From Mosh Pits to Museums: Sactown's Stacked Weekend
Rock out at Ace of Spades, explore 20 free museums, and catch the Kings on Pride Night
Sactown is absolutely loaded this weekend. Whether you’re catching alt-rock bangers on R Street, dancing to Bad Bunny all night, museum-hopping through 20 free spots across the city, or closing it out courtside for Kings Pride Night — the 916 has something for literally everyone March 6 through 8. Here’s the full rundown.
🎸 Badflower with Point North & Olive Vox
Friday, Mar 6 @ 6:00 PM
LA alt-rock heavyweights Badflower bring their 27-date North American tour to Sacramento’s legendary Ace of Spades in the R Street District. They’re touring behind their latest album No Place Like Home with support from Point North and Dallas-based rockers Olive Vox. Doors open at 6 PM with the show kicking off at 7 PM. This 1,000-capacity room on R Street is one of the best places in Sactown to catch live rock — expect a loud, sweaty, unforgettable Friday night. This is an all-ages show, so bring the whole crew.
The Move: Ace of Spades is right in the R Street corridor — swing by Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st St (just a few blocks away) before doors open and load up on some heat to fuel your night.
🎵 Two Feet: The Next Steps Tour with Sub Urban & Brothel
Friday, Mar 6 @ 8:00 PM
Two Feet brings his moody, bass-heavy sound to Sacramento’s newest mid-size venue, Channel 24, on his Next Steps Tour. The 2,150-capacity space opened in 2025 from Another Planet Entertainment and features impeccable sightlines, multiple bars, and an open-air patio. Sub Urban and Brothel round out a stacked bill of dark-tinged, genre-blending artists. If you’re into atmospheric indie, electronic-laced rock, and late-night vibes, this is your Friday pick.
The Move: Channel 24 is at 1800 24th St — just a quick walk from Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st St. Grab some spicy chicken before the show and you’ll be ready to vibe all night.
🪩 Club 90’s Presents: Benito Bowl 18+
Saturday, Mar 7 @ 8:00 PM
Club 90’s takes over Ace of Spades for the Benito Bowl — a high-energy Bad Bunny dance party celebrating the music of reggaeton’s biggest superstar. DJs spin Benito’s greatest hits alongside favorite reggaeton and Latin anthems all night long, keeping the dance floor packed from doors to close. Following Bad Bunny’s iconic Super Bowl halftime performance, the Benito Bowl parties have been selling out across the country. This is an 18+ event — bring your dancing shoes and your best perreo moves.
The Move: Before you hit Ace of Spades on R Street, stop by Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st St — it’s just a few blocks away. Fuel up with some hot chicken and tenders before you dance the night away to Bad Bunny.
🏛️ 28th Annual Free Museum Weekend
Saturday–Sunday, Mar 7–8
For the 28th year running, 20 museums across the Sacramento region open their doors for free during this beloved annual tradition. Highlights include the Crocker Art Museum (currently featuring works by Frida Kahlo), California State Railroad Museum, SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, Aerospace Museum of California, and the Sacramento Children’s Museum. Over 30,000 free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis through sacmuseums.org. Even better — SacRT is offering free rides to registered attendees all weekend, so you can museum-hop without worrying about parking. Most museums are open 10 AM – 4 PM, with hours varying by location. This is one of Sacramento’s best family-friendly weekends of the year. All ages welcome.
The Move: Make a day of it — museum-hop through downtown Sacramento, then refuel at Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st St. The Crocker Art Museum and California Museum are both within easy walking distance of the shop.
📍 Reserve free tickets at sacmuseums.org
🏀 Sacramento Kings vs. Chicago Bulls — Pride Night
Sunday, Mar 8 @ 6:00 PM
The Sacramento Kings host the Chicago Bulls at Golden 1 Center for Pride Night, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies with Pride-themed in-game elements, music, and visuals throughout the arena. The Kings have been putting together strong home performances this season and Golden 1 Center’s electric atmosphere on theme nights is something special. Special Pride Night ticket packages include exclusive items. Whether you’re a diehard Kings fan or just looking for a fun Sunday evening out in DOCO, this is the way to close out the weekend. All ages welcome.
The Move: Golden 1 Center is right in the heart of DOCO — hit up Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st St for pre-game hot chicken. It’s a short walk to the arena, so you’ll be fueled up and in your seat with time to spare.
The Hotboys Connection
Alt-rock, reggaeton dance parties, 20 free museums, and Kings Pride Night — the 916 truly has range this weekend. And Hotboys Sacramento is right in the middle of all of it.
- Sacramento: 1115 21st St, Sacramento, CA 95811 — open 9am–10pm Mon–Wed. Whether you’re fueling up before Badflower on R Street, grabbing a bite between museum stops, or loading up on hot chicken before tip-off at Golden 1, we’re close to the action and ready for you.
See you in Sactown. 🔥