Black Lives Matter! at Sol Collective As we enter Black History Month, it’s important to remember history is still being made today. Police brutality against black people has been going on too long, and on February 10 at Sol Collective (2574 21st St.), starting at 7 PM, there is an opportunity to learn more about … Continue reading
Art Hotel 916 Art Hotel 916 is an art exhibit that will be available from February 5-February 13 at an abandoned hotel at 1122 7th Street. The hotel is scheduled to be demolished mid-2016, and over 60 artists from around the world stepped up to make its final days memorable. Each room, including kitchens, … Continue reading
By the green facade of the Peace Market sits a restored hundred year-old treasure chest. The chest has been painted a little more recently and now sports the monopoly man among other exciting designs and the hashtag #SacFreeArtDrop. The Sacramento Free Art Drop is exactly what it sounds like: a safe place for artists to … Continue reading
The Saddest Show Ever: Tiny Teeth, Destroy Boys, OnFire, City Mural, and Moving Day at Naked Lounge This is gonna be a great night of awesome music, coffee, and local bands. Headlining at Naked Lounge (1111 H Street) is Tiny Teeth, an acoustic duo. Following them up are Destroy Boys, TUBE’s favorite female fronted acoustic … Continue reading
It seems unlikely that art gallery visitors would press themselves against gallery walls and attach handwritten wishes to a tree. Yet these are the exact activities that attendees took part in at Verge Center for the Arts opening night reception of do it, a traveling exhibition of artist instructions conceived and compiled by the internationally … Continue reading
Separate Spines “SPINE THE WORLD” Tour Separate Spines is going on a Northern California tour to get the world ready for their exciting new music! They are even giving listeners a sneak peek at their new EP. Joining them on their tour will be Wet Hotline, Genuis, Leland Vandermeulen, Corpse Pose, and many more bands. … Continue reading
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
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
This is a call to artists for a show inspired by David Bowie. Life On Mars was released on 1971 on Bowie’s album Hunky Dory. Each artist will be assigned a line from the song Life On Mars. Lyrics received will be picked randomly from a hat. You may interpret the lyric received anyway you … Continue reading
“Get 180 lbs. of local wrapped candy and drop it in a corner.” – Felix Gonzalez-Torres While 180 pounds is a lot of candy, Felix Gonzalez Torres’s odd command is just one of the hundreds of artist instructions that form Hans Ulrich Obrist’s Do It. This project has assumed many forms, such as manuals, websites, … 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
Gabrielle’s voice sounds about ten years older than the 17 year old singer. The up and coming LA singer has a beautiful bluesy voice and writes songs like an old soul. She has so far managed to sidestep the twin pitfalls of teenage musicians everywhere: her music is neither the manic pop of the autotuned teenie … 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
The very second print issue of TUBE. Magazine is here! This edition’s special gift is a mini mixtape featuring music from local bands Honyock, Would-Be Train Robbers, Well Dressed Mannequins, and Sunmonks. Subscribers will be getting their copies delivered this week with a high-five. Non-subscribers can pick up their copies here or at Phono Select Records. Continue reading
The Sacramento punk scene is full of familiar faces however none are as recognizable as Charles Adrian Thomas, more popularly known as Ground Chuck. Chuck has been a staple in the music scene since joining his first band, Outcasts of Society, in the mid 80s. His enthusiasm at shows, his chalk artwork found throughout the sidewalks … Continue reading
Would Be Train Robbers is a bluesy throwback rock band sounding like they stepped right out of the 70s. They are releasing their debut self-titled album tonight, December 11, at Old Ironsides. Show starts at 9. WBTR are opening so don’t be late! We’ll see you there! 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
52 HUES We are so excited about 52 HUES which will be at the 1810 Gallery. This is the largest group show they have held to date, 56 panels created by 28 artists (they added a few artists on last minute) which are all $200 and under. This is going to be a killer show. First Friday … Continue reading
Old Gold (1104 R Street, Sacramento CA) On Black Friday, Old Gold is keeping their doors open from 10am-9pm for a storewide sale. Don’t forget to get pick up some lovely gifts for friends and family. Warm coats, soft scarves, and other winter jackets await! More information here. Wal Public Market (1104 R Street, Sacramento CA Metro … Continue reading
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