Fat Ham
by James Ijames
Directed by Anthony D’Juan
Assistant Director Alissa Doyle
March 18 – April 19, 2026
2022 Pulitzer Prize Winner
NY TIMES Critic’s Pick
Sacramento Premiere

Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. It feels like a familiar story to Juicy, well-versed in Hamlet’s woes. What’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy.

CRITIC’S PICK! “Hot and sizzling… A raucous, flat-out hilarious comedy… Fat Ham is a revelation.” – THE NEW YORK TIMES

TICKETS: $35-$70

PERFORMANCE LENGTH: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes, No Intermission

FEATURING: James Simpson, Brooklynn T. Solomon, Brandon Rubin*, Kali Honeywood,
Tarig Elsiddig*, Sené Goss, Xzavier Beacham*

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Second Saturday coffee & Keepsake

CAPTURE YOUR MOMENT

WITH A KEYCHAIN STATION

Join us at Balance Coffee Shop for a special Second Saturday collaboration featuring

Luxe Little Dreams Keychain Station.

SECOND SATURDAY | 4/11/26 | 10AM-2PM

Step into the booth, capture your moment, and leave with a custom keepsake made on-site while you sip your favorite drink.

2 drinks + 2 leather keychains $36

Balance Coffee Shop

1004 24th St

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The Big watercolor show! Feast on space filled with watercolor and water media paintings.  Many styles, many looks! Misty and calm, bold and bright!  Featuring guest artists Allison Spreadborough, Yuyin Teng, and Teresa Steinbach Garcia along with works from many of I Street Art Studios 18 artists.  The 4 studios of the resident artist will also be open for your looking and shopping enjoyment.  It’s always a fun time at the I Street Art Studios, Sacramento’s favorite art gallery.

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ARTHOUSE on R eagerly unveils the art exhibition “The Mapped Experience: Line, Layer, and Stillness” at ARTHOUSE ON R Gallery on historic R Street in Sacramento.  The opening reception, including an opportunity to meet the artist, is Saturday, April 11th from 5PM-8PM.

“The Mapped Experience: Line, Layer, and Stillness” presents a series of works that bridge printmaking, painting, and collage through a shared language of structure and restraint.

Grids appear as quiet frameworks built from layered ink, watercolor, and paper, revealing subtle shifts of tone and structure.

Each piece emphasizes process which show the accumulation of line and the construction of surface.  The process creates compositions that feel both architectural and meditative.  Monochromatic palettes and translucent materials invite close looking, turning repetition and variation into the study of rhythm, stillness, and spatial depth.

Chanel is a geometric abstract artist and printmaker whose works explores the intersection of organic and structured space.  Rooted in repetition and form, her compositions reflect a meditative response to physical and psychological environments.  Working primarily with drawing, printmaking, and mixed media, she preserves the artists hand in every mark, inviting viewers into a layered process of navigation and reflection, leaving each print a unique state.

Originally from Sacramento, Chanel hold a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and studied at Central Saint Martins in London.  After graduation, she worked in Los Angelos at Josephine Press before a yearlong post graduate residency at The Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wroclaw Poland for interdisciplinary Printmaking provided by the EU SPINAKER Program.  She went on to live and work internationally, including time inn Prague and Australia.   While based in Sydney, she created works at the Willoughby Arts Centre and served as secretary of the North Sidney Printmakers Association.  After a decade abroad, she returned to Sacramento, where she now works out of Myrtle Press and is a member of the California Society of Printmakers.

In addition to the Gallery Show, ARTHOUSE resident artists will open their studios to the public for Second Saturday April 11th from 5PM - 8PM.

To learn more about Chanel Mace please visit:

chanelmace.com

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A one evening exhibit of Visuals and Video, coinciding with Second Saturday.

Palestinian children in Gaza are asking questions no child should have to ask.  In cooperation with Visualizing Palestine this exhibit highlights the stark reality faced by Palestinian children in Gaza experiencing Israeli genocide. Children’s questions in these visuals were documented by staff at the Palestine Trauma Center.  Accompanying video allow a glimpse into these children's lives.

