{"id":175579,"date":"2026-02-12T22:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T22:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/175579\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T22:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T22:06:08","slug":"celebrate-valentines-day-weekend-in-sacramento","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/175579\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend in Sacramento"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following is the Feb. 12 edition of Cultural Capital, an arts and entertainment newsletter written by Abridged contributor Chris Macias. Want it sent directly to your inbox?\u00a0Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cupid is\u00a0aiming\u00a0his arrow right at the Sacramento area with an abundance of lovely arts and entertainment this Valentine\u2019s Day weekend. If you want to spice up your night with live music, poetry, ballet or art workshops, read ahead for Cultural Capital\u2019s picks\u00a0(and stay to the end for a celebratory giveaway!).\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0find options for families as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Maybe\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0not feeling Valentine\u2019s Day at all this year \u2014\u00a0or,\u00a0just want some eclectic Feb. 14\u00a0fun. The Rogue Music Project has you covered with its\u00a0\u201cUn-Break My Heart Valentine\u2019s Day Cabaret,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0with two shows Saturday at\u00a0Antiquit\u00e9\u00a0Midtown (2114 P St., Sacramento; 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; $39.19, $65.87 VIP).\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Rogue Music Project\u2019s \u201c10-minute opera\u201d at Prism Art Space was among the most buzzed about events at January\u2019s Second Saturday art crawl. This time,\u00a0the group is\u00a0mashing-up\u00a0pop songs, musical\u00a0theater\u00a0and opera to poke fun at Valentine\u2019s Day, all while exploring themes of breaking up, moving on and self-empowerment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI like to say Rogue Music Project is \u2018part band, part opera company,\u2019\u201d said Kevin Doherty, the crew\u2019s executive director in an email. \u201cOur cabarets are some of the most fun that we have as a group. We like to stay relevant but also irreverent.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0so important to us that our audience have\u00a0a great time\u00a0and feel included.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Perfect for couples\u00a0<\/p>\n

The details:\u00a0<\/p>\n

All City Homes,\u00a03401 2nd Ave., Sacramento\u00a0<\/p>\n

7 p.m., Feb. 14 (Saturday)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

$12.51, $55.20 for couples\u2019 package that includes a bottle of wine and snacks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Surround yourself with lovely prose at\u00a0Mahogany Urban Poetry<\/a>\u00a0featuring the Black Cupid Crew. Hosted at All City Homes in Oak Park, the event includes music and comedy to get your date night cooking.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Delta of Venus, 122 B St., Davis\u00a0<\/p>\n

6:30 p.m.,\u00a0sign-ups, 7 p.m. event.\u00a0Feb. 14 (Saturday)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Speaking of poetry, speak your mind for Valentine\u2019s and\u00a0participate\u00a0in the\u00a0\u201cLove is Social Justice\u201d<\/a>\u00a0poetry reading and open mic at Delta of Venus in Davis. The night is hosted by Mario Ellis Hill with Angela Dee\u00a0Alforque and\u00a0and\u00a0Stephan Eyman as featured poets.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Colonial Theatre, 3522 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento\u00a0<\/p>\n

9 p.m., Feb. 14 (Saturday)\u00a0<\/p>\n

$32.07, $45.01 Valentine\u2019s VIP, $94.17 couples VIP.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s\u00a0just a jump to the left! The Colonial Theatre\u00a0in Sacramento is screening\u00a0\u201cThe Rocky Horror Picture Show,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0so brush up on \u201cThe Time Warp.\u201d Prepare yourself for many playful heckles if your couples\u2019 costume is Brad and Janet from the movie.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Channel 24, 1800 24th\u00a0St., Sacramento\u00a0<\/p>\n

7:30 p.m., Feb. 14 (Saturday)\u00a0<\/p>\n

$59.85\u00a0general admission.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If your heart goes boom for hip-hop, especially on the indie side of things, Channel 24 will be holding it down with Atmosphere headlining the\u00a0\u201cWinter Carnival Tour.\u201d<\/a>\u00a0The\u00a0bill includes Sage Francis, R.A. The Rugged Man, Kool\u00a0Keith\u00a0and turntable wizardry from Mr. Dibbs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Benvenuti Performing Arts Center, 4600 Blackrock Dr., Sacramento\u00a0<\/p>\n

7 p.m., Feb. 14 (Saturday)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pointe shoes and a potent tale of tragic unfold in a performance of\u00a0Swan Lake<\/a>\u00a0at the Benvenuti Performing Arts Center in Natomas. The Ukrainian\u00a0Grand Kyiv Ballet are the featured performers of this Tchaikovsky classic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Goldfield Trading Post, 238 Vernon St., Roseville\u00a0<\/p>\n

