This weekend, an indie label run on creative obsession celebrates its 15th anniversary in San Francisco. The party for Ss Records, founded in Sacramento, will feature bands like Lil Bunnies, 100 Flowers, Screature, Ozzie, Andy Human & the Reptoids and more Jan. 15-16 at San Francisco’s Hemlock Tavern. “The nature of my record label has never … Continue reading
January 9, 2016, Old Glory (Reno), Trouble Maker (Oakland), Scratch Outs (Sacramento), and West Lords (Sacramento) played to a packed house at the Blue Lamp in Sacramento CA. As to not overlap with Ground Chucks benefit show, which was happening the same night, West Lords kicked things off a hair after 10PM and the crowd was ready. … Continue reading
Looking for the fun of Friday night but have work Saturday morning? Check out Ink Eats and Drinks’ Sunday event, Industry & Artistry on January 10th! Ink is a bar/restaurant in Midtown Sacramento. Ink has an edgy atmosphere decorated with walls full of cool tattoo-inspired art and shelves well stocked with alcohol. This new event is … Continue reading
Showing of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Looking for a little bit of nostalgia as the new year begins? Head over to the Crest Theatre (1013 K Street) on January 8th at 7:30 PM for the screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off! This classic film is unmissable, especially for those who grew up watching it. However, … Continue reading
We know there are a lot of choices when deciding where to ring in the New Year so we have narrowed it down to a few of our favorites for you. Read on. Get ready for to the New Year early, at this fun and free celebration of global cultural experiences, Noon Year’s Eve at … Continue reading
Showing of Pennies from Heaven Pennies from Heaven is a fantastic film starring Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters about struggle and overcoming hardship. It will be screened at the Crest Theatre on Dec. 27th at 7 p.m. Film junkies will appreciate that Pennies from Heaven is being shown on 35mm film. $8-10 cover. The Crest is at … Continue reading
Bianca Casady & The C.i.A have come together to create an album that transcends even the surreal weirdness of Casady’s work in CocoRosie. Their upcoming album Oscar Hocks is billed as “an invitation to journey into a series of mysterious realms, each one hosted by a different outcast character” and said to embrace concepts “too dark, too scary” for … Continue reading
The Crocker Art Museum is finishing 2015 with the light of revolution in their eyes. The museum is pulling the stops out to celebrate their last mix of the year, here’s all the excitement that’s happening: See! The robots from the American River College Electronics program Laugh! With comedians Keith Lowell Jensen and Johnny Taylor. Experience! A … Continue reading
When an artist embraces an activist message, their work can cultivate courage within people and communities. The results of such art can be inspiring and, ultimately, empowering. On Nov. 19, four artists from Northern California and beyond presented their work and stories of activism at the Crocker Art Museum’s second Art Beyond Fear panel discussion. … Continue reading
On November 18th, Cafe Colonial celebrated its birthday with a bang. The all-music, all-ages venue commemorated its three-year anniversary with Second to Last, Fourth and Long, Cresca, Death Rogen, XTOMHANX, Cross Class, Dead Weight, and Rat Damage taking the stages at Cafe Colonial and neighboring venue, The Colony. Though not necessarily known for its charming … Continue reading
We adore The Resonant Rogues!!! Hailing all the way from Asheville, North Carolina, they are nearing the end of their West Coast tour with a stop in Sacramento scheduled for November 18 at The Shady Lady. Show starts at 9:00 and is free! Go!!! We promise they will not disappoint. Continue reading
Thursday, November 5, Harlows Restaurant and Night Club played host to Diego’s Umbrella, an American Roma Rock band from San Francisco. Diego’s Umbrella brought in a night of ecstatic energy with a marching drum that reads “PARTY” to keep the beat alive and everyone moving. Diego’s Umbrella is a blend of punk rock and klezmer … Continue reading
The Market. will celebrate local artists, crafters and makers. Come hang out with us, do a little shopping and check out some music. Saturday, December 5th from 11:00-3:00 at the California Auto Museum. Locally made goods, artwork and other crafty bits will all be available for purchase. Music starts at 11:00 Complimentary Beer and Wine. … Continue reading
Stephanie Gularte’s original adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 Norwegian domestic drama, A Doll’s House, thoughtfully explores the individual’s yearning for self-discovery and expression within restricted societal and cultural roles. Directed by Janis Stevens, Gularte’s adaptation is set in a comfortable but conventional home during the holidays in post-World War II America. In the mid 20th … Continue reading
Each year Sacramento musician, Danny Secretion, celebrates his birthday in true rock star style by throwing one hell of a party. The birthday bash, an annual series of (music) shows known as FUCK CANCER, comes around in early November. The bash brings the local music community together over a four night period to celebrate life, … Continue reading
From October 3 – October 31, 2015, a two-part exhibition of paintings, drawings, and a sculptural installation, Joyce Nojima: The Space in Between and Kayla Cloonan: Deceptive Clarity, is on view at En Em Art Space. Despite distinct differences in media, color, and composition, both artists create intuitive, non-representational imagery that exposes subconscious aspects of … Continue reading
Robin Eagan is an artist, photographer and musician based in Placerville, CA. Originally from Stockton, a few years ago he made his way to Sacramento, where he transitioned from writing and performing music to creating graphic art and photography. He began making graphic designs and selling them as shirts and prints, and delved into nature … Continue reading
Adam Jones is a Sacramento filmmaker and editor. His latest production 234 East 14th Street is an artistic documentary of his move from New York to San Francisco. The film includes bits of his troubled past along with 8mm footage flashbacks, artistic angles and a whole lot of truth. It is raw and honest and quite … Continue reading
Welcome to The List. a gathering of our favorite happenings that are happening each week in Sacramento CA. Check out the where to go, what to do and who to see guide for the week of September 17-26 below. Woolen Men, Landlines, Blhans. We are in love with Landlines. Check them out live along with … Continue reading
The Jack Kerouac Poetry Contest is hosted each year by the John Natsoulas Gallery in Davis, CA. Prizes will be awarded to poems that honor and emulate the spirit of the Beat Generation. Contestants will have a chance at winning cold hard cash as well as an invitation to attend and read at the Jazz … Continue reading
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