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5 fun ways to enjoy Sacramento’s entertainment offerings

Stories by Sacramento Bee journalists, with AI summarization

Sacramento offers many affordable outings for locals and visitors. Enjoy the lively Concerts in the Park series at Cesar Chavez Plaza, which brings free Friday night performances from artists like Xzibit and Aaron Le. Head downtown or to Old Sacramento, where restaurants such as Grange Restaurant and Fizz Champagne Bar have fun A's-themed specials on game days.

Explore fresh flavors at new eateries like Fiori Italian Pizzeria in Folsom or Rice Theory, a café known for grab-and-go musubi and onigiri under $6.

For a vibrant experience, look back at community events like the City of Trees Mardi Gras parade, with colorful floats and performers lighting up Capitol Mall.

Tasty Dumpling’s Xi’an cold noodles take their heat from a red chili-paprika-cayenne oil over the top. By Benjy Egel

NO. 1: PIZZA, PUPUSAS AND PAN DULCE: THESE 19 RESTAURANTS JUST OPENED AROUND THE SACRAMENTO REGION

Eight of the 19 incorporate Mexican flavors into their dishes. | Published January 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Benjy Egel

A selection of salmon inari ($4.95 each), in some cases complemented by miso, avocado or shiso yuzu, are ready to serve as customers place orders at Rice Theory on Freeport Boulevard in Sacramento on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. By NATHANIEL LEVINE

NO. 2: MUSUBI, INARI, ONIGIRI: THIS NEW SACRAMENTO CAFE REVOLVES AROUND ALL THINGS RICE

Rice Theory’s mix of low-commitment items, cute branding and bold flavors tempered by sushi rice have brought steady lines since Day 1. | Published February 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Benjy Egel

April Robinson and Clint Willett ride in a float with a sacred goddess of fertility at the City of Trees Parade as Sacramento celebrates Mardi Gras on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. By JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS

NO. 3: SEE THE FANCIFUL FLOATS OF THE CITY OF TREES PARADE AS SACRAMENTO CELEBRATES MARDI GRAS

Pirates, mermaids and dragons, oh my... | Published February 23, 2025 | Read Full Story

Guests at Clayton Club at the Hyatt Centric enjoy the rooftop scene.

NO. 4: THESE DOWNTOWN, OLD SACRAMENTO RESTAURANTS AND BARS HAVE A’S-THEMED FOOD, DRINK SPECIALS

There are 40 different businesses in downtown and Old Sacramento participating in A’s-themed deals. | Published March 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Marcus D. Smith

People celebrate the opening night of the Concert in the Park music festival series Friday, May 3, 2024, at Cesar Chavez Plaza. The concerts will continue every Friday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (except July 5) through the end of July. By Lezlie Sterling

NO. 5: CONCERTS IN THE PARK RETURNS IN MAY. SEE XZIBIT AND SACRAMENTO’S OWN AARON LE

Concerts in the Park, a free weekly live music series featuring over 35 artists, starts May 2. | Published April 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Marcus D. Smith

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.