AN IRISH GOODBYE by Jack Gallagher & Declan Gallagher

A World Premiere Comedy

Reckoning with advancing age and all its complications, Jack and his wife Jean Ellen consider moving back to Massachusetts to be closer to family. This means selling their Land Park home of 40 years, the one in which their two sons were raised. But cleaning closets and packing boxes means discovering long forgotten memories and treasures and all the emotions associated with them. In this poignant and laugh-out-loud one-man show about the mysteries of aging, Jack realizes that saying goodbye might be harder than he expects.

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From Carson, California, a community south of Los Angeles, Trish Toledo was born into an Ecuadorian-Guatemalan family with much older siblings. Their musical tastes – plus the influence of her father, who was a musician – provided her with access to music that existed long before her time. Although the first music she sang was cumbias and ballads, she discovered that it was the timeless pop and soul ballads that she felt most connected to. “The lyrics were so simple and the performances so raw and clean,” she remembers.

While her father’s musical influences permeated her childhood, it was his “musician’s life” that accounted for his absence from the family. Subsequently, when she became a teen parent herself, Trish put her own musical aspirations on hold to offer undivided attention as a mother. In May 2017, now old enough to realize his mother’s formidable vocal abilities, it was her 11-year son that noted the void in his mom’s life, as he encouraged her to reestablish her musical journey.

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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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New York–based bassist and composer Essiet Okon Essiet has recorded and toured with a true who’s who of jazz legends, including Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, the Blue Note All-Stars, Cedar Walton, and Abbey Lincoln, among many others.

This special performance also features New York/San Francisco drummer Sylvia Cuenca, a powerhouse musician who toured extensively with Joe Henderson and Clark Terry for 17 years.

Rounding out the ensemble are local piano virtuoso Joe Gilman and acclaimed saxophonist Jacam Manricks.
In addition to paying homage to the great jazz bassists who helped shape the music we know today—Charles Mingus, Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, and Oscar Pettiford—the program will showcase original compositions by Essiet Okon Essiet and Sylvia Cuenca, celebrating both the legacy and the living evolution of the jazz tradition.

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ELEFANTE Banda mexicana de Rock Pop conformada por Ahis ( guitarras acústicas y teclados ), Iguana (baterias y percusiones), Rafa ( guitarras eléctricas y armónica ), Javi ( voz principal, pianos y guitarra acustica ) y Tracks ( bajo eléctrico, fretless y programación ). Con mas de 17 años en la escena musical desde el lanzamiento de su primer disco en 2001 ELEFANTE cuenta ya con mas de 20 éxitos en el Top Ten. 6 álbumes de estudio con mas de un millón de discos vendidos e inumerables participaciones con artistas de la talla de Joaquin Sabina, Maná, Shakira, Juan Gabriel, Alejandro Fernandez, tanto en duetos como en giras así como participaciones especiales en discos tributo a Jose Alfredo Jimenez y Tintan por nombrar a algunos. Nominados a 3 premios Grammy y ganadores de múltiples reconocimientos a nivel nacional e internacional recibieron también una Diosa de Plata por mejor tema de película, y múltiples nominaciones a la misma así como premio artista revelación de las lunas del auditorio y el mas alto reconocimiento otorgado por la asociación nacional de periodistas. ELEFANTE ha recorrido gran parte del mundo haciendo giras de aproximadamente dos años por cada disco, grabando en esta ultima una gran cantidad de conciertos de los cuales se extraerá material para lanzar un disco totalmente en vivo, con todos sus éxitos, mas tres temas inéditos y un homenaje a Jose Alfredo Jimenez.

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Starting five years ago as a wishful music fantasy, The Third Mind, a super group deemed “Californian Psychedelic Rockers” by Doom Charts, has now become a powerful and thrilling  sonic reality.

The brainchild of Grammy award-winning songwriter/guitarist Dave Alvin and veteran  alternative music bassist Victor Krummenacher (Camper Van Beethoven, Monks of Doom,  Eyelids), The Third Mind began with studio recordings also featuring Jesse Sykes from her critically acclaimed group, Jesse Sykes and The Sweeter Hereafter, drummer Michael Jerome (Richard Thompson, Better Than Ezra, John Cale), guitarist David  Immerglück (Counting Crows, Monks of Doom, Camper Van Beethoven), with special guest, legendary LA musician, Willie Aron on Keys.

LIVE – The Third Mind present their psychedelic improv performances with the addition  of guitarist Mark Karan (Bob Weir’s Ratdog, Phil Lesh, Delaney Bramlett) subbing for Immerglück.

