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Your summer 2026 guide to outdoor movies in the Sacramento region
Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and catch an outdoor movie once in a while, you could be missing out. So grab your lawn chairs and blankets, and make the most of summer’s comfy evening hours with screenings under the stars around the region, from timeless comedies like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to more recent releases like Wicked and plenty of animated hijinks for the kiddos.
Keys to the City
Creative crosswalks have beautified cities all over the world, but have gained remarkably little traction in Sacramento. Here’s how—and where—to strike just the right note.
Five County Fairs to Keep the Fun Going All Summer Long
Wheelbarrow races, classic carnival rides, jumbo corn dogs, and more. Here are the five can’t-miss county fairs bringing sunny festivities from May to August in 2026.
Ecotopia
In an era of social disconnection, climate change, soaring utility bills, rising food costs and recurring droughts, what if someone developed a community where all these modern predicaments were mitigated through architectural and landscape design? Well, it turns out someone did—50 years ago. Here’s how the founders of Davis’ Village Homes—the world’s first solar subdivision—created an inspiring model for better living, and why it still works today, more than ever.
Thank You and Good Night
After nearly four decades in Sacramento, comedian Jack Gallagher quietly left town in 2024 and moved back to his native Massachusetts to be near family. In his latest (and last) one-man show at the B Street Theatre, he talks about what he left behind as he bids a fond farewell.
Q&A with Dan Simon, new CEO of Sacramento Zoo
Last spring, ambitious plans to relocate the 14.6-acre Sacramento Zoo in William Land Park to a 65-acre space in Elk Grove fell through. Since then, the zoo’s board has decided to stay in its current facility and is actively seeking to add approximately 6 acres of adjacent land to its footprint. And in November, it announced that Dan Simon would take over as CEO of the 99-year-old attraction. We spoke with him about his animal expertise, why a focus on wildlife conservation is increasingly important for modern zoos, his favorite furry residents, and which animal he foresees making a comeback in Sacramento.
Casa Bella
New downtown Mexican restaurant Casa Lola is a festive feast for the eyes and the palate.
Your Friends and New Neighbor
The Urban Roots team moves into midtown’s Ice Blocks and creates a retro-cool hangout spot with Good Neighbor. Order a wood-fired pizza for the table, then get the flame-broiled burger and pavé fries for yourself.
Out & About in Spring 2026
Cardi B brings her first arena tour to the Golden 1 Center, Jack Gallagher says goodbye at B Street Theatre, Cake serves up three shows at Channel 24, Frida Kahlo makes her debut at the Crocker, and more. Check out the blooming bounty of events sprouting up across the region this spring.
Sitting Pretty
Sun-powered street furniture is an emerging design trend around the world. With nearly 300 blue-skied days a year, Sacramento is the perfect place to take a seat and recharge.
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