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.
Lights, Camera, Fashion
Keith Herron is having a breakout moment. Stevie Wonder has donned his designs on stage. NBA players like Malik Monk and Stephen Curry have sported his looks. His image has been projected on the tallest billboard in Times Square, and Vogue has called his label, Advisry “officially the new emerging brand on the block.” Not bad for a 25-year-old. And now the Sacramento phenom is fresh off showing his latest collection at New York Fashion Week, and eager to grow a multimedia empire. Meet the man behind the vision.
B Street Theatre's holiday show is taking a hometown spin
B Street Theatre's annual holiday family show, 'Tis the Season, is focusing on Sacramento traditions for a dose of hometown charm.
Out and About in Winter 2025/26
John Legend celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album with a concert at Thunder Valley, Heart brings their reunion tour to Wheatland, The Lion King returns to the Broadway Sacramento stage for the first time in over a decade, and more. Here are 15 events heating up the capital region this winter.
Best of the City 2025:
Best Aria-versary
The merged and reborn Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera returned in 2015. And this year, the company celebrated the end of their 10th season.
Best of the City 2025:
Best Star Turns
From an eponymous dramedy this past spring spotlighting local landmarks like the Tower Bridge and Gunther's Ice Cream, to fall's eagerly anticipated Paul Thomas Anderson feature One Battle After Another that filmed scenes in downtown, Sacramento is seeing its name in lights.
The Happiest Little Place on Earth
A new 300-square-foot speakeasy opens in Old Sacramento that’s a little Enchanted Tiki Room, a little Indiana Jones, and a whole lot of exploratory fun. Adventure is in there.
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