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Arts, Culture & Community Links

Zoom Laughter Yoga: The Sacramento LGBT Center hosts this introductory series on laughing and yogic breathing. No mats needed.Free. Send a note to Oddrey Heartburn for the password. 6-7PM. Free. 

Revitalizing Business Post COVID-19: The Women of Sacramento are hosting a webinar featuring consultant Michelle Bennyhoff to discuss how to address the challenges of running a business during the pandemic and share resources for restoring business activity as restrictions are lifted. 6-8PM. 

BOLD Broadcast: This week’s BOLD speaker is Amanda Allen, who will share her perspective on “BETWEEN.” 7PM. $1+

COVID-19 Links & Resources

EDD Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Portal FAQ - Information for independent contractors eligible to receive CARES Act unemployment insurance payments

Scholars Playground - Online learning platform with classes, tutoring, and community-based activities for kids K-12. Featuring content from Square Root Academy, Crocker Art Museum, 916 Ink and more. 

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 Be A Lady: Women’s History Month 2020 Performance by Omonivie Okhade (aka Tula in Bloom)

Pursuit of Happiness: New song from The Philharmonik’s upcoming album, “Transcendentalism.”

Capital Dance Project Behind the Barre 2020 Call for Artists

 COVID-19 Resources:

UniteSac - community portal 

Atrium 916 - resources for artists

Friday

Renegade Literati at Sacramento City Hall Alyssa Edwards Rainbow Festival Kickoff at Badlands

Saturday

29th Annual Chalk It Up Art & Music Fest (Labor Day Weekend) Mics and Moods feat. Russell, BenOfficial, and Monique at Guild Theater The Pressure Lounge EP Release at Momo w/ the New Crowns Gender Bender Ball Prom at CLARA - E. Claire Raley Studios for Performing Arts

Sunday

Thursday

Sac Food Policy Council Community Mixer at Oak Park Art Garden: Join the fight for food justice in Sacramento County. Learn about the Sac Food Policy Council, meet the steering committee, and share what's on your mind. Enjoy the beautiful garden space, good company, and food from community food vendors, as well as adult beverages. This is a family-friendly event with room for young ones to roam, with a few garden painting stations available. 6-830PM. 

Drunk Poetry at The Blue Lamp: ZFG and friends take over Blue Lamp for an evening of all things (drunken) poetry. 21+ 8-1130PM No cover.

Hot Music feat Ms Manners at Flamingo House: Serious beats and cool vibes from 9PM-130AM. No cover. 21+

Friday

Picturesque at Scandal Bar: Dress your best, drink the best, eat the best, dance your best  and get your picture taken by the best. Portrait Photographer Shannon Brooke.  Appetizers by Chef Dane Blom, Cocktails by Theresa Loughner. 21+ 5-9PM

Elevate Women August at The Urban Hive: Join local women to learn more about meditation, well-being and self-care. Cassandra Vogeli from Resonance Healing is a Reiki master and a meditation teacher with an MA in Marital & Family Therapy. This will be an instructional night about all things self-discovery: healing from trauma, the ins and outs of meditation, and where to start if this is your first time starting. The event will also have light bites and treats along with a full marketplace curtated by Goldfeather. 630-930 $10

Sun Valley Gun Club + friends at Old Ironsides: Sun Valley Gun Club, Anton Barbeau, Seacats and the Car Crash Hearts play Old I. 21+ 8PM-midnight $8

Saturday

Global Local Mercado at Sol Collective: It’s annual Global Local Mercado season, highlighting handmade, arts & cultural goods by local and global vendors. Also featuring vintage clothing, self care, and beauty products. Music curated by DJ Mike Colossal. All ages. 12-5PM Free to attend. 

Gold Lion Arts Summer Festival: Ross Hammond and friends go AWF. Invasive Species, Ross Hammond & Jay Nair w/Alex Jenkins, and Grex. All ages. 7PM $15 donation. 

