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Weekend Like You

Mean It SN&R’s first-ever tourism guide — for locals You could live your entire life in the Sacramento area and still not do all there is to do.

That’s why Sacramento News & Review created a tourism guide for the 916. Inside Stay & Play, you’ll be reminded that there are new and exciting things you haven’t done in this city. So if you’re one of those people who only go to the railroad museum when your nieces and nephews are in town, or haven’t been to the Crocker since a high school field trip, this one’s for you. Plan your next weekend like you are a tourist — you’ll discover a side of Sac you’ve never seen (and you won’t even have to pack a suitcase).

Editor: Michelle Carl Art Director: Serene Lusano Design Manager: Christopher Terrazas Writers: Ken Magri, Anne Stokes, Brittany Wesely Photography: Anne Stokes Copy editor: Laura Hillen Advertising Director: Michael Gelbman

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What’s InsIde Art …. pg. 4 Food …. pg. 7 Cover story: Weekend Itineraries …. pg. 8 Museums …. pg. 12 List …. pg. 14 Index …. pg. 14

Sales Coordinator: Victoria Smedley Sales Representatives: Mayra Diaz, Mark Kates, David Lindsay, Rosemarie Messina, Mike Nero, Allen Young, Kelsi White On the cover: Photography by Anne Stokes

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Exhibits of Note Wayne Thiebaud’s early years Sixty years ago, Wayne Thiebaud was the Greta Gerwig of Fine Art. His quirky take on modern culture, seen through the unpretentious eyes of a Sacramentan, made him a participant in the birth of New York Pop. “Wayne Thiebaud, 1958-1968” takes you through the artist’s early evolution, from brownish abstract landscapes to the brightly colored still lifes that established his fame. Originally dismissed as meaningless paintings of pies, cakes and lollypops, Thiebaud unintentionally celebrated the plentitude in our everyday lives. Placing beach ball hues against blinding white backgrounds, his paint was so thick, you can still see the brush hair marks. Runs through May 13, Manetti Shrem Museum, 254 Old Davis Road, Davis, manettishremmuseum. ucdavis.edu.

African-American art at Crocker Faith Ringgold grew up in 1930s and ’40s Harlem, during a cultural boom known as the Harlem Renaissance. Her neighbors: Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Dinah Washington and painter Aaron Douglas. In pieces like “Tar Beach,” Ringgold remembers the hot New York summers, when grown-ups created a daylong picnic on the tar roof of their apartment building. Crocker is also showing works acquired from other African-American artists, including collagist Romare Bearden, mixed media artists Betye and Alison Saar, and Elizabeth Catlett, a graphic artist and sculptor who studied under Grant “American Gothic” Wood. Exhibitions run through May 13, Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. www.crockerart.org.

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The stories behind Downtown’s coolest public artworks

By Ken Magri

Sacramento’s Art in Public Places program has installed some impressive works since its inception in 1997. Paid for through a provision that sets aside 2% of eligible City and County capital improvement project budgets, the works are available for all to enjoy. Take your own walking tour with a map from the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, available at sacmetroarts.org.

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The most thought-provoking sculpture in town is Jenny Holzer’s “Text in Stone” installation on the Federal Courthouse Plaza at 5th and I streets. Holzer thoughtfully chose 50 quotes from important court decisions that are cut into stone tiles. On autumn days, tree grunge blows into the letters, and the afternoon light gives them a warm but melancholy feel.

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Sharing the plaza is “Gold Rush” by Tom Otterness, a series of bronze figures spread across the space. With walking fishes and cartoon-like prospectors, it takes a kid-friendly approach to illustrating California in the 1850s.

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Stephen Kaltenbach’s “Time to Cast Away Stones” at 13th and K streets, gathers together figures and heads from different cultural epochs. The fountains around these white concrete sculptures were turned off due to drought, but Kaltenbach’s realistic style commands the space anyway.

If one protruding head resembles local art hero Robert Arneson, that’s because it is.

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“Amaneceres de Sacramento” by Victor Zaballa takes the arched openings at the 16th and L parking garage, and fills them with painted, cut metal sheets. The vibrant patterns on each arch mimic tracery lines in older Mexican architecture. But Zaballa’s cut-out lines, with their short strokes and rounded ends, recall the style of Keith Haring.

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In 2014 the Capital Box Art Project chose 31 artists whose designs could cover Downtown’s unsightly sidewalk signal boxes. Artworks were transferred onto vinyl and wrapped around each box, like Kerri Warner’s panoramic watercolor at 15th and J. A map of all 31 boxes can be downloaded at capitalboxart.com.

