learning session. No one likes talking to a blank screen.

About the Instructor:
Curtis Soldano is a long time technologist, tinkerer and maker who wants to share his excitement for using cool tech to make cool stuff. He has been with Hacker Lab since before the establishment of the mid-town location and has volunteered his time on many occasions to help grow Hacker Lab by providing elbow grease and skilled electrical maintenance and installations. Curtis’ educational foundation is in Digital Electronics and separately he attained his California State Electrical Contractor license in 2004 after apprenticing for his father in the family business for many years. Curtis’ also worked for over 20 years as producer for top tier tech and entertainment companies like EA, Disney, Atari, Playdom, E*TRADE, GSN and Sega.

You've got the best seats in the house with The Sofia's virtual concert series, Six Feet Apart.

Make a dinner date of Six Feet Apart with dinner from Magpie Café in Midtown, Sacramento. Click here to order curbside takeout from their restaurant. Check The Sofia's Instagram for a weekly promo code that gives you 10% off your meal.

Schedule:
-January 8: Jeremiah Johnson
-January 15: Laurie Rubin
-January 22: Samuel James
-February 5: Ratboys
-February 19: Inna Faliks
-February 26: Casper Skulls

Already started using Fusion 360 but don't know where to go from here? This class is for you.

Designed as a part 2 to Intro to Fusion 360 for 3D Printing this class assumes you've taken the initial leap into CAD with Fusion, played around a bit, and now want to explore some of the features that make Fusion 360 so powerful.

In this class:
-The focus will be on the sketch design workspace, tools, and features; not the manufacturing process
-There will be an instructor led training with examples of how to navigate the design workspace
-We'll review sketch tools including Dimensioning, Offset, Search, and introduce Parameterization
-Engage in an in-depth discussion and demonstration of sketch constraints such as: coincident, tangent, concentric, midpoint, and more
-Demonstration and explanation of Construction objects and their uses
-Cover other sketch-related topics
-Host a Q&A for other pain-points you might have while using Fusion 360

Note: This class will be held online via Zoom. After signing up, you will receive a personalized Zoom invite via email. The pre-requisite for this class is Intro to Fusion 360 for 3D printing. If you are new to Fusion, start there. You must have Fusion 360 installed and running during this class.

The class requires student participation - you will be asked to answer questions, show your work via web cam/screen share and contribute to the general class discussion.

About the Instructor:
Curtis Soldano is a long time technologist, tinkerer and maker who wants to share his excitement for using cool tech to make cool stuff. He has been with Hacker Lab since before the establishment of the mid-town location and has volunteered his time on many occasions to help grow Hacker Lab by providing elbow grease and skilled electrical maintenance and installations. Curtis’ educational foundation is in Digital Electronics and separately he attained his California State Electrical Contractor license in 2004 after apprenticing for his father in the family business for many years. Curtis’ also worked for over 20 years as producer for top tier tech and entertainment companies like EA, Disney, Atari, Playdom, E*TRADE, GSN and Sega.

Want to create designs for a Laser Cutter, Vinyl Cutter, Cricut, or similar 2D Cutting machine but not sure where to start? Consider using Inkscape, a fantastic, free, and open-source vector design and drawing program.

Whether for Graphic & Web Design or a CNC Cutting Machine, vector drawing programs allow users to create beautiful, precise, and ornate vectorized drawings suitable for use online, in-print, or as a design file for a cutting machine.

Join our instructor in covering the basics of vector design using the free software Inkscape. The concepts covered will help you out no matter what Graphic Design software you end up using & is targetted to absolute beginners as well as those who are just new to Inkscape.

The class will cover:
-Drawing shapes, lines, and arbitrary polygons
-Combining simple shapes
-Morphing designs
-Basic Inkscape features

Note: This class will be held online via Zoom. After signing up, you will receive a personalized Zoom invite via email.
To save time during the session, please make sure you have downloaded and installed Inkscape prior to the session.

