Throughout the last fifteen years, Beach Fossils have steadily earned their stature as one of the most definitive and enduring bands of the 2010s New York underground, consistently reaching new listeners as their sound has grown from the DIY solo project of Dustin Payseur to an influential four-piece dream pop band, self-produced and self-released.

Bunny (2023) continues the stunning evolution of Beach Fossils’ sound, pulling elements from the jangly melancholy of the self-titled debut Beach Fossils (2010) and What a Pleasure (2011), the gritty, post-punk inspired tracks from Clash the Truth (2013), and the lush arrangements of Somersault (2017). Throughout, Payseur is joined by core band members Tommy Davidson (guitar), Jack Doyle Smith (bass), and Anton Hochheim (drums).

Through tone and mood, Beach Fossils communicate a coming-of-age narrative of self-discovery. Payseur’s slice-of-life lyrics reflect on depression, love, adventure, loss, mistakes, New York City, friendships coming and going — a mélange of granular pieces in the process of continuing to find yourself.

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BARONESS began life in Savannah, Georgia in 2003 even though all members of the band hail from Lexington, Virginia. BARONESS eschew publicity, promotion and press kits, hence the sparseness of this bio. What they do is let their music speak for itself in the form of their live performances. Their touring schedule is relentless, with the band often playing over 250 gigs a year.

Consisting of members John Baizely (guitars,vocals),Summer Welch (bass),and brothers Allan and Brian Bickle (drums and guitars respectively), Baroness released two well received EP’s simply titled “First” in 2003 and “Second” in 2005. In 2007 the band release a split with the band UNPERSONS titled “A Grey Sigh in a Flower Husk”.

2007 also saw BARONESS sign on to the mighty label Relapse Records and they released their first full-length album, titled “Red Album”. All of BARONESS’ albums feature stunning psychedelic artwork conceived and drawn by band member John Baizely.

With colossal riffs and haunting vocals rolling like thunder across epic songs spanning both the intense and the sublime, BARONESS’ sound evokes comparisons to bands like MASTODON, PELICAN and ISIS, to name a few. BARONESS play a unique blend of post-metal/sludge, prog metal, thrash, death and stoner doom metal and are highly recommended.

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Open Mic stand-up comedy show is part of our up-and-coming talent night series. You see comedians that are new to performing, some seasoned veterans, and every level in between. Any comedian, regardless of skill, can perform. It’s exciting! It’s raw! It’s hilarious, AND sometimes not-so-hilarious, stand-up comedy.

The best parts of our Open Mic is that you can see comedians getting out there and trying new material and perfecting their jokes and you will be able to say, "I saw them when..."

Open Mic is held every Tuesday Night!

PERFORMERS: Prior to attending, please read the Performer Information and Guidelines section found HERE. Signups are at 7:30 pm, in front of the theater. The Open Mic host will meet you there. No additional signups will be taken once the show begins.

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Are you ready? The 2025 Greater Sacramento Urban Music Awards (GSUMA) is where rhythm, local culture, and excellence converge — live on stage at The Sofia.

This unforgettable evening honors Sacramento’s legacy and rising stars in urban music. From dynamic live performances to powerful award moments and Gold Carpet Glamour, GSUMA is Sacramento's newest musical excellence movement.

Come dressed to impress. Celebrate the artists, musicians, and creatives shaping the soundtrack of the city. Join influencers, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and music lovers for a high-vibe, grown & soulful experience.

Whether you're a day-one supporter or discovering these artists for the first time, this is your invitation to witness Sacramento’s music excellence in its finest form.

Live performances by independent artists and surprise guests
Awards presented to trailblazers across multiple categories
Gold carpet photo ops and media interviews
Music that moves the room — and the local culture

Don’t miss your chance to be in the room where Sacramento’s music history is made.
Seats are limited and this event will sell out every year.

Reserve your seat today and be part of the movement.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our generous sponsors whose partnership makes the 2025 Greater Sacramento Urban Music Awards possible. The City of Sacramento, StubHub, The Sacramento Observer, the California Black Chamber of Commerce, 97.5 FM KDEE, and Access Sacramento have each played a vital role in uplifting this celebration of Sacramento’s urban music culture. Their support helps amplify independent voices, elevate local talent, and spotlight the soulful rhythm of our city. We are deeply grateful for their belief in the GSUMA vision and their investment in Sacramento’s creative legacy.