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Join us at Balance Coffee Shop for a special Second Saturday collaboration featuring

Andrea Chavez.

Paint a boat on the water as the sun sets. Andrea guides you, as she reminds you that, yes, you can paint!

$35 per person. Includes all materials and a free drink!

Balance Coffee Shop

1004 24th St

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Experiment with a night of laughs with the fatally funny femmes in STEM! As curiously dangerous comediennes, we use our sharpened wits to slay our audiences with knowledge and satisfy your intellectual curiosities!

YOU ask questions and the brilliant, brainy STEM Fatales provide the answers. They are experts on all topics in the universe, so you know you’ll be factually satisfied! Then get ready to laugh as we see those facts in action!

Make a night of it by staying for ACL at 9pm and save $5!

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ONCE UPON A TIME... by B Street Theatre

A fast-paced, fun-filled journey through the stories that shape us — from fairytales, myths and legends to classic television and California history! Discover how stories are created, shared, and transformed over time with the help of some of history’s greatest storytellers.

Perfect for inspiring young writers and readers, ONCE UPON A TIME... celebrates the magic of storytelling through comedy, creativity, and heart. Join B Street Theatre in celebrating 40 years of bringing unforgettable tales to young audiences in this special anniversary season!

THIS SHOW IS ON SALE NOW FOR STUDENT MATINEE FIELD TRIPS!
Contact StudentMatinees@BStreetTheatre.Org for booking.

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Both Sides Now
The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen

“Two singer-songwriters sit on the edge of a cliff…”

With these words, we are drawn into the world of Both Sides Now, a theatrical concert that explores the music and lives of long-time friends and one-time lovers, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen.

Created by, and starring Robbie Schaefer and Danielle Wertz, the cabaret-style performance traverses decades alongside songs such as A Case of You, Hallelujah, Big Yellow Taxi, Suzanne, and many more.

Both Sides Now is at once a piece of the 60’s and 70’s, and of right now -- offering us a story about the messiness of being human, of lives persistently lived at the edge of growth, and of finding the courage to turn toward one another, again and again.

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What if music could bend reality? What if wonder had a sound?

In this groundbreaking performance, Vox Musica invites you into a world where choral artistry and illusion become one. IMAGINE: Where Music Meets Magic pairs the power of the voices of Vox music with the spellbinding artistry of famed magician and illusionist Douglas McCay — The Charismatic Conjuror.

This is not a concert with magic between the songs. This is music and magic woven together, each elevating the other.

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, Vox has commissioned world premiere choral works specifically composed to accompany magic—a first of its kind. These premieres, written by long-time Vox collaborator John Muehleisen and Composer-in-Residence Sarah Wald, blur the lines between what is heard and what is seen, what is real and what is imagined.

Sound will appear and disappear. Voices will shimmer like an illusion. Moments will make you question your senses. For twenty years, Vox Musica has imagined choral music differently. Now, we invite you to IMAGINE with us—to wonder, to dream, and to believe in the impossible.

Friday, April 17th, 2026 • 7pm
Vizcaya Sacramento
(2019 21st Street, Sacramento, CA 95818)

Saturday, April 18th, 2026 • 7pm
The WAL Market Place
(1104 R St, Sacramento, CA 95811)

Sunday, April 19th, 2026 • 5pm
58 Degrees Restaurant & Lounge
(1217 18th St, Sacramento, CA 95811)

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LabRats is a dynamic quartet of multi-instrumentalists specializing in many forms of popular American music. A year after the band’s formation, the band has proven itself to be an integral part of their hometown music scene. LabRats, performing all over Sacramento and the Bay Area, has their growing fanbase clamoring for more of their smooth yet psychedelic sounds. This show will be unique in that saxophonist/woodwind player Jacam Manricks will be joining the LabRats live on stage for what will be an incredibly exciting night of improvised music.

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FRANKLINLAND by Lloyd Suh

William Franklin has always struggled to be his own man. It’s difficult to find your own way when your father is Benjamin Franklin: the greatest scientific mind in the world, inventor of the lightning rod and the urinary catheter and the glass harmonica and bifocal glasses and, in his spare time, the United States of America. This hilarious new comedy explores this father-son dynamic through the decades, from that pivotal experiment with a singular kite, to the birth of a country.

