Our Community USA - Sacramento Vol 1 by Our Community

THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

SACRAMENTO Vol. 1

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About Sacramento

Bar Guide

Restaurant Guide

LGBTQ Organizations & Attractions

Events Schedule

Business Directory

ABOUT SACRAMENTO LGBTQ Sacramento Sacramento is home to a thriving and active LGBTQ community that is both integrated into Sacramento civic life and centered in Midtown Sacramento’s Lavender Heights neighborhood, where LGBTQ citizens have helped create a bustling arts and gallery scene. LGBTQ people helped launch Sacramento’s Second Saturday Art Walk nearly a decade ago, an event that brings tens of thousands of visitors into Midtown Sacramento each month. The area features six gay clubs, ranging in style from Faces, a video night club with three dance floors and a pool; to Mango’s Burgertown, where business people and professionals can gather for dinner and cocktails on a sprawling outdoor patio surrounded by art galleries and shops; to The Depot, a cozy video bar; to The Bolt leather bar. Crocker Art Museum hosts LGBTQ-themed events throughout the year in conjunction with local LGBTQ organizations.

Sacramento is home to the numerous LGBTQ organizations, including Lavender Library, Sacramento International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Lambda Players theatrical company, the Capital Crossroads Gay Rodeo Association, Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus, Sacramento Women’s Chorus, LGBT attorneys organization Lambda Legal, the Capital Squares square dance group and numerous other LGBTQ organizations. 4

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RESTAURANT GUI DE Firehouse Elevated, seasonal American fare served in a sophisticated setting with outdoor seating. 1112 2nd St, Sacramento, CA

Biba Traditional Italian cuisine & cocktails in contemporary quarters. 2801 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA

Ella Dining Room & Bar Refined New American & French cuisine are presented in an elegant, contemporary space. 1131 K St, Sacramento, CA

Kru Enduring Japanese eatery & sushi bar infusing classic dishes with international flavors. 3135 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA

Bacon & Butter Farm-to-table cafe in a contemporary setting, serving American breakfast & lunch fare, plus beer & wine. 5913 Broadway, Sacramento, CA

Mulvaney’s B&L Refined eatery plating seasonal New American fare in a converted firehouse or on the garden patio. 1215 19th St, Sacramento, CA

Localis Relaxed, contemporary haunt serving locally sourced New American dishes, including vegan options. 2031 S St, Sacramento, CA

Dad’s Kitchen Upbeat tavern with a patio featuring elevated comfort grub, craft brews & arcade games in cool digs. 2968 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA

Tower Cafe Quirky cafe serving an eclectic array of grub, from classic breakfasts to Asian & Spanish dishes. 1518 Broadway, Sacramento, CA

Pushkin’s Restaurant Gluten-free & vegan versions of brunch classics served in a cool, industrial setup with patio seats. 1813 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA

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2019 EVENT SCH E DULE May

JUN 8-9 PANGAIA FESTIVAL PanGaia Festival is about the fostering of loving, inclusive, and joyful relationship in the magical community and working together to create a blessed and fun-filled event for those who wish to celebrate Litha, the Summer Solstice, with joyful, friendly people.

MAY 24 SACRAMENTO MUSIC FESTIVAL As always, it’s one GIANT PARTY in Old Sacramento and surrounding hotel ballrooms pulsing with the rhythms of jazz, swing, blues, zydeco, rockabilly, bluegrass, Latin music and more. Find us on Facebook for details.

This event will include contests, opportunity drawings, awesome vendors, live music, fabulous performers… imagine a Pagan County Fair atmosphere. After the sun goes down, O’CRAVEN and LIPSHOK are Saturday’s grand finale. Learn more online at pangaiafestival.com.

MAY 25 11:00AM SACRAMENTO CHERRY FEST Sweet & Delicious Family Fun and Community Involvement. There will be a Kids’ Zone, Vendor Alley, Food Court, Performers, Raffle, Pie Eating Contest for kids and adults, Music & Dancers. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the day with us. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

JUN 8-9 11:00AM-5:00PM SACRAMENTO PRIDE FEST & PARADE This year, we have multiple stages and dance tents that will make anyone bust a move! You can expect dozens of entertainers, vendor booths, exhibits, inclusive zones, delicious food and thousands of others ready to make this year’s SacPride the best. There are also booths providing unique services, support and information throughout the event.

