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THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS
California State Fair at Cal Expo
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By Jessica Laskey
California State Fair & Food Festival
Cal Expo July 15–31 1600 Exposition Blvd. • calexpostatefair.com
Get your annual dose of fair fun with rides, competitions, art, concerts, booths and all the crazy fair food you can handle. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
"Wherever You Go" by William Peterson at Archival Gallery.
John Skinner Band at Carmichael Park.
Fourth on the Field
Sutter Health Park Monday, July 4, 6 p.m. 400 Ballpark Drive • sutterhealthpark.com/fourthonthefi eld
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the ballpark with vendors, food trucks, friendly competitions like potato-sack races, live music by Rod Stinson Band, concessions, a beer garden, merch and fi reworks starting at 9:30 p.m.
July 4th 5-Mile Run/Walk
Buff alo Chips Running Club Monday, July 4 Glenn Hall Park, 5415 Sandburg Drive • buff alochips.com
This 40-plus-year Sacramento tradition returns. Following the run/walk, enjoy the River Park Neighborhood Association’s July Fourth celebration. Registration is free but $5 donations are requested to benefi t WEAVE and American River Parkway Foundation. Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. Kids Half-Mile run starts at 9:40 a.m.
Introductions 2022
Archival Gallery July 7–30 Second Saturday Reception July 9, 5–8 p.m. 3223 Folsom Blvd. • archivalgallery.com
This show introduces new and emerging artists or established artists showing in the gallery for the fi rst time. William Peterson presents a series of work in ceramics. Kiny McCarrick is known for her detailed art inspired by anatomy, life, death and morbid curiosity.
Celebrate with Stories on Stage: A Literary Fundraiser
Stories on Stage Sacramento Friday, July 22, 7 p.m. CLARA Auditorium, 2420 N St. • storiesonstagesacramento.org
This fundraising shindig features performances by clarinet quartet CLARISONIX, readings from SOSS’ anthology “Twenty Twenty,” plus snacks, drinks, literary games, a raffl e, silent auction, literary swag and more. Tickets are $20 with a goal to raise $5,000 to qualify for a matching grant for the 2023 season.
4th of July Bike Parade & Festival
Arden Park Recreation & Park District Monday, July 4, 10 a.m. Arden Park, 1000 La Sierra Drive • aprpd.org
Stick around after the parade to enjoy live music sponsored by the Arden Park Neighborhood Association, infl atables for the kids, raffl e prizes, food and free pool admission from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
An Evening with Mike Epps
Saturday, July 9, 8 p.m. Richard Marx: An Acoustic Evening of Love Songs Wednesday, July 27, 8 p.m. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain, 3317 Forty Mile Road, Wheatland • hardrockhotelsacramento.com
Bust a gut with actor and comedian Mike Epps, who joined the Def Comedy Jam tour in 1995. Then mellow out with musician Richard Marx, who has scored an astounding 14 No. 1 hits.
Concerts in the Park (Carmichael)
Carmichael Recreation and Parks District Saturdays, July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave. • carmichaelpark.com
Bring your family, blankets and lawn chairs out to enjoy Wasted Space on July 9, John Skinner Band on July 16, Groove Thang Band on July 23 and Maya Band on July 30.
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Concerts in the Park (Downtown)
Downtown Sacramento Partnership Fridays, July 8, 15, 22 & 29, 5–9 p.m. Cesar Chavez Park, 910 I St. • godowntownsac.com
Free live music is back in Downtown Sacramento. This month’s lineup includes headliners Picturesque on July 8, Nappy Roots on July 15, Cannons on July 22 and Mod Sun on July 29.
Family Campout
Fairytale Town Friday, July 22, 5:30 p.m. 3901 Land Park Drive • fairytaletown.org
This overnight adventure includes play time, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, games and bedtime stories. Wake up to a light continental breakfast. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for children ages 2–12, free for children 1 and younger. Fairytale Town members receive $5 off per ticket.
Incense burner from "Radiant & Eternal: Chinese Jades” at Crocker Art Museum.
“Praying Mantis” by Robert Chaponot at Blue Line Arts.