Jared Fried at Punch Line Sac: We watched an episode of The Morning Toast featuring Jared Fried and we liked it. Plus the show is hosted by Krista Fatka and features our friend Daniel Humbarger. 18+ 730PM $25+

Diversity & Dragons at Sacramento Comedy Spot: Gamer geek/comedian Teo Morgan shall runneth a live simplified Dungeons & Dragons based game for a group of his Bardic friends (comedians). The audience will be used as a resource during play, helping forge inside jokes, like magic weapons. Please join us for this hilarious roleplaying fantasy adventure! 1030-1115PM $5

Sunday

DUSK (Pre-Burn Celebration) at Faces: Wear your costumes and enjoy music from DJ SpaceCadet,  New Gen, NeoBlue, TL Miller, Freddy Silva. Live art from The Art of Chy. Live instrumentalist Jacob Gleason on guitar, and other visual delights by: Kitteh Klub, Branden Kern, Jacob Gleason, and Jake Barnes. 21+ 3-10PM

Destroy Boys at Harlows: Destroy Boys, Grumpster and On Drugs are putting on an early show. All ages. Doors at 6. Show at 630PM. $10+

Friday

#SacOpenStudios Guide Release Happy Hour at Warehouse Artist Lofts: In addition to the new show by Amanda Cook in the WAL Public Market Gallery and WAL open studios, Verge Center for the Arts is celebrating the release of the 2019 Sac Open Studios Guide. The Sac Open Studios event takes place on two weekends in September, when artists across the region open their studios to the public. It’s a great opportunity to learn about artists’ processes and see them work in their studio environment. Many artists offer activities and demonstrations for attendees. #GrabtheGuide and see for yourself! 530-730PM

Milton 510 Bowens - The Price is Right Fine Art Exhibition at Brick House Gallery: Featured artist Milton 510 Bowens presents "The Price Is Right" featuring various series of work documenting topics such as Black music, social justice, history, race & economics. For Oak Park First Fridays, Collectors and patrons, works are 75% off for August 2nd ONLY!  Milton is a nationally recognized artist and activist, who has been creating powerful work for the past 20 years. His work was recently featured in Transitions Magazine which is published by Harvard University. Milton 510’s art sparks conversation on art, history and the times in which we live today his work promises to be as direct, open, and honest as artistically possible. In 2010 Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, appointed Milton as the Arts and Education Spokesperson for Sacramento’s Any Given Child partnership with the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington D.C. Also enjoy music by Clemon Charles, local vendors, wine, beer, refreshments, and Meet & Greet our Featured Artist "Milton 510 Bowens. 6-9PM 

First Friday Afterparty at Dwellpoint: Dwellpoint art studio showcase and First Friday afterparty featuring music from DJ Larry & MC Ham, Phosphorescent Body Marbling by Sunya Whitelight, sculptures by Lily Mott & Melissa Uroff, and paintings by Molly Devlin. 10PM $15

 Saturday

CFF presents Nick Leisure (A Clear Shot) at Carol’s Books:  A conversation with Director Nick Leisure, fresh off his World Premiere for A CLEAR SHOT w/ Mario Van Peebles. Learn from a Sacramento native how to make movies on a large scale.In addition, join networking and discussion of the 48 Hour film making experience, for newcomers and seasoned vets alike. Special guests include some of the previous winners of the 48 Hour Film Fest! Share war stories, tips, and tricks in this filmmaking intensive! 1230-2PM Free RSVP for entry

Peach House Presents Daydream Festival at Dwellpoint: The third and final Daydream festival takes over Dwellpoint (530 Q Street). Featuring music by CONES, Madi Sipes and the Painted Blue, Munechild, Sun Valley Fun Club + more. Art by Indie Pichardo, Harry., Styles Munson, Autumn Hall, Eliot Olson + others. Installations from Peter Eckes and The Lemon Room. Several local vendors will be on site as well. All ages. $25

Cheers to 5 Years of Capital Dance Project at CLARA: Celebrating its 5th anniversary of the summer production Behind the Barre featuring collaborations with local dancers, artists and musicians, this silent auction supporting the event will have live music and sneak previews of pieces from the event. 6-9PM

Sunday

Yoga on the Pier: Free Sunday morning yoga with The Yoga Seed Collective at Mill Street Pier in West Sacramento. 10 - 11AM

