Out & About

with Matt Burlingame

Iwas almost too distraught to write this column. It wasn’t the iconic Raquel Welch passing, nor was it the 44,000+ people killed in the devastating earthquakes in and around Turkey. I have been wringing my hands and rocking back and forth for several days trying desperately to decide if I should write this or take to social media and announce to the world my opinions on Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime performance. But then I realized that until my ass could perform better than she could, maybe I should just keep my trap shut and not criticize a pregnant woman who rocked the damn house down. With that solved, let’s get into some upcoming events!

March’s Drag Queen Bingo at Mango’s Sacramento, 1930 K St. is always a sure bet for a fun evening and a chance at some awesome prizes! Join DoMe Moore on March 2 at 7 p.m. to raise proceeds for Yolo County CASA and remember admission is always first come, first served so arrive early! Rainbowchamber.com

Black History Month shines as the Black Expo brings information on careers, housing, business, diversity and more to Sacramento. Happening Feb. 24 - 26 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1209 L. St. in Downtown Sacramento admission is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Three days of premium activities including Black Music Awards, a runway fashion show, a Black History parade, dance contest and more! Blackexpoevents.org

Who doesn’t like a bit of wrestling? I see. Well, for those who do, have I got an event for you! The All Elite Wrestling (AEW) makes its Sacramento Debut on Wednesday, Mar. 8 at the Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk. Allelitewrestling.com

Elvis’ legacy has been in the spotlight for multiple reasons as of late, but one of the best reasons is Sierra Repertory Theatre’s West Coast premiere of Elvis The Musical at East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora from Mar. 2 - Apr. 2. Elvis evokes immediate recognition from people all over the world and this official Elvis Presley bio-musical takes a closer look at the cultural icon’s impact on the history of music in ways that were never expected. The show stars Taylor Rodriguez who was named The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion by Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) in 2019. SierraRep.org

First generation Arab American Nick Hanna is the youngest son of immigrant parents from Nazareth & Haifa. His diverse multicultural background, energetic storytelling and high energy performance make him both lovable and relatable. Embrace The Chaos with Nick Hanna appears Wednesday, Mar. 1 at Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way #225. Punchlinesac.com

Mama’s Makin’ Bacon is undeniably the largest and most anticipated drag brunch extravaganza and this year organizers are thrilled to showcase the best drag talent Northern California has to offer. The event returns to the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St. on Sunday, Mar. 12 at 11 a.m. Grab your tickets now for brunch and for an amazing cause. Saccenter.org

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center, 1015 20th St. has a support group for just about everything you might need but there’s a few changes happening at the moment. The 20-somethings group will now meet every first and third Thursday of the month. Also the Nonbinary Support Group is not meeting until further notice. Check out all the other projects and groups the LGBT Center has available. Saccenter.org

It’s time to pawty! The Sacramento SPCA has announced that eight adorable SSPCA alumni will be featured on their own Bike Dog beer cans! On Saturday, Feb. 25 at Bike Dog, 2568 Industrial Blvd #110, in West Sacramento come join the Release Pawty where they will unveil the new cans and celebrate their partnership. The event will feature a live DJ, dog and cat vendors, food trucks and more! Sspca.org

Events, birthdays, announcements? Send them to matthew@hengemedia.com