We’re quaking with excitement. | Photo provided by Aftershock
Sacramento’s biggest rock and heavy metal music festival is almost upon us as Aftershock prepares to kick off Thursday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 8.
No need to be quaking in your boots about what to expect: We’re here to give you a complete guide to the festival, so you can rock and roll all night and party every day.
🎸 The bands
More than 90 bands will grace the event’s four stages at Discovery Park across its four-day running time. Some of the big names performing each day include:
Thursday headliners
Incubus, 7:20-8:20 p.m., Shockwave Stage
L7, 8:20-9:10 p.m., Coors Light Stage
Avenged Sevenfold, 8:25-9:55 p.m., Jack Daniel’s Stage
The Darkness | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $39.50-$54.50 | The British rock band comes to the states in celebration of the 20th anniversary of its debut album “Permission to Land.”
Barnflix: “Ghostbusters” | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7-8:45 p.m. | Drakes: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento | Free | When there’s something strange at this screening of the classic ‘80s film, who ya gonna call?
Talkies: Live Comedy and Short Films | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 8 p.m. | Sacramento Comedy Spot, 1050 20th St., Ste. 130, Sacramento | $15 | This multimedia live comedy event pushes performers to explore comedy outside of their usual comfort zones.
Thursday, Oct. 4
Beers, Barks, Wags & Wine | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | SacYard Community Tap House, 1725 33rd St., Sacramento | $15-$20 | Come to this happy hour fundraiser for the Sacramento SPCA that will answer the question: who’s a good boy?
Trivia Night | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | J.J. Pfister Distilling Co., 9819 Business Park Dr., Ste. 3, Sacramento | Free | Put your trivia knowledge to the test while enjoying delicious cocktails and bites.
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News Notes
Ranked
No. 3. That’s where Sacramento ranked on WalletHub’s list of “Best Cities for Foodies.” The study looked at several factors, including affordability, diversity, accessibility, and quality of food. (WalletHub)
Sports
Da’vian Kimbrough, the 13-year-old soccer star recently signed by Republic FC, made his professional debut earlier this week. Kimbrough took the pitch in the 87th minute of the Indomitable Club’s 2-0 win over Las Vegas Lights FC. (FOX40)
Sacramentan
El Dorado Hills’ Jas Deoja, also known as the Cookie Boss, recently appeared on Food Network’s “Halloween Cookie Challenge” showing off her spooky sweets. Want to try some yourself? Check out her Instagram page + find her at El Dorado Hills’ Sunday farmers market.
Watch
Movies Under the Stars steals the spotlight in Old Sacramento beginning tomorrow evening with a showing of the classic children’s movie “Casper.” Tickets start at $10, with pre-show entertainment like lawn games, mini-golf, and a tarot reader.
Plan Ahead
Bike Dog Brewing of West Sac is turning 10 years old next month. In celebration, the brewery is hosting a three-day birthday party Friday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Nov. 5, filled with music, food, and — of course — beer.
Tech
FEMA plans to test its Emergency Alert system today, between 11:20 and 11:50 a.m. This means your phone will receive amessagefrom the federal agency around that time frame. Remember: This is a test.
On Saturday, Oct. 7, community members can visit one of four locations citywide between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to peruse photographs, artifacts, and historical documents from 1930s Sacramento:
Center for Sacramento History, 551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd.
Sacramento Public Library, 828 I St.
California State Library, 914 Capitol Mall
California State Archives, 1020 O St.
Guests who visit three of the above sites will be gifted a set of coasters commemorating this year’s theme, “Myth, Folklore & Legend.” Free bus rides will be available between each location as well.
Shop
No Group Shop 10.4.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
Wellness
Treat yourself this fall with Salt & Ash Soap Co., a clean ingredient skincare line. Relax with the Peppermint Eucalyptus Bar Soap.
Try This
Treat yourself to a self-care upgrade with Roosevelt Supply Co’s Anti-Aging Face Lotion. Keep your skin looking fresh and youthful.
Drink
Ghosts have never looked cuter than on these Halloween glass can cups. Snag them from one of Etsy’s Star Sellers (read: smooth shipping + great reviews).
Seasonal
Looking for something comfy for fall? This best-selling crewneck sweater can be customized to your style, thanks to colors from nutmeg to apricot to rose red.
Outdoors
If you’re camping, lounging, or cheering from the sidelines, make things more comfortable with a heated, cushioned folding chair. Adjust the temperature between three heat settings.
One time in college I got a gig at Aftershock 2015 driving bands from their trailers to the stage and was tasked with driving Slipknot to their performance. I was also explicitly told to not look at or directly address them other than saying “have a great show.” It was awkward.
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