If at all possible, please attend the Zoom session with both a camera and microphone. While we request that you keep yourself muted when not speaking, we believe that the ability to see and interact with participants is crucial to an effective learning session. No one likes talking to a blank screen.

About the Instructor:
Curtis Soldano is a long time technologist, tinkerer and maker who wants to share his excitement for using cool tech to make cool stuff. He has been with Hacker Lab since before the establishment of the mid-town location and has volunteered his time on many occasions to help grow Hacker Lab by providing elbow grease and skilled electrical maintenance and installations. Curtis’ educational foundation is in Digital Electronics and separately he attained his California State Electrical Contractor license in 2004 after apprenticing for his father in the family business for many years. Curtis’ also worked for over 20 years as producer for top tier tech and entertainment companies like EA, Disney, Atari, Playdom, E*TRADE, GSN and Sega.

Have a 3D printer but tired of downloading models from the internet? Want to print your own creations but don't know where to start? Signup for this free class to begin your journey into 3D Modeling.

Fusion 360 is a powerful Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) program that is free to hobbyists and can be used to create digital models of almost anything you can think of.. From 2D vector graphics to 3D printed objects, Fusion is an all in one solution for digital makers. At Hacker Lab, Fusion 360 can be used to design files for the laser cutter, Shopbot CNC, and 3D printers.

This tool is a bit different than the typical 3D modeling program in that it fuses aspects of 2D drawing and 3D modeling workflows, making it super powerful yet daunting to first-time users. This class seeks to provide a basic overview of the UI, design tips and tricks for 3D printing and a demonstration/walk through of the entire 3D object design and printing workflow as a starting point for your own learning.

This class is for anyone who wants to learn Fusion 360 for the first time or those already familiar with the tool who want to improve their 3D design skills.

Participants will get:
-An overview of the tool
-Instructor led training of how to create an object
-Explanation of exporting the object for 3D printing
-Discussion of Fusions recent addition of internal slicing functionality and finally printing of the object on my 3D printer live
-Subject matter like correct orientation, creating shells, revolving, importing STL's, editing STL's, new FDM slicing options and sending your work to a 3D printer will be covered.

About the Instructor:
Curtis Soldano is a long time technologist, tinkerer and maker who wants to share his excitement for using cool tech to make cool stuff. He has been with Hacker Lab since before the establishment of the mid-town location and has volunteered his time on many occasions to help grow Hacker Lab by providing elbow grease and skilled electrical maintenance and installations. Curtis’ educational foundation is in Digital Electronics and separately he attained his California State Electrical Contractor license in 2004 after apprenticing for his father in the family business for many years. Curtis’ also worked for over 20 years as producer for top tier tech and entertainment companies like EA, Disney, Atari, Playdom, E*TRADE, GSN and Sega.

Note: This class will be held online via Zoom. After signing up, you will receive a personalized Zoom invite via email.
While Fusion 360 can be free to many users and is cloud-based, it still requires a hefty download and users to create an Autodesk account/sign up for the appropriate license. To save time during the session, please make sure you have signed up for, downloaded, and installed Fusion 360 prior to the session.

If at all possible, please attend the Zoom session with both a camera and microphone. While we request that you keep yourself muted when not speaking, we believe that the ability to see and interact with participants is crucial to an effective learning session. No one likes talking to a blank screen.

Extend your child's creative learning this summer with a two-week performing arts camp open to all levels and abilities. Camp will include 15 different classes in dance, music, theatre, and production arts, with a culminating performance for family, friends, and community members.

CLARA will offer a two-week performing arts camp for children Ages 10-18, and a one-week Junior camp for kids Ages 6-10.

What our students say:
“[Summer camp] helped boost my confidence, make new friends, and try new classes that I loved.”

“Here I get to be myself AND make new friends”

“Performing makes me feel like I can do anything in the world.”