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The following is the Oct. 15 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

If you\u2019re a music fan on social media these days, no doubt you\u2019ve come across the \u201cmy nine albums\u201d<\/a> trend. You create a collage based on your favorite nine albums and download a digital poster to show how cool your musical tastes are.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I was going to craft this week\u2019s Cultural Capital based on nine local events, but just couldn\u2019t make it happen. There\u2019s too much good stuff happening this week, so instead you\u2019ll find 12 options to experience the region\u2019s culture. They include a dive into local history, music and a makers market on R Street, a powwow in Auburn, an epic gathering of handcrafted goods and a proper Pink Floyd tribute band. Also, look for quick picks related to live music, storytelling and film, plus theater fun in the \u201cBefore I go\u201d section.<\/p>\n

And in case you missed it: the Sacramento region\u2019s biggest country music festival, GoldenSky, will return in October 2027 after two years off.\u00a0The lineup dropped this morning,<\/a> and is headlined by Zach Bryan and Megan Moroney.<\/p>\n

Count \u2019em up and let\u2019s go!<\/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

Take a deep dive through the region\u2019s past<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

California State Archives, 1020 O St., Sacramento; other Downtown Sacramento locations as well<\/p>\n

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 17 (Saturday)<\/p>\n

Free<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a local history buff or want to dive into regional and state lore for the first time, the Sacramento Archive Crawl<\/a> is the perfect way to spend your Saturday. It\u2019s a time when the California State Archives, California State Library, Center for Sacramento History and Sacramento Room at the Sacramento Public Library open their doors wide. Stroll around and you\u2019ll find photos of Johnny Cash\u2019s concert at Folsom State Prison, films of Sacramento daily life in the mid-1900s and a history of canning in the region.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s just a tiny sample of the archival materials exhibited by 20 regional archival institutions. Note that a free shuttle will be running between the four sites. Overall, it\u2019s a great opportunity to bask in the region\u2019s uniqueness and appreciate those who shaped its stories.<\/p>\n

All hands on deck at this market<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St., Sacramento<\/p>\n

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 16-18 (Friday-Sunday)<\/p>\n

$8 in advance, $10 at door<\/p>\n

Artazan Sacramento<\/a> is the place to post up this weekend for those who appreciate handcrafted goods. East Sacramento\u2019s Scottish Rite Masonic Center will be packed Friday through Sunday with jewelry, fine art, textiles and much more from more than 200 vendors. You can also hone your own handcrafting skills through workshops and demonstrations, all while fueling up with live music and food vendors.<\/p>\n

Get \u2018Comfortably Numb\u2019 with this impeccable tribute band<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

Hard Rock Live, 3317 Forty Mile Road, Wheatland<\/p>\n

8 p.m., Oct. 16 (Friday)<\/p>\n

$54.50-$124.20<\/p>\n

I generally prefer original music over tribute bands, but this one caught me off guard while couch surfing. I came across a presentation of Brit Floyd\u2019s \u201cThe Moon, The Wall and Beyond\u201d on PBS KVIE and quickly put the remote down. I was struck at how closely Brit Floyd mirrored those classic Pink Floyd tracks and how it took me down a rabbit hole of memories, including seeing the band\u2019s 1988 concert at Sacramento City College\u2019s Hughes Stadium<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Roger Waters and David Gilmour aren\u2019t going to reunite any time soon \u2014 if ever \u2014 so Brit Floyd is about the next best thing. Check them out Friday at the Hard Rock Live in Wheatland<\/a> and dig into \u201cThe Moon, The Wall and Beyond\u201d once again.<\/p>\n

Celebrate the region\u2019s Native American artistry<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

Gold Country Fairgrounds, 209 Fairgate Road, Auburn<\/p>\n

10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 17 (Saturday)<\/p>\n

Free<\/p>\n

Native American Heritage Month will be observed in November, but here\u2019s a great way to get a head start and honor the region\u2019s Indigenous\u00a0cultures. On Saturday, the Gold Country Fairgrounds brings together dancers, artists and musicians at the 19th annual\u00a0Auburn Big Time Pow Wow<\/a>. Learn more about the region\u2019s Native American people while savoring fry bread and the deep sense of enduring community.<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

Fox & Goose Public House, 1001 R St., Sacramento<\/p>\n

3 p.m., Oct. 18 (Sunday)<\/p>\n

Free<\/p>\n

Back in May, we featured Vinyl Sundays at Mattie Groves Brewery<\/a> and the rise in regional \u201cbring your own vinyl\u201d events<\/a>. The team behind Vinyl Sundays has a new base of operations at Downtown Sacramento\u2019s Fox & Goose Public House, now known as \u201cVinyl Sundays at the Pub.\u201d<\/a> This monthly event kicks off Sunday with an indie rock theme that\u2019ll have you digging for your Sebadoh<\/a> and Velocity Girl<\/a> records.<\/p>\n

Next door at Lucid Winery<\/a>, the Sangria Sunday makers market<\/a> runs from 12-4 p.m. with local vendors focusing on spooky goods. Mike Blanchard & The Californios<\/a> will keep the place buzzing with Americana tunes and haunting harmonies. Now that\u2019s a Sunday funday.<\/p>\n

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

Before I go,<\/p>\n

My teenage daughter\u2019s love of musical theater has led to many family outings to see regional productions. One recent favorite is a hammy and hilarious version of \u201cRock of Ages\u201d<\/a> at the Woodland Opera House, complete with a live band playing 1980s hair metal classics.<\/p>\n

Note that the material sometimes veers into the PG-13 side of things, but we especially loved the father-son dynamic between actors Erik Dahl and Nathan Uebelhoer. Raise your lighter (in a metaphorical sense) and catch this rockin\u2019 run through Oct. 24.<\/p>\n

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

Correction: This article was updated at 2:32 p.m. on Oct. 15 to correct Sangria Sunday\u2019s start time. <\/p>\n