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Capital Stage Presents the 2022 Tony Award Winner for Best Play - THE LEHMAN TRILOGY by Stefano Massini, Adapted by Ben Power. Directed by Michael Stevenson. Performing August 27 - September 28, 2025. Featuring: Matt K. Miller*, Jackson Goldberg*, and Andrew Fridae. (*AEA) TICKETS: capstage.org

On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers, and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish - Lehman Brothers - spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, triggering the largest financial crisis in history.

"A must-see event. Epic in every conceivable way. You dare not miss it." - NEW YORK POST

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Marc E. Bassy is a singer-songwriter from the Bay Area (San Francisco) who splits time between the Bay Area and Los Angeles, CA. Known for blending soulful R&B with alternative pop, Bassy’s music seamlessly transcends traditional genres, earning recognition for his distinctive vocal style, heartfelt lyricism, and unique sound.

Early in his career, Bassy gained widespread acclaim as a member of the popular pop-R&B group 2AM Club, which experienced major-label success and cultivated a dedicated fanbase. Following the group’s hiatus, he launched his solo career, quickly achieving prominence with the double-platinum hit “You & Me” featuring longtime collaborator G-Eazy. His versatility as both a performer and songwriter has led to collaborations with artists including Kehlani, Quinn XCII, French Montana, Ty Dolla $ign, Blackbear, The Martinez Brothers, Cory Henry, Cheat Codes, Common Kings, P-Lo, The Internet, 070 Shake and more.

In recent years, Marc transitioned from major-label success to independence, founding his own label, New Gold Medal. This pivotal move allowed him to fully embrace creative freedom, producing acclaimed projects such as “Postmodern Depression,” “Little Men,” “East Hollywood 2,” “Man Makes Plans” volumes 1 & 2, and “Folk Hero Funk,” each showcasing his evolving artistic vision. His label has also played a significant role in launching one of America’s most exciting new indie pop groups, The Army, The Navy, who are experiencing viral success and preparing for a sold-out North American tour in Spring 2025.

Bassy has recently decided to reconnect with the sound that initially established his career, teaming up with one of his longtime best friends and renowned producer Nic Nac (known for hits like Chris Brown’s “Loyal” and DJ Khaled’s diamond-certified single “I’m The One”). Their recent single, “Reminder,” offers a deeply personal reflection influenced significantly by Marc’s newfound experience with fatherhood. Marc E. Bassy has most recently supported G-Eazy on the sold-out international “G-Eazy: World Tour” and the US “G-Eazy: The Helium Tour” in late spring of 2025.

Now embracing fatherhood, Marc’s latest music reveals deeper introspection, emotional authenticity, and personal growth, solidifying his status as a significant voice in contemporary music. With dynamic new music and innovative collaborations on the horizon, Marc E. Bassy continues to captivate and inspire audiences well into 2025 and beyond. His next album is slated for July 2025 and a headline tour in the fall.

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The Lehman Trilogy
by Stefano Massini | Adapted by Ben Power
Directed by Michael Stevenson
August 27 – September 28, 2025
2022 Tony Award Winner for Best Play
2022 Outer Critics Circle Award Winner for Outstanding New Broadway Play
NY Times Critic’s Pick

On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers, and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers – spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, triggering the largest financial crisis in history.

“A must-see event. Epic in every conceivable way. You dare not miss it.” – NEW YORK POST

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Each Helix Night features four of five improv teams creating comedy scenes, off the top of their heads, inspired by cast members’ true stories from their past. These hilarious and smart performances start with a single suggestion from you, the audience!

You will see new comedians, some seasoned veterans, and everything in between. All of the performers have taken the Comedy Spot’s core classes (Improv 101-301), auditioned, and now have an opportunity to continue their training through regular rehearsals and performances.

Each team performs a long-form (scene-based) improv structure (form) named the Helix. Helix performers create high-paced, high-energy, two-person scenes inspired by the unusual parts of cast members’ true stories. Characters, themes, and stories continually spiral in and out of the show until they reach a climactic ending. The Helix is an original improv form developed by Sacramento Comedy Spot.

