Our War Too: Women in Service @ California Museum

Posted to Art & Culture, Special Interests May 3rd, 2025

Our War Too: Women in Service

A traveling exhibition from The National WWII Museum at the California Museum in Sacramento, CA

February 4, 2025  – May 4, 2025

Making its traveling debut at the California Museum, Our War Too: Women in Service is a groundbreaking special exhibit honoring the nearly 350,000 American women who answered the call to serve their country during World War II. Made up of unique and colorful artifacts from The National WWII Museum’s collection, the exhibit explores the efforts, struggles, and accomplishments of these servicewomen, the impacts of which extend into the present day.

FEATURING:

More than 200 artifacts
Immersive environmental projections
Narrative films and personal story features
Interactives: a digital scrapbook of women’s service, a cryptography display, AI-based interactive conversational interviews with WWII women veterans, and more!

Exhibit on view from February 4, 2025  to May 4, 2025.

Learn more or plan a visit at californiamuseum.org/our-war-too

The Prom @ Woodland Opera House

Posted to Art & Culture, Music & Nightlife, Special Interests May 3rd, 2025

The Prom follows a group of Broadway actors whose careers have hit a rough patch. They decide to take up the cause of a high school student named Emma, who has been banned from bringing her girlfriend to the prom in their small Indiana town. The Broadway actors descend on the town to help Emma and fight for LGBTQ+ acceptance, using their theatrical talents and star power.

April 18 – May 3, 2025
Week 1: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Week 2: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Week 3: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Nosotros La Gente @ The Sofia

Posted to Art & Culture, Special Interests May 3rd, 2025

A Play by Jerry Montoya
NOSOTROS LA GENTE (WE THE PEOPLE)

West Coast Premiere!

A sweeping romantic saga based on a remarkable true story from World War II that follows two brothers whose deep bonds and dreams transform the California desert. When Santiago answers the call to serve his country, Salvador promises to protect all that his brother holds dear. Set in the close-knit Mexican-American community of the Coachella Valley, this passionate tale of romance, family bonds, and impossible choices reminds us that love knows no boundaries – of war, family, or fate.

2025 Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival

Posted to Annual, Art & Culture, Featured Events, Music & Nightlife, Special Interests May 3rd, 2025

May 2nd & 3rd // Join us for two days of films and discussions celebrating the experiences of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

Sacramento Beer Week 2025

Posted to Annual, Eats & Drinks, Special Interests May 3rd, 2025

Sacramento Beer Week 2025

Sacramento Beer Week, organized by the Sacramento Area Brewers Guild, is an annual 10-day celebration of the Sacramento region’s craft beer community. Over the course of the week, breweries, taprooms, restaurants and more are invited to organize unique events that showcase Sacramento’s craft breweries. The Sacramento Area Brewers Guild hosts an annual signature beer festival during Sacramento Beer Week that brings craft brewers and beer enthusiasts together. Get ready to discover new breweries, try new styles of beer and experience events you can’t find anywhere else!

April 25 – May 4, 2025
Find all Sacramento Beer Week events HERE

Stars of Tomorrow – Sac Ballet Second Company

Posted to Art & Culture, Special Interests, Sports & Rec May 3rd, 2025

Step into an enchanting evening of artistry and discovery with Stars of Tomorrow, Sacramento Ballet’s Second Company showcase. Set beneath the night sky in an intimate al-fresco, cabaret-style setting, this captivating performance celebrates the next generation of ballet stars. Witness new works created for our pre-professional dancers, exquisite classical variations, and selections from the season’s repertoire—each piece a testament to the talent and promise of these rising artists. Guests will enjoy complimentary wine or beer with admission, along with light refreshments, as they take in the magic of dance under the stars.

Join us May 2-3 at the Jim Hargrove Outdoor Performance Stage at CLARA for an unforgettable evening where the future of ballet takes center stage.

Oak Park Farmers Market

Posted to Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Sales, Special Interests May 3rd, 2025

Oak Park Farmers Market // Every Saturday, 9 AM – 1 PM // Season: April – November // SNAP/EBT accepted & matched up to $20! // Program of @foodliteracycenter

Midtown Farmers Market

Posted to Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Sales, Special Interests May 3rd, 2025

The Midtown Farmers Market, brought to you by the Midtown Association, invites you to experience the epitome of fresh, local, and vibrant.

Our markets bring thousands of visitors each week to support local entrepreneurs and artisans, find fresh and local food, and celebrate the unique spirit and vibrancy of Midtown with live music, entertainment, and interactive activities that add an extra layer of excitement to your market experience.

Every Saturday rain or shine
(inclement weather cancellations now and again)

74th Annual Sacramento Autorama @ Cal Expo

Posted to Annual, Art & Culture, Family/Kids, Special Interests, Sports & Rec May 3rd, 2025

74th Annual Sacramento Autorama
May 2 – May 4, 2025
Cal Expo, Buildings A, B, C, D, Lot X, Lot 26, & Pavilion
1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento 95815

In its 74th year, the Sacramento Autorama is one of the longest running hot rod, custom car, and motorcycle expositions. The Sacramento Autorama is in the Kustom Capitol of the World and is the home of many coveted awards, including the Custom d’Elegance award, World’s Most Beautiful Lowrider and the finale of West Coast Challenge. The event attracts the best of the best builders and owners from all over the world to compete in this annual, historic event. Its legend members include car heroes who have made a notable contribution to the growth of America’s unique hobby of custom cars. The show is known for its “Big B Awards,” the H.A Bagdasarian Award, the Sam Barris Memorial Award, the Joe Bailon Memorial Award, and the Dick Bertolucci Automotive Excellence Award.

There will be over 500 show vehicles competing this year for cash and prizes. We will have additional vehicles joining us in the special parking area next to the buildings at the 18th Annual Autorama Drive-In. We give over 400 awards away at the Sacramento Autorama for entries in the hot rod, street machine, restored, custom, motorcycle, suede, and truck categories. We are proud to give away over $35,000 in cash and prizes to our valued participants. Join us at The Gately Audio Show. This premier event will feature SQ and SPL competitions, live demonstrations from some of the largest and most innovative builds in the country, exclusive deals from West Coast vendors, drawings, awards, and an outstanding car show.
Event Hours

General Admission (13 years and up): $25
Child Admission (6-12 years): $10
Children 5 and Under Enter Free
Parking: $10

Mómti Market @ Sacramento History Museum

Posted to Art & Culture, Family/Kids, Featured Events, Sales, Special Interests May 3rd, 2025

Mómti Market

In proud partnership with the Sacramento History Museum, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians is excited to present Mómti Market on Saturday, May 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free and family-friendly, the market will take place in the Museum in Old Sacramento and be filled with artisan-made goods crafted by talented California Native artists offering items for purchase such as jewelry, baskets, cultural art and graphic art.

Museum admission is free for this event.

The pop-up market will include 20 vendors, plus interactive demonstrations and educational booths on display for visitors to browse, shop and experience. Popular for all ages, a sampling of the hands-on demonstrations available will include basketry, acorn processing, cordage, along with fun and games. Guests will also have the opportunity to connect with and learn from California Native artists and demonstrators on-site for the special activation.

The Mómti Market is presented in conjunction with the Sacramento History Museum’s Mómtim Pewinan (River People), an exhibition guest curated by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians’ Exhibits & Collections Department. The community is encouraged to explore the installation to learn about contemporary Nisenan culture and how today’s artists and culture bearers maintain the old ways through the practice of Traditional Ecological Knowledge.