Pops in the Park
This Saturday, June 20, the third concert in this year’s Pops in the Park series will be performed by perennial favorite Mumbo Gumbo. Starting at 6pm, the band will share their danceable, joyful sound with…
Musical Safari with Juan L. Sanchez
It’s turning out to be a really musical summer at McKinley Library. The songs continue this Friday, June 19, when Juan L. Sanchez stops by. From 2-3pm, Sanchez will perform his unique and interactive program…
Music Invasion at McKinley Library
The Sacramento Philharmonic is coming! The Sacramento Philharmonic is coming! As part of their 2015 Art Invasions! around the city, members of the Sacramento Philharmonic will do a pop-up performance from 6:30-7:30pm this Tuesday, June…
Pops in the Park
Pops in the Park continues this Saturday, June 13, at Bertha Henschel Park. John Skinner Band will take the stage at 6pm to entertain audiences with their catchy blend of swing and classic rock. The…
Food Truck Mania
Yay, it’s back! Food Truck Mania continues this Friday, June 12, from 5-8pm at McKinley Park. Presented by Councilman Jeff Harris, Food Truck Mania will pop up in the park every second Friday of the…
Pops in the Park
It’s that time again! Every Saturday in June, East Sac parks will rock with the 2015 series of Pops in the Park. The first band will be Tom Rigney & Flambeau, who will start performing…
Summer Reading Kickoff with Musical Robot
Just because school is out doesn’t mean learning has to stop. Nope, now it’s time for the Summer Reading Challenge. To help kick things off, ukulele and drum duo Musical Robot will perform at McKinley…
The Taste of East Sac
The Taste of East Sac is one of my favorite events and it is coming up at the end of this month! Come out and join a lot of neighbors eating and drinking some tasty…
Kids at Heart Dinner
Every year, The GreenHouse offers mentoring, tutoring and leadership development for over 300 children in the Gardenland Northgate neighborhood (which claims one the highest poverty rates in Sacramento). To help fund such an endeavor is…
Sacramento Tree Foundation Drought Workshop
I make sure that I get regular updates from the Sacramento Tree Foundation and here is one that I wanted to pass along: As summer approaches and the drought continues, our trees will need some special attention.…
Sacramento County Fair
This Memorial Day weekend, you don’t have to travel far to have a great time with the family. Starting Thursday, May 21, and running through Monday, May 25, is the annual Sacramento County Fair at…
An Evening with Tony Redhouse
This coming Saturday, May 16, Clunie Community Center will host the performance of Native American artist and motivational speaker, Tony Redhouse. A mixer will begin at 5:30pm, with the performance starting at 6pm. As stated…
Gem Faire 2015
Just try and resist the sparkle as the Gem Faire takes over Sacramento’s Scottish Rite Masonic Center this weekend. Friday through Sunday, May 15-17, the Gem Faire will showcase a wide variety of fine jewelry,…
Nite at the Races
This Saturday, May 2, come by Sacramento State Alumni Center at 5:30pm for dinner, a silent auction, raffle and to bet on the ponies at the 10th Annual Nite at the Races, held by the…
Maifest
Every May, Sacramento’s German Language School hosts a family-friendly celebration of spring, Maifest. This Sunday, May 3, come on by the Sacramento Turn Verein from 12 noon to 5pm to enjoy German Maypole dancers, German…
McKinley Park Volunteer Day
McKinley Park is renowned for its spectacular rose garden. But it doesn’t stay spectacular all on its own. To help keep the garden looking its best, Friends of East Sacramento and the McKinley Park Volunteer…