Sacramento Photography Month in April Sacramento’s first-ever Photography Month is scheduled for April with special events throughout the month. “The vision behind it is to bring together our region’s vibrant and thriving visual arts community to collaborate on a powerful series of photography exhibits, art displays, workshops and lectures that will excite and engage the public,” said Roberta McClellan, Executive Director for Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, which is organizing the events. Historic exhibitions include the photojournalist Dorthea Lange at the Crocker, early local photographs at the Sacramento History Museum, and wet-plate collodion photography

by Luther Gerlach at American River College’s Kaneko Gallery. Contemporary shows include “Real Abstracts” by Diana Coleman and Anne Miller, who find non-representational images from the real world. Find a complete list of events at www.photomonthsac.org/events.

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Saturday, April 7, 2018

Doors Open: 7 pm Show Begins: 8:00 pm Crest Theatre, 1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Presented by Mike Thornton Agency Tickets: $47 - $67 crestsacramento.com Phone: (916) 476-3356 Runs: 90 minutes.

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Save room for these food fests Mark your calendars and bring your appetite to these events that benefit a good cause (not just your stomach).

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Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival 1-4 p.m. April 14, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. April 15, Southside Park, 2115 6th St., Sacramento, www.sacgrilledcheese.com Looking for an upscale grilled cheese experience? The first day is adult-only, featuring beer and wine pairings from local chefs, brewers and vintners. The next day is good for the whole family. Proceeds from both days benefit Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America.

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5-8 p.m., Sacramento Zoo, 3930 West Land Park Drive, Sacramento, www.saczoo.org Enjoy two dozen local breweries and wineries at this after-hours event, including live music and food trucks.

Proceeds benefit the Sacramento Zoo and its animal denizens.

5th annual Sacramento Taco Festival

C o f f e e ta l k Like wine tastings but don’t like being a designated driver?

Try coffee tastings instead!

“It’s a good opportunity to try coffees that you wouldn’t otherwise,” says Alex Muir, lead educator at Insight Coffee Roasters. “And you get us for an hour or two, ask us any question you want.”

All four local Insight Coffee Roasters locations hold free tasting events every weekend where you can see what strikes your fancy and then talk amongst yourselves (we’ll give you a few topics): •

Taste how different coffee sources and processing methods result in myriad flavor profiles.

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Attend a brew demo to see how to brew the best flavored cup of Joe possible.

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Tea more your style? Together with Song Tea & Ceramics, Insight hosts monthly tea tastings as well.

For locations and times, visit www.insightcoffee. com/classes.

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10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Del Paso Blvd. (between El Camino Ave. and Arden Way), Sacramento, www. sactacofest.com Three blocks of tacos + a car show + professional wrestling + Chihuahua beauty contest = a good time!

Proceeds benefit the Vida de Oro Foundation arts nonproft.

Front Street Brewfest perk up your weekends Saturday origin tastings: Coffee beans grown in the Americas taste different from African and Indo-Pacific countries. Taste the world with samplings of internationally sourced coffee.

Sunday brewing demonstrations: Explore brewing techniques from the pros so you can DIY at home or find a new favorite.

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12-5 p.m., Front Street Animal Shelter, 2127 Front St., Sacramento, www.frontstreetbrewfest.com It’s hard to improve upon unlimited beer tastings, 30 regional breweries and SactoMoFo food trucks, but getting all that plus supporting Friends of Front Street Animal Shelter (which helps more than 11,000 animals every year) is a best-of-both-worlds situation.

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11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Aug. 11 & 12, Buddhist Church of Sacramento, 2401 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento, www. buddhistchurch.com Go for the cultural events — flower arranging, Taiko drumming and calligraphy demonstrations — and stay for the food. Attendees go through over half a ton of rice and nearly four tons of barbecued chicken. The food line will look intimidating, but trust us, the half-hour wait is worth it.

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W h At A r e YOU doIng ThiS weekeNd?

6 perfect weekends in the sacramento area by brittany Wesely

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Sacramento is having a moment. Between the shiny new Golden 1 Center and the hype of “Lady Bird,” the city is basking in civic pride. Sure, we’re close to San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, but Sacramento is beginning to establish itself as a destination in its own right.

So take advantage of it and plan your next weekend as if you were on vacation.

