Things To Do

Thu, October 22

Thursday Trivia Night @ Lefty's Taproom

Join us for trivia every Thursday at 7:30PM! Five categories each night – Free to play with multiple prizes awarded! ** Six-person team limit **

Thu, October 22

UB40 @ the Hard Rock Hotel

UB40 is one of the most successful and influential British groups of all time, with more than 100 million albums sold

Thu, October 22

JW Jones @ Torch Club

JW Jones will be performing live.

Fri, October 23

16th Annual Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge

Oct 1-31 // restaurants throughout the Sacramento area will feature special vegan menu items

Fri, October 23

Alex Edelman’s Just For Us @ Capital Stage

Sept 23 – Oct 25 // NY Times Critic’s Pick, 2024 Special Tony Award Winner

Fri, October 23

Long and Winding Road / Sac Ballet @ The Sofia

Oct 23-25 // From Balanchine to the Beatles: An Evening of Brilliant Contrasts

Fri, October 23

Movies Under The Stars in Old Sacramento

Watch Halloween-themed movies outside in Old Sacramento State Historic Park every Thursday and Friday night in October.

Fri, October 23

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.”

Fri, October 23

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.

Fri, October 23

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.

Fri, October 23

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.

Fri, October 23

Country In The Park @ Heart Health Park

Country In The Park 2 is almost here! Bring Your Crew. We’ll Bring the Country.

Fri, October 23 - Sun, November 22

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

Fri, October 23

STAB! Comedy Theater

STAB! Comedy Theater is Sacramento’s home for alternative, experimental comedy. Live shows Thursday through Sunday.

Fri, October 23

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

Fri, October 23

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

Fri, October 23

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire @ SAFE Credit Performing Arts Center

Relive the magic of Harry Potter in high definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.

Fri, October 23

Lila Downs @ Mondavi

Rooted in Oaxaca and shaped between Mexico and the United States, she weaves Mexican tradition with jazz, cumbia, folk, and contemporary rhythms.

Fri, October 23

Rock of Ages @ Woodland Opera House

Off the Grid in Woodland, CA // October 9-24, 2026

Fri, October 23

Clark Engine Co. / TBA @ Torch Club

Fri, October 23

HELL Presents: HELL ON EARTH @ Press Club

Spinning Acid, Electro, Hyperpop, Hardstyle, and more from 9PM to 1AM. Dress for post-apocalyptic dancing; references include: Tank Girl, Mad Max, Toxic Avenger, Fallout, Chernobyl.

Sat, October 24

16th Annual Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge

Oct 1-31 // restaurants throughout the Sacramento area will feature special vegan menu items

Sat, October 24

Alex Edelman’s Just For Us @ Capital Stage

Sept 23 – Oct 25 // NY Times Critic’s Pick, 2024 Special Tony Award Winner

Sat, October 24

Long and Winding Road / Sac Ballet @ The Sofia

Oct 23-25 // From Balanchine to the Beatles: An Evening of Brilliant Contrasts

Sat, October 24

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.”

Sat, October 24

Rock of Ages @ Woodland Opera House

2pm & 7:30pm shows ** see schedule // Off the Grid in Woodland, CA // October 9-24, 2026

Sat, October 24

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.

Sat, October 24

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

Sat, October 24

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.

Sat, October 24

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.

Sat, October 24

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire @ SAFE Performing Arts Center

Oct 23 & 24 / Relive the magic of Harry Potter in high definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.

Sat, October 24

Rain Dog @ Torch Club

Rain Dog will be performing.

Sat, October 24 - Mon, November 23

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

Sat, October 24

Sounds of Solidarity Presents: Fright Night @ Cafe Colonial

with DJs: Ed Lampkin, Che Groovera, Vinyl Honey, Nasty Nay, and Wobbly.

Sat, October 24

STAB! Comedy Theater

STAB! Comedy Theater is Sacramento’s home for alternative, experimental comedy. Live shows Thursday through Sunday.

Sat, October 24

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

Sat, October 24

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

Sat, October 24

Chick Habit @ The Boardwalk

Presented by The Boardwalk Chick Habit with Madman Locomotive and Malcom Bliss

Sat, October 24

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.

Sat, October 24

Shannon McCabe’s 18th Annual Vampire Ball @ Harlows

It’s our 18th annual Vampire Ball – “Vampirates” where the undead rule the high seas and romance is written in blood and saltwater…

Sun, October 25

16th Annual Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge

Oct 1-31 // restaurants throughout the Sacramento area will feature special vegan menu items

Sun, October 25

Alex Edelman’s Just For Us @ Capital Stage

Sept 23 – Oct 25 // NY Times Critic’s Pick, 2024 Special Tony Award Winner

Sun, October 25

Club Absolution @ Press Club

Club Absolution The Alternative Social/Dance Party. Every Sunday at Press Club.
Featuring DJ Keys, DJ Carnierobber, and Special Guests

Sun, October 25

Long and Winding Road / Sac Ballet @ The Sofia

Oct 23-25 // From Balanchine to the Beatles: An Evening of Brilliant Contrasts

Sun, October 25

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.”

Sun, October 25

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.

Sun, October 25

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

Sun, October 25

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

Sun, October 25

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.

Sun, October 25

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.