Can't-miss events kicking off in February. A seldom-told part of World War II history lands at the California Museum, Drag Race winner and author Sasha Velour takes the Mondavi Center stage, star-crossed lovers dance a world premiere at the SAFE PAC, and more.

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Jan 3, 2025 · Out and About in January and February 2025 High-flying adventure abounds in Cirque Kalabanté's Mondavi Center debut; The FORCE is with LL Cool J at Thunder Valley; we’re going nuts for the 110th Capay Valley Almond Festival, and more. Here are 10 local events to help start the year off right.

Aug 29, 2024 · BEST MAKER OF SUSTAINABLE JOY. Hope Suson is on a mission. What started as crafting her own soap and candles and a fondness for sewing blossomed three years ago into Ecojoyous —a maker-fueled charge to help Sacramento live better and cleaner. A longtime art teacher for schools throughout the region, she has been selling her homemade, …

May 8, 2024 · UC Davis Turns to the (Deliciously) Dark Side Something’s brewing at the University of California at Davis. Already a global leader in wine and beer studies, the school is setting out to conquer yet another of our collective liquid loves.

Jul 5, 2024 · Spirit Chaser In the history of the Olympic Games, only one U.S. athlete has ever won the 10,000-meter race. It was in Tokyo in 1964 when Native American Billy Mills—an orphan who had battled poverty, racism, illness and depression—shocked the world with one of the most unexpected, come-from-behind victories in all of sport.

Feature stories from Sactown Magazine. The 2024 Sacramento Coffee Lover’s Guide. To say that Sacramento’s coffee scene is, well, hot right now is as understated as the subtle notes of dark honey in Temple’s new ode to the Sacramento Kings. So we sipped and savored our way through the highly quaffable offerings from dozens of regional roasters to bring you our ultimate guide …

Nov 2, 2022 · A Comedy Giant Jimboy’s Tacos, Tower Records and Sunrise Mall. As Brian Posehn gets ready to take the stage at Punch Line and release a new special this December, the “forever nerdy” 6-foot-7 stand-up comic—who is also a proud metalhead and Dungeons & Dragons podcast host—shares tall tales (literally) from his childhood and how he got his …

Oct 12, 2023 · On Your Feet! Nov. 2–5 Married since 1978, one year after founding the Miami Sound Machine, Emilio and Gloria Estefan are the slinky, shimmery king and queen of Latin pop, with almost 30 Grammys and Latin Grammys between them. And in 2015, the lives, careers and unmistakable hits of the iconic couple—including “Words Get in the Way,” “Conga” and …