Rebel Without a Cause at Crest Theatre: 7PM $9.50

On Our Radar

8/7 - 8/9 - A Candlelight Vigil for Peace 2.0 at Cosumnes River College: The current events-driven play "A Candlelight Vigil For Peace" returns this summer in a newly revised version. The play takes place over three days following a tragic event as a community struggles to respond and come together. The cast includes Wayne Cook, Kristine David, James Ellison, Ian Hopps, Tiffanie Mack, Imani Mitchell, Brooklynn Solomon, and Eric Wheeler. Written by Marcus Crowder. Anthony D'Juan directs. There will be two free performances on August 7 and August 8 at 7:30 p.m. with a preview on August 6 in the Cosumnes River College Black Box Theatre.

Due by 8/9/2019 - Apply to serve on the California Redistricting Commission: The Commission redraws California’s congressional district boundaries once a decade, following new census information, election law, and community characteristics. This independent body shapes the power of various communities and ensures that the people choose who they want to represent them, not the other way around. Applications are due August 9th, 2019. 

Thursday

Creative Economy July 2019 Meeting at The Atrium: After the successful rally to acquire increased arts funding in the City’s budget, it is time to learn more about what the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission plans to do with the allocated funds and how we should begin to focus on acquiring an additional 6 million from the measure U fund. We will hear from Assistant City Manager Michael Jasso, Jody Ulich, Convention and Cultural Services Director for the City of Sacramento and Dennis Mangers, advisor to Mayor Darrell Steinberg. 530-730PM

Daze Off Summer Tour at Harlows: Daze Off w/ Madi Sipes & The Painted Blue with RIVVRS, Animals in the Attic & Cugino. 21+ Doors at 7PM. Show at 8PM. $12

Wicked Sacramento Reading at Time Tested Books: In the early 1900s, Sacramento became a battleground in a statewide struggle. On one side were Progressive political reformers and suffragettes. Opposing them were bars, dance halls, brothels and powerful business interests. Caught in the middle was the city’s West End, a place where Grant “Skewball” Cross hosted jazz dances that often attracted police attention and Charmion performed her infamous trapeze striptease act before becoming a movie star. It was home to the “Queen of the Sacramento Tenderloin,” Cherry de Saint Maurice, who met her untimely end at the peak of her success, and Ancil Hoffman, who ingeniously got around the city’s dancing laws by renting riverboats for his soirées. In 'Wicked Sacramento' historian William Burg shares these and many more long-hidden stories of criminals and crusaders from Sacramento’s past.7-830PM. Free. 

Friday

Dance on the Edge Waterfront Popup: Enjoy a fun night of Salsa dance with a DJ and instructors, a beer garden from Federalist Public House and Hautebird’s fried chicken. At the Sacramento Waterfront in Old Sac by The Delta King. 6-10PM

The Darling Clementines' Pajama Party at Harlow’s: Wear your jammies and enjoy a night of fantastic entertainment at Harlow’s with old favorites and special guests. Featuring a brand new group act by The Sizzling Sirens Burlesque Experience, as well as Sacramento's most darling burlesque queens and live performers. Doors open at 930PM, show at 10PM. $15+

Sacramento Stand-Up Competition at the Comedy Spot: The seventh annual Sacramento Stand-Up Competition preliminary round begins Friday at the  Sacramento Comedy Spot. The competition features 24 of the best comedians in the United States competing for a $1,000 grand prize, $500 second-place prize, and $250 third-place prize.  Shows at 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm. $15+

 Saturday

California's Day of Dance at Crest Theatre: California's Day of Dance is the first of its kind to make its way to Sacramento. The primary goal is to inspire Sacramento to embrace dance as a fun and positive way to maintain good health, and to promote the availability of quality performing arts in the community. This event is for dancers AND non-dancers alike! We will be celebrating on National Dance Day for the final time July 27th to launch our official day coming April 11th, 2020 . Doors at 1PM. Show at 2PM. $8+

Guac Off 2019 at Serpentine Fox: The Guac Off is a guacamole tasting extravaganza and fundraiser for the entire family. Contestants enter their secret recipes and you get to be the judge of the best (or worst) Guac in Sac! This year we are also partnering with Serpentine Fox Prohibition Grille to host the event, and we will be donating 100% of our proceeds to Sacramento Children's Home. We will have music, a full bar, and giving away raffle prizes valuing up to $500 throughout the night, as well as fun family games at each booth. 5-7PM Free.

