From Arena Banda to Intimate Theater: Sacramento's Got Range This Weekend
Jorge Medina & Josi Cuen bring 40+ musicians to Golden 1, Ryan Long brings the laughs, and the Philharmonic brings Copland to life
The capital city is going all the way this weekend. From a massive banda reunion at Golden 1 Center to bass-heavy beats on R Street, a world-class orchestral program downtown, and laughs at one of Sactown’s most iconic comedy rooms — the 916 has serious range February 27 through March 1. Here’s what’s on deck.
🎛️ Sploinky Rave
Friday, Feb 27 @ 8:00 PM
Kick off your Friday night at one of Sacramento’s premier live music venues with the Sploinky Rave at Ace of Spades on R Street. This 18+ EDM event brings high-energy electronic beats, bass-heavy drops, and a full rave atmosphere to the heart of Midtown Sacramento. Ace of Spades is known for its 1,000-capacity room with excellent sound and a gritty, warehouse-style vibe that’s perfect for a night of dancing. Whether you’re deep in the electronic scene or just looking for a fun Friday night out, the Sploinky Rave is a solid move to start the weekend right.
The Move: Ace of Spades is right on R Street in Midtown, just a quick walk from Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st Street. Grab some Nashville hot chicken before you hit the dance floor — you’re going to need the energy.
🎤 Ryan Long
Fri & Sat, Feb 27–28 @ 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM
Comedian and podcaster Ryan Long, host of The Boyscast, is rolling through Sacramento for a multi-show weekend at the iconic Punch Line Comedy Club. Known for his sharp observational humor and viral internet sketches, Long has built a massive following with his no-filter takes on modern life. He’s doing four shows across Friday and Saturday night — two each evening at 7:00 PM and 9:15 PM. This is an 18+ show with a two-drink minimum, and tickets start around $36. The Punch Line on Arden Way is one of Sacramento’s most beloved comedy rooms, so expect an intimate, high-energy vibe.
The Move: Punch Line is up on Arden Way, so swing by Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st Street in Midtown before you head to the show — Nashville hot chicken is the perfect pre-comedy fuel.
📍 Get tickets on Ticketmaster
🐾 PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”
Saturday, Feb 28 @ 10:00 AM | Sat 2:00 PM | Sun 11:00 AM
The pups are on patrol in Sacramento! PAW Patrol Live! brings Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma, and Everest to the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium stage for “A Mighty Adventure,” where the heroic pups must protect Adventure City from the scheming villain Victoria Vance. This is a can’t-miss experience for the little ones — bright costumes, catchy songs, audience participation, and all the high-energy fun that makes the show a touring sensation. There are three showtimes across Saturday and Sunday, so you can pick the one that fits your family’s schedule. Tickets are available starting around $69. All ages welcome.
The Move: After the show, treat the family to Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st Street in Midtown — the Memorial Auditorium is just a short drive away, and the kids will love the crispy chicken tenders.
📍 Get tickets at pawpatrollive.com
🎻 Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera: Appalachian Spring
Saturday, Feb 28 @ 7:30 PM
The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera presents a stunning evening of orchestral music featuring some of the most beloved works in the classical canon at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. Conductor Adam Flatt leads the program, which opens with Jessie Montgomery’s vibrant “Strum,” followed by the intimate chamber version of Aaron Copland’s iconic “Appalachian Spring” — a piece that captures the spirit of American simplicity like nothing else. The program also includes Webern’s lush arrangement of Bach’s “Ricercar a 6” from the Musical Offering, and closes with Mozart’s majestic Symphony No. 38. It’s a perfect Saturday evening in downtown Sacramento. All ages welcome.
The Move: The SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center is right downtown on L Street, just a short walk from Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st Street in Midtown. Grab dinner before the curtain rises — you’ve got time for hot chicken and a side before the 7:30 downbeat.
🎺 Jorge Medina & Josi Cuen — JUNTOS
Sunday, Mar 1 @ 8:00 PM
Two of regional Mexican music’s most iconic voices are reuniting under one roof at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center. Jorge Medina and Josi Cuen, both former lead vocalists of the legendary La Arrolladora Banda El Limón, are bringing their record-breaking JUNTOS tour to Sactown with over 40 musicians on stage for a three-hour celebration of the songs that defined generations. After selling out 45 shows across 38 cities in Mexico, this tour has been a full-blown phenomenon — blending nostalgia, banda power, and an energy that turns arenas into massive sing-alongs. This is the biggest concert of the weekend in the 916, and tickets are moving fast.
The Move: Before the show, fuel up at Hotboys Sacramento on 21st Street — it’s a quick ride over to Golden 1 Center in DOCO, so you can grab Nashville hot chicken and still make doors with time to spare.
The Hotboys Connection
Rave beats, stand-up comedy, orchestral masterpieces, family fun, and a massive banda reunion — the 916 has something for everyone this weekend. And Hotboys Sacramento is right in the middle of it all.
- Sacramento: 1115 21st St, Sacramento, CA 95811 — open 9am–10pm Mon–Wed. Whether you’re fueling up before the JUNTOS tour at Golden 1 or grabbing a quick bite between the Sploinky Rave and Ryan Long, we’re close to the action and ready for you.
See you in Sactown. 🔥