Here, we’ve curated six itineraries for the perfect staycation. Find the one that aligns with your particular brand of fun.

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Dine at WaL PubLic Market : Head to WAL Public Market where you can grab a bite, enjoy the latest gallery exhibition, and shop from a variety of artisan vendors on the ground floor of the historic Lawrence Warehouse. WAL Public Market, 1104 R St., www.walpublicmarket.com

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Get insPireD at beatnik: Browse the works of some of Sacramento’s most exciting emerging and established artists at BEATNIK studios. Opening reception is on the first Friday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. BEATNIK studios, 723 S St., www. beatnik-studios.com

Saturday exPerience broaDWay “in the rounD”: Enjoy a tr uly unique music theater experience with Music Circus at Wells Fargo Pavilion. This summer’s lineup includes new productions of Broadway classics like “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Mamma Mia!” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” Wells Fargo Pavilion 1419 H St., 916-557-1999 (box office), www.broadwaysacramento.com/ music-circus

Sunday Kids have the run of the place, allowing them the freedom to create

try your hanD at the WheeL: End your weekend by creating some art yourself. Sincere Ceramics offers introductory classes to learn the basics of clay throwing and sculpting.

Sincere Ceramics, 5931 Power Inn Road, Suite B, www.sincereceramicssac.com

Saturday be a “Maker”: Sacramento Adventure Playground supports youth creativity like nothing else around. Powered by Fairytale Town, the Adventure Playground supplies 7to 15-year-olds with tools and raw materials so they can build freely. Designed to primarily be an after-school program, it’s open to all ages on Community Days held the second Saturday of each month (except December and Januar y). Sacramento Adventure Playground, 3301 37th Ave., www. sacadventureplay.org Joy by the scooP: Stop by the iconic Gunther’s Ice Cream to treat your kids (and yourself) to the best ice cream in town. You can’t go wrong with a scoop or two of birthday cake ice cream, or their popular 50/50s that feature a scoop each of fruit freeze and ice cream. Gunther’s Ice Cream, 2801 Franklin Blvd., www.gunthersicecream.com

Sunday Get Wacky: Drop by Wacky Tacky for open play at this fun indoor playground, perfect for kids ages 2 to 17. With enough tubes, slides and ball pits to occupy even the most high-energy child, this is an especially great destination on rainy days. Wacky Tacky, 11327 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova, www. wackytacky.net a LaiD-back Dinner out: Head to Federalist Public House to enjoy wood-fired pizza and craft beer for the parental units. Built out of shipping containers and featuring a bocce ball court, the indoor-outdoor atmosphere at Federalist is relaxed and exceptionally kid-friendly.

Federalist Public House, 2009 Matsui Alley, www.federalistpublichouse.com

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RelaxeRs Saturday Book some “you” time: Give yourself the gift of relaxation with a “Day of Retreat” at Asha Urban Baths. Unwind with a gentle, restorative yoga class, indulge in a private, 50-minute full body massage and experience a modern take on the old-world bathhouse. Sweat in the steam room or sauna, energize with a cold plunge, soak in the warm pool, then repeat with all-day privileges. You’ll leave feeling calm, centered and rejuvenated. Asha Urban Baths, 2417 27th St., www.ashaurbanbaths.com/yourpersonal-day/

Sunday tuRn off and tune in: At Capitol Floats you’ll experience a private float tank that allows you to float on the surface of the water without sinking. In your one-hour session, you’ll relax your body, ease your mind and increase your creativity. Capitol Floats, 3513 Broadway, www.capitolfloats.com Refuel with the good stuff: After your float, walk next door to Vibe Health Bar for a cold-pressed juice and local, organic food.

Treat yourself to the avocado toast or “the OG” acai bowl. Vibe Health Bar, 3515 Broadway, www.liquidologybar.com BRing peace home: Revitalize your self-care at home by stocking up on your favorite goods.

Stroll down the street to Miel Apothecary for bath soaks, candles and palo santo incense sticks. Miel Apothecary, 3324 Broadway, www.instagram.com/mielapothecary Read moRe on page 10 A supplement produced by N&R Publications

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History Buffs Saturday

Ride lowspeed Rail foR a 45-minute excuRsion.

Brunch with “royalty”: Head to Old Sacramento for brunch at Pilothouse aboard the Delta King river boat. The 285-foot river boat was built in 1927 and commuted daily between Sacramento and San Francisco from 1927 to 1940. Enjoy views of the Sacramento River while sipping bottomless champagne and devouring a delectable plate of scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. Delta King, 1000 Front St., www.deltaking.com

all aBoard: Experience a memorable excursion train ride on the Sacramento Southern Railroad. Take in the views of the Sacramento River on the six-mile ride aboard vintage coach cars pulled by a historic diesel or steam locomotive.

