G1C has played home to some huge musical acts, including Elton John and Metallica. | Photo by SACtoday staff
We love local concerts, but you can’t have a show without a venue that rocks. From G1C to Ace of Spades, there’s a stage in the Sacramento area for any type of tune.
Golden 1 Center | With capacity for 17,608 fans, the home of the Sacramento Kings has also become the region’s premier arena for musical performances.
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium | What do Bob Dylan, Primus, The Rolling Stones, and Michael Bublé have in common? They’ve all performed at this venue, which holds 3,849 adoring fans.
Country in the Park | This country music fest attracts ~60,000 fans to Cal Expo and celebrated its 25th anniversary this past May. It will return for an encore — aka Country in the Park 2 — on Saturday, Sept. 13 with performances by Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Locash, Avery Anna, and Vincent Wilson. Wrangle your tickets.
Tyler Rich | 8 p.m. | Hard Rock Live Sacramento, Wheatland | $42+ | The NorCal-raised singer behind hits like “The Difference” performs near his ol’ stomping grounds.
Friday, Aug. 22
Lainey Wilson | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center | $81+ | We’re loving Sac’s concert lineup lately — this time, the award-winning country queen whips into town with her “Whirlwind World Tour” with special guests Ernest and Kaitlin Butts.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Race for the Arts 5K Run/Walk | 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | William Land Park | $50 | Hit the pavement for this race and then enjoy a free festival with food, entertainment, music, and art.
Casamigos Pool Party | 2-6 p.m. | Hyatt Regency Sacramento | $71 | Summer vibes, indeed: Tequila, small bites, and a DJ await at this pool party — buy a day pass and enjoy.
Tales & Ales Brewfest | 5-9 p.m. | Fairytale Town | $55+ | Enjoy sips from craft breweries, wineries, and cideries, live music, raffles, and food trucks while supporting the park’s educational programs.
Jollof Festival Sacramento ’25 | 5-10 p.m. | Sacto By Night Lounge | $20+ | This celebration of the iconic West African dish will include chefs competing for the title of “Jollof Rice Champion,” food vendors, family-friendly activities, and live performances.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Urban Dreams Art Experience | Through Sunday, Sept. 14 | All day | Midtown Sacramento | Free | With 16 large-scale art installations created by 13 artists, Midtown feels like an open-air gallery — stroll through the rooftops, patios, and public spaces to take it all in.
The Recharge Retreat | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Antiquité Midtown | $40+ | Recharge, reconnect, and align alongside other powerful women.
Monday, Aug. 25
Detroit Tigers vs. Athletics | Monday, Aug. 25-Wednesday, Aug. 27 | 7:05 p.m. | Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento | $27+ | We’re fired up for this series at home — don’t miss the elephant logo hat giveaway on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Gabriel Rutledge | 7:30 p.m. | Punch Line | $32+ | The writer and comedian performs his “Don’t Read the Comments” stand-up tour.
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Kau Kau is now closed, but something new is cookin’ in East Sac. A Japanese eatery called Genki Kitchen will replace the Hawaiian restaurant this September. The menu will include curries, rice dishes, and tempura, plus easy grab-and-go items like katsu plates + bento boxes. (The Sacramento Bee)
Announced
The Terra Madre Americas food festival unveiled its sizzlinglive music lineup. John Wilde, hotplug, Spoon, and The Golden Cadillacs are among the artists hitting the stage on Saturday, Sept. 27 + Sunday, Sept. 28. Also, tickets are now on sale for the festival’s Grand Tasting on Friday, Sept. 26.
Ranked
Speaking of awesome local food news, “Food & Wine” ranked Sacramento No. 1 among the top under-the-radar cities set to become America’s next great food cities. The list touted Sac’s talented chefs, Michelin-starred spots like The Kitchen and Localis, and new restaurants like Horn Barbecue and Chu Mai.
Weather
Whew — it’s warm out there. The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory in effect from 11 a.m. tomorrow to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 for parts of the Sacramento Valley and foothills. Temps could range between 95° and 107° — keep an eye on weather updates.
Development
Sacramento State University and Cal Expo are considering a plan to build the new Hornet Stadium at the former horse racing track at Cal Expo. The proposal will be discussed at a board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 28. If approved, construction could begin by 2027. (CBS13)
Plan Ahead
Golden 1 Center just booked a couple of big acts. Pop star Tate McRae will perform her “Miss Possessive Tour” at the venue on Sunday, Oct. 5 — snag your tickets. Meanwhile, comedian Shane Gillis will headline G1C on Saturday, Nov. 8; general public tickets go on sale tomorrow.
Trending
Let’s shed light on this. Some locals have been seeing beams of light coming from the Capitol building, but it’s not basketball season yet. Officials say they’re testing lights ahead of California Admission Day, a celebration of the state’s 175th birthday coming to the State Capitol on Wednesday, Sept. 10. (CBS13)
Try This
A new Community Bike Shop will open in Oak Park this Saturday, Aug. 23. The nonprofit, community-driven spot serves as a repair center, training facility, and retail store. Roll into the grand opening from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy pizza, raffles, and demos.
Sports
The San Jose Sharks’ power play is set for a significant upgrade in the 2025-2026 season. Three crucial elements are driving this change. Hear from the local experts with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Finance
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If you’re excited about the new soccer stadium at the Railyards, you’lldig this. Local politicians and Sacramento Republic FC leaders broke ground this week at the site of the team’s new $175 million stadium — a privately financed project 12 years in the making.
The venue is set to debut in 2027 with 12,000 seats for soccer fans, 17 luxury suites, and a 4,500-sqft team store — check out the latest renderings. It’s part of the broader redevelopment to transform the Railyards into a housing, retail, and live entertainment hub.
Republic FC says the new stadium will help the team plan for the future and may be just the ticket if they ever make the jump into Major League Soccer.
Pro tip: Fans can now place priority seating deposits for the 2027 season at Republic Stadium starting at $9.16 — well-played, right?
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Have your kids (OK, you) been singing “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” all summer? Thought so. It’s a catchy lil’ tune.
A sing-along version of the hit Netflix movie is coming to local theaters this Saturday, Aug. 23 + Sunday, Aug. 24. Check out locations and showtimes near you — and get it all out, once and for all.
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