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.

Cinco de Mayo Weekend @ Old Sugar Mill

Posted to Annual, Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, Holiday, Music & Nightlife May 3rd, 2025

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style at the Old Sugar Mill! Enjoy 2 days of festive wine tasting with 14 local wineries, delicious food trucks, and live music – the perfect blend of flavor, fun, and fiesta! Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

Wine Tasting
Live Music
Food Trucks

Pre-register to get a souvenir wine glass at check-in (While Supplies Last)! Registration is complimentary. Food and Wine will be available for purchase.

Eventbrite info HERE

Artist Talk: de la Torre Brothers @ Crocker

Posted to Art & Culture May 3rd, 2025

Artist Talk: de la Torre Brothers
Saturday, May 3, 2025
2 PM
$12 – $20

Discover how Einar and Jamex de la Torre, the artists behind the exhibition Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective, developed their signature style over the course of three decades. The pair provides an inside look at their over-the-top, Baroque aesthetic applied to everything from blown glass to sculpture to installation.

A Lerner & Loewe Celebration @ SAFE Performing Arts Center

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

Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra presents
A Lerner & Loewe Celebration
Alfred Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe

Purchase tickets online
Save online fees by calling the Box Office: 916-808-5181
(Tues-Fri 10 AM – 4 PM)

Relive the Lerner & Loewe legacy of innovative storytelling and lush melodies of the timeless songs written by Broadway’s dynamic duo.

Saturday, May 3, 2025
3 PM Matinée
SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
1301 L Street, Sacramento

Soloists
Leslie Katter, Soprano
Noel Anthony Escobar, Tenor
Eugene Brancoveanu, Baritone

Element Brass Band # Torch Club

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

Element Brass Band & Blame The Bishop

Deadform @ Cafe Colonial

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

Cafe Colonial and El Crusty Cristo present Deadform, Flesh Trade, Human, Secretion, and Gimp, All Ages