The Third Mind’s eponymous debut was released in 2020, featuring extended and psychedelic versions ranging from 8-10 minutes of songs by Alice Coltrane, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band,  and Roky Erickson’s 13th Floor Elevators. Following its release, tour plans were thwarted by the pandemic. The group reconvened in 2022 for a second album – The Third Mind 2 – which  shifted from the instrumental focus of their first effort to vocals with Seattle-based Jesse Sykes  at the helm covering songs from the late ‘60s by the Electric Flag, Fred Neil, Dillard and Clark  along with an original tune, “Tall Grass,” penned by Alvin and Sykes.

Hailed as a “must-see” performance by the San Francisco Chronicle, The Third Mind made  their live debut performance at the 2023 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival in San Francisco’s  legendary Golden Gate Park, which CBS News Bay Area proclaimed “a spectacular  performance.” A 10-date West Coast tour followed the festival garnering rave reviews including  Twangville who noted, “if you want to experience a set of musicians at the top of their game  improvising down a psychedelic rabbit hole, go catch The Third Mind.”

“When we debuted live at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, I felt like I’d come home. I’m excited to be  playing in The Third Mind’s live touring line-up.” – Mark Karan 

It was clear then that these shows were not to be missed, and needed to be recorded and  released! The Third Mind’s – Live Mind is now available, released on February 14, 2025 by Yep Roc Records.

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Scoochie Boochie was born from a volcano, and now he’s the best rapper in the United States.  Since 2015 Scoochie Boochie has been crafting clever innuendo and shockingly catchy flows into five albums: which tell a connected cinematic story known as the Scoochiverse.  After 10 years grinding in the comedy scenes of Grand Rapids, MI and Chicago, the eruption finally began in January of 2025, when music videos for Car Butt, I Have Sex, and several other songs went viral, opening the floodgates for 300,000+ new fans who have discovered the rest of his catalog is also fire.  It’s like The Lonely Island plus lore.  Follow @scoochie_boochie on Instagram for new videos and upcoming shows.

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Murder, You Wrote is a hilarious improvised whodunit where one unlucky performer meets a dire fate in our opening act. Our detective and their trusted sidekick will use their interrogation skills to suss out the culprit and solve the case. The twist? The audience gets to decide who the killer is amongst an array of suspects who are anything but usual.

Murder, You Wrote debuted at the Sacramento Comedy Spot in August of 2022. It was developed by local talent, and has been performed every month ever since by a cast of wonderfully funny homegrown improvisers and dozens of guest players from every corner of the region. The only folks having more fun than the audience are the performers on stage. If you’ve ever wondered what it would look like if Agatha Christie made a stage baby with Whose Line is it Anyway, come see the show to find out!

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Sacramento Ballet is thrilled to return to the SOFIA with VISIONS, an exhilarating celebration of ballet’s great innovators. This dynamic program features the return of Caili Quan’s toe-tapping favorite Love Me Anyway, the thrilling Sacramento premiere of acclaimed choreographer Ihsan Rustem’s Mother Tongue, and George Balanchine’s luminous Serenade, a work that forever transformed classical ballet. From bold contemporary voices to timeless classical beauty, Visions promises an unforgettable evening of new discoveries, riveting emotion, and stunning artistry.

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Join us for our monthly Demonstration Day at Sutter’s Fort SHP on February 21st from 10am to 4pm!

Participate in a variety of activities such as hands-on information stations, volunteer demonstrations, guided tours, and/or staff-led presentations covering the colonial impacts of Sutter’s Fort in the 1840s.

Visitors will also receive complimentary admission to the State Indian Museum – 3rd Saturday Demonstration Days only!

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Get ready for a fast-paced and inclusive improv show featuring Womxn and LGBTQIA+ performers! With quick, hilarious games and plenty of surprises, this show is all about laughter and fun even some games based on audience interactions! Come join us for a night of non-stop entertainment and good vibes! This is a spin-off of the GGT Variety show! Check it out!

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Embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of anime euphoria at the #WeTouchGrass SACRAMENTO Anime Rave on March 21st, 2026! This is an unforgettable night filled with electrifying anime vibes that will leave you craving more.

Dance to the beats of your beloved anime tunes and experience the enchantment of #WeTouchGrass’ renowned Anime Raves, celebrated across North America at events like Otafest, Anime Expo, Otakuthon, and UwU Con.

This is not just any anime party – this is the SACRAMENTO Anime Rave! Expect more cosplayers, an abundance of anime-inspired treats, and an overall heightened level of fun. Stay on the edge of your seat for exciting announcements about special guests, performers, and mind-blowing surprises that will elevate your night to new heights.

LEGAL: By purchasing a ticket, you agree to allow us to share your contact information with sponsors, affiliates, and partners for event-related purposes. You can opt-out at any time by contacting us at info@touchgrassent.live. We will protect your information, but we are not responsible for third-party actions.

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Lady Business is Sacramento’s longest-running all-femme improv show, entertaining audiences since 2010 with unfiltered humor, high energy, and spectacular chemistry. Each show features one fresh theme, three never-before-shared true stories, and a four-alarm blaze of original scenes and characters that will leave you aching from laugh pains.

