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This “winning adaptation” ("The Hollywood Reporter") of the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan, "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" is “electrifying!” ("Newsday"). The Greek gods ... [more+]

This “winning adaptation” ("The Hollywood Reporter") of the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan, "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" is “electrifying!” ("Newsday"). The Greek gods are real, and they’re ruining Percy Jackson’s life. As a son of Poseidon, Percy has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and is on an epic quest to find Zeus’s lightning bolt to prevent a war between the gods. Nominated for three Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical, "The Lightning Thief" is “mesmerizing” and proves “lightning can strike twice!” ("TheaterMania"). Don't miss it at Sacramento Community Center Theater. [less-]

Massive earthquakes, roaring tidal waves, and towering infernos are just as much trademarks of the '70s as disco balls, bell-bottoms, platform shoes and velour. This side-splitting homage to classic d... [more+]

Massive earthquakes, roaring tidal waves, and towering infernos are just as much trademarks of the '70s as disco balls, bell-bottoms, platform shoes and velour. This side-splitting homage to classic disaster films from Sacramento Theatre Company takes all this nostalgia, plus the unforgettable songs of the era and brings them back for a hilarious theatrical parody. With larger-than-life characters, snappy dialogue and memorable songs like “Knock on Wood,” “Hooked on a Feeling,” “I Am Woman” and “Hot Stuff,” "Disaster!" will have you dancing in your seats and rolling in the aisles. [less-]

The Musical Box isn't just any old Genesis tribute band — they've earned the approval of Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins themselves, and their faithful reproduction of the prog rockers' early concert... [more+]

The Musical Box isn't just any old Genesis tribute band — they've earned the approval of Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins themselves, and their faithful reproduction of the prog rockers' early concerts is ... wait for it ... legendary. As Collins said after seeing the band in 2005: "They played it better than we did." Together for 25 years, TMB's bringing their visual stunts, vintage instruments and signature mix of iconic tracks and stage rarities to the Crest Theatre in Sacramento. [less-]

Funny, goofy, quick-witted and full of energy, L.A.-based comic Shaun Latham delivers a stand-up set for the modern age. He hosts the very successful weekly Barstool Sports show, "20 Dollar Chef", whe... [more+]

Funny, goofy, quick-witted and full of energy, L.A.-based comic Shaun Latham delivers a stand-up set for the modern age. He hosts the very successful weekly Barstool Sports show, "20 Dollar Chef", where he brings fans into his home to show them how to cook on a budget. His bits about the "Call of Duty" video game series have become the stuff of legend (and have gone viral on the internet). A Comedy Central regular, Latham has appeared on "Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution", MTV3, Si TV and more. Check out his live set at Punch Line Sacramento. His comedy has a wide ranging appeal, touching on everything from dating on a shoestring budget and relationships with older women to sports, jobs and more. [less-]

See Sacramento's own Stephen Ferris and "some of the funniest names from the far corners of the earth" in "The Amazing Wonders of Comedy". Catch this fun night of stand-up at Punch Line Sacramento.... [more+]

See Sacramento's own Stephen Ferris and "some of the funniest names from the far corners of the earth" in "The Amazing Wonders of Comedy". Catch this fun night of stand-up at Punch Line Sacramento. [less-]

It's 5:30pm. Do you know where your happy hour is? Instead of hitting up your regular watering hole for the umpteenth time, try something different and set sail from Old Town on a relaxing "Alive Afte... [more+]

It's 5:30pm. Do you know where your happy hour is? Instead of hitting up your regular watering hole for the umpteenth time, try something different and set sail from Old Town on a relaxing "Alive After Five" cruise. It's a great way to kick back and relax with friends -- and meet new ones -- while the cares of the world float away. Mingle, groove to the sounds of a live DJ, and soak up the sights of Sacramento on this 90-minute excursion. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase on board from the full cash bar. [less-]

Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut album "Circle of One" (which went Platinum), and the impassioned hit single "Get Here" (the Brenda Russell composition that became an unofficial anthem of t... [more+]

Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut album "Circle of One" (which went Platinum), and the impassioned hit single "Get Here" (the Brenda Russell composition that became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf War), Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans in the U.S. and Europe with journeys of the heart via songs that draw deeply from her roots in gospel, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B, urban, and popular music. Her success, nurtured by worldwide tours with Tears for Fears, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton and Luther Vandross, has been solidified by four Grammy nominations and a seemingly bottomless well of creative energy. See her now at The Sofia in Sacramento. [less-]

Spend a leisurely hour on the Sacramento River learning about the waterway's part in transforming a former trading colony and stockade into the major American city that Sacramento is today. On this in... [more+]

