American River Cabinet

Catch an entertaining performance at Sacramento's B Street Theatre, where you'll see emerging playwrights, innovative plays and edgy performances. The company has produced 100 new plays, 60 of which are world, national, West Coast, or regional premieres. See classic plays and first-time debuts that keep the critics raving and audiences coming back for more.

Come by and check out Sacramento's Capitol Garage. With beer on tap and plenty of mixed drinks, it's especially popular with local musicians and has open jazz jams during the week. You can also order grub from a menu as varied as its local talent. It's a great destination for the laid-back nightlife you're looking for.

It's a scientific playground at Sacramento's Powerhouse Science Center. Interactive experiences put kids right into an Archaeology Dig to discover fossils and dinosaurs, a space adventure at Space Quest is complete with wearing an astronaut suit and flying a space ship and into a galaxy of stars far, far away at the Planetarium. There's something to do and see for the whole family at this educational attraction.

Art lovers, this city has got an attraction for you. Explore Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum to discover California art collections from statehood to the present and collections representing African and Oceanic Art, Asian Art and European Art. Duck into Crocker Café for a bite to eat. Shop the museum store for an artistic souvenir guaranteed not to break the bank!