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THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS
“enit” by Wendy Red Star in Metaphor, Myth, & Politics at California Museum.
Metaphor, Myth, & Politics: Art from Native Printmakers
California Museum Through March 19 1020 O St. • californiamuseum.org
This exhibition features 36 contemporary works on paper by 29 native and indigenous artists drawn from the collection of UC Davis’ C.N. Gorman Museum.
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Second Chances
Sacramento Fine Arts Center Jan. 31–Feb. 25 5330B Gibbons Drive • sacfi nearts.org
SFAC members showcase their art in oil, acrylic, watercolor, ceramics and more at this annual exhibition.
Art for the People: Paintings from the WPA Era, The Dijkstra Collection
Crocker Art Museum Jan. 29–May 7 216 O St. • crockerart.org
This exhibition, from the collection of Sandra and Bram Dijkstra, includes work from the American East, Midwest and West during the Works Progress Administration era (1935–1943) showcasing the artists’ divergent political views but collective interest in humanity.
Vintage Glass, China & Pottery Sale at Scottish Rite Center. “On the Beach” by Palmer Schoppe in Art for the People at Crocker Art Museum.
Vintage Glass, China & Pottery Sale
International Depression Glass Club Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St. • idgc.org
Browse beautiful vintage and mid-century glass, china, pottery, jewelry, linens, lamps, kitchenware, silver and more. Admission is $6 per person; $5 if you mention this listing in Inside! Sunday admission is two-for-one.
Breaking Ground
Sac State MFA students present new work in this special exhibition.
Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink
Downtown Sacramento Partnership and Dignity Health Through Jan. 16 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 2–9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Ali Youssefi Square, 7th & K streets • godowntownsac.com/icerink
The city’s annual ice rink is a winter favorite. Tickets are $15 for general admission; $8 for children 6 and younger. Price includes skate rental. Show your ice rink wristband at participating businesses to receive discounts.
Hard Rock Live
Air Supply, Jan. 20, 8 p.m. George Lopez, Jan. 21, 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain, 3317 Forty Mile Rd., Wheatland • hardrockhotelsacramento.com/entertainment
Check out the January lineup at the region’s newest entertainment venue. Tickets are $36–$126.
Open Garden
UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento County Saturday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m.–noon Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. • sacmg.ucanr.edu
Venture out for a free morning in the garden and bring your questions for the Master Gardeners. The “2023 Gardening Guide & Calendar” is available for $10 including tax.
George Lopez at Hard Rock Live.
“Clouds and Dawn” by Jim Marxen at Archival Gallery. “In Stride” by Nate Ditzler in Crocker-Kingsley National Art Competition at Blue Line Arts.
Jim Marxen
Archival Gallery Jan. 5–31 Second Saturday Reception, Jan. 14, 5–8 p.m. 3223 Folsom Blvd. • archivalgallery.com
Jim Marxem’s artwork is bright, colorful and full of conviction that humans must live in a sustainable manner within the environment. Second Saturday Reception features live music by Cactus Pete.
Lottery for the Arts
Blue Line Arts Preview Night: Jan. 21, 4–8 p.m. Exhibition: Jan. 21–Feb. 10 Lottery: Feb. 10, 5:30–9 p.m. 405 Vernon St., Roseville • bluelinearts.org
This fundraiser provides collectors with an opportunity to acquire original works by professional and emerging artists, while supporting arts education and community programs. Purchase one or more lottery tickets online. Review the juried art on the website or in the gallery. At the event, tickets are placed in a spinner, and when your name is drawn, choose your favorite work of art.
Fanciful Visions
Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Jan. 7–26 First Saturday Reception, Jan. 7, 4–7 p.m. 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road • elkgrovefi neartscenter.org
Open your mind to the surreal, fantastical, magical and macabre in this art competition judged by local artist Dwight Head.
Crocker-Kingsley National Art Competition
Blue Line Arts Through Jan. 14 405 Vernon St., Roseville • bluelinearts.org
This exhibition is a collaboration between Crocker Art Museum and Kingsley Art Club with a history spanning more than 80 years. For the exhibit, 134 pieces were selected from 2,428 entries. From this group, jurors from the Crocker select fi ve pieces for display at the museum Feb. 5 to April 30.
Jurassic Quest
Cal Expo Jan. 6–8 1600 Exposition Blvd. • jurassicquest.com
Get up close to life-size, realistic dinosaurs! This epic event includes walk-throughs, rideable dinosaurs, shows, fossil digs, infl atables and more. General admission is $25 for ages 2–64; $19 for seniors; free for children younger than 2. Parking is $10.
Disney’s Frozen
Broadway Sacramento’s Broadway on Tour Jan. 4–15 SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L St. • broadwaysacramento.com
The beloved Tony-nominated musical is now on tour across North America with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances. Tickets are $29–$169.
Piano soloist Janice Carissa in Beethoven’s “Eroica” by Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera.
Beethoven’s Eroica
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Saturday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m. SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L St. • sacphilopera.org
Hear one of Beethoven’s most celebrated works, Symphony No. 3, also known as the “Heroic Symphony,” featuring conductor Douglas Boyd and virtuosic pianist Janice Carissa.
Bolero!
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m. SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L St. • sacphilopera.org
Enjoy Maurice Ravel’s most famous composition conducted by François López-Ferrer featuring magnifi cent cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan.
MLK Celebration Sacramento
MLK Celebration Committee Saturday, Jan. 28, 5–10 p.m. Sac State University Ballroom, 6000 J St. • mlkcelebrationsacramento.org
Honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this commemorative event. The 2023 Robert T. Matsui Community Service Award is presented to Dr. Olivia Kasirye, Sacramento County public health offi cer, and Dr. Robert S. Nelsen, retiring Sac State president.
Cello soloist Narek Hakhnazaryan in “Bolero!” by Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera.
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Sacramento Chocolate Salon
Sunday, Jan. 29, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The Citizen Hotel, 926 J St. • sacchocolatesalon.com
Chocolate afi cionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts experience the fi nest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolate from award-winning chocolatiers, confectioners and other culinary artisans. Tickets are $18.95 for adults; $11 for children ages 6–12; free for children younger than 6 (two children per adult).
Broadway Karaoke Night
Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance Saturday, Jan. 14, 7–11 p.m. Track 7 Brewing, Curtis Park, 3747 West Pacifi c Drive • sarta.com
Have fun singing karaoke with KJ RobertoBob spinning Broadway tunes. Enjoy craft beers and cider, and free arcade games. Admission is $5 or free with a donation of a blanket, hat, socks or mittens to be distributed to local charities. Photographer Leonard Rowe is onsite 7–9 p.m. for professional headshots for a $20 donation.
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