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Several California cities have cemented a reputation for adorning their sidewalks with clever shadow-themed art. Let’s follow in their footsteps.
Joy Rides
In 2014, two local women found a decidedly unconventional way to help children with physical and cognitive challenges—hosting skateboarding clinics, in the hopes of fostering confidence and community. Now beginning its second decade, with the founders passing the torch to their like-minded teammates, SkateMD is once again ramping up its mission to spread kindness and spark joy, one totally gnarly grind at time.
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 Seeds of Change
Soil Born Farms first took root as a mere seedling on a cozy 3-acre plot in Sacramento with a mission that far exceeded its then-humble size. Today, on the eve of its 25th anniversary celebration, Soil Born has grown to become one of California’s largest urban farms. And its ambitious expansion plan promises an even more sustainable future for our region and beyond.
Best of the City 2025:
Best Over-the-Top Hot Chocolate
Brewed with Belgian Callebaut chocolate, topped with scratch-made marshmallow fluff and chocolate mousse, then brûléed to perfection, this tasty treat is among the dozens of people, places and things that have added a dollop of delight to this year. Here's one of our picks for Best of the City 2025.
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.
Chalk It Up returns to midtown for the 35th Year
The 35th annual Chalk It Up: Chalk Art and Music Festival runs Aug. 30 through Sept. 1, in midtown's Fremont Park
The Tejano Conjunto Festival returns this weekend
A meeting of blues, jazz, rock, soul and plenty of multiethnic Texas heritage, this music festival heads downtown on Aug. 31.
Best of the City 2025:
Best Rockers for the Ages
Selling out venues across the country and launching their tenth studio album, this Sacramento-born rock group is keeping the music going, earning them a place among the dozens of people, places and things that have rocked this year. Here's one of our picks for Best of the City 2025.
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