Take advantage of Free Admission Hours every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crocker Art Museum. 

Established in 1885, the Crocker Art Museum is one of Northern California's largest and best museums of regional artists. The collection spans from the 10th century to contemporary periods and includes a stunning collection of European master drawings and a notable selection of contemporary California art. Museum programs include touring exhibitions, educational programs, public tours, and concerts.

Midtown Stomp offers swing dancing every Friday night at Sacramento's Eastern Star Ballroom, a historic landmark built in 1928. Join the beginning swing dancing lesson from 8-9 p.m., and then keep dancing until midnight!

Lessons are social with rotating partners--you don't need a partner to join. Dance the Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, Balboa, and many other vintage dances every Friday night.

On the second Saturday of each month, galleries in Sacramento stay open for a Sacramento Art Walk late into the evening, allowing people to walk from gallery to gallery, viewing, experiencing, and discovering local art and meeting artists. 

While galleries all over Sacramento participate, most are clustered in two main areas: Midtown Sacramento and along Del Paso Boulevard in the Uptown Art District (the number of Downtown galleries is also growing). These areas support thriving arts communities, and the venues' close proximity, walkable streets, interesting boutiques, and many restaurants make for an enjoyable, leisurely walk.

Held every second Sunday of the month, the Sacramento Antique Faire is a meeting place for hundreds of antique dealers from throughout Northern California.

Come paw through furniture, textiles, architectural pieces, jewelry, cultural pieces, china, glassware, garden accessories, rugs, art, collectibles, and more.

While you're hunting for your one-of-a-kind treasure, fortify yourself with the variety of offerings from the numerous food vendors at the Faire.

Sample the bounty of California's harvests straight from local farms at the weekly Farmers Market in Sacramento's Cesar Chavez Plaza.

Certified Farmers Markets are an effort to re-establish the traditional link between farmers and consumers in California, by creating places where genuine farmers sell products they grow themselves directly to the public.

At these markets, farmers can offer field- and tree-ripened fruits and vegetables which are too delicate for the packing and shipping process of traditional food distribution systems. In addition, consumers are assured of obtaining only California-grown fruits and vegetables, fresh and in season, at a good price.

Enjoy a summer evening of jazz in Crocker Park, on the third Thursday of every month from May through September.

On July 17, the series presents the Perry Mills Project. Guitarist and singer Perry Mills leads his band in playing rock-rooted and jazz-schooled music. Grammy nominated solo bassist Michael Manring will lend his innovative sound.

During intermission, the Crocker Art Museum (across the street) hosts a guided "Spotlight Tour" of a special exhibit.

Light refreshments and drinks are available for purchase. Seating is provided but lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

This summer, Cesar Chavez Plaza becomes the hottest Friday night music venue in Sacramento! The Friday Night Concerts in the Park series runs from May 2 to August 15, showcasing local artists in a range of genres including rock, pop, punk, blues, and folk.

Music addicts and happy-hour junkies flock to these all-ages shows to enjoy live music, fresh air, good food, and the famous beer garden. On July 11, you can catch Kate Gaffney, Agent Ribbons, The Juggs, and headliner Richard March.

This summer, Cesar Chavez Plaza becomes the hottest Friday night music venue in Sacramento! The Friday Night Concerts in the Park series runs from May 2 to August 15, showcasing local artists in a range of genres including rock, pop, punk, blues, and folk.

Music addicts and happy-hour junkies flock to these all-ages shows to enjoy live music, fresh air, good food, and the famous beer garden. On July 18, you can catch 2ME, Fair Trade, Brian Biehle and The Wheelies, and headliner Izabella.

This summer, Cesar Chavez Plaza becomes the hottest Friday night music venue in Sacramento! The Friday Night Concerts in the Park series runs from May 2 to August 15, showcasing local artists in a range of genres including rock, pop, punk, blues, and folk.

Music addicts and happy-hour junkies flock to these all-ages shows to enjoy live music, fresh air, good food, and the famous beer garden. On July 25, you can catch Them Hills, Lonely Kings, Lite Brite, and headliner Red Host.

The Westminster Presbyterian Church on Capitol Park hosts free noontime concerts every Wednesday.

On July 2, stop in to hear a performance by seven-string guitarist Matthew Grasso and friends.

The Westminster Presbyterian Church on Capitol Park hosts free noontime concerts every Wednesday.

On July 9, stop in to hear a performance by the Sacramento Youth Symphony Chamber Music Workshop.

The Westminster Presbyterian Church on Capitol Park hosts free noontime concerts every Wednesday.

On July 16, catch a performance by the Davis Flute Choir.

The Westminster Presbyterian Church on Capitol Park hosts free noontime concerts every Wednesday.

On July 23, stop in to hear Sambanda perform world music.

The Westminster Presbyterian Church on Capitol Park hosts free noontime concerts every Wednesday.

On July 30, catch a performance by pianist Tanya Plescia.

Dedicated to celebrating the present as well as the rich history of French cinema, the Sacramento French Film Festival features new French films in their Sacramento premieres, and rarely seen classics. The festival also includes short films by Sacramento artists, lively parties, "midnight breakfast" discussions after late-night shows, and special guests.

Sacramento premieres this year include 2006 Cannes Grand Jury Prize winner "Flanders," 2007 Cesar-award winner "Lady Chatterley," and popular comedies "Coeurs" (Private Fears in Public Places) and "Mon Meilleur Ami" (My Best Friend).

Retrospective screenings include cult classic "La Cite des Enfants Perdus" (The City of Lost Children), WWII drama "L'Armee des Ombres" (Army of Shadows), and family-friendly "Mon Oncle."

Come celebrate the 4th of July in the California state capital! Sacramento's Independence Day Celebration boasts the largest fireworks display in the area, featuring 20 minutes of brilliant pyrotechnics.

Get your seat early in the Cal Expo grandstand, and enjoy the family-friendly festivities preceding the fireworks, including food, live music, kid's entertainment, and dancing.