MAY 24-26 12:00PM-8:00PM GREEK FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Authentic Greek cuisine with all your favorite Greek dishes. Featuring Music, Dance, Food Demos, Lectures, & Kids Zone. Visit us online at saintanna.org for details, tickets & location. MAY 26 9:00AM-5:00PM 2019 GRILLIN N’ CHILLIN FESTIVAL Featuring live music, vendors, jump houses, and an amateur BBQ contest. Entry is free, aside from $5 parking. Bring your chairs, pop ups, grills, and good vibes and let’s help OAAT bring more joy to children battling cancer and other life threatening illnesses! Learn more at evensi.us.

Pride Festival strives to be a place of inclusivity and acceptance to everyone, so please respect us, and more importantly one another. Learn more at sacramentopride.org. JUN 15 12:00PM FRONT STREET BREWFEST Join us for a block party celebration to benefit the animals —highlights include: 50+ regional breweries, SactoMofo food trucks, Music by The Cash Prophets and DJ Chango, games and more. Get tickets/info at eventbrite.com.

June

JUN 1 10:30AM TACO FESTIVAL This is Northern California’s largest street festival of its kind, which attracts a very diverse crowd that shares a love for tacos. It is family and pet friendly with activities and entertainment for children and adults. Featuring eating/singing contests, Chihuahua Beauty contest and Lucha Libre. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

JUN 15 2:00PM GOLD COUNTRY FOOD & MUSIC FEST Come and experience a taste of Jamaica through live reggae acts, country music bands and authentic Jamaican food. Find us on Facebook for details. JUN 16 12:00PM THE BASH MUSIC & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL The Bash is a day filled with craft beer and live music! Enjoy up to four hours of craft beer tastings featuring over 100 craft beers, including some local favorites! Papa Murphys Park, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. Learn more at alt947.radio.com.

JUN 7 8:00AM SACANIME SUMMER 2019 SacAnime is the show where “Fans Come to Play”. Our philosophy has always been to provide fun, safe, family friendly environment, with top shelf entertainment at a reasonable price. Learn more at sacramento365.com.

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BAR GU ID E Badlands Dance Club Raucous gay bar & nightclub with drag nights, DJs, multiple bars & a disco-style dance floor. 2003 K St, Sacramento, CA

Sidetrax Easygoing neon-lit nightclub featuring cocktails, drag spectaculars & other local events. 2007 K St, Sacramento, CA

Faces Nightclub 3 dance rooms, 15 bars, VIP lounge & outdoor pool, plus themed events and ‘dress to impress’ dress-code. 2000 K St, Sacramento, CA

The Bolt Sacramento’s only real Leather/ Cowboy/Bear Bar which is home to the hottest guys and best staff in town! 2560 Boxwood Street, Sacramento, CA

The Mercantile Saloon Venerable gay watering hole with a chill vibe offering happy hours, a pool table & an outdoor patio. 1928 L St, Sacramento, CA

Paradise Nightclub Laid-back scene in a strip mall draws a gay & lesbian crowd with a large dance floor & pool tables. 10114 Lower Sacramento Road, Stockton, CA

The Depot Down-to-earth gay bar featuring cocktails, draft brews & casual eats, plus regular events & a patio. 2001 K St, Sacramento, CA

RESTAURANT GUI DE Backbone Café Casual, airy counter-serve stop for vegan & paleo menu items such as bone broth, tacos & sandwiches. 729 J St, Sacramento, CA

Takumi Izakaya Bar Industrial-chic destination for Japanese izakaya-style dining and ramen. 826 J St, Sacramento, CA Andy Nguyen’s | Vegetarian Restaurant This casual option serves Vietnamese vegan & vegetarian dishes such as curries & rice bowls. 2007 Broadway, Sacramento, CA

Selland’s Market-Cafe Simple, modern cafe serving baked goods, desserts, salads, pizza, sandwiches & American entrees. 5340 H St, Sacramento, CA

Pushkin’s Bakery Family-owned cafe offering baked goods without wheat, gluten or dairy products, plus hot sandwiches. 1820 29th St, Sacramento, CA

Wodlake Tavern Casual eatery offering American comfort fare & elevated BBQ and patio seating. 1431 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA

Queen Sheba Ethiopian Cuisine Ethiopian fare in a warm, village-inspired space with a vegetarian lunch buffet & openmike nights. 1704 Broadway, Sacramento, CA

Frank Fat’s Elegant 1939 venue serving elevated Chinese cuisine in a soaring space with a speakeasy vibe. 806 L St, Sacramento, CA

Carol’s Restaurant Serving basic diner grub such as waffles, omelets & burgers for breakfast & lunch. 1201 W Capitol Ave, West Sacramento, CA