Taste of East Sacramento at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church: East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce welcomes the 11th Annual Taste of East Sacramento food and wine expo. More than 40 local restaurants, breweries and wineries will offer a delicious combination of small bites, family favorites, exotic and local specialties for more than 500 guests. 6-9PM, $65.

Comic Sans: Comedy Without at Dwellpoint: This unique comedy show with a twist takes place at the captivating new art studio/warehouse Dwellpoint (530 Q St). Each show requires comedians to perform without an element they took for granted. Whether it’s shoes or lights or the microphone - whatever it is won’t be announced until the show starts. Hosted by Mike Cella and featuring Kiry Shabazz (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central). 8pm, tickets $15-$20.

 Sunday

Barter N Brunch at Sol Collective: PoppieField and PeachHouse are hosting a bartering-focused brunch. Bring clothing, art supplies, zines, household items, etc and exchange them for new-to-you treasures. 2-5PM. $5+ sliding scale, no one turned away. 

Sactown Wings 2019 at Southside Park: Sacramento’s 6th annual chicken wing festival Sactown Wings takes place at Southside Park. There will be music, games, craft beer, wine, margaritas, and over thousands of chicken wings! Part of your ticket's proceeds goes to the Front Street Animal Shelter. 2-6 PM, GA $10.

Friday

Light.Wav Tech Art Showcase: Light.wav is an annual 2-day digital media art showcase fusing art and technology through light, space and sound. Both nights will have live performances, we’ll transform an empty space into what can be described as a “modern-day dreamscape” where attendees will find themselves immersed in a sensory experience. Also happening on Saturday, 18+ 7PM-midnight. $10+ 

Sacramento Japanese Film Festival at Crest Theatre: The 15th annual Sacramento Japanese Film Festival begins with Destiny, The Tale of Kamakura. Arrive early to browse the card and book boutiques in the lobby. Doors at 630PM. Film at 730PM. $10

Danai Gurira’s Eclipsed at Celebration Arts: (Yes, that Danai Gurira!) Tony-nominated, Danai Gurira’s Eclipsed follows the experiences of a group of captive “wives,” subject to the whims of a Liberian rebel officer in a rebel army camp in 2003. With the arrival of a new girl who can read, and the return of an old one who can kill, their possibilities are quickly changed. These defiant survivors wonder about a different destiny.  The play offers a chilling, humanizing and surprisingly funny portrait of transformation, and celebrates the women who navigate and survive their hostile circumstances. 8-10PM $20

Saturday

Oak Park Fix- It Cafe at 3600 Broadway: Get tools sharpened, clothing mended, bikes repaired and more at this community-driven effort to make do. 11AM-2PM

Lunafest 2019 at the Guild Theatre: Carrie’s TOUCH has partnered with Lunafest for an amazing, and inspiring twist on traditional fundraisers- a film festival For, By, and About Women. Help support, and create more African American Breast Cancer Survivors. Join the pre-screening mixer, and immediately following, will be the 2-hour screening of various films. 2-5PM $35

Impatiens Bloom Day Party at Flamingo House: Local DJs Karizma, Rich Soto, and Greg Albers spin disco, house and worldwide sounds, accompanied by designer Jackie Taylor showcasing her pieces and a special selection of vintage. 21+ 2-8PM Free. 

Lipstick Presents We Are Your Friends at Old Ironsides: The Lipstick crew and friends bring you a Blog House Revival featuring music by artists like Justice, The Twelves, MSTRKRFT, Chromeo, Vitalic, Soulwax, LCD Soundsystem, Breakbot, Peaches, Ladytron + more. 21+ 9PM-130AM $5

Sunday

Sacramento Audio Waffle at Red Museum: Norcal NoiseFest presents the loudest breakfast in town, featuring noise artists accompanied by free coffee and waffles. Ear plugs provided. All ages 12 - 3PM $8+

Sacramento Zine Symposium at Central Public Library: Learn about and participate in the production, history, and fun of zines at this event featuring panel discussions, lightning talks, and creation spaces for  exploring the world of zines. All ages. 12-4PM. Free. 

