2025 California State Fair @ Cal Expo

Posted to Annual, Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Sales, Special Interests, Sports & Rec July 17th, 2025

Mark your calendars! CA State Fair returns on July 11-27, 2025, for another 17 days of amazing Exhibits, Entertainment, Livestock, Food, and Rides!

King James

Posted to Art & Culture, Special Interests July 17th, 2025

King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Michael Stevenson

June 25 – July 27, 2025
Sacramento Premiere

“King” LeBron James’s years playing in Cleveland bring promise, prosperity, and renewal to a city in desperate need of all three. His tenure also unites Shawn and Matt in an unlikely bond forged by fandom. Over twelve years, from LeBron’s rookie season to an NBA Championship, the men navigate their turbulent friendship through their shared love of basketball—and the endless amiable arguments that erupt from that love. A clever comedy, KING JAMES is an intimate exploration of the place that sports occupy in our lives and relationships.

“Joseph has created one of the funniest and most moving plays about friendship in years… Basketball fans will love Joseph’s insidery jokes, but even if you don’t follow the game all that much, KING JAMES is a must-see.” –THEATERMANIA

NO COVER Happy Hour w/ Mind X @ Torch Club

Posted to Art & Culture, Music & Nightlife, Special Interests July 17th, 2025

A collaboration of some of Sacramento’s finest musicians, Mind X takes you back to a time of celebration.

Trivia Thursday @ Midtown Lounge

Posted to Eats & Drinks, Music & Nightlife, Special Interests July 17th, 2025

Bring friends and laugh with our neighborhood trivia hosts, Nick & Jess.  There may be cat pics to identify, some history, seldom sports and always a tulip of cider.  Join a team or bring friends.  Come for the trivia, stay for the cider and laughs.

Movies Off the Wall: Mamma Mia! @ Crocker

Posted to Annual, Art & Culture, Music & Nightlife, Special Interests July 17th, 2025

Movies Off the Wall: Mamma Mia! @ Crocker
Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
7 PM
$6 – $16

Enjoy summer sunsets as irresistible musicals take over the Museum’s outdoor courtyard in a larger-than-life cinematic experience, screened against the Teel Family Pavilion’s iconic architecture. Arrive early to indulge in delicious bites and sing along to DJ sets inspired by the night’s film.

Mamma Mia! (2008)
Runtime: 1h 48m
Voyage to the sun-soaked Greek islands with Mamma Mia!, where love, laughter, and ABBA’s greatest hits collide in a whirlwind of heart and hilarity.

Live Jazz Thursdays @ 58 Degrees & Holding

Posted to Eats & Drinks, Music & Nightlife July 17th, 2025

Live jazz with new performances every week – Thursdays starting at 7pm

Thursday Trivia Night @ Lefty’s Taproom

Posted to Eats & Drinks, Music & Nightlife, Special Interests, Sports & Rec July 17th, 2025

Trivia // Every Thursday // at 7:30pm // Hosted by @calebarobertson // Free to play with multiple prizes awarded!

2025 California State Fair @ Cal Expo

Posted to Annual, Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Sales, Special Interests, Sports & Rec July 18th, 2025

Mark your calendars! CA State Fair returns on July 11-27, 2025, for another 17 days of amazing Exhibits, Entertainment, Livestock, Food, and Rides!

King James

Posted to Art & Culture, Special Interests July 18th, 2025

King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Michael Stevenson

June 25 – July 27, 2025
Sacramento Premiere

“King” LeBron James’s years playing in Cleveland bring promise, prosperity, and renewal to a city in desperate need of all three. His tenure also unites Shawn and Matt in an unlikely bond forged by fandom. Over twelve years, from LeBron’s rookie season to an NBA Championship, the men navigate their turbulent friendship through their shared love of basketball—and the endless amiable arguments that erupt from that love. A clever comedy, KING JAMES is an intimate exploration of the place that sports occupy in our lives and relationships.

“Joseph has created one of the funniest and most moving plays about friendship in years… Basketball fans will love Joseph’s insidery jokes, but even if you don’t follow the game all that much, KING JAMES is a must-see.” –THEATERMANIA

California Professional Chef Challenge

Posted to Annual, Eats & Drinks, Special Interests July 18th, 2025

California Professional Chef Challenge @ California State Fair
July 18 – July 19

California is bursting with rising star chefs who make our state’s bounty really shine!

Professional chefs will use a mystery ingredient to prepare a 3-course, restaurant-quality meal in front of a live Fair audience and a panel of qualified Judges at the Save Mart California’s Kitchen.

Schedule:
Prelims: Friday, July 18, 2025
11 am – 1 pm
2 pm – 4 pm
6 pm – 8 pm

Finals: Saturday, July 29, 2025
6 pm – 8 pm