03 Apr 2018
The Sofia opens as Sacramento's newest performing arts center
The Sofia
2700 Capitol Ave.
The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts, known simply as The Sofia, is the new, state-of-the-art home of the B Street Theatre, an independent company that has long been a fixture on the city's arts and culture scene. Years in the making, it opened in late January 2018 with two stages and a diverse lineup of plays, music and dance performances, speaker series and other entertainment.
D.O. Mills Bank Building
629 J Street
www.thebank629j.com
Sacramento's D.O. Mills Bank Building at Seventh and J streets will soon be transformed into a public space with 10 to 12 food vendors and several bars over three floors. The identity of the 1912 historic landmark will not be compromised and unique architectural details of the building will remain. The project will also showcase a rooftop atrium and deck overlooking downtown. The Bank is scheduled to open in Spring 2018.
Downtown Commons
660 J. St., 95814
www.docosacramento.com
Downtown Commons, nicknamed DOCO, will be a 3-acre plaza featuring cinemas, innovative restaurants, boutiques, the 250-room Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, and a place for people to enjoy outdoor concerts, markets and activities, adjacent to Sacramento's new Golden 1 Center. Construction is ongoing.
Historic R Street Corridor
R Street between 10th and 15th streets
www.rstreet.info
Once an industrial warehouse district, Sacramento's R Street Corridor is now a bustling entertainment district. Visitors can enjoy a cocktail at the famed Shady Lady Saloon, try some poke at local favorite Fish Face, tour the amazing creations from residents at the Artist's Lofts, shop in unique boutiques and much more. R Street continues to see new additions, so even more excitement is yet to come. Ongoing project.
Ice Blocks
R street between 16th and 18th streets
The development of historic R street continues with new residential, office and retail openings.
NEW HOTELS
The Sawyer
500 J Street
The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel opened in October 2017 adjacent to the Golden 1 Center featuring 250 rooms including 35 suites. The boutique property is part of a 16-story, mixed-use building that includes condos and retail space. Dining and entertainment options at the Sawyer include the poolside Revival bar and lounge and the high-end Echo + Rig Steakhouse opening in April 2018.
Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento at CSUS
I875 65th Street
www.bit.ly/2ym29j8
The new, 116-room Hampton Inn near Sacramento State University was completed in February 2018. This four-story property sits across the street from the university and minutes from downtown. Free Wi-Fi and hot breakfast.
Murieta Inn & Spa
The Murieta Inn & Spa opened in January 2018 in Rancho Murieta, just 20 miles east of downtown Sacramento. The 83-room hotel and The Gate restaurant are filled with custom furniture, original art and high-end design touches. Adjacent to the Murieta Equestrian Center, the Murieta Inn & Spa is part of a development that will also include a 140-acre retail center, some housing, and a hotel expansion with 72 extended-stay rooms. The development is expected to be completed at the end of 2018.
TRANSPORTATION
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport, which just turned 50, ranks highest in customer satisfaction among medium-sized airports in North America according to J.D. Power. Additionally, the food and beverage program has been awarded first place for medium-sized airports in the prestigious annual competition sponsored by Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA). The award is for overall excellence and includes concessions in both Terminal A and Terminal B.
The food and beverage concession program at Sacramento International Airport is a mix of local, regional and national concepts that create a sense of place reflecting Sacramento's role as the gateway to Northern California. Concessionaires offer locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients, giving customers the opportunity to relax and enjoy meals reflective of America's Farm-to Fork Capital. SMF offers numerous nonstop flights to destinations in the U.S. and Mexico and one stop flights to destinations around the globe. Nonstop service to Vancouver starts in May 2018.
RESTAURANTS, BEER AND WINE
Allora
5215 Folsom Blvd
A modern Italian seafood and wine bar in East Sacramento.
Punch Bowl Social
500 J Street
www.punchbowlsocial/locations/sacramento
Adjacent to the Golden 1 Center it's an adult playground: restaurant, bar, karaoke, bowling lanes, bocce patio, foosball, shuffleboard, dart lounge.
Celestin's
3610 McKinley Blvd.
www.celestinsgumbo.com/
The beloved Sacramento eatery returned in late February 2018 after a seven-year hiatus. The popular gumbo is a menu staple.
Zocalo in UV
466 Howe Ave.
www.zocalosacramento.com
The popular Mexican restaurant opened a third outpost in UV (formerly University Village) at Fair Oaks Blvd and Howe Avenue in late January 2018.
Sac City Brews
3940 60th Street
http://www.saccitybrews.com/ bikes, dogs and craft beer.
A dog and kid-friendly tap house opened in the Tahoe Park area featuring 16 rotating taps with local brews and farm-to-fork fare.
Old Sugar Mill
Built in 1934 as an operating beet sugar factory it now houses 15 wineries offering varietals from all over Northern California. Located in the heart of Clarksburg AVA just 15 minutes south of downtown Sacramento. Events throughout the year.