Moxie Restaurant Enduring option serving a rotating menu of elevated American cooking & wine in a convivial setting. 2028 H St, Sacramento, CA

Akebono Japanese restaurant featuring a menu of sushi, tempura, teriyaki, udon, ramen & bento. 4960 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA

The Press Bistro Farm-to-fork restaurant & bar serving Mediterranean cuisine & local wines in a rustic, airy space. 1809 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA

Miso Japanese Restaurant Sushi, maki rolls & Japanese grill fare in a streamlined dining room with bar. 1517 Broadway, Sacramento, CA

Masullo Pizza Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza & other Italian fare, plus beer & wine. 2711 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA

Viet Ha | Noodles & Grill Modern Vietnamese counter dispensing made-to-order savory noodle & rice bowls & banh mi sandwiches. 2417 Broadway #A2, Sacramento, CA

Plan B Restaurant This eatery with a sophisticated vibe offers a full bar & French-inspired cuisine. 555 La Sierra Dr, Sacramento, CA

Taqueria Jalisco Popular, unfussy cantina with outdoor seating only offering tacos, burritos, burgers & margaritas. 330 16th St, Sacramento, CA

Nopalitos Southwestern Café Longtime neighborhood nook supplying Mexican specialties for breakfast & lunch. 5530 H St, Sacramento, CA

Der Biergarten Outdoor hangout offering German, Belgian & craft beers on tap, plus sausages & other classic eats. 2332 K St, Sacramento, CA

Cielito Lindo Mexican Gastronomy Mexican dishes with a twist in casual, warm and quaint surroundings. 3672 J St, Sacramento, CA Chita’s Taqueria Mexican restaurant serving staples such as burritos, tacos & quesadillas. 2019 Q St, Sacramento, CA

Gam Le Sing Snug, homey mainstay serving up a variety of classic options, from potstickers to Peking spareribs. 918 S St, Sacramento, CA

2019 EVENT SCH E DULE August

JUN 22 11:00AM FESTIVAL CENTRO AMERICANO Join us for a fun filled day with international food, pony rides for the kids, live music, DJs, international beers and more. This is a free event. Learn more at eventbrite.com

AUG 10 SACRAMENTO WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL Enjoy a fun day at the park filled with yard pong, corn hole, face painting, good food, music, vendors, and then relax by the fire pits with your friends and family as you write your messages on lanterns to say goodbye to a departed loved one, make a wish to the universe, or write down and release something that’s been weighing you down. Finally just after dark celebrate life with the breathtaking display of the water lanterns. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

July JUL 6 11:00AM RIVERFEST SEAFOOD AND BARBECUE FEST With more seafood and a bigger variety, plus more barbecue and added amenities the festival will be more grand than ever with increased staffing and better shuttle services. Enjoy two stages of soul, blues, zydeco, reggae and rock at this Festival of unity and harmony. Get your seat early and enjoy all the vendors, food and inflatable rides for the kids and more. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

AUG 10-11 SAC BANANA FESTIVAL An exciting family-friendly, multi-cultural festival celebrating the many countries and cultures that use the banana! The two-day festival offers fun for all ages, banana cuisine, live entertainment, multi-cultural exhibits, marketplace, food trucks and more. Details at sacbananafestival.com.

JUL 12-28 CA STATE FAIR The Cal Expo fairgrounds come alive every summer as the California State Fair becomes a city within a city that hosts nearly one million visitors. Folks come from near and far for the memorable delights of this extravaganza. Learn more at castatefair.org.

AUG 12 TASTE OF SOUL SACRAMENTO Come hear some good soul filled music and have a great time with your friends and family. Take a stroll in Vendor Row, we are sure you’ll be impressed by great desserts and food as well as some top notch artwork, soaps, handmade gifts and much more! Details at eventbrite.com.

JUL 25-28 SAC UNDERGROUND FILM & ART FESTIVAL We will have a festival for all tastes, with different themes, in different formats. There will be cinema and web series, but there will also be room for music and scripts. Learn more at filmfestivallife.com.

AUG 24 SACTOWN NACHOS FESTIVAL Sacramento’s Biggest Nachos Festival is BACK Bigger and BETTER. There will be nachos, live music, semi-pro wrestlers, game area, fashion, culture and more. Learn more at sactownnachos.com.