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“The best musical discovery of the year...
Stunningly powerful vocal harmony...
Windborne sets a new bar for folk harmony singing today”
— Brian O’Donovan, GBH Boston

“The most exciting vocal group in a generation,” Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable.

With a 20-year background studying polyphonic music around the world, Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Rowan, and Will Rowan share a vibrant energy onstage with a blending of voices that can only come from decades of friendship alongside dedicated practice. The ensemble shifts effortlessly between drastically different styles of music, drawing their audience along on a journey that spans continents and centuries, illuminating and expanding on the profound power and variation of the human voice. The singers educate as they entertain, sharing stories about their songs and explaining the context and characteristics of the styles in which they sing.

BBC Traveling Folk describes Windborne as “subverting expectations and redefining the genre [of vocal music]...just absolutely phenomenal!” Audiences and critics lavish praise upon the singers not only for their technical mastery, but for the passion, engagement, and connection with each other and the audience that imbues each performance with a rare power.

But there’s another, crucial dimension to Windborne that guides and roots their artistry. They are adherents to folk music’s longtime alliance with social activism, labor and civil rights, and other movements that champion the oppressed, the poor, and the disenfranchised. Their 2017 project, Song on the Times, is a collection of songs of social struggle from the past 400 years, sung for the struggles of today. Bursting with lyrics that, while penned decades or centuries ago, still ring true in modern times, Windborne’s dynamic harmonies breathe new life into these songs. The group was unexpectedly propelled into the limelight when a video of them singing Song of the Lower Classes, (originally from the 1840s in England) outside Trump Tower went viral in 2017, prompting their shift into touring full time.

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Midtown Love, presented by SKK Developments, will bloom—literally and figuratively. This year’s celebration coincides with the debut of Fremont Park Bloom, our signature placemaking project at Fremont Park inspired by the California poppy. Like the poppy, Fremont Bloom is designed to unfold in bright, joyful layers throughout the park, bringing art, color, and growth to the heart of Midtown.

On Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 6 – 9 p.m., join us for this exclusive VIP fundraiser supporting the Midtown Parks 501(c)(3), Midtown Association’s small business support services, and the creative spirit of Midtown Second Saturday programming. The event marks the next evolution of both our arts and parks programming, as Midtown Love continues to grow into a signature celebration that launches Midtown Second Saturday and our year-round commitment to elevating public arts and placemaking.

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ARTHOUSE on R proudly presents “Palimpsest” featuring abstract mixed media paintings created by innovative artist Taner Paşamehmetoğlu. On view from May 8 through June 8, 2026, the exhibition will be featured in the ARTHOUSE Gallery, located in Sacramento’s historic and creative R Street Corridor. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 5–8 PM, where visitors are invited to meet the artist.

Taner Paşamehmetoğlu is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores consumerism, conservation, and his own cultural hybridity, often approaching heavy subject matter with humor. Working primarily in acrylic and oil painting, his process incorporates upcycled materials and packaging, and natural elements like rain, wind and heat, blurring the lines between artist and environment, consumer and creator. “PALIMSEST” describes the layering of visual information and refers to the artist’s exploration of the transformative power of color, shape, texture and rhythm to communicate his experience of the world.

In 2024, Paşamehmetoğlu completed an artist residency with the City of Sacramento’s Office of Climate Action and Sustainability, culminating in a collaborative community mural now part of the city’s Art in Public Places collection and on view at the Joe Mims, Jr. Hagginwood Community Center. His work has been exhibited throughout California and Utah, and his painting “The American Dream” has been used in curriculum at the University of California, Berkeley.

Paşamehmetoğlu works from his home studio in Sacramento and is a member artist at Axis Gallery and Atrium 916.

The exhibit is curated by ARTHOUSE studio artists June Daskalakis and Sarah Whyte.

In addition to the featured exhibition, ARTHOUSE resident artists will open their studios to the public during Second Saturday, May 9, from 5–8 PM, offering visitors an inside look at Sacramento’s thriving creative community.

