TO DO

THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

4th of July Sacramento River Cruise

City Cruises

Tuesday, July 4, 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.

1206 Front St. • cityexperiences.com/sacramento/city-cruises

Delight in the city’s best views and festivities aboard a cruise along the Sacramento River. Choose from River Cruise, Sights & Sips, Alive After Five and Rock the Yacht Fireworks. Tickets range from $26.25 to $47 (kids younger than 3 are free).

Before and Beyond:

Phase 1 Artists of the Del Rio Trail

Office of Arts + Culture

July 7–29

First Friday Opening Reception, July 7, 6–9 p.m.

Twisted Track Gallery, 1730 12th St. • delriotrailart.org

Enjoy work by multidisciplinary artists who created art related to the Del Rio Trail and its surrounding community as part of Phase 1 of the Art in Public Places Del Rio Trail project.

Casino Night at the Museum

Sacramento Regional Fire Museum

Saturday, July 29, 5 p.m.

By Jessica Laskey

3650 Industrial Blvd., West Sacramento • sacfiremuseum.org

Help the museum raise funds at this entertaining evening of casino gaming, appetizers, no-host drinks and great company. Tickets are $70 per person. Each ticket includes $300 of “Fun Money.” Must be 21 to attend.

Homeless World Cup

Homeless World Cup Foundation

July 8–15

Hornet Stadium, Sacramento State, 6000 J St. • homelessworldcup.org

This annual tournament comes to the U.S. for the first time in partnership with Street Soccer USA. The event brings together homeless individuals and grassroots organizations from more than 70 countries.

Membership Medley

Blue Line Arts

July 15–Aug. 26

Third Saturday Reception, July 15, 5–8 p.m. 405 Vernon Street, Roseville • bluelinearts.org

The exhibition features a range of new and established artists who are supporting members of the gallery. On opening night, meet the artists, and enjoy drinks and bites.

Carmichael Summer Concert Series

Carmichael Recreation and Park District

Saturday, July 8, 15 & 22, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave. • carmichaelpark.com

Get ready to dance to the Dave Terry All Star Band (July 8), Wasted Space (July 15) and Maya Latin Tribute Band (July 22) at these free concerts. Picnics, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. Concerts continue through August.

Concerts in the Park

Downtown Sacramento Partnership

Fridays, July 14, 21 & 28, 5–9 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Plaza, 9th and J streets • godowntownsac.com

California’s largest, longest-running free music festival is back with a lineup packed with Grammy-winning artists, DJs and local legends.

Introductions

Archival Gallery

Through July 29

Second Saturday Reception, July 8, 5–8 p.m.

3223 Folsom Blvd. • archivalgallery.com

This Sacramento tradition presents new and established artists showing in the gallery for the first time. This year, artwork is presented by John Angell, Russ Reich and Jerry Cagle.

Midsummer Mardi Gras Masquerade

Curiosity Collaborative

Saturday, July 29, 7–11 p.m.

Sacramento Art Glass, 204 23rd St. • curiositycollaborative.org

This party celebrates the success of the City of Trees Parade with musical and artistic performances. Local food, beer and wine available for purchase. Masquerade masks provided.

20-Twenty Show

Kennedy Gallery Art Center

Through July 2, Noon–6 p.m.

1931 L St. • kennedygallerysacramento.com

One of the region’s most anticipated yearly art shows features work from resident artists inside three floors of open studios in the heart of Midtown.

Animal House

Sacramento Fine Arts Center

July 18–Aug. 12

Second Saturday Reception, July 8, 5:30 p.m.

5330B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael • sacfinearts.org

This international juried art exhibition features animal-themed work in a variety of media, including acrylic, oil, watercolor and ceramic.

California State Fair & Food Festival

Cal Expo

July 14–30

1600 Exposition Blvd. • calexpostatefair.com

It’s time to don sunscreen, scarf fair food, ride the rides and enjoy the exhibits. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $16 for adults; $12 for seniors (62 and older); $10 for youth (5–12); free for children (4 and younger). Parking is $15.

Sensory Friendly Play

Sacramento Children’s Museum

Thursday, July 6, 2:30–4 p.m.

2701 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova • sackids.org

This fully accessible program is for children with special needs, including those on the autism spectrum, their siblings and friends. Session includes modified open play and special programming. Play sessions are the first Thursday of every month.

Summer Music & Arts Workshop

Fremont Presbyterian Church

July 11–13, 4–6 p.m.

5770 Carlson Drive • fremontpres.org

This series teaches third through eighth graders how to play instruments, sing, dance, paint, and read and write music. Cost is $30 per student or $50 per family. To request a scholarship, email classicworship@fremontpres.org.

Twilight on the Bufferlands

RegionalSan regionalsan.com/bufferlands

Wednesday, July 12, 6:30–9 p.m.

Explore Central Valley habitats at dusk with a chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls and more. Free, but advanced registration is required between July 6–11. Contact Roger Jones at jonesro@sacsewer.com or (916) 875-9174.

Fired Art

Elk Grove Fine Arts Center

July 1–27

First Saturday Reception, July 1, 4–7 p.m.

9683 Elk Grove Florin Road • elkgrovefineartscenter.org

This art competition celebrates artists who use the primal force of fire to create artwork in all mediums, including ceramic, glass, metal and encaustic.