Drawing, Drinking, Debauchery … Dr. Sketchy’s Comes to Town
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Drawing, Drinking, Debauchery … Dr. Sketchy’s Comes to Town

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

Del Paso design market delights
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Del Paso design market delights

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

A trashy tradition returns to the Crest.
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A trashy tradition returns to the Crest.

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

OK Go Comes to Sac
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OK Go Comes to Sac

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

TBD Fest launches new name, venue
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TBD Fest launches new name, venue

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

Capital Stage Presents: MAPLE & VINE
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Capital Stage Presents: MAPLE & VINE

Capital Stage completes its ninth season, THE HOMEFRONT: A Season of Soul-Stirring Plays, with MAPLE & VINE by Jordan Harrison. After premiering in the 2011 Humana Festival at Actors Theatre of Louisville, MAPLE & VINE ran Off Broadway at Playwrights Horizons. Capital Stage’s production will be directed by Co-Founder and Artistic Associate Peter Mohrmann, and … Continue reading

SF’s Carnaval Brings the Party to the Mission
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SF’s Carnaval Brings the Party to the Mission

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

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See ΔSCHEME at Midtown Barfly and go wild this Saturday, May 17

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

HONYOCK – “If any of our ego heads get too big we’re gonna pop it immediately…”
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HONYOCK – “If any of our ego heads get too big we’re gonna pop it immediately…”

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

Sacramento to be overthrown by the punks this May 16th, 17th, and 18th
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Sacramento to be overthrown by the punks this May 16th, 17th, and 18th

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

Maldición: Apparel Brand Offers Clothing, Culture
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Maldición: Apparel Brand Offers Clothing, Culture

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