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CALIDANZA Dance Company, with special guest Vinic-Kay Musical Ensemble, presents Festejos—a vibrant two-hour celebration of Mexico through dance and live music. Bursting with color, rhythm, and joyful energy, this dynamic performance showcases the beauty and diversity of Mexican folk traditions.

Featuring talented, highly trained dancers, the program journeys from ancient pre-Hispanic influences to exciting new works, all brought to life with powerful storytelling and lively, live music by Oakland-based Vinic-Kay. Festejos is a festive, uplifting experience for audiences of all ages—where culture, movement, and music come together in celebration!

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Glen Phillips is the longtime lead singer and primary songwriter of Toad the Wet Sprocket, helping shape the band’s signature folk-pop sound with heartfelt, introspective lyrics for nearly 40 years. Alongside his work with Toad, he’s released acclaimed solo albums and collaborated with artists across genres, including Mutual Admiration Society. Known for his curiosity and playful approach to songwriting, Glen continues to connect deeply with audiences through touring, livestream performances, and new music. He remains an active, evolving artist with upcoming projects spanning solo work, collaborations, and future recordings.

Playing along side Glen will be Garrison Starr who is an American Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and producer known for blending rock, folk, and Americana with emotionally powerful vocals. A night you won't want to miss!

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Northern California-based unclassifiable duo Misner & Smith return to Sacramento to make their debut at the Sofia Theatre. Fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed new album, All is Song, the duo will share the stage with two of their main collaborators from the new record. Co-producer and multi-instrumentalist Bruce Kaphan (American Music Club, David Byrne, The Black Crowes) will be featured on pedal steel guitar, keyboards, and electric guitar and Oakland-based multi-instrumentalist Dillon Vado (Heart Matter) will be featured on drums. With All is Song Misner & Smith turn in their finest work to date blending elements of Americana music with rock, traditional folk, and more pop-leaning ideas. Inventive songwriting mirrored with an improvisatory spirit, combined with the beauty of their vocal harmonies, has made the band one of the most acclaimed and exciting acts in the Americana world today.

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Sacramento's Premier Chamber Music Society Presents:

Rachel Breen, piano

Hanns Eisler Klavierstuke, op. 32 - Rachel Breen, Guest Artist

Brahms Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major

Korngold Suite for 2 Violins, Cello, And Piano Left Hand

American pianist Rachel Breen’s performances have been described as “truly show-stopping” (Gramophone UK), having “a beautiful piano sound and original detail.” She is a student of the late Lars Vogt at Hannover's Hochschule für Musik; previously, she completed degrees at Yale University and the Juilliard School under--respectively--Boris Slutsky and Julian Martin. Breen was self-taught until age 10, when she began lessons with Dr. Sharon Mann at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She is indebted to the Imogen Cooper Music Trust, of which she is a 2024 scholar.

Laureate of the 2025 Queen Elisabeth Competition, Breen has also been awarded top prizes at Premi Iturbi (2023), the Hans von Bülow International Competition (2023), the Bösendorfer International Competition (2023), the Honens International Piano Competition (2022), the Beethoven International Competition in Vienna (2021), and the Georges Cziffra International Competition (2019), among others. She was selected as the 2021-23 National Federation of Music Clubs’ Young Artist in the US, and received the 2021 Kurt Alten Prize at her university in Germany.

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WORKING FOR CRUMBS by Kate Danley

Winner of the 2024 New Comedies Festival!

Grace and Amy, two outrageous admins, are living for the crumbs of their soul-sucking jobs. But when calamity strikes with their boss, it sets off a domino effect of destruction that brings down the corporate house. A laugh-out-loud romp about survival, ambition, and snacks in the corporate jungle.

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Rhinestone Cowboy is a toe-tappin’ Pride Month hoedown where country classics meet queer joy. The Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus puts a fabulous twist on Western favorites—celebrating resilience, love, and pride with big harmonies and even bigger rhinestones. Whether you’re a cowboy, cowgirl, or cowthey, this all-ages concert is your ticket to the queerest hoedown in town. Doors open one hour before showtime.

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