Always have a good time at the Music Circus or the performing arts center seeing a Broadway show in…read moreSac. The staff rocks. The shows amaze.

Great theatre in the round venue. All seats have good view of the stage. Interesting how props are…read morelowered down from the ceiling. Paid parking across the street

When in doubt, indoor dining is not an option, let's think outside of the box and bring the indoors…read moreoutdoors! That is exactly the mindset that the developers and planners envisioned that are a part of Downtown Commons (aka DOCO). And in the fall of 2020, during the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic, "DOCO Al Fresco" was born. Ever since this concept was brought to the public eye, it has attracted thousands of people to flock to the lush, upscale, landscaping that surrounds DOCO and nearby Golden 1 Center. These types of events have been occurring on a quarterly basis (usually every 3-4 months) weather permitting. This is where six different restaurants (Echo & Rig, Polanco Cantina, Yard House, Sauced BBQ, Tahoe Blue Ridge Bar, & local eats @ Golden 1) all participate in bringing their food out to you. The way this concept works is by making a reservation in advance. Upon arrival, you then wait to be seated. Once seated, you are given a QR Code Menu that you scan with your smart phone to view all six menus. You then place your order, pay using your smart phone, and your order will be brought directly to your table. It's that easy! During my visit (which was on during the afternoon of Sunday 2/28/2021), I came with a group of people and expected there would be some hiccups. Much to my surprise, my beer (from Tahoe Blue Ridge Bar) was brought out within a few minutes while my juicy cheeseburger & fries (from Yard House) arrived roughly 15 minutes later. Prices are equal (if not just a dollar or two more than inside the actual restaurant). In addition, there was a live salsa/mariachi band playing which made this whole event very lively on a beautiful 67° winter afternoon. I felt completely safe during my entire time here as each table was socially distanced while all of the employees were wearing masks. The only drawback is that your food is brought out in a to-go bag and no trays. My burger more or less came in a styrofoam container with lack of paper plates and napkins. Not a big deal but I hope they implement this in the future. Other than that, I hope DOCO offers this concept more often instead of every few months. I know with Sacramento's nice warm weather, it will get a ton of business. My rating for "DOCO Al Fresco", a perfect five stars.

If you don't know, now ya know!…read more DOCO Al Fresco is the coolest outdoor seating experience, Downtown Sac has to offer! They basically arranged a huge outdoor section in the heart of the Golden 1 Center - where you scan one QR code for six of the participating restaurants nearby! It's easy and fun! From scanning the code, you order the food and beverages directly on the app, and you can order from multiple restaurants at one time. It's all on one check at the end. Ordering is easy! Wait time for foods, is comparable as if you were actually in the restaurant. The environment is family-friendly or a cute date night spot. On some days they have a DJ spinning the jams, but last night they had a live guitarist playing old school, chill, relaxing songs. It was the perfect weather and setting for a night out to dinner! I would highly recommend this as a change from cooking and eating at home during these quarantine days. I tried the Quesibirria Tacos Poblanco! You guys, seriously?! These tacos were deeeeeelicious! Peep my foodie pic! It even came with the tasty dipping sauce but let's be real I was too busy enjoying my tacos to post it. Whoops! Lol. While it might be a bit pricey for this entreè, they food was good and the experience was worth it. It was nice to just get out of the house! Really think 'bout checking this out! It's a fun experience... You're welcome ;)

I was surprised to see Effn23rd, first on the gig car share app map and then again on Google maps…read more I didn't think anyone else knew about this spot... Honestly. The hospitality is unbeatable. They have some lovely wine offerings, a quality selection of meats and cheeses, and they now offer edibles and spliffs on the back patio. They also have an adorable maltipoo roaming the property like a bodega cat. Seating is limited so make sure to give them call before heading out. Ladies free all night. Fellas $20 or a bottle of wine at the door. No jerseys. No hats.

The Atmosphere is always perfect for the situation. It never fails to to meet great people here…read more This New location has some pretty high hopes for a lot of people.

I took the kids to the state fair on 7/18. Now that I have a teen and tween I thought they should…read moreexperience It. I paid for the parking and arrived around 10am and we were by the entrance. Entry was fairly quick considering I had purchased tickets ahead of time. I purchase the unlimited ride wristbands and we played 200.00 worth of games and I won a big cow. We petted the goats, cows and pigs. It was nice to see the 4h families and their Beloved pets at the fair. They had a candy maze, arts and crafts area, live music, state lotto booth to buy tickets, beer and an area to watch the World Cup. The vendors were very jovial and there were plenty of food stands. They got a turkey leg, foot long sausage which was amazing. I didn't like the pork ribs I bought - a tad bit tough, but we loved the lemonade and Dubai chocolate strawberries. This is a great place to go with friends and family to just have the overall experience and try different fair foods and listen to amazing music. The kids had a great time and said it was better than great America. As a mom I put alot of effort in the drive and put in the expense for a hotel and rental car - don't want miles on my car to give my family a great memorable experience.