The ride is 45 minutes round-trip and a relaxing experience for passengers of all ages. California State Railroad Museum, 125 I St., www.californiarailroad.museum

Sunday ExpEriEncE Gold rush ElEGancE: Revel in the splendor of Victorian-era architecture and design at the Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park. Originally constructed in 1856, the stunning 19,000-square-foot mansion was the office of three 19th century governors, including Leland Stanford who negotiated deals in the space to complete the transcontinental railroad. Leland Stanford Mansion, 800 N St., (916) 324-0575 a niGht at thE cinEma: Enjoy the finest independent, foreign and art films the Sacramento area has to offer at the iconic Tower Theatre.

Founded in 1938, the theater remains mostly the same as when it first opened, with its art deco neon sign towering over the picturesque neighborhood of Land Park just as it did nearly 80 years ago. Tower Theatre, 2508 Land Park Dr., 916-442-0985 or Fandango for showtimes

Adventurers Saturday paddlE thE day away: Explore the American River by water with rentals from the Sacramento State Aquatic Center. New to the water? Take a stand-up paddle board or windsurfing class. You can also rent a wet suit if the water isn’t quite warm enough yet.

Sacramento State Aquatic Center, 1901 Hazel Ave., Gold River, www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com picturEsquE picnic: Pack a knapsack for a picnic dinner on the American River Parkway at Sailor Bar. Legend has it, the park was named after a sailor who jumped ship to stake his claim during the Gold Rush. It’s a beautiful yet lesser known park, so you can enjoy sunset on the river in peace. Sailor Bar Park, from Highway 50, exit on Hazel Avenue, then make a left on Winding Way, and another left on Illinois Avenue

Sunday soar aBovE it all: Fly over the stunning scenery of the Sacramento Valley from the basket of a hot air balloon. You’ll enjoy the tranquil views of protected forests, vernal pools and wildlife. Sky Drifters, 7000 Stonehouse Road, Rancho Murieta, www.skydrifters.com 6

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BUFFS: Foodies Saturday Hone your skills: Take a class at the Sacramento Natural Food Co-op’s Community Learning Center. The program offers something for everyone, whether you’re interested in cooking, gardening or wellness. Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, 2820 R St., www.sacfood.coop seasonal tavern fare: Head to East Sacramento to try the abundance of seasonal fare from Canon. The newly opened restaurant exhibits a relaxed elegance that’s reflective of its menu, brimming with shareable bites and craft beer. Try the tots with mole madre sauce, yellowtale crudo and the St. Louis ribs. Canon, 1719 34th St., canoneastsac.com Grab a niGHtcap: Burn off dinner with a short walk to Hawks Public House for a late night cocktail. If you’re into rye whiskey, the Hawks Sazerac can’t be beat. The Eastern Thai Crested Gimlet features Bombay east gin, Thai basil, kaffir lime, coconut and chili for a truly epicurean libation. Hawks Public House, 1525 Alhambra Blvd., www. hawkspublichouse.com

Sunday farm to pantry: Stock up on the best in local produce and goods at the Sunday farmers market near Southside Park.

Sheltered under the freeway, the market is open all year and is a great way to connect directly with farmers and makers in the area. California Growers Certified Farmers Market, Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon, 8th and W streets last but not yeast: End your weekend with a trek up to the foothills to visit Moonraker Brewing Co. in Auburn. The tasting room is dog- and kid-friendly, and it has food truck grub nearly every day. Try the award-winning All Hops on Deck West Coast double IPA or the Miss Conduct blonde ale.

Moonraker Brewing Co., 12970 Earhart Ave. #100, Auburn, www.moonrakerbrewing.com

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Russian MiG Where to find it: AerospAce MuseuM of cAliforniA, 3200 freedoM pArk drive, McclellAn, AerospAcecA.org Get an up-close view of retired military and civilian aircraft. You can even sit in the cockpit!

DeLoRean Where to find it: cAliforniA AutoMobile MuseuM, 2200 front st., sAcrAMento, WWW. cAlAutoMuseuM.org Where else can you see a Ford Model T and DeLorean under one roof? Check out over 150 vehicles on permanent display.