Spend a leisurely hour on the Sacramento River learning about the waterway's part in transforming a former trading colony and stockade into the major American city that Sacramento is today. On this informative Hornblower cruise, you'll sail past Old Sacramento's famous historical sites, including the Delta King, the I Street Bridge, the Tower Bridge and the Air Force Docks, and hear fascinating stories about the town's history. You'll also see the point where the American and Sacramento Rivers converge, and experience the wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty that this historic and important river has to offer. Every cruise is fully narrated and packed with great sights and interesting information. [less-]

Laugh the night away with some of the hottest stand-up stars in town at the Punch Line's Sacramento Comedy Showcase. Top area comedians and up-and-coming pros take the stage, breaking boundaries and s... [more+]

Laugh the night away with some of the hottest stand-up stars in town at the Punch Line's Sacramento Comedy Showcase. Top area comedians and up-and-coming pros take the stage, breaking boundaries and showcasing their best and most original material. Every show is different, featuring various styles, stories and wit, but since there's so much to find funny about Sacto's political culture, you'll most likely be treated to some wry observations about the California capital and its particular tendency towards larger-than-life personalities, like the state's last two governors. [less-]

There probably aren't very many funeral directors-slash-comedians in the world -- in fact, Shuler King might just be the only one to claim the title. That’s right: He’s a licensed funeral director... [more+]

There probably aren't very many funeral directors-slash-comedians in the world -- in fact, Shuler King might just be the only one to claim the title. That’s right: He’s a licensed funeral director at his family’s funeral business in South Carolina. But he’s also a very funny guy, and has risen to fame from his hilarious YouTube comedy videos, where he riffs on everything from Donald Trump to phony preachers, racking up thousands of hits and even having his clips appear on TV. King brings the same raw, high-energy style to his stand-up, and you can experience it firsthand when he takes the stage at Tommy T’s Comedy Club in Rancho Cordova. [less-]

"Lickspittles, Buttonholers and Damned Pernicious Go-Betweens" by Johnna Adams ("Gidion’s Knot"). Come join Resurrection Theatre for this offbeat show! Three extraneous Danish court officials: a pro... [more+]

"Lickspittles, Buttonholers and Damned Pernicious Go-Betweens" by Johnna Adams ("Gidion’s Knot"). Come join Resurrection Theatre for this offbeat show! Three extraneous Danish court officials: a professional loud mouth (the buttonholer), a kiss ass for hire (the lickspittle) and a successful dastard (the go-between) are tossed out of court just as Denmark’s merchant fleet becomes of strategic importance in the Napoleonic war. The three men journey to France and meet Napoleon’s top lickspittle, buttonholer and go-between, their female counterparts. Plots abound, flying machines are destroyed and the head of Marie Antoinette is discovered during the madcap struggle to save Copenhagen from British howitzers. The main characters speak in rhyming alexandrine verse, while a host of supporting characters converse in sestinas, haiku, free verse, limericks and sonnets. In a rhyming, metered world, the offbeat rules. [less-]

Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful as sparks fly between new superintendent, Sid Sorokin, and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy re... [more+]

Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful as sparks fly between new superintendent, Sid Sorokin, and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a 7 ½ cent pay increase, setting off not only a conflict between management and labor, but a battle of the sexes as well. Featuring plenty of fun and splashy production numbers, including a comic "dream ballet," "The Pajama Game" is filled with fun, fiery numbers like "Steam Heat" and "Hernando's Hideaway." This perennial favorite is a surefire crowd-pleaser and a glowing example of solid, classic musical comedy. Now you can enjoy it when Davis Musical Theatre Company brings it to the stage of Jean Henderson Performing Arts near Sacramento. [less-]

Best known for her podcast "Juicy Scoop" and for her work on E!'s recently wrapped "Chelsea Lately", where she was a full-time writer, comedian Heather McDonald's also an acclaimed stand-up comic, ske... [more+]

Best known for her podcast "Juicy Scoop" and for her work on E!'s recently wrapped "Chelsea Lately", where she was a full-time writer, comedian Heather McDonald's also an acclaimed stand-up comic, sketch performer and round table guest. (She's especially known for her impressions of Drew Barrymore, Kim Cattrall and other celebrities.) A veteran of the famed Groundlings sketch comedy troupe, McDonald's writing credits range from Wayans Brothers movies "White Chicks" and "Dance Flick" to "Us Weekly"'s "Fashion Police" and her best-selling book, __You'll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again__. [less-]

