Visit Sacramento Podcast

Juneteenth has a long history in Sacramento, with the city's longest-running Juneteenth event celebrating 20 years this year.

Visit Sacramento Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sonya Bradley is on this week's episode to share the history of the holiday both nationally and in Sacramento, why it's important, and what you can expect when you visit.

The Elecrtric Vehicle Symposium brings together automakers, power companies, partmakers and more to discuss and drive the future of electric transportation, and on Sunday, June 11, the symposium invites the public in for a free day of test drives, access to the show floor and answers to all their electric vehicle questions.

On this bonus episode, Electric Drive Transportation Association President Genevieve Cullen shares what her organization does to promote the electrification of transportation, how the public can get involved, and why you should come out to the free event at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 11.

Sacramento's Leticia Ordaz, a news anchor and native of the region, recently published the second in a series of children's books, Mr. Macaw: Lost in the Big City/El Sr. Macaw: Perdido en la Gran Ciudad.

The story picks up after the end of the first book, The Adventures of Mr. Macaw/Las Aventuras del Sr. Macaw, with the protagonists traveling back to Sacramento from Mexico with their magical kite, which, following a luggage mixup, is lost in Sacramento, and the children need to find him.

On this episode, Ordaz discusses the stories, why it's important to have them written in both Spanish and English, and why representation of diverse characters and authors is important, especially with children's books.

Sacramento's Strapping Store is a unique, locally owned trio of shops that sell an eclectic mix of items ranging from small gifts to toys, and even furniture, with stickers and cards being the most popular.

On this week's episode, Strapping Store owner Susan Stewart and Store Manager Kate Burkhalter share the story behind Strapping, the differences between the locations, and why it's the perfect stop for something unique when you're in Sacramento.

The California Storm is the Sacramento region's professional women's soccer team, having been formed in 1995 and boasting rosters that have included some of the best soccer players ever produced by the United States, including Alex Morgan, Brandi Chastain and Julie Foudy.

On this week's episode, California Storm Executive Director and Coach Jamie Levoy shares the history of the team, why it's important and how you can watch them as they seek to become the first team in the league to win back-to-back championships this year.

Sacramento's beloved Second Saturday events are back in a big way beginning this month, as the Midtown Association planned full programming from the farmers markets in the morning all through the day until the final restaurants and bars close.

Midtown Association Executive Director Emily Baime Michaels is on this week's episode to share the full lineup of events, from new offerings at the Midtown Farmers Markets to live art shows, art markets, popup art events and, of course, gallery openings and more.

Sacramento's Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum not only shares thousands of years of African history, but also brings a focus on the arts, with murals and more throughout the space. On this week's episode, founder Shonna McDaniels tells listeners what the museum has to offer, the history of it and the art pieces inside, and why it's an interesting and insightful place to visit.

Capital Stage is one of Sacramento's smaller nonprofit theaters and focuses on comedies and dramas in a small venue with a thrust stage. This episode features Artistic Director Michael Stevenson sharing the types of plays you can see, why local theater is important and how you can best enjoy your experience.

One of Sacramento's most popular coffee bars is Temple Coffee, with multiple locations throughout the region. On this episode, Director of Education Elise Jones shares the story behind the company and what makes a great cup of coffee. She also describes some of the non-coffee drinks Temple is known for and discusses the free coffee classes Temple offers.

Queer City is a Sacramento organization that hosts parties for the LGBTQ community at Solomon's on K Street in downtown Sacramento. On this week's episode, hear from the organizers about how the events began, what makes them fun, and how to take part.