QuiLteD histoRy Where to find it: the cAliforniA MuseuM, 1020 o st., sAcrAMento, WWW.cAliforniAMuseuM.org The exhibit “And Still We Rise: Race, Culture and Visual Conversations” chronicles 400 years of significant events that have transformed social justice for African Americans on 67 story quilts, through May 27.

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antiQue RaiLRoaD china Where to find it: cAliforniA stAte rAilroAd MuseuM, 125 i st., sAcrAMento, WWW. cAliforniArAilroAd.MuseuM Walk aboard a recreation of a dining car with fabulous place settings and menus.

Plus you’ll find plenty of interactive ex hibits — including 21 restored locomotives and rail cars — that bring to life how important railroads were to California’s history.

the cRookeD MiLe Where to find it: fAirytAle toWn, 3901 lAnd pArk drive, sAcrAMento, WWW.fAirytAletoWn.org This sloped and meandering concrete walkway inspired by the nursery rhyme is actually 1/10 of a mile long.

native aMeRican petRoGLyphs Where to find it: MAidu MuseuM & historic site, 1970 Johnson rAnch drive, roseville, WWW.roseville. cA.us Learn about Nisenan Maidu history and culture through this historic site, art gallery, petroglyph tours, cultural speakers and events.

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Cool things to see at sacramento-area museums

Iron lung Where to find it: MuseuM of Medical history, 5380 elvas ave., sacraMento, WWW.ssvMs.org This medical device from the ’50s allowed patients with paralysis (most of them with polio) to breathe. See this antiquated device and many others from California’s rich history of medicine.

1800s one-room schoolhouse Where to find it: old sacraMento schoolhouse MuseuM, 1200 front st., old sacraMento, oldsacschoolhouse.scoe.net Located in the heart of historic Old Sacramento, this one-room classroom gives visitors a peek into California’s early days of education.

Trash sculpTure Where to find it: roseville utility exploration center, 1501 pleasant grove Blvd., roseville, WWW. roseville.ca.us The Wasteful World exhibit features shocking facts on how much we throw away (kids love crawling through it, too). Learn how to live your life in an ecologically-friendly way with this and other hands-on exhibits that educate about water and energy efficiency, waste reduction and watershed protection.

pneumaTIc Tube wall Where to find it: sacraMento children’s MuseuM, 2701 prospect park drive, rancho cordova, sackids.org Kids (and adults) love watching pom-poms and fabric zip through a series of tubes while wondering where they will come out. Children up to age 8 can explore music, story time, science and art at this hands-on museum that taps into your child’s creativity.

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grave of alexander hamIlTon’s son Where to find it: sacraMento historic city ceMetery, 1000 BroadWay, sacraMento, WWW. historicoldcityceMetery.org America’s $10 founding father fathered eight children. The youngest, William Stephen Hamilton, headed to California to seek riches in the Gold Rush. He is buried here along with 25,000 others in Sacramento’s oldest cemetery, dating to 1849.

old-TImey broThels Where to find it: sacraMento underground after hours tour, 101 i st., old sacraMento, sachistoryMuseuM.org/tours Go underground as costumed docents retell the stories of 1800s prostitutes and other tales of murder and mayhem that aren’t fit for daytime audiences (21 and older only).

hungry gIraffes Where to find it: sacraMento Zoo, 3930 W land park dr., sacraMento, WWW.sacZoo.org Thanks to the zoo’s elevated platform, you can get eye to eye with a giraffe looking for a snack. Also check out what’s going on at the vet center, chat with a keeper or peruse the lions, tigers and a giant anteater, oh my!

workIng Telegraph Where to find it: Wells fargo history MuseuM — capitol Mall, 400 capitol Mall, sacraMento, WWW.Wellsfargohistory.coM Before text messages, we communicated via telegraphs. Try your hand at sending one to any of 10 museums across the country at this exhibit. Also find authentic documents, photographs, an 1866 AbbotDowning stagecoach and real gold!

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Y o u r S a c M u S t- D o L i S t Get off the couch and check these off your local list!