JUL 27 TASTE OF EAST SACRAMENTO More than 40 local restaurants, breweries and wineries will offer a delicious combination of small bites, family favorites, exotic and local specialties for more than 500 guests. Music, silent action and an altogether great time with neighbors and friends. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

AUG 31 RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL long the Riverbanks of Miller Park, where you will hear the smooth sounds of the greatest live bands in Northern California. Celebration of music from yesterday, with an Old School Sound twist; while surrounded with vendors throughout the venue and filled with tasty and spicy smells of many of the vendors, specializing in BBQ, Southern Soul Fool, Catfish and much, much more. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

JUL 28 2:00PM-6:00PM SACTOWN WINGS 2019 There will be music, games, craft beer, wine, margaritas, and over thousands of chicken wings! The best part? Part of your ticket’s proceeds goes right back to benefit the Front Street Animal Shelter! Full details available at eventbrite.com.

2019 EVENT SCH E DULE September

October

OCT 10-13 FIRST FESTIVAL SACRAMENTO Sacramento is overflowing with talent, whether it’s through music, art, cooking or brewing. First Festival gives these locals a place to showcase their talent with other members of the community and beyond.

SEP 7 11:00AM CRAWFISH & CATFISH FESTIVAL The Crawfish and Catfish Festival features the authentic tastes of Louisiana, Southern BBQ, Soul Foods, Latin foods and Asian/Cajun Fusion cuisine. Details at eventbrite.com. SEP 15 6:00PM FIESTAS PATRIAS Admission to the public is free. Come enjoy the many booth and table exhibits, artifacts, food, musical and artistic presentations, and a unique international experience. Learn more at mccnc.com.

Guests to the fest will revel in music of all genres from over 40 different bands, sip on over 70 different craft brews, get a taste of local food vendors, feast their eyes on art exhibits, participate in interactive art, bust some moves on the dance floor and build friendships in the community. Complete details at gowherewhen.com.

SEP 21 CALIFORNIA BREWERS FESTIVAL Drink Beer for a Good Cause! Join us for Sacramento’s longest running and longest pouring beer festival! Here’s just a small taste of what you can expect at this year’s event: Awesome beers from 85+ breweries and distributors, delicious food from some of the best local food trucks and restaurants, a limited selection of wine for the non-beer drinkers, live music from great local bands and so much more. For more information visit www.calbrewfest.com.

OCT 11 6:00PM OKTOBERFEST Sacramento’s best and biggest annual Oktoberfest celebration, this famous festival occurs every October and includes: Authentic German Beer on Tap, wine, and German food, outdoor Biergarten, live music from three different bands, kid-friendly activities, German music and dancers, every year, revelers come to the Turn Verein to eat, drink, and dance like a tried-and-true German. It’s like a piece of Munich, right in Sacramento! Learn more at sacramentoturnverein.com.

SEP 28 11:00AM-4:00PM HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLORS SACRAMENTO Interactive Dance, Mantra Bands, DJ’s, Yoga, Colors, Cuisine, Free Hugs, Lotsa Love. After the chill of winter, people come outdoors, bury the hatchet, and loosen up by throwing multi colored powders on each other.

OCT 11-13 AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL Aftershock is an annual hard rock and heavy metal music festival. For details, artist line-up and tickets, visit consequenceofsound.net. OCT 25-27 SACRAMENTO ARTS FESTIVAL Sacramento Arts Festival features 225 of America’s best contemporary craftspeople and fine artists offering more than 15,000 original works. Attendees can also shop from a wondrous selection of handmade wearables and accessories or from an extensive assortment of functional and decorative glass. Learn more at 10times.com.

The colors represent all the colors of spring, and the diversity among human and animal kind which makes life interesting and profitable. Our east meets west version of this exuberant festival includes yoga, mantra bands, DJ’s, Hip Hop, Bollywood Dance, vegan food, free hugs, and, of course colors. For the young at heart. Learn more at eventbrite.com. SEP 28 4:00PM FARM-TO-FORK FESTIVAL The Farm-to-Fork Festival will return to Capitol Mall showcasing the farms, food, drinks and so much more that make Sacramento America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital. Learn more at saceventcrew.com.

LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS

Sacramento LGBT Community Center We support the health and wellness of the most marginalized, advocate for equality and justice, and work to build a culturally rich LGBTQ+ community. Web: saccenter.org

Trans Lifeline Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Our vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justiceoriented, collective community aid. Web: translifeline.org | Ph: 877-565-8860

PFLAG Sacramento We celebrate diversity and envision a society that embraces everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Only with respect, dignity, and equality for all will we reach our full potential as human beings, individually and collectively. Web: pflagsacramento.org

Sacramento Pride Each June, the Sacramento LGBT Community Center hosts our largest community engagement of the year, Sacramento Pride, that celebrates LGBTQ+ activism, diversity, and community. Web: sacramentopride.org

Gender Health Center Meeting the counseling needs of the WHOLE community in Sacramento and the surrounding areas by making our services accessible to the most under-served communities, including the LGBTQQI community and focusing on the “T” or transgender. Web: thegenderhealthcenter.org

One Community Health One Community Health is a primary healthcare and specialty care provider dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. Web: onecommunityhealth.com

Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus The Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus is fostering pride and enhancing lives, one song at a time. Web: sacgaymenschorus.org

BENT Sacramento LGBTQ Film Festival Bringing you the best LGBTQ films from around the world. Films that highlight the rich diversity, intricacies, and passions that make up our LGBTQ community. Web: bentfilmfest.org

SacLEGAL SacLEGAL, Sacramento’s LGBT Bar Association, is comprised of attorneys, professionals and legislative advocates affiliated with the Sacramento County Bar Association. Our mission is to promote equality for members of the LGBT community through strong leadership, legislative advocacy, education, and participation in civic and social activities within the legal community and community at large. Web: saclegal.org

Lavender Library The Lavender Library is a lending library and archive housing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) books and magazines, various media, and archival materials. Web: lavenderlibrary.com

Sutter Gender Identity Support Group We provide a safe and secure place where to interact with others with similar experiences and meet, visit and exchange information. We serve the educational, emotional, and recreational needs of the gender variant, transgender and intersex community, their significant others, parents, children, allies and helping professionals. Web: sacgender.org

Stonewall Sacramento The mission of the Stonewall Democratic Club of Greater Sacramento is to advance equal rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Web: sacstonewall.org Equality CA Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ people. Web: eqca.org

SacRCC The Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce is more than just a networking organization! We provide advocacy, facilitation, business development, education, matchmaking, access to procurement opportunities and supplier diversity channels, and community support. Web: rainbowchamber.com 18

GOOD FOR BSINESS U S I NESS GOOD FOR BU Protecting LGBTQ Americans from Discrimination is Good for Business Business leaders know that protecting every American from discrimination is good for the economy. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults have a combined buying power of $884 billion dollars, and business leaders know that today’s generation of consumers prefer to shop at businesses that support gay and transgender people. Business leaders across the nation are leading the charge to secure nondiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people. Fairness for All Hardworking Americans • Gay and transgender people are our neighbors, co-workers, friends, and family. Hardworking Americans deserve to be treated fairly and equally under the law. Sadly, too many hardworking Americans are facing discrimination in areas like employment, housing and public accommodations, just because they are gay or transgender. • America is a land of opportunity and freedom, where people who work hard and meet their responsibilities have the chance to get ahead. Everyone deserves the freedom to achieve the American Dream, including gay and transgender citizens. Respecting Our Coworkers and Getting the Job Done • What’s most important is focusing on what we have in common, taking pride in our work, respecting our coworkers, serving customers, and getting the job done. • Employees should be judged on their qualifications, experience, and the job they do – nothing more, nothing less. Non-Discrimination Protections Are Good for Business • Business leaders across the nation, including conservative leaders, agree: Discrimination is bad for business. Today’s top job creators seek states and communities that are welcoming to everyone, including their families, employees and customers. • When every American is given the opportunity to work hard and earn a living, our economy, communities and nation succeed. To download a PDF version of this resource, go online and visit: freedomforallamericans.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BusinessBackgrounderFFAA.pdf

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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY Adoption & Surrogacy Creative Family Solutions......................................... 5 Auto Repair Econo Lube n Tune & Brakes................................... 13 Career Center Golden Sierra Job Training Agency........................... 9 Counseling Services A Community for Peace.......................................... 13 Estate Planning Creative Family Solutions......................................... 5 Drobny Law Offices Inc........................................... 11 Family Law Creative Family Solutions......................................... 5 LGBTQ Community Support Organization A Community for Peace.......................................... 13 Lumber Yard New Home Building Supply..................................... 7 Naturopathic Doctor Sacramento Naturopathic Medical center................ 3 Private School Sacramento Waldorf School..................................... 9 Retail Hardware Store New Home Building Supply..................................... 7 Retirement Planning Guanill Wealth Management................................1, 6 Tile Natural Stone Design Gallery................................... 9 Wealth Management Guanill Wealth Management................................1, 6