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THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Maroon 5

Hard Rock Live Friday, June 3, 8 p.m. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain, 3317 Forty Mile Road, Wheatland • hardrockhotelsacramento.com/entertainment

Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum band Maroon 5 headlines the grand opening of Hard Rock Live, a 2,500-seat entertainment venue at Fire Mountain. The venue also hosts Bret Michaels’ “Nothin’ But A Good Vibe Tour 2022” on June 5, Chris Isaak on June 22 and Brantley Gilbert on June 25.

Maroon 5 at Hard Rock Live.

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By Jessica Laskey

Pops in the Park

Big Crush Saturday, June 18 McKinley Park, 601 Alhambra Blvd. Rick Estrin & the Nightcats Saturday, June 25 East Portal Park, 1120 Rodeo Way • eastsacpopsinthepark.com

After a two-year hiatus, this annual music event presented by Councilmember Jeff Harris and the East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce returns with two East Sac concerts. A third featuring Hip Service is Sept. 17 at South Natomas Community Park.

Concerts in the Park (Downtown)

Downtown Sacramento Partnership June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 5–9 p.m. Cesar Chavez Park, 910 I St. • godowntownsac.com These free concerts are back on Friday evenings through July 29. The lineup includes local and national bands and DJs like Bob Moses (electronic duo), The Expendables (American reggae rock band), Nappy Roots (American alternative Southern rap quartet) and more.

Stories on Stage

Stories on Stage Sacramento Friday, June 24, 7 p.m. CLARA Auditorium, 2420 N St. • storiesonstagesacramento.com

This award-winning literary performance series presents work from Vanessa Hua’s book “Forbidden City” and Anara Guard’s book “Like a Complete Unknown,” read aloud by professional actors followed by a Q&A with the authors. Tickets are a $10 suggested donation.

Superhero Soundtrack Spectacular

Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m. SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L St. • sacphilopera.org

Don your capes for this mesmerizing music from Marvel, Superman, Spiderman and all your favorite superhero classics under the baton of returning Maestro and Master of Ceremonies Stuart Chafetz. Tickets start at $25.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Crystal Ice Cream Fantasy

Fairytale Town Saturday, June 25, 5–9 p.m. 3901 Land Park Drive • fairytaletown.org

Shakespeare’s popular fairy-themed comedic play comes to life along with all-you-can-eat Crystal ice cream. The event features multiple ice cream-tasting stations, live entertainment, hands-on activities, an enchanted marketplace and more. Renaissance and fairy costumes are encouraged. Advance tickets until June 24 are $15 for adults and $7 for children 2–12 (members receive $3 off per ticket.) Day-of tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 2–12. Children 1 and younger are free.

Best of Carmichael Awards

Carmichael Chamber of Commerce Saturday, June 18, 5–9 p.m. Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive • bestofcarmichael.com

Come dressed in your best tropical attire to celebrate Carmichael’s best businesses.

Concerts in the Park at Cesar Chavez Park. Photo courtesy of Downtown Sacramento Partnership

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Fairytale Town.

Front Street Brewfest

Front Street Animal Shelter Saturday, June 18, 1–4 p.m. 2127 Front St. • frontstreetbrewfest.com

This block party includes 50-plus regional breweries, SactoMoFo food trucks, live music, games, classic cars and a walk through the shelter. Guests must be 21 or older. VIP Tickets are $125 and include one-hour early access, T-shirt, puppy playtime, commemorative tasting glass and more. General admission is $60. Non-drinker tickets are $10 for access to food trucks and music.

Carolyne Swayze and Friends

Sacramento Jazz Coop Monday, June 27, 7–9 p.m. Dante Event Center, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd. • sacramentojazzcoop.org

“It’s Au Revoir but not Good Bye.” Celebrate the end of an era with Swayze and the Joe Gilman Trio for SJC’s fi nal concert before they go on hiatus. Tickets are $30.

Take Me With You: Photographs by Carol Mott-Binkley

PBS KVIE June 7–Aug. 5 PBS KVIE Gallery, 2030 West El Camino Ave. • kvie.org

This exhibition includes Carol Mott-Binkley’s striking iPhone photos that she modifi es with apps to play up dramatic color and composition. Her work has won numerous awards at the California State Fair and been juried into the Crocker Art Museum and PBS KVIE Art Auctions.

