Summer officially begins Downtown on May 1 with the return of the Friday Night Concerts in the Park. This free 15-week concert series will rock Cesar Chavez Plaza, 10^th Street (between I & J Streets), Sacramento, CA 95814 every Friday night from 5 pm to 9 pm through August 7 with the sounds of live, local music.

Even in its 18th season, the Concerts in the Park series remains true to its roots and continues to provide a free, all ages venue to showcase Sacramento’s local music scene. This season’s lineup features a total of 51 local bands including 27 new acts to the park series. The bands reflect a broad spectrum of musical acts including blues, punk, country, rock, indie, soul, pop, reggae and hip hop.  Click on this link for a tentative list of the performing bands.

Concerts in the Park 2009

We were just talking about cultural diversity and that is just what California Celebration is all about.  It’s a fun-filled day all about the rich cultural diversity in our state.   Saturday, May 2, 2009, from 9:00AM to 4:00PM animal talks, cultural groups, live performances and activity stations will fill the Sacramento Zoo! 

All this fun and culture are included with Zoo Admission.  The Sacramento Zoo is located at Land Park Drive and 16^th Avenue 95822.  For more information about all the entertainment and activities click on this link to California Celebration at the Zoo.

California Celebration at Sacramento Zoo