TO DO

THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Broadway At Music Circus

Broadway Sacramento Ragtime, Aug. 8–13 Rent, Aug. 22–27

UC Davis Health Pavilion, 1419 H St. • broadwaysacramento.com

Enjoy the sweeping musical portrait of three families pursuing the American Dream in early 20th-century America in “Ragtime,” followed by the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent.”

Twilight on the Bufferlands

RegionalSan

Thursday, Aug. 10, 6–9 p.m. regionalsan.com/bufferlands

Explore Central Valley habitats at dusk for a chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls and more. Advanced registration is required between Aug. 4–9. Contact Roger Jones at jonesro@sacsewer.com or (916) 875-9174.

By Jessica Laskey

This vegetable gets a bad rap for its sometimes-slimy texture. It’s a staple in Southern cuisine, particular gumbo. It’s low in calories—as long as you don’t fry it!

To eat: Grill, roast or pickle.