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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 scenes.

Have a story to tell? Celebrating a birthday or anniversary?  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!

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 the 8:00PM Show on the same night and save $5! Upgrade your ticket at the box office when you arrive.

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“The hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet” – The Irish Voice

Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is indeed a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland. Its members have helped form the backbone of some of the greatest Irish groups of the decade.

Bassist Trevor Hutchinson was a key member of The Waterboys, and later he, with guitarist Donogh Hennessy, would form the dynamic rhythm section of The Sharon Shannon Band; Ed Boyd (Flook, Michael McGoldrick Band) has recently replaced Hennessy; Fiddler Sean Smyth is an All-Ireland champion who has played with Donal Lunny’s Coolfin; Kevin Crawford, considered to be among the finest flutists in Ireland played with the acclaimed traditional group Moving Cloud; and, piper Cillian Vallely of the famous Vallely artistic clan has performed with Riverdance and recently recorded with Bruce Springsteen. Folk Roots magazine has rightly termed them an “Irish music dream team.”

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Do you love dragons? Do you love magic? Do you love polyamorous elves? Watch fellow nerds improvise and act out a Dungeons-and-Dragons style role-playing game complete with gnomes, NAT 20s, and good old-fashioned Bardic Inspiration. No worries if you have never played Dungeons and Dragons before, we explain what’s going to happen at the beginning of the show!

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Night 1 of Femme Fest 2026 kicks off at 7:30pm with: Women of Squad Patrol, Steph Merlo, Gamesome Frolic, Sarah Ellsworth, STEM Fatales!

Femme Fest returns March 27-29, 2026!

Be seen. Be heard. Be unapologetically funny.

Femme Fest is a three-day comedy festival celebrating and uplifting femme and femme-identifying comedians from across the United States, featuring stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy shows and comedy workshops.
Our mission is to break barriers and create a supportive, empowering, and hilarious space where comedians from all over can showcase their talent. Through stand-up, improv, and sketch, Femme Fest amplifies the diverse, dynamic, and bold voices that shape the future of comedy.
Laughter is power—and it’s time for femme voices to lead the way.

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Femme Fest is a three-day comedy festival celebrating and uplifting femme and femme-identifying comedians from across the United States, featuring stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy shows and comedy workshops.

Our mission is to break barriers and create a supportive, empowering, and hilarious space where comedians from all over can showcase their talent. Through stand-up, improv, and sketch, Femme Fest amplifies the diverse, dynamic, and bold voices that shape the future of comedy.

Laughter is power—and it’s time for femme voices to lead the way.

Be Unapologetically Funny.

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Femme Fest: Friday, March 27 / 9pm: Ne Izima, Tink & Belle, Puppette Party, Rebecca Beskeen, Trendy & Fancy, Gigi McGill, Sardine, Aziza Stewart

Femme Fest returns March 27-29, 2026!
Be seen. Be heard. Be unapologetically funny.
Femme Fest is a three-day comedy festival celebrating and uplifting femme and femme-identifying comedians from across the United States, featuring stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy shows and comedy workshops.
Our mission is to break barriers and create a supportive, empowering, and hilarious space where comedians from all over can showcase their talent. Through stand-up, improv, and sketch, Femme Fest amplifies the diverse, dynamic, and bold voices that shape the future of comedy.
Laughter is power—and it’s time for femme voices to lead the way.

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Femme Fest: Saturday, March 28 / 7:30pm: Darling, Amanda Lyons, GGT Femme-prov, Lalita Dee, Natalie Whalen

Femme Fest returns March 27-29, 2026!

Be seen. Be heard. Be unapologetically funny.
Femme Fest is a three-day comedy festival celebrating and uplifting femme and femme-identifying comedians from across the United States, featuring stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy shows and comedy workshops.
Our mission is to break barriers and create a supportive, empowering, and hilarious space where comedians from all over can showcase their talent. Through stand-up, improv, and sketch, Femme Fest amplifies the diverse, dynamic, and bold voices that shape the future of comedy.
Laughter is power—and it’s time for femme voices to lead the way.

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Femme Fest: Saturday, March 28 / 9 pm: Sass Factory, Viva Rose, Sharks Barksley, Marina Wool, Shoes Off, Talia Clay

Femme Fest returns March 27-29, 2026!

Be seen. Be heard. Be unapologetically funny.

Femme Fest is a three-day comedy festival celebrating and uplifting femme and femme-identifying comedians from across the United States, featuring stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy shows and comedy workshops.
Our mission is to break barriers and create a supportive, empowering, and hilarious space where comedians from all over can showcase their talent. Through stand-up, improv, and sketch, Femme Fest amplifies the diverse, dynamic, and bold voices that shape the future of comedy.

Laughter is power—and it’s time for femme voices to lead the way.

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