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Fri, October 16
Dusty Slay: The Neighborhood Guy @ Channel 24
You can take the boy out of the trailer park, but you can’t take the trailer park out of the boy… stand-up comedian Dusty Slay grew up on Lot 8 of a mobile home neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, with a love for both classic country and rock and a career history peppered with jobs like waiting tables and selling pesticides.
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Fri, October 16
In A Nutshell: Storytelling Series @ The Sofia
OCTOBER: “DARK HEARTS” // Every month, four handpicked storytellers bring one theme to life with curated tales that range from hilarious to heartbreaking
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Fri, October 16 - Sun, November 15
Luminiscence @ Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
a 360 immersive spectacular with a live orchestra and choir (select nights), and immersive 360° projections that reveal the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in a breathtaking new way
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Fri, October 16
STAB! Comedy Theater
STAB! Comedy Theater is Sacramento’s home for alternative, experimental comedy. Live shows Thursday through Sunday.
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Fri, October 16
The Ghosts of Smithfield House @ Resurrection Theatre
Oct 9-31, Fridays & Saturdays, 7pm (with two Sunday matinees at 2pm) // a new musical by Joy Gee, music by Gayle Hewitt
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Fri, October 16
Ghost Tours @ Old Sacramento
Join us on tour for an eerie evening of baffling, unusual, and bizarre deaths that really happened in Sacramento’s past. // Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 // recommended ages 8 and up
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Fri, October 16
Jr. Deville / Michael Damani @ Torch Club
Jr. Deville / Michael Damani will be performing.
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Sat, October 17
Alex Edelman’s Just For Us @ Capital Stage
Sept 23 – Oct 25 // NY Times Critic’s Pick, 2024 Special Tony Award Winner
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Sat, October 17
Primary Trust @ B Street Theatre at The Sofia
Oct 7 – Nov 1 // Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama! // “… a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of the possibilities that await us all.”
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Sat, October 17
Underground Tours in Old Sacramento
Tours run 7 days a week. The historical tour includes hollow sidewalks, sloped alleyways, and underground spaces. No two tours are ever the same.
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Sat, October 17
Water for Elephants @ SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
OCTOBER 13 – 18, 2026
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Sat, October 17
Midtown Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am-1pm // fresh local produce, local entrepreneurs and artisans, local food vendors and trucks, with live music, entertainment, and interactive activities that add an extra layer of excitement to your market experience
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Sat, October 17
2026 Sacramento Archives Crawl
Spend the day discovering rarely seen pieces of our region’s history as archives and special collections from throughout the Sacramento area // FREE // start at any of the 4 locations
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Sat, October 17
Artazan Handcraft Market @ Sac Scottish Rite Center
Oct 16, 17, 18 // brings together artists, makers, designers, craftspeople, and specialty food producers >> visitors can explore beautiful work, connect w makers, & learn new skills
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Sat, October 17
Drawing Democracy exhibit @ Sac History Museum
Drawing Democracy is a month-long exhibition and series of public programs exploring political cartooning, satire, free expression, and democracy. Runs September 18 – October 31.
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Sat, October 17
BODIES - THE SCIENCE WITHIN
Oct 2 - Nov 29 // Seen by more than 5 million people worldwide, BODIES comes to the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium for a limited engagement, presented in English and Spanish.
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Sat, October 17
2026 Velo Ball @ Sierra 2 Center
Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates fundraiser // Food & drink, live auction, photobooth, music, awards
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Sat, October 17
The Rush Tribute Project @ Crest Theater
The Rush Tribute Project Performing Moving Pictures in its Entirety Plus Greatest Hits and Deep Cuts! The Rush Tribute Project, Performing MOVING PICTURES in its entirety, bringing to life beloved hits Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ and Limelight.
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Sat, October 17 - Mon, November 16
Luminiscence @ Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
a 360 immersive spectacular with a live orchestra and choir (select nights), and immersive 360° projections that reveal the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in a breathtaking new way
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Sat, October 17
Mark Stuart Full Band @ The Side Door
Mostly performing his own unique shows, doing singer-songwriter concerts, he can be witnessed excelling as a band guitarist at hometown Nashville, Tennessee gigs or sessions, too.
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Sat, October 17
STAB! Comedy Theater
STAB! Comedy Theater is Sacramento’s home for alternative, experimental comedy. Live shows Thursday through Sunday.
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Sat, October 17
The Fire Within @ Sofia
There are signs of fire in our world as far back as we can record. It gives life but also can bring destruction. This concert is not about that kind of fire. We sing of the fire that burns deep within us.
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Sat, October 17
The Ghosts of Smithfield House @ Resurrection Theatre
Oct 9-31, Fridays & Saturdays, 7pm (with two Sunday matinees at 2pm) // a new musical by Joy Gee, music by Gayle Hewitt
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Sat, October 17
This Charming Band @ Harlows
Harlow’s presents This Charming Band: A Tribute to The Smiths & Morrissey Celebrate 40 Years of “The Queen is Dead”, The Used Cars, All Ages.
