Finding a place to play trivia on a Tuesday in Sacramento is like trying to find an elephant in a haystack. It’s easy. In pubs and bars around town you will find a cute girl on a mic asking mundane questions that only 3% of the pear cider sipping population actually know the answer to. … Continue reading
Blackalicious is more than some background music heard at a party. More than a band. More than just two guys from Sacramento hanging out and making music. Blackalicious is a movement. It is something that, when heard, transcends from just vocals and a beat to a feeling. To awareness. To knowledge. Formed in 1992 by … Continue reading
In all of my time as a thrifter, I have lived in fear of this one particular item: Jeans. I am happy to announce that this week I have overcome this fear. However, it wasn’t easy. Thrifting jeans takes patience, confidence and a positive attitude. It seriously isn’t for the faint of heart. Some tips … Continue reading
I have a confession. I am addicted to thrifting. The smell, the anticipation, the search, waiting for that moment when that item stands out among the chaos. Finding that treasure is the most incredible feeling. I need to share this with you. All of you. You know that super hip song by Macklemore? I do … Continue reading
A cold eskimo is a kinky sex act involving a popsicle, but the band Cold Eskimo is something completely different. Their name is an odd contrast with the ethereal soundscapes that the band creates in their songs. Their music has been described as Baroque Pop, a term which they embrace, as guitarist Nick Bear put it, “It … Continue reading
Mark Fox has been hanging art around town for quite some time now. From the KVIE art auction to 2nd Saturday events, over the years has immersed himself as a staple of the Sacramento art scene. His paintings are portraits who seem to be thrown into some funky dream. At first glance it is possible … Continue reading
Meet Angelo Esquivel With 2nd Saturday just around the corner, and a three day weekend at our door many Artists are finishing up their work and are getting ready to play. With many 2nd Saturday events being held around downtown it can become a little overwhelming on which event to attend, so don’t worry TUBE … Continue reading
The wineries of the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg invite everyone to the Wine & Mushroom Experience, a savory fete to warm up this chilly January weekend. Come enjoy wine and food pairings at all ten tasting rooms at this beautiful winery, just south of Sacramento on the Delta. There will be lots of live music, entertainment and seminars … Continue reading
If you are walking around downtown today and see some out of place characters don’t worry its okay. Sacramento’s anime and Japanese Pop culture fans will be filling the Sacramento Convention Center & The Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sacramento, CA for the Sacramento Anime Convention (SacAnime). This is a 3 day event that encourages people to … Continue reading
Experience the best of Downtown Sacramento’s culinary treats during the 2013 Dine Downtown Restaurant Week! From Wednesday, January 9th through Friday, January 18th, local chefs will offer special three-course dinner menus for only $30 per person. Support our local economy, discover a new restaurant, try some delicious food, and enjoy a tasty night out! For … Continue reading
TUBE is in the need of some music tonight especially since it is the last Saturday of 2012. TUBE has some choices for your mind to think about…You could invite your friends over to sit around the fire with a nice bottle of wine from Trader Joes while listening to one of them play the … Continue reading
Tonight at the Fox & Goose in Sacramento, CA Island of Black & White will be making your feet move with their folk/rock/reggae mix. They will be joined by the the Ice House Blues Band and indie pop band called Mainland. Cover charge is $5 and this is an event for those … Continue reading
Today can be one of those days where you stay in your pajamas a little later than normal. Let your children wear their pajamas too. Why not? Go out and enjoy the first day of vacation from school or take a break from the holiday hassle and GO TO THE ZOO! Today the Sacramento Zoo … Continue reading
I grew up in the 80’s. It was a generation of multiple Heathers and Jasons that filled up our valley mall. Boys were drooling over Alyssa Milano and Danica Mae McKellar; Girls were crying over Ralph Macchio and Johnny Depp. The cars were fast and the hair was BIG. MTV was the new radio and … Continue reading
One of the things I miss most about living in New York City is the street performances. It was always awesome to listen to someone strumming a harp, jamming on a harmonica, or playing a steel drum while passing through the subway stations. It was especially enjoyable around the holidays, since so many street performers … Continue reading
The first time I saw Agent Ribbons was pure accident. I was working as a cashier at Whole Foods Market. There I was, ringing up acai juice and wood-ear mushrooms and then next thing you know, here are these two little ladies setting up drums at the end of my grocery belt. Out comes … Continue reading
Ever since my mom saw the footage of Hurricane Katrina, and more recently the earthquake in Japan, she has begun to worship at the Church of Survival. No, that’s not a real church, but identifying oneself as a “survivalist” is becoming increasingly popular and acceptable. Gone are the days when a “survivalist” was a crazy, … Continue reading
October 27th, 2012 Looking for something to do on a Sunday instead of watching football or cleaning up from a great Saturday night? Come on down to Sutter Landing Park from 12 -4 in the afternoon to spend time with your friends in the community to help generate the buzz & a solution about McKinley Park … Continue reading
The third annual Sacramento Intercollegiate 48 hour Film Challenge is happening right now. This event started on October 12th and it’s last day is today- the 14th. Participating colleges include Cosumnes River College, Sacramento City College, the Art Institute of California – Sacramento, and California State University, Sacramento. Registration was at 6:00pm-6:30pm October 12th at … Continue reading
Something amazing is happening in Sacramento tomorrow! Australian artist Konstain Dimopoulos is visiting downtown Sacramento in order to paint our sycamore trees blue. He has already visited Westlake Park in Seattle, Vancouver Biennale Canada, and the Burke-Gilman Regional Trail in Kenmore Washington. The color used on the trees is biologically safe, pigmented water. They dye … Continue reading
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