What happened to all of the music?! The fair felt like a carnival! Carnival food and rides...as…read morethere wasn't a big turnout of people...the food served was dried out and expensive. Three music venues turned into one-man bands leaving only two stages with music. The ONLY two things that I enjoyed were the farm and the Low rider exhibit. So sad to see. I will not be going back!

We went here to see English which was a wonderful play. This is a small theater so tickets go…read morequickly. When we first came there, we were greeted by the friendliest and laid back staff! The stage lighting and sound was great and the guy we met in the front wearing I think a kimono did a wonderful job in that! He was cool and chill in his kimono! Everyone was very nice. They had a reasonably priced bar of snacks, drinks and beer, etc. Ot seemed to be a cozy theater and had a nice outdoor patio area to lounge around. Parking is ample as there is a parking lot across the street. I parked on the curb and my "special" spot was the only one missing a parking meter! The staff told me it is the lucky spot and you don't have to feed the meter( hole in the ground where they took it away I guess)! So that is my special tip for you- almost in front of the theater, but back a bit in front of a brick lawyer's building in front of a tree! Free parking! You're welcome! And just to confirm, I had a heart attack when the meter police came to check the cars and meters and he heard me say I better get to the car! He was right behind me following me, but left when he saw no meter- so SAFE to park without paying! Lol- I almost had a heart attack!

This was my first time visiting here. I didn't know what to expect. Greeted by friendly hosts…read more Surprised how tiny the theatre was but it was PERFECT! Loved being so close. Seats were comfortable. I cannot wait to go back! We saw English. Wonderful story. And great actors! Brilliant.

Concerts in the Park are in the heart of Midtown, at the formerly known as Cesar Chavez Park every…read moreFriday from the beginning of May to the end of June! I hadn't been to Concert in the Park in years - something about working downtown makes me want to hurry up and get home every night - especially in the heat and surrounded by a large crowd. But just like the thousands of other people last Friday when it was announced that The All-American Rejects were doing a secret show - we braved all of it and had a great time! While there were a decent amount of food tents, I didn't buy any food or drinks because the lines were crazy long, but we did check out the balloon animal lady for my daughter and niece who were with us! We mostly hung in the back away from the crowd and man, was it packed! I heard that they were only allowing 9,000 people into the park and there were still at least 2,000 people stuck outside. There was a lot of security everywhere which was nice in case anything happened, but getting out of the park was kind of a mess. Luckily, we parked close and it was easy to get home - I can't imagine how long it must take to get an Uber with that many people and cars around though. Overall, I think Concert in the Park is amazing! A few concerts every Friday with surprise guests! It's a great way to welcome the Summer and I love that our city offers something like this! We already have our eye on another date, and I can't wait to come back again! Check them out if you're looking for something cool to do on a Friday night - there are still 4 Fridays left before it's over!

I braved the heat and went to the last concert in the park of the season. It was well worth it for…read morethe music, food, fun, and people watching. The bands drew a mostly older crowd, but there was a mix of younger people too. There were a number of food trucks offering pizzas, burgers, Indian food, and treats. Some local radio stations, internet providers, scooter rental, and put put golf businesses also had booths at the event. They were giving away coupons, contest entries, and schwag to promote their businesses. It was all good. The drinks started at $5.00 for a water, 8.00 for a Michelob Ultra, $12.00 for a premium beer, and ended at $14.00 for a cocktail. Not exactly budget friendly, but I've seen prices that are worse. Big shout out to Bonney Heating and Air for their cooling tent with the misters. That was a game changer!

Wonderful staff and a very friendly sleepy dog . Had a lot of fun and recommend to anyoneread more

$20 unlimited play. Friendly and helpful staff. Machines are well maintained. Good selection of…read morebeer, reasonably priced. Great time for the family.

Came here for the plant sale, which included native plants and all sorts of great craft items…read more This venue used to be a great place to hold annual native plants sales too, but Covid put a stop to it.

This was my first time visiting the Shepard Garden Center for an annual Bromeliads and Carnivorous…read moreplant Society show. The building had several areas filled with beautiful varieties of plants on display and for sale. Apparently, this place puts on numerous events by different clubs and societies throughout the year from arts & crafts to horticulture. There is a number of separate rooms and even a nice patio area where people can display their wares to the interested public. It is free to check out, along with free ample parking in the adjacent lot. The society members present were friendly and enjoyed sharing their knowledge of plants. We had a nice time exploring all the different plant species and made several purchases to add to our own garden collection back at home. Now that I know about this place, I look forward to returning to see some of the other horticultural club events in the coming months.