The Darkly Whimsical World of Suzanne Adan
Over six decades after first showing her work, the Crocker Art Museum is launching a major career retrospective of Sacramento artist Suzanne Adan. Touching on themes from mortality and sex to humor and truth (or the lack thereof), the multimedia artist’s pieces have been collected by the likes of art doyenne Marcy Friedman and Tower Records founder Russ Solomon. Now at 80, it appears that Suzanne Adan is flying high.
The 2026 Sacramento Summer Reading Guide
Stephen King once wrote, “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” So whether you're venturing to a faraway beach vacation this summer or simply looking to escape to your favorite reading nook, we've conjured up a list of 10 magical new books—all published by homegrown authors in 2026—that will inspire, thrill and transport you.
Out & About in Summer 2026
Comedian Nate Bargatze shows what it means to be the greatest average American at Thunder Valley, B Street Theatre takes flight with Around the World in 80 Days, Sacramento Pride brings the party to Capitol Mall, the Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar cooks up some summer fun, and more.
Q&A with Actress-Director Danielle Moné Truitt
Many celebrities grow up in a place, move to Hollywood, make it big, and never look back. Danielle Moné Truitt is not that kind of celebrity. Her résumé ranges from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog to Law & Order: Organized Crime. But Truitt has always kept one foot firmly planted in the River City. And now, having moved back to Sacramento, she is shooting a short film she wrote about her childhood and directing Douglas Lyons’ play Don’t Touch My Hair, at Celebration Arts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
G-Man
After 40 years as the definitive voice of the Sacramento Kings, Gary Gerould has been our man in the arena. And now, at 85, he’s the second longest-serving active announcer in the NBA. Marking this milestone anniversary, we turned the mic on the broadcasting legend and, as ever, G-Man hit nothing but net.
Bittersweet Symphony
What’s it all mean? That’s the existential question that multi-instrumentalist Christian Gates—better known by his stage name, The Philharmonik—posed after navigating a series of personal struggles. The search for answers ultimately led the “one-man orchestra” to enter—and win—NPR’s career-catapulting Tiny Desk Contest in 2024. Now, as the Sacramento singer-songwriter explores his spiritual side in his new album, Transcendentalism, he continues his quest for deeper meaning.
Victorian Christmas returns to Nevada City
A holiday tradition since 1978, the Victorian Christmas fair celebration lights up downtown Nevada City every year.
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