Funday Frolic at Faces: Enjoy some post-brunch drink specials & an evening of fancy frolics dressed in your Funday best. With music by K2, Pumatron, Jon E Qwest and Amy Roze and visual delights by Kitteh Klub and Branden Kern 21+ 3-10PM No cover. 

On Our Radar

We’re adding this segment to share events in advance or links we just think you would like. 

7/21: Sacramento Ballet is offering tickets to see The Nutcracker at discounted prices through July 21st. 

7/27: Garden the Grid, midtown’s summer garden tour supporting Alchemist CDC, will feature 15 gardens throughout midtown, Two Flew the Coop backyard chickens, Bee Love Beekeeper demonstrations, kitchen composting lessons from ReSoil Sac, and succulents from The Prickly Pear. $10.

Thursday

Host Homes Town Hall at Sac LGBT Center: Recent law changes have empowered communities to help address the challenges of providing housing for transition-aged youth (18-24). Come learn about how host homes can help keep young people off the street. 530-7PM.

ArtMix Combust at Crocker Art Museum: Get ready for Burning Man with circus arts, a Black Rock marketplace, tunes from DJs Chris Hopkins and Freddy Silva + more. 21+ 6-930PM $20

Poetry Bash w/Macroni at Oblivion Comics & Coffee: Enjoy a free night of poetry from up-and-coming youth poetry duo, Macroni, hosted by David Loret de Mola and presented by Empire Arts Collective and Oblivion Comics & Coffee. Free!

Clemon w/Skyler’s Pool at Harlow's: Local musicians Clemon Charles and Skyler’s Pool (Kitty O’Neal, Kurt Spataro) take over Harlow’s. 21+ Doors at 7. 8PM show. $15. 

Friday

Lights for Liberty Vigils: Support improved immigration and asylum policies and better conditions for migrants. Several locations will hold protests. Use the link to find an event near you. 

WAVE - Sol Collective Fundraiser: Celebrate the Cancers in our community and support Sol Collective with this night of Hip Hop featuring The Philharmonik, MC Radioactive, KARE Collective, Andru Defeye and poetry performances from Grace Loescher, Jeanette Sem and Kalifornication. All ages. 8PM $10

Saturday

Let’s Talk Transportation at Sac City College: Attend this all-day convening on transportation, environmental justice, equity and investing in place with advocates, community members, experts and facilitators. 11AM-2PM. Free. 

MusicMakersMiniFest & Art Show at Hacker Lab: #MusicMakersMiniFest is a benefit for Library Of MusicLandria. Peruse visual art made by musicians, or musical themed art by music fans. Stay for the vibes, music festival, delicious drinks from Burly Beverages, and amazing grub from Bambi Vegan Tacos. Featuring music from Fashionista Boyfriend, Autumn Sky, Drop Dead Red, Gloamie + others, and art by Lauren Margaux, Carly DuHain, Lily Quintero and more. All ages. 4-9PM Suggested donation range per person: $10-$20, but no one turned away for lack of funds.

River City Marketplace - Night Market at The Urban Hive: River City Marketplace is designed to present the Sacramento region’s best artists, makers and small businesses in a setting that creates an enjoyable and memorable experience. 5-9PM

Art After Dark - ArtBeast 2nd Saturday Nighttime Fundraiser: ArtBeast is a lovely play-centered environment for kids on the grid, but they often have so much fun that adults get jealous. This is your chance to support the work of Waking the Village and hang out with grownups in this carefree space. 21+ 7-9PM $50

Sunday

Creation District Album Release Show at Ace of Spades: Yet another cool project from local nonprofit Waking the Village, The Creation District helps engage and empower youth through creative expression, and has partnered with local artists So Much Light and Hobo Johnson to bring this album to life. Featuring performances from Creation District artists LaRay, Lil Babby Ke, King Shadow, Goddess of Darkness + more, joined by Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers and So Much Light. 6PM $15