Raise a Glass in California's Best-Kept Secret Wine Region
The Sacramento region is home to more than 200 wineries and tasting rooms, many of which offer free or affordable tastings and opportunities to meet the winemakers themselves. If time is limited, explore the wineries inside the city. Several downtown Sacramento venues now offer tastes of regional wines. There's the Underground Tasting Room in Old Sacramento, Revolution Wines, 58 Degrees & Holding in Midtown and Downtown & Vine near the Convention Center.
Pedal for Your Next Pint
The Sacramento region is home to an exploding craft beer scene, with more than 40 breweries throughout the area. Visitors can explore local breweries and pedal for their pints aboard this bicycle built for 15.
Local Roots Food Tours
https://localrootsfoodtours.com/
Explore restaurants, chefs, architecture and history that make Sacramento an exceptional culinary destination
ARTS AND CULTURE
Becoming a Woman in the Age of Enlightenment
Crocker Art Museum
May 13 - August 19, 2018
The exhibition's 100-plus paintings examine the many paths and stages of women's lives through the art of 18th-century France. Works by Fragonard, Boucher, Watteau, Greuze, and others, all drawn from the finest private collection of French art in the United States, show a variety of women, from court ladies to washerwomen, in their many societal roles.
“Hopes Springing High: Gifts of African American Art”
Crocker Art Museum
February 18 - June 24, 2018
In recognition of Black History Month, the Crocker Art Museum will install an exhibition of recent acquisitions and promised gifts of art by African American artists. The title of the exhibition takes its name from the poem Still I Rise by acclaimed poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou. As in Angelou's poem, we honor the strength and resiliency of African Americans, elevating their voices and highlighting their contributions to art and the Museum's growing collection. The majority of artists featured in the exhibition worked from 1950 to the present day.
11th Annual California Hall of Fame
California Museum
Through October 28, 2018
http://www.californiamuseum.org/
The inductees of the California Hall of Fame are entertainer Lucille Ball; bioscientist Susan Desmond-Hellmann; artist and activist Mabel McKay; atmospheric chemist Mario J. Molina; quarterback Jim Plunkett; poet Gary Snyder; filmmaker Steven Spielberg; musician Michael Tilson Thomas and vintner Warren Winiarski. The exhibition features personal artifacts on loan from the inductees including Jim Plunkett's Super Bowl XV MVP trophy; Lucille Ball's polka dot dress worn in "I Love Lucy;" Stephen Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" (1993) crew jacket and more.
The California Hall of Fame inductees are selected by Governor Jerry Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown for achievements and contributions in areas such as science, philanthropy, sports, business, entertainment, the arts, literature, technology, activism and politics.
Broadway Sacramento
Community Center Theater
November 2017 - May 2018
https://www.californiamusicaltheatre.com/broadway-sacramento/
Each year Broadway Sacramento features national touring productions of some of the most popular Broadway shows.
Sacramento Ballet
Various venues
October 2017- May 2018
This season's performances include Beer & Ballet, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Carmina Burana; Modern Masters: Red Hot
Sacramento Theatre Company
September 2017 – May 2018
1419 H Street
The Sacramento Theatre Company (STC) strives to be the leader in integrating professional theatre with theatre arts education. STC produces engaging professional theatre, provides exceptional theatre training, and uses theatre as a tool for educational engagement.
Macbeth, Man of La Mancha, Kiss Me Kate, Peter Pan, Our Town and many more
Street Art /Public Art Tours
http://www.sacrunningtours.com/
In August 2017 some 50 artists from around the world gathered in Sacramento to create more than 30 large-scale murals in the City's downtown and Midtown. The public can now experience the new street and public art with guided walking, running or biking tours.
Official Lady Bird Tour
http://www.sacrunningtours.com/ladybirdtours/
Featuring some of the most beloved filming locations from the Golden Globe-winning, Oscar-nominated film Lady Bird. Sacramento native Greta Gerwig's hit film has enchanted audiences since its release in November 2017. The walking tour will feature some of the iconic East Sacramento and Midtown locations filmed in October 2016: McKinley Park Rose Garden, Fab 40s neighborhood, Club Raven and (for those on a running tour) some locations further afield.
SPORTS
Sacramento Kings
October 2017 – April 2018
Sacramento's NBA team is playing its second season in the Golden 1 Center, the new sports and entertainment arena which opened in October 2016.
Golden 1 Center Tours
Offered daily pending arena events
500 David J. Stern Walk;
https://www.golden1center.com/about/golden-1-tours
The new Golden 1 Center sports and entertainment arena is heralded as the most advanced building of its kind in the country, with state-of-the-art design and technology, coupled with an impressive art collection and a concession program that sources 90 percent of its ingredients from within 150 miles.
Amgen Tour of California
May 19, 2018
https://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/host-cities/Sacramento
Sacramento will host the overall finish of the exciting cycling event, which sees top riders from all over the world racing throughout the Golden State. The tour has included Sacramento ten times.
EVENTS
Please visit www.sacramento365.com for a complete Sacramento events listing.
PHOTOS
The Visit Sacramento digital asset library is available at:
https://www.visitsacramento.com/media/photo-video-download/