The Bob Hope Theatre SMG Classic Rock Series continues as they present the ultimate rock tribute to Journey in this live musical performance starring Journey Unauthorized, the West Coast's most celebr... [more+]

The Bob Hope Theatre SMG Classic Rock Series continues as they present the ultimate rock tribute to Journey in this live musical performance starring Journey Unauthorized, the West Coast's most celebrated Journey Tribute act. [less-]

Come out for Serenity Gathering, a three-day camping, music and art festival at Woodward Reservoir, 90 miles from the San Francisco Bay Area. Featuring performances by artists like Troyboi and Blunts ... [more+]

Come out for Serenity Gathering, a three-day camping, music and art festival at Woodward Reservoir, 90 miles from the San Francisco Bay Area. Featuring performances by artists like Troyboi and Blunts & Blondes, plus wellness classes, art installations, food and more -- it's sure to be an unforgettable experience. [less-]

Whether he’s riffing on temp work or how to meet women at church, comedian Tristan Johnson brings a witty Oakland perspective to his stand-up. This Bay Area headliner has been heard on Jamie Foxx’... [more+]

Whether he’s riffing on temp work or how to meet women at church, comedian Tristan Johnson brings a witty Oakland perspective to his stand-up. This Bay Area headliner has been heard on Jamie Foxx’s The Foxxhole on Sirius XM and came in second place in the World Series of Comedy Festival round one in Las Vegas. As part of "Jay Redd and Friends Comedy Tour", he visited over 150 churches from the Bay to L.A. In 2016, Tristan opened for gospel singer Marvin Sapp in Georgia and performed at the historic Bal Theatre in San Leandro. Today, he’s producing his own comedy shows and keeping audiences in stitches. See him live at Tommy T’s Comedy Club in Rancho Cordova. [less-]

Hilarious comedians -- all age 50 or older -- bring their funniest material to the stage in this early show that starts at 5pm on a Sunday (so you can be out of there by 7pm). How cool is that!? Catch... [more+]

Hilarious comedians -- all age 50 or older -- bring their funniest material to the stage in this early show that starts at 5pm on a Sunday (so you can be out of there by 7pm). How cool is that!? Catch the Early Bird Special Comedy Show at Punch Line Sacramento. [less-]

Hearing Ramblin’ Jack Elliott sing is like sitting down at a campfire with a posse of Old West cowboys and passing around a bottle of moonshine. A traveling companion of Woody Guthrie, an early ment... [more+]

Hearing Ramblin’ Jack Elliott sing is like sitting down at a campfire with a posse of Old West cowboys and passing around a bottle of moonshine. A traveling companion of Woody Guthrie, an early mentor of Bob Dylan and, of course, a folk music legend in his own right, Ramblin' Jack is a true American treasure, and a living link to our musical past. He's recorded more than 40 albums and was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Bill Clinton. Beloved for his flatpicking guitar style, soulful harmonica playing and humorous storytelling, Elliot often plays without a set list, so each show is delightfully different, ranging from country and folk to blues and bluegrass. You can see this living legend live in concert at The Sofia in Sacramento. [less-]

After touring the world for over a decade with Monophoics, 37 year-old Bay-Area singer, songwriter, engineer and producer Kelly Finnigan releases his first solo album, The Tales People Tell. Raw and g... [more+]

After touring the world for over a decade with Monophoics, 37 year-old Bay-Area singer, songwriter, engineer and producer Kelly Finnigan releases his first solo album, The Tales People Tell. Raw and gritty, tender and emotive, lush and symphonic, the ten-song collection is Finnigan’s most complete work to date. With Kelly guiding these songs from their conception all the way to the record pressing plant, the new release provides the singular voice missing from soul music. While he may invoke a golden era of soul music, Finnigan also captures a timelessness that transcends the “retro” label at The Sofia in Sacramento. [less-]

A regular on "Chelsea Lately", a "New York Times" best-selling author and a finalist on "Last Comic Standing", Josh Wolf has become one of the most sought-after personalities in comedy today. Headlini... [more+]

A regular on "Chelsea Lately", a "New York Times" best-selling author and a finalist on "Last Comic Standing", Josh Wolf has become one of the most sought-after personalities in comedy today. Headlining stand-up comedy tours across the nation with his relatable stories, Wolf is also an actor, with credits including recurring roles on hit TV shows like "My Name Is Earl", and a writer for such sitcoms as "Yes, Dear". His latest book, the funny and brutally honest "It Takes Balls: Dating Single Moms and Other Confessions from an Unprepared Single Dad", details Wolf's adventures as a struggling stand-up comedian juggling being a single parent in Los Angeles. [less-]