Just like our music scene and our art scene, Sacramento’s comedy scene is an ever-changing beast. Here are a few noteworthy things going down in the local comedy scene as of late: Sacramento Comedy Spot, located in the MARRS Building, is expanding and opening up a new space called the…
Steven Dietz’s Inventing Van Gogh follows artist Patrick Stone through his journey to find and recreate the lost self-portrait of Van Gogh. Symbolism suggests that Stone’s efforts excel at the expense of his mental health as his reality transitions into the time period of the 1800s and Van Gogh begins…
Local band Salt Wizard are releasing their first full-length album on Saturday, May 10 at Fox and Goose. The self-described “magical-dark-indie-pop” group is made up of vocalist/guitarist Eric Warren and drummer Anthony Ordonez (who both played together in E-Squared), as well as Rachel Lomax (vocals/keys/guitar, has played in Light the…
How many berries can you name offhand? Strawberries, blackberries and blueberries are givens. How about red currants, tayberries, cloudberries or goji berries? If you are a berry buff, you are probably familiarized with the variety of berries found in California and the assortment of ways they can be used. However,…
Some call it a sport, others call it an expressive form of art. Regardless of your perspective on beer pong, we can all agree it’s one of the best reasons to call for a social gathering. Sac City Rollers are known for their competitive nature and incredible enthusiasm, so it’s…
Bicycle Film Festival returns to Sacramento Can you blame Napoleon Dynamite for being stoked on Pedro’s “sweet jumps?” Or help but revel in the inexplicable bike break-dancing scene in Quicksilver? Hell, even an alien got into the mix when E.T. escaped the clutches of a hoard of evil scientists and…
Biker newbies, enthusiasts, socialites and experts alike, it’s time to celebrate that super-small carbon footprint of yours. In honor of Bike Month, Art Mix will be hosting Spoke-tacular at the Crocker Art Museum on Thursday, May 8, 2014, from 5 to 9 p.m. Park your bike at the free bike…
Not too long from now, in the West Sacramento Galleria Hall (not too far away), is a great time for a celebration! On May 4, 2014, The West Sacramento Civic Center and Community Center will be hosting a Star Wars-themed event from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Come and enjoy…
Transcendence Rated PG-13 | {2.5 /5 stars} Here’s an example of a decent film that’s been thrown into the poisoned well of expectation. Critics have long been fattening it up for the kill by playing up hype concerning the director (this marks the debut for Wally Pfister, best known as…
Bust out those shade hats, sunglasses and lawn chairs, it’s time for the 23rd annual Friday Night Concerts in the Park series! The 13-week series kicks off on Friday, May 2, 2014 at Cesar Chavez Plaza (9th and J streets) with reggae/funk/jam band extraordinaire ZuhG headlining. If you weren’t there…
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