Jordyn Anderson
You too? Then plan a day, and stay the evening, to explore the amazing arts featured throughout Downtown Sac. From the Crocker Art Museum, Broadway Sacramento and Verge Center for The Arts, there’s something to inspire you year-round. Here’s a guide to experiencing the arts in Downtown Sac.
CROCKER ART MUSEUM
Photo courtesy of Crocker Art Museum
ArtMix at the Crocker
Make it a night and discover the more sultry side of the Crocker at these monthly 21+ events.
- Combust – Aug 11
- Crocker Con – Sept 8
- Dance Macabre – Oct 13
Check out their calendar for upcoming exhibits and events.
BROADWAY SACRAMENTO
“The Broadway Sacramento series, the region’s largest live performing arts event, is presented by California Musical Theatre at the Community Center Theater in Sacramento, attracting more than 150,000 patrons annually. Each year Broadway Sacramento features national touring productions of some of the most popular Broadway shows, bringing theatre-lovers to Sacramento from as far as the Oregon border to western Nevada and the Central Valley.”
- The Sound of Music, Oct 26-Nov 6, 2016
- Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Dec 27, 2016-Jan 1, 2017
- Kinky Boots, Jan 31-Feb 5, 2017
- A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, Mar 7-12, 2017
- The Bodyguard, Apr 18-23, 2017
- The Phantom of the Opera, May 17-28, 2017
SACRAMENTO BALLET
Photo courtesy of Sacramento Ballet
The Sacramento Ballet just announced their 2016/17 season!
“Big, bright and bold, the Sacramento Ballet celebrates its 2016-2017 season in its brand new home at CLARA: The E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts, an incubator of creativity and community engagement. Our 2016-2017 season accelerates our forward motion toward innovation, vision, diversity and stability. Be part of our family to experience compelling dance of the highest quality and celebrate with us all season long!”
See a full list of performances and dates, here.
LAST CHANCE: MUSIC CIRCUS
The 2016 season of Music Circus comes to a close this August. Don’t miss the last two shows of the summer:
Nice Work If You Can Get It, Aug 9-14
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Aug 23-28
OTHER GALLERIES AND VENUES TO EXPLORE:
- Verge Center for the Arts
- B Street Theatre
- Elliot Fouts Gallery
- Beatnik Studios
- Artists’ Collaborative Gallery
What’s your favorite? Let us know on social.