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
July 19 to July21
“The Importance of Being Earnest” by CRC RiverStage
“In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing.” Oscar Wilde’s classic satire of Victorian social hypocrisy has it all: double identities, politely savage insults…
July 19 to July21
“The Importance of Being Earnest” by CRC RiverStage
“In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing.” Oscar Wilde’s classic satire of Victorian social hypocrisy has it all: double identities, politely savage insults…
July 19
Friday Night Music with New Jazz Quintet
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…
July 19
Elk Grove Food Truck Friday
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July 19
DJ Lumos at Flatland Brewing Co.
Join us as DJ Lumos spins the classic Rock tunes we all know and love from 6-9pm
July 19
Fridays in the Grove: Silent Disco at District 56
With 3 channels and genres to choose from, your own set of headphones will transport you to your own music world. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase…
July 19
Barn Nights
April - September Join us for another season of Barn Nights! Our first Barn Night of 2024 kicks off on April 5th, so invite your friends and enjoy…
July 20
Guided Paddle along the Cosumnes River
Join experienced naturalists for a leisurely paddle up the Cosumnes River and its peaceful sloughs. We’ll likely see forest birds, raptors, egrets, herons, cormorants, and maybe deer, a…
July 20
Certified Farmers’ Market
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July 20
Week 2 of the Free Fitness in the Park Series. This workout will challenge you with standing leg work to tone and define your legs, hips, thighs followed…
July 20
The Popcorn Store’s Sweet 16Party
Hey everyone! We are having a Sweet 16 Party at The Popcorn Store in Elk Grove. Come join us this Saturday, July 20th from 10 AM to …
July 20
Live Music at Adkins Family Vineyards
Live music at Adkins Family Vineyards Tasting Room every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm! July Schedule:6th - Wesley Laumer13th - The Key of C20th - Zach Olmos 27th…
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