6:30 p.m., Feb. 14 (Saturday)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Throw some metal horns and headbang with your honey to\u00a0Ozzy Dio Unchained<\/a>\u00a0at Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville.\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0hoping this tribute band\u00a0play\u00a0Ozzy\u2019s \u201cGoodbye to Romance\u201d and Black Sabbath\u2019s \u201cChanges\u201d in honor of Feb. 14.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In case your babysitter backed out\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sometimes it\u2019s just inevitable that the kids have to come along on date night.\u00a0Or, if you want your Valentine\u2019s Day plans to include the entire family, here are some ideas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The details:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Blue Note Brewery, 750 Dead Cat Alley, Woodland\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

6 p.m., Feb. 14 (Saturday)\u00a0<\/p>\n

We know that bringing children to a brewery is a hotly debated topic. But, if you want to celebrate V-Day with local brews, pack the kids\u2019 tablet and head to\u00a0Blue Note Brewery in Woodland<\/a>. Live music will also be on tap from surf-rockers\u00a0DangerForce\u00a05.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Three Mile Brewing, 231 G St., Davis\u00a0<\/p>\n

12 p.m., Feb. 14 (Saturday)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Down in Davis,\u00a0Three Mile Brewing<\/a>\u00a0is holding a 10-year anniversary party that includes live music, barbecue and \u201ca special deal for those lovebirds.\u201d Look for pours of its anniversary beer, the Double Tom.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"PosterSacramento Ballet\u2019s performance of Sleeping Beauty is from Feb. 13-15. (Sacramento Ballet)<\/p>\n

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SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L St., Sacramento\u00a0<\/p>\n

2 p.m., Feb. 14 (Saturday)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Come in costume for\u00a0Princess Aurora\u2019s Dress-Up Party<\/a>\u00a0during the Sacramento Ballet\u2019s 2 p.m. performance of \u201cSleeping Beauty.\u201d Photo ops and prizes are part of the family fun.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Various locations, Old Sacramento\u00a0<\/p>\n

Take a family stroll through the cobblestone streets of Old Sacramento.\u00a0\u201cFollow the Hearts\u201d<\/a>\u00a0features\u00a0Valentine\u2019s-themed goods and food specials, like ceramic heart painting at Atrium 916 and the \u201cLove Potion No. 9\u201d shooter at Last Stop Saloon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Carnegie Museum, 557 Lincoln St., Roseville\u00a0<\/p>\n

1 p.m., Feb. 14 (Saturday)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Head to the Carnegie Museum in Roseville for the\u00a0Valentine\u2019s edition of \u201cCarnegie Kids Club\u201d<\/a>\u00a0that includes crafts and storytelling.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Beyond Valentine\u2019s Day\u00a0<\/p>\n

Feb. 14\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0have\u00a0a\u00a0monopoly on arts and entertainment this week. Here are\u00a0more\u00a0arts and entertainment\u00a0picks before and after Cupid\u2019s big day:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuk it up at the\u00a0Flower Fist Market\u00a0comedy show<\/a>\u00a0with all-you-can-eat\u00a0hots\u00a0dogs\u00a0in Sacramento on\u00a0Feb. 13.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hold your ankles tight at the final performances of\u00a0\u201cMisery\u201d<\/a>\u00a0at the\u00a0B St. Theatre\u00a0in Sacramento through Feb. 15.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Oink\u00a0it up\u00a0with the family\u00a0and learn about\u00a0orchestral\u00a0music\u00a0during\u00a0Peppa Pig: My First Concert<\/a>\u00a0at the\u00a0Harris Center\u00a0in Folsom on Feb. 15.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Celebrate the\u00a0Lunar New Year\u00a0T\u1ebft\u00a0Festival<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0Elk Grove Park\u00a0on Feb. 14 and Feb. 15.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Before I go,\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cultural Capital recently crossed the 3,000-subscriber mark, and we are moshing it up with joy! To celebrate, all subscribers are eligible to win a \u201cPBS is Punk\u201d t-shirt.\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0for the entry form.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Chris Macias in the PBS is punk t-shirt at the Davis Ditch following a skate session in August. (Courtesy Chris Macias)<\/p>\n

Thanks so much for your support and good luck on the giveaway! As always, if\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0a Sacramento-area event or artist that you recommend for Cultural Capital, drop me a line at christo916@gmail.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chris\u00a0Macias\u00a0is a regular contributor, writing\u00a0Cultural Capital\u00a0for Abridged.\u00a0<\/p>\n