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HARDER 34 ROCK WITH JOAN JETT In her 30-plus years in music— whether playing with the Runaways or fronting her own band the Blackhearts—Joan Jett’s musical ethos has remained consistent: Play good, stripped-down rock ’n’ roll with a trashy glam vibe and plenty of attitude. Now in her 50s, Jett looks awesome and sounds as good as ever on classics such as “I Love Rock ’N Roll” and “Bad Reputation.” Jett performs July 27, at 8 p.m. at the California State Fair. Tickets are free with fair admission, but if you want to see up close just how tough, talented and fun Jett is, be sure to snag some Gold Circle tickets. Really, $22 isn’t too much to pay to witness a rock ’n’ roll legend. Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Boulevard; www.bigfun.org. R.L.
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Ready for a rocking summer at Power Balance Pavilion? Don’t get your hopes up. After Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music at the end of June, the venue is mostly dark until Neil Diamond brings his easygoing adult-contemporary groove to Sacramento on August 27. Diamond’s been at it since before some of your parents were born, but how can you miss a show by someone so moved by E.T. that he wrote “Heartlight”? Tickets are $52.50-$117.50. 1 Sports Parkway, www.ticketmaster.com. K. Bu.
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If you like your karaoke in a dark room instead of a bar packed with frat bros rapping “Baby Got Back,” then time to howl at the BlueMoon Cafe & Karaoke. The rates are reasonable—$20 an hour for a small room that can fit about five people, $45 an hour for the big room with 20 people—and the bill at the end of the night won’t include any additional-cost surprises, something disconcertingly common at most BEFORE
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The Sacramento Public Library’s summer reading program is open to kids and adults this year. There are more than 500 free summer reading events at local branches, plus there are prizes on the line. Win tote bags, free books, Target gift cards and even an iPad! Register at your local branch or online and log your summer reading. The more you read, the greater your chances to win. www.saclibrary.org. B.C.
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“Go sing karaoke at On the Y [670 Fulton Avenue]. Coldest beer in town, retro rock and pinup posters abound, and Shay is a super fun host.” —Robert Berry, founder of Retrocrush
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OUT IN 40 ROCK A BASEMENT Picture walking down into a basement, the ceiling so low that Manute Bol might not make clearance. It’s like those old crusty punk basement show days—but in Davis, in a pizza shop, with a sound system a helluva lot doper than the beat-up PA you stole from your uncle. Luigi’s Slice’s sister location in the 530 also boasts a “fun garden”—an Italian term for a party area in the back of a bar or restaurant—and this fun garden
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puts on gigs. Jerry Perry has been known to book there, ditto KDVS and all the regulars. Find out more on the Luigi’s Slice Davis Facebook page. Luigi’s, 213 E Street in Davis; (530) 231-5177. N.M.
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