Take yourself ouT To The ball game

Raley Field, 400 BallpaRk dRive, West sacRamento, WWW.RiveRcats.com Sacramento’s very own minor league baseball team’s season runs from April to August, with special weekly events like Wet Nose Wednesdays (when pets are welcome) and Friday and Saturday night fireworks.

shave ice aT osaka ya

2215 10th st, sacRamento Once the weather starts to warm up, usually around April, go to Osaka Ya for shave ice (cash only at the window). Pro tip: get it with adzuki beans and head over to nearby Southside park to enjoy your sweet treat. Take home some mochi while you’re at it.

sacramenTo Jewish film fesTival

apRil 19-22, cRest theatRe, 1013 k st., sacRamento, jeWishsac.oRg/sjFF Enjoy six films over three days — award-winning documentaries and dramas — together with cultural events and filmmaker discussions at the Crest Theatre. Get tickets for individual shows or an all-festival pass.

spring fling

sacramenTo republic fc

papa muRphy’s paRk, 1600 exposition Blvd., sacRamento, WWW.sacRepuBlicFc.com Join Sacramento’s fiercely loyal FC fan club! The season runs from March through October and games have live music, craft beers, food trucks and free bike valet service. #bringithome

firsT fesT

may 5-6, tanzanite paRk, 2220 tanzanite ave., sacRamento, WWW.FiRstFestsac.com With more than 40 performers — hip hop, rock, EDM, acid jazz, reggae, indie pop and folk, as well as comedy, spoken word, burlesque and freestyle rap — there’s surely something for everyone to enjoy. Together with a beer garden, cocktail lodge, coffee corner, art, food trucks and merch vendors, a good time is virtually guaranteed.

be a shark biTe vicTim aT Joe’s crab shack

joe’s cRaB shack, 1210 FRont st., old sacRamento, WWW.joescRaBshack.com If you need a little liquid courage, but aren’t a fan of the hard stuff, try Joe’s Crab Shack’s Shark Bite.

You’ll get your fill of rum (two kinds), vodka and blue curaçao, and get to take your shark shot glass home. Win-win.

california sTaTe fair

1-6 p.m., apRil 22, caliFoRnia automoBile museum, 2200 FRont st., sacRamento, WWW.shannonmccaBe.com

july 13-29, cal expo, 1600 exposition Blvd., sacRamento, WWW.castateFaiR.oRg

Have fun this Earth Day and raise money for KOV Children’s Charities at Shannon McCabe’s Spring Fling! Enjoy live music, food trucks, craft vendors while checking out a car show, plant sale and people playing with fire.

As loathe as we are to apply the “fun-for-the-wholefamily” label, the California State Fair really does have something that will make just about everyone happy: fried food, art, baby animals, death-defying motocross, horse racing, shopping and carnival rides. What else do you really need?

More Ways to Stay & Play Index of Advertisers Blue Diamond Growers pg. 10 California Automobile Museum pg. 6 California Museum pg. 13 California Musical Theatre pgs. 2, 16 California Railroad Museum pg. 12 Caps Pizza & Tap House pg. 6 Fandemic Tour pg. 15

Historic Old Sacramento Foundation pg. 11 Kravitz Law Office pg. 11 Orange is the New Barack pg. 5 Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau pg. 4 Sacramento Jewish Film Festival pg. 4 Spring Fling Earth Day Celebration pg. 10 Utility Exploration Center pg. 13

go nuTs

Blue diamond nut & giFt shop, 1701 c st., sacRamento, Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., satuRday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WWW. Bluediamond.com Blue Diamond is one of the world’s largest almond suppliers and a locally grown and produced treat.

At the plant’s gift shop, pick up all sorts of almonds, from plain salt to sweet Thai chili.

wave your nerd flag wiTh pride

june 22-24, sacRamento convention centeR, 1400 j st., sacRamento, WWW. FandemictouR.com The Fandemic Tour is coming to Sacramento, resplendent with celebrities, artists, illustrators, writers, animators and — most impressively — the COSPLAYERS! Snag a photo op and autograph from your favorite actors from the Walking Dead, Guardians of the Galaxy, Boondock Saints, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and more.

work off carbs as you drink Them

touRs meet at 1111 j st., sacRamento, sactoWnBikeBus.com The Sactown Bike Bus Tours is a literal party on wheels. This 15-passenger bike bus (plus two staffers to keep things running smoothly) holds on-board taps, an ice chest and, for those bike cheaters, an electric assist so you only look like you’re doing all the pedaling.

go ride a bike

pRactical cycle, 114 j st., old sacRamento, oR 150 natoma station dRive, Folsom WWW.pRacticalcycle.com Enjoy a day on the American River Parkway on two wheels! Rent a bicycle at Practical Cycle at either of their two locations — Old Sacramento or Folsom — both of which are conveniently located near popular bike trails. You can even rent electric or cargo bikes!

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