Saturday, 6/8
World Wide Knit in Public Day CroCker Art MuseuM, 10AM, no Cover
You don’t have to hide your knit glove away any more—not on this international day of knitting, anyway. Come out and join the MuseuMs Crocker for this day devoted to the best in knitting needles, truly the tops in textile inception. Whether you’re a new initiate to the close-knit fraternity or a longtime practioner of the yarn-based art, you’re invited to show up. Materials are provided if you need them, or you can bring your own—and remember, crocheting, as pictured in the photo, is not knitting. 216 O Street, crockerart.org.
If you love nature and you love artwork, this is your sweet spot. saturday 6/8, 5pm. $100. 2850 San Lorenzo Way in Carmichael.
Fe GALLeRY: Pattern & Abstraction. With more than 50 works of original art along with a live blacksmith demo at the opening reception, this show that includes work from Marjorie Darroe will run through July 26. saturday 6/8, 6pm. No cover. 1100 65th St.
KeNNeDY GALLeRY: Spirit Nation Celebrating Our Native Culture. Long before John Sutter stepped foot in Gold Country, the Sacramento Valley was home to a proud and diverse culture of native peoples. During the month of June the artists at Kennedy Gallery will celebrate the rich, everlasting legacy of our Native Americans with the “Spirit Nation” exhibit. Through 7/6. No cover. 1931 L St.
SPOrtS & OutdOOrS SuNday, 6/9 FAWN WATCH: Learn all about the world of deer! Come have a table talk with a Naturalist before heading out into the preserve to look for baby deer. 1:30pm, $5. Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way in Carmichael.
us AIR GuITAR-2019 CHAMPIONsHIPs: Grab your best air guitar and head down to this qualifying competition for the US Air Guitar Championsips. 9:30pm, $20. B Street Theatre, 2700 Capitol Ave.
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sACRAMeNTO FINe ARTs CeNTeR: Celebrating the Figure. Sacramento Fine Arts Center brings back Celebrating the Figure, featuring work from the center’s weekly figure artwork group. Through 6/23. No cover. 5330 Gibbons Drive, Suite B in Carmichael.
VeRGe CeNTeR FOR THe ARTs: Stay Awhile-a Nathan Cordero Show Opening Reception. Join Verge Center for the Arts in this opening show showcasing the art of and honoring the memory of Sacramento artist Nathan Cordero. There will be tacos and beer. saturday 6/8, 6pm. No cover. 625 S St.
WAL PuBLIC MARKeT: Papier. Head to WAL Public Market for Penelope Lenaerts’ exhibit of examining the feminine form in nature. Friday 6/7, 6pm. No cover. 1104 R St., Suite 110.
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tHurSday, 6/6 CeLeBRATING PRIDe QsAC AuTHORs ReADING: Celebrate Pride Month with authors from the Queer Sacramento Authors Collective, including Jeff Adams, J. Scott Coatsworth, Liz Faraim, Pat Henshaw and more. 7pm, no cover. Time Tested Books, 1114 21st St.
Q sOCIAL sACRAMeNTO KICKOFF: Get ready for Sac Pride with this social event supporting local LGBTQ organizations and making an inclusive space for all women, trans individuals and non-binary people to socialize in. 6pm, no cover. Sidetrax, 2007 K St.
Saturday, 6/8 sACPRIDe 2019: It’s Pride month once again—
MuSEuMS CROCKeR ART MuseuM: World Wide Knit in Public Day. Check out the event highlight above, and get ready to knit ’til you’re lit. saturday 6/8, 10am. No cover. 216 O St.
sACRAMeNTO HIsTORY MuseuM: Living History Sewing Techniques. Come see what early Sacramento sewers were like. No, not sewers—sewers! People who sew. You can catch a class on the early techniques and then make a handmade doll or coin purse. saturday 6/8, 11am. No cover. Spanish Speaking Underground Tour on Second Sundays!. Take a tour under the city of Sacramento, but this time, do it en español. Sunday 6/9, 3pm. $12-$18. 101 I St.
check out the event highlight on page 32. 11am, $10-$150. The Sacramento LGBT Community Center, 1927 L St.
SuNday, 6/9 RAINBOW FAMILIes PRe-PARADe PARTY: Before the Sacramento Pride Parade, you can get adorned with all the decorations you need at the Crocker. 9:30am, no cover. Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St.
WEdNESday, 6/12 THe OTHeR MIC: Take to the microphone at Lavender Library during Pride month. The microphone’s open, the atmosphere’s inclusive and it’s a place to share some laughs and stories. 7pm, no cover. Lavender library, 1414 21st St.
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