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Marco Archer, a rapper who goes by Phora, is an Anaheim-raised native of Corona, California, who excels at narrative rhymes. His charismatic manner lends a relatable quality to lyrics that, if delivered by less-skilled rappers, would probably not resonate with most listeners foreign to his perspective. (He has survived a stabbing and two shootings.) Beginning his career in 2011, he broke through with his fourth mixtape, 2015’s Angels with Broken Wings. Following the further success of 2016’s With Love, Phora then signed to Warner Bros., which issued his proper debut album, Yours Truly Forever, in 2017. He continued releasing an album per year, and went independent in 2019. The heavily R&B-influenced Lucky Me arrived in 2023.

As a youngster, Archer got into some trouble for graffiti, but his work as a tattoo artist proved to be relatively lucrative and aided in the funding of his fledgling rap career. Before turning 21, he had released four recordings independently as Phora: Still a Kid, One Life to Live, Sincerely Yours, and the Nights Like These EP, which was issued with major crowdfunding assistance. Angels with Broken Wings arrived in 2015 and was his first effort to land on the Billboard rap chart, as well as hitting number two on the Heatseekers chart. Exactly one year later, Phora released his rap chart-topping fifth LP, With Love. Yours Truly Forever, his major-label debut and first proper album, was issued in August 2017, and was his first release to make the Billboard 200, reaching the Top 50 of the chart. Several non-album singles preceded his second full-length, Love Is Hell, which arrived in October 2018; the LP peaked in the top half of the Billboard 200 list.

In July 2019, after separating from Warner Bros., Phora released the full-length Bury Me with Dead Roses on his indie label, Yours Truly Records. 2020 saw the release of the follow-up to his 2016 mixtape With Love. Titled With Love 2, the album included features from Jhené Aiko, Ty Dolla $ign, Kehlani, DaniLeigh, and Toosii. The self-issued effort reached the Billboard 200. The brief, vulnerable Heartbreak Hotel appeared in 2021, followed by the EP For Those Who Feel Nothing and full-length The Butterfly Effect in 2022. In 2023, Phora released the three-song Growing Pains and Lucky Me, described as his first R&B album.

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Duo Quartet may sound like a contradiction—but the music is anything but. Raucous ballads, mellow melodies, and cajon-driven foot stompers. It’s a festival of sound every time they take the stage.

The truth is this is a band that wasn’t supposed happen. It started with four old friends thinking, ‘hey, let’s do a couple of shows as a double-bill’: Nina Gerber and Chris Webster in concert with The Pam & Jeri Show, the inimitable Pam Delgado and indomitable Jeri Jones of Blame Sally. Given that all four women already had stellar reputations in the greater Bay Area, it wasn’t hard to book some high-profile venues followed by full houses.

Chris and Pam sing most of the leads – Chris often expertly playing a washboard while Pam drives the band with her percussion. But if this were a boxing ring, you’d see coming in from opposite corners the dueling energy of Jeri and Nina egging each other on with their guitar-Goddestry – whipping the band and the audience into a veritable frenzy.

With a beautiful set of original music mixed with surprisingly original takes on a few choice covers, Duo Quartet brings to the stage a band that is greater than the sum of its already impressive parts.

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Join us for an evening of dark music for the dark souls.
“The bright day is done, and we are for the dark.”

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GET READY FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL SAC OPEN STUDIOS TOUR!

Get ready for a September to remember as we get closer to this year’s Sac Open Studios! This year features over 260 local artists, who will be opening their studios across Sacramento and Yolo counties, uplifting creative communities throughout the region.

Check out the following participating locations in Midtown as part of Verge Art's Sac Open Studios.

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The Jacquelyn is opening their doors during Sac Open Studios for a special Open House! Step inside to explore Jacquelyn Anderson’s photography in our interactive gallery, sip chef-crafted cocktails, enjoy bites from our kitchen, and experience the social club that’s rewriting the rules.

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Experience the powerhouse of comedy that is Lady Business, Sacramento’s longest-running all-femme improv troupe, dazzling audiences since 2010!

With razor-sharp wit and unfiltered humor, these dynamic performers weave true stories from their lives into a whirlwind of unexpected characters and hilarious scenes.

Each month, the cast shares personal stories based on a chosen theme, then dives into improvised scenes inspired by those stories—stories that remain a mystery to the group until they hit the stage. Smart, bold, and guaranteed to leave you in stitches, this is improv at its finest!

