Do you love to frolic with the finches? Find yourself relaxing with the ravens? Perhaps you wish there was a spa for the sparrows… If you are living in a birder’s paradise we have got the thing for you! Starlings will go starkers for a bath in this DIY bath haus for the birds. To … Continue reading
If you have a penchant for charming robots, foul-mouthed television directors, or classic comedy techniques, Resurrection Theatre Company’s current show is up your alley. Comic Potential, which kicked off its run Aug. 22, follows a young female robot going through an identity crisis. Is she an ordinary robot, or something more? We meet folks along … Continue reading
Demolition of Sacramento’s Downtown Plaza became visible on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 starting at the corner of L and 6th Streets. What is now a pile of rubble will become the new home of the Sacramento Kings Arena near October 2016. A space with a viewing window for the public has been set up at … Continue reading
Sacramento now has just the spot for anyone looking for a life drawing class with some sass. Seasoned artists and novices alike are invited to indulge their creative side at Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, held the second Sunday of each month at The Comedy Spot. There’s drawing, drinking and burlesque all wrapped in an inviting … Continue reading
On Del Paso Boulevard, there’s a place where designers, artisans and chefs come together to provide a vibrant shopping experience unique to the area. And it’s GOOD. GOOD: street food + design market celebrated its birthday in early July – marking its third year as a destination dedicated as much to the culture as the … Continue reading
It’s a great time of year for Sacramento’s horror-loving, trash-talking, cult film buffs. The Trash Film Orgy 2014 kicked off Saturday and runs weekly through Aug. 15 at the historic Crest Theatre on K Street. In its 14th year, the midnight movie film fest is a city staple that celebrates exploitation and cult classics. It … Continue reading
A Los Angeles band that’s become arguably as famous for their collection of whimsical music videos as their indie-pop sound will be at Sacramento’s Assembly Music Hall Tuesday, July 15. OK Go, a 16-year-old band that started in Chicago, has a sound and presence that has grown since their self-titled premiere album released in 2002. … Continue reading
The only thing constant about Sacramento’s TBD Fest is its ever-changing nature. Known previously as Launch, this homegrown music festival has brought to town major and emerging acts—Girl Talk, Imagine Dragons, DJ Shadows and Chromeo, to name a few—since 2012. This year, the festival has a new name and venue, and is branching from a … Continue reading
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NOBUNNY emerged from the rabbit hole on Easter 2001. The filthy rabbit who spent his early years touring solo and burning a limited number of CDs by hand has turned out to have quite a cult following. Since NOBUNNY’s first official album release Love Visions in 2008, his popularity has only increased with punks and … Continue reading
Anyone that went to the Rise Entertainment’s 2014 Colonial Music Festival can take solace in the fact they got to see over sixty incredibly talented bands live, and if you had to miss out on the festival, well then maybe you should quit reading now – you might start crying. Crying wouldn’t necessarily be surprising … Continue reading
Waves of color swept through the Mission District Sunday during the Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade. Thousands of spectators joined in the celebration as ornately costumed dancers, performing musicians, and decked-out cars brought noise and life to the streets. The Grand Parade is the culminating event for the two-day Carnaval festival that celebrated its 36th year … Continue reading
This month’s Art Mix was everything bicycles. The Crocker knows how to take a theme and roll with it, no pun intended. May is bike month in Sacramento which made the theme a perfect choice. Visual artwork, specialty built bicycles, a runway show by Juniper James and of course cocktails made the night complete. Music … Continue reading
After bringing the largest crowd Midtown Barfly has ever seen, ΔSCHEME (Pyramid Scheme) is returning to give you yet another unforgettable night this Saturday, May 17. ΔSCHEME has been creating music for years, and is made up of three charismatic men: brownCHILD (producer), Robbie P. (lyricist), and Nasty Nate (lead DJ). They have recently become resident … Continue reading
Freewheeling “payote-tonk” band Honyock is working on their new EP, Egyptian Waltz, which will feature 5 songs, and have some instrumental tracks as well. Honyock has been recording since March and is looking forward to sharing songs that they’ve been dedicated to “tightening up.” The Sacramento band members of Honyock have been making music for … Continue reading
Punk music will be taking over the city during the all ages Sacramento Colonial Music Festival on May 16th, 17th and 18th! Rise Entertainment and Wherehouse? Inc. will be hosting the event in the Colonial Theater, Cafe Colonial and the Colony, located at 3522 Stockton Blvd. in Sacramento. The festivities are scheduled to start on … Continue reading
The Blue Lamp was a packed house last Friday as TUBE. presented our version of The Circus. Both visual and performing artists strutted their stuff throughout the night. From the strong women and acrobats to magicians and musical performances the night was a blast! Here is a little taste of the evening. A big … Continue reading
For a cursed man, Antonio Rivera isn’t doing too bad. He has an 8-month-old son, a supportive wife, and a growing apparel company with deep cultural meaning. When Rivera isn’t at his day job as a graphic designer, he creates designs for shirts and posters for his brand, Maldición. The Spanish word translates to “cursed,” … Continue reading
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