Leslie Jones, Lowriders, and Live Hoops Take Over Sactown
From courtside culture to comedy gold, Sacramento's weekend is stacked
Sactown is coming in hot this weekend with a lineup that covers every lane. You’ve got an SNL legend bringing the heat at Punch Line, California’s best high school hoopers battling on an NBA floor, Boy George and Culture Club serving ’80s classics, a 2000s throwback dance party on R Street, and the Kings closing it out with Lowrider Culture Night at Golden 1 Center. March 13 through 15 — the 916 has something for everyone. Let’s get into it.
🎤 Leslie Jones: Live
Friday, Mar 13 & Saturday, Mar 14
SNL legend and comedy powerhouse Leslie Jones brings her unfiltered, no-holds-barred stand-up to Punch Line Comedy Club for four shows across two nights. Known for her explosive energy and razor-sharp commentary, Jones has been tearing up stages nationwide on her 2026 ‘Leslie Jones: Live’ tour. The intimate Punch Line setting at 2100 Arden Way puts you close enough to catch every punchline and every perfectly timed eye-roll. With shows at both 7:00 PM and 9:15 PM on Friday and Saturday, you’ve got options — but don’t sleep, because these are selling fast.
The Move: Fuel up before the laughs with Nashville hot chicken at Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st St — the spice will have you warmed up and ready for Leslie’s fire set.
🏆 CIF State High School Basketball Championships
Friday, Mar 13 & Saturday, Mar 14
The best high school basketball teams in California converge on Golden 1 Center for the CIF State Championship Finals, with championship games running all day Friday and Saturday across every division. From the Division V tip-off at 10 AM to the marquee Open Division finals Saturday evening at 8 PM, this is two full days of elite prep hoops on an NBA floor. Sessions run at 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM, and 8 PM both days. General admission is just $16 (students and seniors $10), and tickets are available exclusively through GoFan. It’s a family-friendly, all-day event that showcases the future stars of California basketball. All ages welcome.
The Move: Between sessions, take a break and walk over to Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st St — it’s right in downtown Sacramento near Golden 1 Center, and the hot chicken sandwich is the perfect halftime meal.
🎶 Boy George & Culture Club with Martha Wash
Friday, Mar 13 @ 7:30 PM
Pop and new wave icon Boy George brings Culture Club to The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln for a night of timeless hits. From ‘Karma Chameleon’ to ‘Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,’ this is a setlist packed with classics that defined the ’80s. Opening the evening is the legendary Martha Wash, whose powerhouse vocals powered hits like ‘Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now).’ The Venue at Thunder Valley offers a premium concert experience just a short drive from downtown Sacramento. Note: this is a 21+ event, though guests 13-20 may attend with an adult.
The Move: Before making the drive out to Lincoln, stop by Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st St to grab Nashville hot chicken tenders for the road — you’ll want that energy for a full night of dancing to Culture Club.
💃 It’s A 2000s Party (18+)
Saturday, Mar 14 @ 8:00 PM
If you grew up on Usher, Beyoncé, and OutKast, Saturday night at Ace of Spades is calling your name. It’s A 2000s Party takes over the iconic R Street Corridor venue for a night of throwback hits from the decade that gave us low-rise jeans and flip phones. Ace of Spades at 1417 R St is one of Sacramento’s premier live music and event venues, and this 18+ dance party is the perfect way to cap off your Saturday night. Grab your crew and get ready to hit the dance floor one more time.
The Move: Pre-game the party with dinner at Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st St — it’s just blocks from Ace of Spades on R Street, so you can walk off the heat on your way to the dance floor.
🏀 Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz — Lowrider Culture Night
Sunday, Mar 15 @ 7:00 PM
The Sacramento Kings close out the weekend hosting the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center, and this isn’t just any regular-season game — it’s Lowrider Culture Night, presented by Red Hawk Resort + Casino. Expect a celebration of the style, tradition, and vibrant spirit of lowrider culture with incredible cars on display throughout the arena concourse. Sacramento has deep roots in the lowrider community, and this theme night brings that heritage courtside. Tickets start as low as $21, making this one of the most accessible pro sports experiences of the weekend. All ages welcome.
The Move: Before tip-off, roll through Hotboys Sacramento at 1115 21st St in downtown Sacramento for some Nashville hot chicken — it’s right in the neighborhood and the perfect pre-game fuel before you head to Golden 1 Center.
📍 Get tickets on Ticketmaster
The Hotboys Connection
Comedy legends, state championship hoops, ’80s icons, 2000s throwbacks, and lowrider culture courtside — the 916 has serious 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 Leslie Jones at Punch Line, grabbing a bite between CIF championship sessions at Golden 1, or loading up on hot chicken before Kings Lowrider Night, we’re close to the action and ready for you.
See you in Sactown. 🔥