Friday Night Concerts in the Park
Produced by the Downtown Sacramento Partnership
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| When: | Every Friday Night | May 7 - August 13 | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Where: | Cesar Chavez Plaza | 10th & J streets |
| More Info: | 916-442-8575 |
This free outdoor concert series, which runs May 7 - August 13, is the hottest summer spot every Friday night downtown. The shows feature local artists representing a range of genres including rock, pop, punk, blues and folk. Music addicts and happy hour junkies fill up Cesar Chavez Plaza at 10th and J streets to enjoy live music, fresh air, good food, and the famous beer garden. Admission is FREE to this all ages show!
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Hotel Deal
Go ahead stay a while. Special $99 Friday Night Concerts in the Park hotel rate at the Residence Inn at Capitol Park. For reservations, call 916-443-0500 and ask for booking code: CTQO (Some exclusions apply.)
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Please note that concert schedule is subject to change. Bands listed in bold are headliners.
| May 7 - Kepi Ghoulie (listen) | July 2 - The New Humans (listen) |
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May 14 - Rick Estrin & The Nightcats (listen)
Low Down Dirty Dogs (listen) |
July 9 - Izabella (listen) Walking Spanish (listen) Inversions (listen) |
| May 21 - Dance Gavin Dance (listen) Phallucy (listen) Con of Man (listen) Desario (listen) |
July 16 - Kate Gaffney (listen)
Gerald Pease |
| May 28 - Mike Farrell (listen) | July 23 - Lite Brite (listen) Prieta (listen) Musical Charis (listen) |
| June 4 - Method Echo (listen) The Nibblers (listen) Live Manikin (listen) |
July 30 - Whiskey & Stitches (listen) Final Summation (listen) Bastards of Young (listen) |
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June 11 - The Nickel Slots (listen)
Los Blazing Hangovers |
August 6 - The Golden Cadillacs (listen)
Light Rail (listen) |
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June 18 - Secretions (listen) The Shruggs (listen) The Four Eyes (listen) The Enlows (listen) |
August 13 - The Brodys (listen) |
| June 25 - Mumbo Gumbo (listen) Not An Airplane (listen) |
Walking Tour
Locally grown, internationally known: The history of Sacramento’s music scene
This tour highlights Sacramento’s contributions to the contemporary popular music scene, beginning with the region’s first FM radio station and ending with some very famous footprints… Along the way, discover Downtown’s historical connection to The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, Gloria Gaynor and even Blondie. You’ll revisit local venues Downtown that launched the careers of Sacramento’s most beloved rock stars like Tesla, The Deftones and Cake. The tour ends at Cesar Chavez Plaza just in time for Friday Night Concerts in the Park. Our very own music buffs Shawn Peter and Michael Becklehimer lead this tour. Find out more.
Concert Crawl
Show your concert wristband and receive the specials every Friday night at participating local bars and restaurants. Download the Concert Crawl specials here (pdf).
3 Fires LoungeMap + Info | $3 drink specials • $5 Appetizers • Special $99 hotel rate - Use Code: CTQO |
4th Street GrilleMap + Info | $3 Bud • $5.95 appetizers |
Brew it Up!Map + Info | $3 pints • $10 pitchers • $4 cocktails • $6 pizza or burger |
Cafeteria 15LMap + Info | $4 well drinks • $5 wines • $4,$5,$6 appetizers • $6 martinis |
Chops SteakhouseMap + Info | $4.50 well drinks and house wine • $3.50 draft beer • $5 bar bites • Free soda for designated drivers |
de Vere's Irish PubMap + Info | $3 Bud bottles |
The Firehouse RestaurantMap + Info | $4 well drinks • $6 well martinis • $3 draft beer • $6 Firehouse Wine Specials (by the glass) |
Public Market Bar at the Sheraton GrandMap + Info | $4 weekly cocktail specials • $3 Bud + Bud Light • $5 appetizers • Free non-alcoholic beverage for designated drivers |
Ten 22Map + Info | $3 draft beers • $ well drinks • $6 house wines by the glass • $3.95 chef's appetizer special |
Torch ClubMap + Info | $3 Bud + Bud Light • Free soda for designated drivers • $2 off cover with wristband |
