San Joaquin Valley
For fans of the Bakersfield Sound, this is the first stop – just look for the huge neon homage to Buck’s famous red, white and blue guitar. Part museum,…
Must-see entertainment in Sacramento & the Central Valley
Sacramento
A classic old movie house that’s been restored to its 1949 splendor. Hosts indie and foreign films and the annual Trash Film Orgy (trashfilmorgy.com) on…
Sacramento
Quality jazz, R&B and the occasional salsa or indie act in a classy joint. Just beware of the potent martinis.
Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
Sacramento & the Central Valley
Major theater, music, dance and other performances take place at this state-of-the-art venue on the UCD campus.
Sacramento & the Central Valley
Davis' beloved art house movie theater has discerning programming and occasional Q&As with filmmakers.
Sacramento
This top-notch company holds court at the Community Center Theater and the Wells Fargo Pavilion in town.
Sacramento & the Central Valley
For rhythm ‘n’ blues, folk and good cover bands, go up the road to Winters.
Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame
San Joaquin Valley
Housing a small theater, recording studios and displays on local legends, this space celebrates past icons and fosters new talent. Check the schedule for…
Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts
San Joaquin Valley
In the center of Fresno’s hippest neighborhood, it’s hard to miss the neon deco palace that opens its stage to touring rock and jazz acts and seasonal…
San Joaquin Valley
This huge, state-of-the-art performing arts complex in downtown Modesto brings great musical, dance and theater acts to town.
Sacramento
Sacramento's minor-league baseball team plays across the river at Raley Field, with views of the art-deco Tower Bridge.
Sacramento & the Central Valley
Chico's contemporary gallery exhibits artworks, and hosts boundary-pushing literary readings, music and theater.
Sacramento & the Central Valley
Screens international and alternative films. Monday is 'cheap skate night,' with all seats just $4.
Sacramento
Classic, foreign and indie films screen at this historic 1938 movie house with a digital upgrade.
Sacramento
The tiny back room of this cool dive hosts some of the best indie bands that come through town.
San Joaquin Valley
This historic theater has stood here since 1934 and continues to put on films and live music.
Sacramento & the Central Valley
Schedules and tickets to music, theater, dance, athletics and special events on campus.
UC Davis Athletics Ticket Office
Sacramento & the Central Valley
This office at Aggie Stadium offers tickets to campus events, not just sports.
San Joaquin Valley
This gorgeous Gilded Age theater hosts comedians, touring music legends and local civic events.