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Welcome to Anti-Cooperation League! ACL is Sacramento’s longest-running improv show where YOUR true stories are turned into COMEDY SCENES. Each week, the cast invites audience members to share real-life stories, which we use as inspiration for fully improvised comedy.

Have a story to tell? Let us know when you buy your ticket—we’d love to hear it!

ACL is the perfect night out for dates, birthdays, anniversaries, and even ultimate frisbee championships (just not bachelorette parties—those belong at Punch Line Comedy Club). If you're celebrating something special, let us know at checkout so we can give you a shout-out during the show!

Every month, we spotlight a different group of local legends—like teachers, healthcare workers, and artists—and kick off the show by asking about their lives.

Upcoming Themed Months:

August & September - Teachers and School Staff

Want the inside scoop? Join our mailing list or follow us on Instagram for upcoming themes, ticket deals, and giveaways.

Come out early to see 7:30 show on the same night and save $5! Upgrade your ticket at the box office when you arrive.

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Every month, In a Nutshell invites four experienced storytellers from all walks of life to tell a true story LIVE based on intriguing, off-the-beaten-path theme prompts designed to challenge the storytellers to dig deeper and engage audiences with their heads, hearts, and everything in between. At In a Nutshell, audiences can count on a riveting evening of storytelling from experienced storytellers with a diversity of lives-lived.

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In a harmonious union, singer-songwriters Zella Day and Jesse Woods come together to reveal their highly anticipated collaboration, “Chaparelle”. Esteemed for their exceptional vocal prowess and celebrated contributions to their distinct genres, Zella and Jesse craft a musical tapestry that harkens back to legendary duets of icons like George and Tammy or Gram and Emmylou. This partnership channels the enduring allure of Country music’s golden age, weaving a melodic narrative that resonates with themes of love and the indomitable Texan essence.

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Nilüfer Yanya is a singer-songwriter from London who released her debut album “Miss Universe” and follow-up LP “PAINLESS” to acclaim from fans and critics alike, including Pitchfork who raved “Nilüfer Yanya’s melodies have a pull so strong they almost necessitate their own law of physics”.

“Miss Universe” and “PAINLESS” both earned rave reviews by Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Dazed, The Independent, Paste, Pitchfork and the New York Times. Nilüfer releases her third LP “My Method Actor” in September 2024, the lead single of which “Like I Say (I runaway)” has been tipped by both The New York Times & Rolling Stone as one of the “Best Songs of 2024”.

She has performed on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Later with Jools Holland and NPR’s legendary Tiny Desk as well as supporting Adele, the XX and Mitski, headlining London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire and selling out shows across Europe, Australia, Japan and North America. Nilüfer has been remixed by Sampha, King Krule and Little Dragon and has collaborated with Bombay Bicycle Club and Liss.

Nilüfer is also a founding member of the community project Artists In Transit which takes creative workshops and other support to displaced communities and people in times of hardship.

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World Premiere Production! By Dave Pierini

A comedy of suburban warfare! When two neighbors go to war over a koi pond, their petty feud explodes into the most ridiculous battle since...well, since the last time someone stole your parking spot! Packed with outrageous schemes and absurd escalations, this side-splitting comedy proves that when it comes to neighborly revenge, no tactic is too small and no response is too over-the-top!

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ANNOUNCING R&B Cabaret.

We’re beyond excited to make our debut at @harlowsnightclub on Sept 25! Stay tuned as we drop an epic lineup ready to bring you an unforgettable experience

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The Omari Tau Quintet will bring an evening of genre-blending artistry to the stage, led by the extraordinary baritone and multi-dimensional performer Omari Tau. Known for his remarkable versatility, Omari’s career spans classical, jazz, pop, and musical theatre, with highlights including touring internationally as Banzai in Disney’s The Lion King and captivating audiences in productions at the Alley Theatre, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, MUNY, Broadway at Music Circus, and Theater Under The Stars.

In this special performance, Omari will bring his distinctive voice and interpretive depth to the music of Nina Simone, Tom Waits, and Cassandra Wilson — artists whose songs blur the lines between jazz, blues, folk, and soul. Joined by acclaimed saxophonist and composer Jacam Manricks, along with a stellar rhythm section, the quintet will weave lush arrangements, bold improvisations, and heartfelt storytelling into a rich, one-of-a-kind live experience.

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