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The two owners of The Dreamland Cinema stand on either side of a movie theater marquee.
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Calling All Dreamers 2024 dubs The Dreamland Cinema its winner
This microcinema won Downtown Sac’s business contest.
February 26, 2024 05:22 PM
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Madeline Ewing
An exhibit inside SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity showcases the scenery of Mars, with dusty displays of rocky terrain + an example of the Mars Explorer control room.
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Museums to visit during Free Museum Weekend in Sacramento
From art galleries to science exhibits, these participating museums will be free to visit Saturday, March 2 + Sunday, March 3.
February 22, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Two people on stage hold guitars, while one sings into the mic. A glittery display of rainbow curtains are hung up in the background, with a sign reading "Happy Black History Month." People in the crowd are holding drinks and sharing tables.
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How Speak Out! Sacramento is changing the open mic scene
Local organization Speak Out! Sacramento provides safe spaces for the city’s artists and visionaries.
February 16, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
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Culture
Live performances in Sacramento you won’t want to miss
These headliners are bringing their hits to the stage at some of Sacramento’s best venues.
February 14, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
An aerial view of Foresthill Bridge outside of Sacramento, CA.
Arts
Movies filmed around Sacramento
These productions have brought the City of Trees to the silver screen.
February 13, 2024
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Jordan Radach
A basket of wood-handled stamps and ink sit on a glass coffee table.
Arts
Free Art Friday in Sacramento
How to participate in Sacramento’s free art distribution and exchange system.
February 12, 2024
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Photography Month Sacramento seeks local photographers
The month-long annual event aims to spotlight local photographers.
February 9, 2024
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Jordan Radach
a rotating gif of photos that include singers Vivian Lee and Cynthia Douglas singing on a stage with a band playing in the background
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Try This: All that jazz (and hip hop) at the Crocker Art Museum
Join us as we check out the Crocker Art Museum’s “The Message: The Journey from Jazz to Hip Hop” — a four-part concert series uncovering the evolution of music from jazz to hip hop, and everything in between.
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A white arched trellis frames a concrete walkway into a rose garden in Sacramento. There is a tiered, stone water fountain in the center that is surrounded by bright red rose blooms, and two towering palm trees in the background.
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Date nights for every type of Sacramentan
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the City of Trees.
February 6, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
two ballet dancers dressed to perform in Cinderella pose as a third dancer tries to slip a ballet slipper on their feet
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Dazzle your Valentine’s date with Sacramento Ballet’s “Cinderella”
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A light box on the Sacramento riverfront displays colorful maritime signals with West Sacramento's ziggurat in the background.
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Sacramento’s new riverfront art installation
The piece aims to build connections across the waterway through two special tributes.
January 24, 2024
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Jordan Radach
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A mural featuring a head-like design in various colors is seen in the Dreamland Cinema's lobby.
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