Sacramento Weekend Heat
Kings basketball, Mardi Gras, and Mean Girls in the 916.
The 916 is going up this weekend. Kings basketball, Mardi Gras vibes, and enough events to keep you busy from Friday to Sunday. Here’s the play-by-play.
💕 Kings vs. Cavaliers – Singles Night
Friday, February 7 at Golden 1 Center
Looking to meet someone new? The Kings are hosting Singles Night as they battle the Cleveland Cavaliers. The arena transforms into Sacramento’s biggest mixer—minus the awkward small talk at a bar.
Shoot your shot (on and off the court).
The Move: Whether you leave with a W or a new number in your phone, celebrate at Hotboys afterward. Nothing breaks the ice like sharing a bucket of tenders.
📍 Golden 1 Center events • Sacramento Kings schedule
🎭 Mean Girls at SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
Saturday, February 8 – Shows at 1:30pm & 7:30pm
The Broadway hit Mean Girls rolls through Sacramento this weekend at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. On Wednesdays, we wear pink. On Saturdays, we watch theater and eat hot chicken.
The Move: Matinee show → early dinner at Hotboys → evening plans sorted.
🎉 Sacramento Mardi Gras Celebration
Saturday & Sunday, February 8–9
Sacramento’s 4th Annual Mardi Gras celebration brings New Orleans energy to NorCal. Food trucks, floats, dance parties, and family activities all weekend long.
Beads, brass bands, and that NOLA spirit—but with California weather.
The Move: Festival hopping works up an appetite. Skip the food truck lines and hit Hotboys for the real deal.
🎵 Live Music Around Town
- Friday: Harry Connick Jr. at The Venue (21+) — Thunder Valley
- Saturday: Prince Tribute Band at Thunder Valley — Tickets
- Saturday: 70s/80s Night at Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville — Goldfield
The 916 music scene stays diverse. Whether you want smooth jazz, Purple Rain tributes, or throwback hits, there’s a vibe for everyone.
The Hotboys Connection
World Famous Hotboys Sacramento sits right on K Street, blocks from Golden 1 Center and DOCO. We’re the pre-game fuel and the post-game celebration spot.
Pro tip: Kings games let out hungry. Beat the rush by ordering ahead, or embrace the chaos and join the post-game crowd.
Light the Beam. Eat the chicken. 🔥