4 music events to check out in Sacramento this weekend

4 music events to check out in Sacramento this weekendPhotos: Eventbrite
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Published on December 19, 2018

If you love to take advantage of the music offerings near you, this weekend offers several great reasons to leave the house.

From the reunion of some local hard rockers to a Christmas jazz piano concert, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.

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Tenfold @ Holy Diver

Tenfold is headlining a Reunion Show on Friday at Holy Diver. The local band's writeup in the Sacramento News and Review during its early days praised the melodic hard-rock group's gusto, intensity and lyrics "cleverly strung together with melodic and essentially catchy tunes."

Phallucy -- featuring Abe Cunningham from the Dettones -- and The Snobs will open.

When: Friday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m.
Where: Holy Diver, 1517 21st St.
Admission: $10 (General Admission)
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Winter Wasteland 2018 Ft. Oolacile, Calcium, and many more!

The Scottish Rite Masonic Center is hosting Winter Wasteland, a night of music from a lineup of more than 10 EDM artists, including Oolacile, Elevener, Alderty and Azus. 

When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 6 p.m.- 1 a.m.
Where: Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St.
Admission: $30 (more ticket options available)
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The Sactown Throwdown 2018 @ Holy Diver

Holy Diver is hosting a two-day music event, titled Sactown Throwdown, this weekend. Expect to hear an eclectic mix of punk rock, chill, pop and psychedelic indie rock throughout.

Performing bands include Dog Party, Sadgirl, Animals in the Attic, So Much Light, Honyock and more.   

When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m.
Where: Holy Diver, 1517 21st St..
Admission: $17.50 (Saturday and Sunday single day); $27.50 (weekend 2 day pass)
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Jim Martinezʼs 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

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Pianist Jim Martinez and his jazz quartet are performing the music from classic 1965 holiday special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on Sunday. Come out to hear Martinez and his bandmates play songs from the cartoon special as well as popular Christmas songs at this family-friendly event.

When: Sunday, Dec. 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Auditorium at CLARA, 1425 24th St..
Admission: $15 (students); $25 (general admission); $30 (reserved)
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