Elk Grove is home to an expanding and diverse arts and culture scene where visitors and locals alike can admire exhibitions at local art galleries, enjoy live music performances, participate in workshops and multicultural community events, and discover inspiring public art on display throughout the city.
Museums, Art Galleries & Workshops
Travel back in time and learn about Elk Grove’s history and heritage at the Elk Grove Historical Society on the northwest corner of Elk Grove Regional Park. Known as Heritage Park, the Society’s grounds include several historic buildings that offer glimpses into Elk Grove’s past, including an old style blacksmith shop, school and the Elk Grove House & Stage Stop Museum — an early hotel that welcomed stagecoach travelers in the 1850s.
The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is an anchor of Elk Grove’s arts experience and welcomes visitors to view a rotating series of exhibitions, participate in art workshops, and attend free First Saturday art receptions each month. Art enthusiasts can also explore one of the other art galleries found throughout Elk Grove, such as The Spears Gallery or The Annie Peony Fine Arts Gallery, or try their hand at creating one-of-a-kind works during paint and sip classes, like those hosted at Pinot’s Palette or at area breweries or restaurants.
Looking to embrace your inner rock star? Elk Grove’s music schools, New Song Music and School of Rock Elk Grove, invite aspiring musicians of all ages to attend educational workshops and hone their skills on a variety of instruments and music styles. Children pursuing a future in Broadway can take the stage at Musical Mayhem Productions, who hosts performance workshops and classes year-round.
Public Art
Elk Grove’s investment in the arts extends far beyond the walls of area galleries and into the surrounding community. A walk or drive around Elk Grove will reveal interesting, photo-worthy pieces of public art, including many creative interpretations of the fauna found throughout the region — such as wolves, horses and the city’s namesake elk.
Nearly a dozen works can be found around District56 and along their Avenue of the Arts, including contemporary sculptures, paintings and murals. One of the most striking pieces is The Cloud Fountain by Napa-based artist Gordon Huether — a 24-foot-tall sculpture with wave-like patterns that appears to animate as you pass by.
Over 30 additional pieces of art can be found inside Elk Grove’s municipal buildings. Guide your Elk Grove art tour with the help of an interactive map, presented by the Elk Grove Arts Commission and City of Elk Grove.
Live Music & Multicultural Events
Elk Grove’s events calendar is packed with live music performances, multicultural markets, family-friendly festivals and exciting celebrations at area eateries, venues and parks, such as Elk Grove Regional Park.
District56 hosts community events throughout the year, such as the Multicultural Festival (August), an and the Americana Vintage Market, featuring produce, food, and art from local makers. Each winter, the IllumiNATION Holiday Festival kicks off the holiday season and showcases how holidays are celebrated by different cultures around the globe.
Visitors can savor Elk Grove’s diverse culinary scene while enjoying the sounds of local and touring bands and musicians at area restaurants, breweries, wineries and bars such as The Wrangler Bar, Bradley Ranch Winery, Elk Grove Sports Bar & Grill, Dust Bowl Brewing Company, and Waterman Brewing Company.
Upcoming
September 9
The #1 Sports Radio Show in Sacramento The ultimate Game Day Watch Party live from 32 Brews Street Monday, September 9 | 12PM - 4PM
September 10
Music Bingo Night at Brick House Restaurant
Join us for a night of fun and games!Every Tuesday starting at 6:30PMWin a $10 to $25 gift card!
September 11
Oktoberfest Trivia Night at Dust Bowl Brewing Co
Trivia Theme: Oktoberfest
September 11
Weekly Trivia Night at Coatza Brewing Co
Weekly every WED @ 7PM Prizes every night, teams of up to six, arrive early to secure a seat! Family & Pet Friendly / Patio / Gluten Reduced…
September 11
Live Music by Shane Q at 32 Brews Street
Shane Q is taking over the 32 Brews stage!
September 12
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Music Night — Daniel Rau
Daniel Rau will be performing from 5pm-8pm.
September 12
Comedy Show at Coatza Brewing Co.
Comedy Show at Coatza Brewing Co! Come early, grab dinner and enjoy! Special show drinks & food specials "Funny in Our Own Minds" 7PM Arrival Show starts around…
September 13 to September 30
Zoppé Italian Family Circus
Event Description Come one, come all! Zoppé Italian Family Circus, an 182-year-old circus, is coming to Elk Grove Park in September! Bring the family and enjoy acrobatic feats…
September 13
Friday Night Music with The WhyNots
Join us for live music on our patio! Open 4:00pm-8:00pm we'll offer wine tasting in the cellar with live music playing 4:30-7:30pm. Wines by the glass, bottle and…
September 13
Elk Grove Food Truck Friday
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September 13
Tarot Counsel Circle
Inspired by Mary Greer's Tarot Intel Circle workshop: In our Tarot Counsel Circle you will have opportunities to offer and gain wisdom using a few simple tools: your…
September 13
The 2nd Annual Sangria Showdown
Presented by Explore Elk Grove and Sky River Casino. Tickets are sold out for the Sangria Showdown. Interested in tasting the sangria entries from Elk Grove's participants? Purchase…
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