Curator in Conversation
Crocker Art Museum Sunday, July 17, 4 p.m. 216 O St. • crockerart.org
Learn the symbolism and meaning of the exhibition “Radiant & Eternal: Chinese Jades” from the Crocker’s permanent collection during an intimate conversation between curator Amelia Kit-Yiu Chau and collector Kathleen King. Tickets are free for members, $12 for nonmembers. “Radiant & Eternal” is on view through Nov. 13.
Woven Art by Paula Sugarman
Triple Exposure Studio Saturday, July 9, 7–10 p.m. 2998 Franklin Blvd. • facebook.com/tripleexposurestudios
Paula Sugarman presents her beautiful woven art accompanied by music by Gerry Mamola and his country western band on the patio at this free event.
All Creatures Great and Small
Elk Grove Fine Arts Center July 2–28 First Saturday Reception July 2, 4–7 p.m. 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road • elkgrovefi neartscenter.org
This juried art show features animals of all sizes, colors and shapes in fun and creative ways.
Classical Concert: Carlos Accotto
Crocker Art Museum Sunday, July 10, 3 p.m. 216 O St. • crockerart.org
Drawing inspiration from the Crocker’s permanent collection, pianist Carlos Accotto brings a performance of technical profi ciency that will sweep listeners away. The concert includes “Three Argentinian Dances Op. 2” by Alberto Ginastera, “Songs of Spain” by Isaac Albéniz and works by Franz Liszt. Tickets are $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers.
"Navigating Covid-19" by Paula Sugarman at Triple Exposure Studio.
Folsom Americana Fest
Wildwood Performing Arts Foundation Saturday, July 16, 4:30 p.m. 200 Wool St., Folsom • folsomfest.org
Enjoy country music by national, regional and local artists, including headliners Ben and Noel Haggard & The Strangers, as well as food trucks, beer, wine and local vendors.
Art Walk & Membership Medley
Blue Line Arts Saturday, July 16, 4–8 p.m. 405 Vernon St., Roseville • bluelinearts.org
View more than 125 artworks in the Blue Line Gallery, then stroll along Vernon Street to enjoy live music, artist vendors, food trucks and fun activities at this popular community event.
Animal House
Sacramento Fine Arts Center July 19–Aug. 13 Second Saturday Reception Aug. 13, 5:30–8:30 p.m. 5330 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael • sacfi nearts.org
This annual juried show features artwork celebrating the beauty and intelligence of animals through oil, acrylic, watercolor, ceramic and more.
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Set in the 1970s on the Texas border Lydia, written by Octavio Solis, is an intense, lyrical, and magical play. The Flores family welcomes Lydia, an undocumented maid, into their El Paso home to care for their daughter, Ceci. Lydia’s immediate and miraculous bond with Ceci sets the entire family on a mysterious and shocking journey. Produced by Teatro Nagual Directed by Pano Roditis
Cast:
Ceci – Patricia Rodriguez Rosa – April Maylene Misha – Rayden Rogers Claudio – Diego Martinez-Campos Rene – Angel Rodriguez Alvaro – Nathaniel Montes Lydia – Giselle Colmenares Vizcarra
ROCKY HORROR SUMMER EDITION
July 16 Colonial Theatre 3522 Stockton Blvd, Sac Lovehorrorevents.com
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Costumes are encouraged but not required. This showing will include a live cast by Amber’s Sweets and will be hosted by Rob Roberts! General $21.50 VIP $35
SMART PEOPLE
Thru July 24 Capital Stage 2215 J St, Sac CapStage.org
It is the eve of Obama’s first election. Four of Harvard University’s brightest; a surgeon, an actress, a psychologist, and a neuropsychiatrist, are all interested in different aspects of the brain, particularly how it responds to race. But like all smart people, they are also searching for love, success, and identity in their own lives. Lydia R. Diamond brings these characters together in this sharp, witty play about social and sexual politics.
PROCLIVITY FOR KITING
Imagine, for a moment, a city under siege. Government prohibitions are multiplying (for the good of the people). Strawberry pie is illegal. All bicycle tires, confiscated. The word effervescent has been outlawed. Kite Flying, once a popular pastime, is now a capital offense. David and Julia are making the best of things when a mysterious tapping starts to emanate from their apartment wall. As their suspicions proliferate, their world unravels.
