Events & Activities

See and buy small works of art at Elliot Fouts Gallery this December!

There's magic in the season of rain and snow, and it comes to life in the current exhibit at Kennedy Gallery.

Featuring over 20 resident artists and floors of open studios plus 4,500 square feet of exploring and fun! Your favorite art destination in the heart of Midtown’s entertainment district and 2nd Saturday Artwalk featuring a 2nd Saturday full-service no-host bar.

In this charmingly imagined sequel to Pride and Prejudice, Mary Bennet is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.

This romantic comedy picks up two years after Jane Austen’s beloved tale ended, with a clever and captivating style that will delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike!

Photo by Charr Crail.

3 on 3 Improv Battle is an improv comedy challenge show featuring some of the Comedy Spot’s top comedians divided into four three-person improv teams competing for $100 and the 3 on 3 Improv Battle Golden Boyd trophy! The winner is determined by audience vote. The top two teams from each show will return to play in a championship round in the future. This battle will be hosted by Brian Crall and Kevin Cooley.

Hosted by the Midtown Association and managed by Unseen Heroes, this free, family-friendly market takes place year-round, every Saturday, on 20th street between J and L streets.

The Midtown Farmers Market showcases local agriculture, prepared foods, artisans and crafters, while providing an opportunity for Midtown residents and business owners to discover regionally grown foods. Anchored in the heart of Midtown, the market serves as a lively and fun gathering place where Sacramentans can come together to shop and enjoy the community with neighbors and visitors alike.

The return of this hilarious adaptation of Dickens’ classic story, Ebenezer Scrooge has had enough of his yearly redemption and does everything he can to bust out of it. All the familiar characters are present as he fights his way through the night, providing fodder for his disdain but also pushing him, reluctantly, to his absolution.

Note: Children (Age 5+) are permitted in the theatre.

Don Devers was a celebrated NFL star linebacker for 9 years. Now in his 50s, the toll of his excellence has decimated his body and mind. He spends his days in his chair subsisting on Gatorade and Pringles. Don’s daughter sets up a meeting with Don’s biggest fan, aspiring sports writer Ed Ryan. Don agrees to let Ed spend a week with him and gives him full access to write about his life.

Thrilled at first, Ed soon realizes that there is more to Don than his heroics on the field in this poignant, heartfelt story from playwright Ken Weitzman.

From China to Italy, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ bluegrass, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping!

The California Honeydrops celebrate their 10th year together with the release of their 7th studio album and first ever double album, Call It Home: Vol. 1 & 2 and continue to perform worldwide. Led by dynamic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Lech Wierzynski, and drawing on diverse musical influences from Bay Area R&B, funk, Southern soul, Delta blues, and New Orleans second-line, the Honeydrops bring vibrant energy and infectious dance-party vibes to their shows. In 2016 and 2017 the Honeydrops were honored to support Bonnie Raitt on her North America release tour -- and in the past have been privileged to support the likes of B.B. King, Allen Toussaint, Buddy Guy, and Dr. John. Whether in those high-profile performances or in more intimate venues where the band itself can leave the stage and get down on the dance floor, the California Honeydrops’ shared vision and purpose remain: to make the audience dance and sing.

The Sacramento Guitar Society is hosting its 2018 Holiday Concert for the public. The event will be opened with the Sacramento Guitar Society Orchestra playing Holiday pieces. Featuring Doug Smith, Terry Robb, and and Mark Hanson, two Grammy winners, a National Finger Style Champion, and an Acoustic Blues master with lightning chops -- a triple treat for the holidays!

Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night is a free, outdoor participatory sound sculpture. The composition is created when many individuals of all ages simultaneously play one of four tracks on mobile devices played through a roving swarm of speakers carried through city streets.

Since 1992, this 45-minute work has grown into a worldwide annual event, and this year marks the 4th annual audience-led performance in Sacramento!

Note: Participants to meet at the center of Fremont Park.

Alt Library meets up at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op once a month to talk about thought-provoking, quirky, and interesting books.

For our December meet-up, they are reading and discussing the Wild things: the joy of reading children's literature as an adult by Bruce Handy. Check out a copy from your local library!

Every Thursday, two improv teams enter the ring but only one leaves victorious. Each week, the audience votes to see which team wins the "fabulous" prize package, the chance to defend their title the following week, and the right to contribute to the Cage Match Trophy.

Check out the Comedy Spot bar for awesome local and seasonal beer selections!

This is an all ages show to benefit Jerry Perry.

Performers include:
-Little Guilt Shrine
-99 Tales
-Nothing but a Nightmare
-The Trouble Makers
-The Rosebuds
-Jonah Matranga
-Kevin & Allyson Seconds
-Hannah Lingrell
-Anton Barbeau
-Gillian Underwood
-The Master Bastard
-Grant Hudson
-Flower Vato
-Eric Bianchi

Twenty-five years into a celebrated career is an unlikely time to switch things up, but the “divinely inspired” Mother Hips have never been ones to follow convention. For their brilliant and exhilarating tenth album, Chorus, the California stalwarts turned their recording process on its head in order to make their most fully realized and essential collection yet.

Openers The Coffis Brothers also perform.

Twenty-five years into a celebrated career is an unlikely time to switch things up, but the “divinely inspired” Mother Hips have never been ones to follow convention. For their brilliant and exhilarating tenth album, Chorus, the California stalwarts turned their recording process on its head in order to make their most fully realized and essential collection yet.

Openers The Golden Cadillacs also perform.

The Seeds remain one of the most iconic American rock bands of the late '60s. Their signature hits "Pushin’ Too Hard" and "Can't Seem To Make You Mine" still pack a punch with both the original baby boomers as well as a legion of new and younger fans.

Openers Mondo Deco also performs.

Dark Signal, hailing from Sacramento, comes with a new rock sound. Powerful and dynamic rock rooted in the origins of a driving foundation. Dark Signal formed in 2017 by Sammy Karlin, Anthony Grant, Matt Thomas, David Gorman, and Isaiah Adbul-Rahman.

Openers SYNS also perform.

Elvis and The Experience takes you back in time with all your favorite Elvis songs. The band is comprised of Northern California musicians that have a blast performing as if Elvis was really “back from the great beyond.”

Roni and Rochelle Yadao are from local favorites “Roni and The Flight” and perform choreography and sing harmony vocals. Drummer Tim Stephenson and Bassist Brett Cole have toured internationally with the surf band “The Pyronauts.” Carl Winter is from the tribute band “Petty Jack Flash” and plays keyboards and sings harmony. Ryan Shickman and Liliana Moore play sax and trumpet respectively and are both from “The Heavyweight Champs.” Eric LaBolle plays lead guitar and is from the classic rock band “Group Therapy.” And Tom Moore, who performs as Elvis, started the rockabilly band “The Edsels” and was part of the swing blues outfit “The Hucklebucks” in one of their early incarnations.