Thursday, June 2 Tower Theatre, 2508 Land Park Drive Sunday, June 5 Esquire IMAX Theatre, 1211 K St. Saturday & Sunday, June 11 & 12 Crest Theatre, 1013 K St. • sacramentofrenchfi lmfestival.org

This beloved event is back in person, but the streaming platform is still accessible through Zoom discussions with Le Professeur Kevin Elstob and fi lmmakers live from France. Don’t miss the champagne and dessert reception June 11. Check the website for the fi lm lineup.

Concerts in the Park (Carmichael)

Carmichael Recreation and Park District Latin Touch Saturday, June 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Hipper than Hip Saturday, June 25, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave. • carmichaelpark.com

Bring your family, blankets and lawn chairs! Latin Touch brings its groovy musical interpretations of Cumbia and R&B. Dance band Hipper than Hip plays cover hits from Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Chicago, Bruno Mars, Huey Lewis and more.

Carmichael Park Community Band Festival

Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association Saturday & Sunday, June 4 & 5, noon–6 p.m. Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave. • sacwinds.org

One of the largest community band festivals in California for more than 20 years, this year’s free event features 14 bands and ensembles—a new band will play each hour.

Open Garden

UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento County Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m.–noon Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. • sacmg.ucanr.edu

Master Gardeners are available in all areas of the garden to answer questions about water-effi cient landscape gardens, herbs, fruit thinning and summer pruning, composting and more at this free event. Rick Estrin & the Nightcats at Pops in the Park.

Watery Wonders

Through June 18 Celebrating the Figure June 21–July 16 Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5330 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael • sacfi nearts.org

“Watery Wonders” is a juried photography exhibit showcasing the beauty of water. “Celebrating the Figure” features artwork created in Friday Figure Drawing classes with a live model. For information on FFD classes, contact Sandra at scribe@surewest.net.

“Le Melodique” by Gregory La Traille at Triple Exposure Studio. “Point Cabrillo Lighthouse” by Carol Mott-Binkley at PBS KVIE Gallery.

“Celebration” by Pattie Bowler at Blue Line Arts.

Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus at The Sofi a.

Meaningful Lines

Triple Exposure Studio Saturday, June 11, 7–10 p.m. 2998 Franklin Blvd. • facebook.com/tripleexposurestudios

Artists Ingrid Tracy Peters and Gregory La Traille present their art accompanied by music on the patio at this free event.

Wide Open Spaces

Elk Grove Fine Arts Center June 4–23 First Saturday Reception June 4, 4–7 p.m. 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road • elkgrovefi neartscenter.org

This year’s art competition, featuring all art mediums, is inspired by nature and the outdoors.

Terry Baxter and Eric Wyss

Archival Gallery June 2–30 Second Saturday Reception June 11, 5–8 p.m. 3223 Folsom Blvd. • archivalgallery.com

Terry Baxter presents a collection of abstract paintings meant to refl ect his experience of a geographic location. Eric Wyss presents a body of new work in three dimensions.

SGMC To The Max!

Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus Friday & Saturday, June 17 & 18, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 3 p.m. The Sofi a, 2700 Capitol Ave. • sacgaymenschorus.org

Chorus members are dusting off their shoulder pads, bold colors and big hair for this bodacious show featuring rad 1980s tunes. General admission is $30; students are $15. VIP seating is $45. Audience members older than 5 are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Membership Medley

Blue Line Arts June 3–July 16 Opening Reception Saturday, June 18, 4–8 p.m. 405 Vernon St., Roseville • bluelinearts.org

This annual member exhibition features more than 125 artworks in a wide array of media, including painting, photography, ceramic, textile and mixed media. The public is invited to place their vote for the People’s Choice Award while visiting the gallery.

Spring Gala & Auction

Effi e Yeaw Nature Center Sunday, June 5, 5–8 p.m. Ancil Hoff man Park, Carmichael • sacnaturecenter.net

This elegant fundraising event by Effi e Yeaw Nature Center and Sacramento Fine Arts Center features artwork representing our natural surroundings. Along with a catered dinner by Bella Bru, enjoy live music, a drawing, and silent and live auctions of the juried artwork.

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INSIDE OUT

Old Sacramento May Day Festival

PHOTOS BY LEAH GARIS

The Sacramento History Museum, Sacramento Living History and Sacramento County Dance Society teamed up to host a May Day Festival in Old Sacramento. The community enjoyed traditional dancing around a 15-foot maypole decorated with colorful ribbons, as well as live music, crafts, demonstrations and other activities for the family.

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