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The following is the June 25 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

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In your inbox every Thursday, Abridged’s entertainment newsletter from Chris Macias highlights things to do in the Sacramento region.<\/p>\n

Welcome to another action-packed edition of Cultural Capital. And there\u2019s an extra emphasis on the action this time, as X Games Sacramento 2026<\/a> takes over Cal Expo from June 26-28.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not all kickflips and massive airs this week. Looking ahead, you\u2019ll find a fun sketching event that\u2019s open to all abilities, a much-anticipated screening of a short film, plus festivals of art and literature, and more.<\/p>\n

Drop in and let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n

Get sketchy and make friends in Old Sacramento<\/p>\n

\"Sketch\"A sketch by Priya Ramchandran of a performance by Rituals of Mine show at Amatoria Fine Art Books in Sacramento. (Chris Macias)<\/p>\n

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

The Paperworks, 1115 Front St., Sacramento<\/p>\n

10 a.m., June 27 (Saturday)<\/p>\n

Free<\/p>\n

One of the best surprises from the recent Rituals of Mine show at Amatoria Fine Art Books was a spontaneous piece of art that sprung from the audience. As the band roared through its highly emotive blend of electronic music and jazz fusion, Priya Ramchandran<\/a> captured the scene on a small sketch book. By the end, she produced a vibrant color sketch that captured the energy and fine details of the show, wowing those who saw it.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, you can learn the finer points of sketching and join with others who enjoy the craft with Ramchandran and Urban Sketchers Sacramento<\/a>. The event is free and open to all, whether you\u2019re a beginner or an emerging Picasso. The crew meets at various spots around the area, this time posting up in Old Sacramento<\/a> to sketch the surroundings.<\/p>\n

Ramchandran runs Urban Sketchers Sacramento with Rebecca Huval, a social worker and former editor for the Sacramento News & Review, and Tatiana Jimenez, a local artist and graphic designer.<\/p>\n

\u201cSketching on location can feel intimidating when you\u2019re doing it solo, and there\u2019s something energizing about a group of people all sitting in the same spot capturing it in their own way,\u201d Ramchandran wrote in an email. \u201cThe group is free to join and free to attend, and people show up with all kinds of experience levels, from folks who\u2019ve never drawn before to longtime architects and artists. That mix is part of what makes it fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

Minimal supplies are needed for a sketching session. Ramchandran says a pen or pencil and a small sketchbook will suffice, but watercolor and markers are welcome as well. More than anything, bring an open mind and a love of art.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you sit down to sketch a building or a street corner, you start noticing details you\u2019d walk right past otherwise,\u201d Ramchandran said. \u201cIt\u2019s also meditative for me. It helps me calm down and stay in the present moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

A much-anticipated short film makes its debut<\/p>\n

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

Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad St., Nevada City<\/p>\n

5 p.m., June 27 (Saturday)<\/p>\n

$9-$11 individual tickets; $79 for festival package<\/p>\n

Back in May, we shared the story of \u201cBien Juntitos,\u201d<\/a> a multimedia project by Sacramento photographer Janine Mapurunga. It documents the Manitos<\/a>, a group of local Spanish-speaking elders, through photo portraits and a short documentary film.<\/p>\n

The 28-minute \u201cBien Juntitos\u201d film debuts June 27<\/a> as part of the Nevada City Film Festival. This lovingly-shot documentary that explores the histories and personalities of the Manitos will be shown as part of the festival\u2019s \u201cShorts Program 2\u201d section.<\/p>\n

Note that the festival runs through June 28. If you\u2019re an independent movie buff, head for the hills of Nevada County.<\/p>\n

Celebrate art and culture with the family<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento<\/p>\n

12-4 p.m., June 28 (Sunday)<\/p>\n

Free<\/p>\n

\u201cRebels With La Causa,\u201d a stunning retrospective of Sacramento\u2019s Royal Chicano Air Force, concludes on June 28 at the Crocker Art Museum. And it\u2019s going out with a party as the museum hosts \u201cMercado de las Flores,\u201d<\/a> a family-friendly festival that includes poetry, live music and plenty of art. Allow yourself plenty of time to enjoy both the \u201cmercado\u201d and the expansive \u201cRebels With La Causa.\u201d It\u2019s one of the most powerful art shows I\u2019ve seen all year.<\/p>\n

Get lit (as in literary) in Winters<\/p>\n

The details: <\/p>\n

Winters Opera House, 13 Main St., Winters<\/p>\n

6 p.m., June 28 (Sunday)<\/p>\n

Free ($10 donation suggested)<\/p>\n

Now in its seventh year, Lit Fest<\/a> at the Winters Opera House brings a dramatic touch to unpublished works. This year\u2019s edition is set for June 28, where local actors perform original stories and works of poetry that were selected for the event. These are short pieces that range from four to six minutes in length. But they cover a lot of literary ground, including monologues, short stories, fiction and more.<\/p>\n

More events you won\u2019t want to miss<\/p>\n

Before I go,<\/p>\n

I wanted to give a quick shoutout to the folks behind the Davis Music Fest<\/a> for a Father\u2019s Day weekend that was full of wonderful tunes and good vibes. Already looking forward to its 15th edition next year.<\/p>\n

Keep in touch at christo916@gmail.com<\/a>. See you next week!<\/p>\n

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