The 2,150-capacity venue on 24th and R streets is operated by Another Planet Entertainment. It features a main music floor with standing room, a balcony with some reserved seats, a VIP room, an upstairs patio, and bar + food options. It debuted in late April with headliners Tucker Wetmore and Tycho. So far, artists like Sierra Ferrell, Wallows, Empire of the Sun, and Denzel Curry with Kenny Mason have also taken the stage.
Concertgoers have been vocal about their Channel 24 experiences on social media. Fans called the Empire of the Sun concert earlier this month “epic” and many who attended last week’s Denzel Curry show said they got a great first impression of the new music venue...
SBD World’s Strongest Man | Thursday, May 15-Sunday, May 18 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | California State Railroad Museum | $75+ | Watch 25 athletes face off in feats of strength in the heart of Sac.
Mick Foley LIVE: 40 Years of Foley | 7-9 p.m. | Colonial Theatre | $44+ | The WWE legend always has a good story to tell — this show will end with a 45-minute Q+A.
Friday, May 16
Country in the Park | Friday, May 16-Saturday, May 17 | 2-8 p.m. | Cal Expo | $65+ | The country music fest will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a star-studded lineup that includes Bailey Zimmerman, Billy Currington, Bryce Leatherwood + Chayce Beckham.
Concerts in the Park | 6-9:30 p.m. | Cesar Chavez Plaza | Free | Khloe Rose headlines tonight’s musical festivities, followed by BASI Vibe, Aaron Le, Yoni, and EDDY.
Saturday, May 17
Big Day of Service | 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Citrus Heights | Free | Volunteer across 10 beautification service projects in Citrus Heights, Orangevale, and Fair Oaks.
Woodland Winefest | 2-5 p.m. | Heritage Plaza, Woodland | $45+ | Sip on samples from 15+ local wineries and breweries, buy snacks from a food truck, check out a silent auction, and listen to live music.
Outlaw Music Festival: Willie Nelson + Bob Dylan | 4 p.m. | Toyota Amphitheatre, Wheatland | $68+ | On its Wheatland stop, the touring fest will feature performances by legends Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Sierra Hull + Lily Meola.
Monday, May 19
Los Angeles Angels vs. Athletics | 7:05 p.m. | Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento | $25+ | It’s Armed Forces Night at the ballpark as the Cali teams face off.
Wednesday, May 21
City Works Day | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Folsom City Lions Park, Folsom | Free | Learn about Folsom’s public services firsthand by hopping into a city garbage truck, climbing aboard a fire engine, and chatting with Curby the recycling robot.
Save those dollars — parking rates are going up. Sacramento City Council approved an increase to hourly parking meter rates as the city tries to close a $44.1 million budget deficit. The current tiered rates of $2-$4.40 will increase to $3-$6 per hour, starting Tuesday, July 1. (ABC10)
Traffic
New data published by Sacramento County shows just how busy our local streets are. Among the 10 locations with the highest measured traffic over 24-hour periods were Watts Avenue at the American River Bridge with 94,946 vehicles, Sunrise Boulevard with 77,864 vehicles, and Greenback Lane at Garfield Avenue with 72,463 vehicles. (The Sacramento Bee)
Announced
Basketball royalty, indeed. The Kings hired Mike Woodson to be the team’s associate head coach alongside head coach Doug Christie. Woodson has 40+ years of experience as an NBA player and coach, and even played for the Kings in 1985 when the franchise relocated from Kansas City to Sacramento. (KCRA)
Open
Sal’s Kabob and Gyro Grill — a Mediterranean restaurant from Elk Grove — recently expanded to Sacramento, opening on K Street in The Hardin near Downtown Commons. The menu features classic Greek dishes, shawarmas, kabobs, Philly cheesesteaks, pizzas, and burgers. It’s open Monday-Saturday starting at 11 a.m. (The Sacramento Bee)
Try This
Need a lil’ pick-me-up? San Jose’s Tram Cream Coffee is now open on Stockton Boulevard in South Sacramento. The Vietnamese coffee shop’s menu includes bold coffee drinks like the Egg Cream Coffee, fruit teas, juices, and the Matchahaya topped with a buttery layer of matcha.
Closed
After more than 50 years in business in South Natomas, 524 Mexican Restaurant and Cantina closed its doors last weekend. One of the restaurant’s owners attributed the closure to high rent prices, competition from other Mexican restaurants, and a significant drop in sales over the past couple of years.
Real Estate
Former Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox’s $3.1 million home is for sale in Carmichael. The 5,500-sqft luxury property features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a covered patio, a pool, multiple fireplaces, and an open-concept layout with lots of room for entertaining. (The Sacramento Bee)
Outdoors
Free mulch, anyone? The Regional Water Authority will host five Mulch Mayhem events this Saturday, May 17, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., across Sacramento and Placer counties. Locals can grab up to 1 yard (enough to fill a pickup truck) of free mulch for personal use while supplies last.
Arts
The annual Crocker Art Auction is open for bidding. You can check out 410 works by local, regional, and international artists in person tonight at the museum’s Art Auction Preview Party at 5:30 p.m. Online bidding across three auctions will remain open through Saturday, June 7 + Sunday, June 8.
Plan Ahead
Make some noise, Shaqramento. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal — who was recently named voluntary GM of Sac State men’s basketball — will perform as “DJ Diesel” with his Bass All Stars on Friday, July 11 at Cal Expo. Grab your tickets to his EDM sets. (ABC10)
Shop
This is wheely cool — the Center for Land-Based Learning’s Mobile Farmers Market Truck is back on the streets. The weekly roving market will hit 11 stops in Yolo County this summer including West Sac, Woodland, Knights Landing, and Esparto. Check out the schedule and roll on over.
Sports
David visits Goliath. The A’s have been battling the LA Dodgers this week — oh, you know, just the defending champs who flaunt the MLB’s best record. Hear from the local experts on The A’s with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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The loaded salads at Mother make a perfect lunch. | Photo via @mothersacramento
Looking for lunch in Sacramento? Don’t compromise – or break the bank. We’ve got a guide to the best lunch deals around town.
Sandwiches
Corti Brothers | Order a specialty sandwich like The Tuscany with Italian-style fennel salami for $10, the chicken parm on a sourdough roll for $12, or the Corti Special for $8.49 — you choose the bread, garnishes, and cheese, and the deli chooses the meats.
Salads
Mother | Mother knows best — eat your greens. Try the $13 butter lettuce salad with pickled beets or the $15 farro salad packed with butternut squash, apples, and cucumbers.
Sushi
Engawa Fusion | This Japanese fusion restaurant was ranked No. 95 on Yelp’s 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat in the US, and we get the hype. Engawa’s signature item is the sushi taco, and those start at $9.50 a pop.
Summertime’s humidity + extra time in the sunshine can take a toll on your hair. Add these five essentials to your haircare routine to keep your locks nourished all season long:
Last week we told you about the Office of Arts and Culture launching its Creative Growth Fellowships this summer, a program that will provide up to 200 local artists with an $850 monthly stipend for 12 months to help them advance their art careers. That application period is Sunday, June 1-Friday, June 20.
The city is now looking for local arts professionals to join the program’s review panel planned for this summer to help read, assess, and score applications. Learn about how to get involved in the process and apply here.
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Last week, we quizzed you on the name of Sac State’s mascot. Here are your scores...
26.3% of SACtoday readers got the answer right — Herky T. Hornet for the win
28.9% picked Harry T. Hornet and Horatio T. Hornet (you wereso close)
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