Behind the Lens: Concerts in the Park 2026
Hi, I’m Reo Gloria, better known around the city as @thebrownchild. Photography and creative direction are what I do, music and live events are where I do my best work, and this was my third summer running as the official photographer for Concerts in the Park (CIP). Three seasons in, the job feels different then […]
Take Me Out to Third Thursday
Baseball season has a way of bringing people together, and Old Sac’s Third Thursday is taking a page from America’s favorite pastime. On Thursday, July 16 from 4–8 PM, explore the Old Sacramento Waterfront through hands-on activities, local shops, happy hour stops, and all the fun of a summer evening Spend the evening discovering a […]
Spend Fourth of July Weekend in Downtown Sacramento
Fourth of July is the perfect excuse to stay local and make the most of the long weekend. Beyond the fireworks, downtown Sacramento is packed with things to do. Plan on spending the afternoon exploring the Old Sacramento Waterfront, grab dinner along the river, or make a full weekend of live music, block parties, basketball, […]
Sunset Sips Happy Hour is Back
Your next 14 Wednesdays are officially booked! Sunset Sips is back on July 1 – September 30 with drinks for $5, $7, and $9 every Wednesday from 4–7 PM at participating bars and restaurants throughout downtown. One week might take you to a rooftop at Clayton Club, another to the waterfront aboard the Delta King. […]
Downtown Sacramento’s World Cup Watch Guide
The FIFA World Cup only comes around once every four years, and some of the best moments happen when you’re watching alongside other fans. The chants, the celebrations, and the collective gasp when a shot hits the post are all part of the experience. Text the group chat and start making match day plans. Downtown […]
Waterfront Adventures Await at Third Thursday
Summer adventures don’t always require leaving this city, sometimes they’re waiting around the next corner. On Thursday, June 18 from 4–8 PM, Third Thursday returns to the Old Sacramento Waterfront with this month’s theme: Waterfront Adventures. Explore the district after hours with free workshops, live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and creative experiences hosted by local merchants […]
Capitol Mall Goes Rainbow: Pride Weekend 2026
Round up your crew for a festive Pride weekend. Sacramento Pride is back on Capitol Mall this June, bringing together thousands of people for two days of entertainment, connection, and Pride in the heart of downtown. Presented by the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, Sacramento Pride is one of the region’s biggest annual celebrations. This year’s […]
Baseball Season Looks Good in Downtown Sac
Hot dogs, brews, and baseball season are officially back and part of the downtown Sacramento agenda. If you’re heading to an A’s game, let this be your guide for keeping the fun going before first pitch and long after the final inning. Downtown Sacramento gives you options depending on the kind of game day you’re […]
Calling All Theatre Kids, Broadway Sac is in Full Swing
Broadway nights, downtown lights, and the kind of shows you keep thinking about long after the curtain closes. Broadway Sacramento continues to bring some of the biggest productions on tour right into the heart of downtown at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. Broadway Sacramento has become a go-to for everything from iconic classics […]
Learn from Creatives During Third Thursdays in Old Sacramento
Third Thursdays are back at the Old Sacramento Waterfront, and May’s theme is all about celebrating the makers and creatives that bring the district to life. On Thursday, May 21 from 4–8 PM, explore Old Sacramento after hours with free hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, open studios, and creative pop-ins hosted by local merchants throughout the […]