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Sat, October 17
Ghost Tours @ Old Sacramento
Join us on tour for an eerie evening of baffling, unusual, and bizarre deaths that really happened in Sacramento’s past. // Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 // recommended ages 8 and up
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Sat, October 17
Anti-Cooperation League (ACL) @ Sac Comedy Spot
9-10pm >> Each week, the cast invites audience members to share real-life stories, which we use as inspiration for fully improvised comedy scenes.
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Sat, October 17
Peter Petty & His Double P Revue @ Torch Club
Peter Petty & His Double P Revue will be performing.
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Sun, October 18
3rd Sunday Drives @ California Automobile Museum
every third Sunday of the month enjoy a FREE ride (with paid museum admission) in one of our many beautiful cars from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. // No registration necessary, just stop by!
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Sun, October 18
Alex Edelman’s Just For Us @ Capital Stage
Sept 23 – Oct 25 // NY Times Critic’s Pick, 2024 Special Tony Award Winner
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Sun, October 18
Club Absolution @ Press Club
Club Absolution The Alternative Social/Dance Party. Every Sunday at Press Club.
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Sun, October 18
Primary Trust @ B Street Theatre at The Sofia
Oct 7 – Nov 1 // Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama! // “… a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of the possibilities that await us all.”
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Sun, October 18
Underground Tours in Old Sacramento
Tours run 7 days a week. The historical tour includes hollow sidewalks, sloped alleyways, and underground spaces. No two tours are ever the same.
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Sun, October 18
Water for Elephants @ SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
OCTOBER 13 – 18, 2026
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Sun, October 18
Sacramento’s Sunday Certified Farmers Market
Supporting and preserving California Family Farms Since 1980 / SUNDAYS / 8AM – Noon / DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO 8th & W Sts – State Parking Lot – Under the Freeway / Open All Year / EBT accepted
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Sun, October 18
5Rhythms Dance @ CLARA Auditorium
Wed & Sun // Created by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide, 5Rhythms® is a philosophy, perspective, performance art and a dynamic movement practice
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Sun, October 18
Artazan Handcraft Market @ Sac Scottish Rite Center
Oct 16, 17, 18 // brings together artists, makers, designers, craftspeople, and specialty food producers >> visitors can explore beautiful work, connect w makers, & learn new skills
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Sun, October 18
Drawing Democracy exhibit @ Sac History Museum
Drawing Democracy is a month-long exhibition and series of public programs exploring political cartooning, satire, free expression, and democracy. Runs September 18 – October 31.
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Sun, October 18
BODIES - THE SCIENCE WITHIN
Oct 2 - Nov 29 // Seen by more than 5 million people worldwide, BODIES comes to the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium for a limited engagement, presented in English and Spanish.
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Sun, October 18
I Love Sugar Skulls workshop @ California Museum
two time slots // Design and decorate “calaveras de azúcar” (sugar skulls) for “Día de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) in one of two workshops led by Rob-O of I Love Sugar Skulls
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Sun, October 18
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus @ Goldfield
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus will be performing live.
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Sun, October 18
Altan @ Sofia
Altan is celebrating 40 years on the road! After four decades, Altan remains at the forefront of traditional Irish music, blending the raw energy of their native Donegal fiddle style with a rare melodic sensibility.
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Sun, October 18
STAB! Comedy Theater
STAB! Comedy Theater is Sacramento’s home for alternative, experimental comedy. Live shows Thursday through Sunday.
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Sun, October 18
Julian Lage Quartet
His latest project, Scenes from Above, features a new quartet with legendary keyboardist John Medeski and an all-star rhythm section of bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Kenny Wolleson.
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Sun, October 18
Church! @ Shady Lady Saloon
Every Sunday at Shady Lady bar: Church! (of the true school motor booty throwdown) dance party with FlowerVato/DJ Larry // starts at 9pm, FREE!
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Mon, October 19
Hart Senior Center Classes & Activities for Seniors
Monday – Friday // come together to stretch your horizons, have fun, learn new things, make friends, and discover the joys of life in a holistic manner
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Mon, October 19
Underground Tours in Old Sacramento
Tours run 7 days a week. The historical tour includes hollow sidewalks, sloped alleyways, and underground spaces. No two tours are ever the same.
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Mon, October 19
Drawing Democracy exhibit @ Sac History Museum
Drawing Democracy is a month-long exhibition and series of public programs exploring political cartooning, satire, free expression, and democracy. Runs September 18 – October 31.
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Mon, October 19
BODIES - THE SCIENCE WITHIN
Oct 2 - Nov 29 // Seen by more than 5 million people worldwide, BODIES comes to the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium for a limited engagement, presented in English and Spanish.
