Sacramento/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on December 11, 2018
Music events worth seeking out in Sacramento this weekPhoto: Bogomil Mihaylov/Unsplash

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

From a chorale concert to a live rap performance, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.

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An innovative and intimate banjo performance 

On Wednesday, head over to the Crest Theatre for a banjo performance by married duo Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn. The intimate duet will showcase the couple's latest album "Echo in the Valley," which draws inspiration from stories across the world. 

When: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Crest Theatre, 1013 K St.
Price: $18 - $32.50
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Kurt Elling performs live at the Crest Theatre

Return to the Crest Theatre on Thursday for a live performance by Grammy award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling — a world-renowned singer famous for his four-octave range and dynamic stage presence.  

When: Thursday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Crest Theatre, 1013 K St.
Price: $14 - $32.50
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A concert performance of Handel's "Messiah" 

On Saturday, experience Georg Frederick Handel's Messiah, widely regarded as one of the season's most loved works. The concert will take place in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and features the Baroque Orchestra, Capella Antiqua Choir and more. 

When: Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1017 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Price: $20 (General Admission). More ticket options available. 
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Travis Scott brings Astroworld to Sacramento

Last but not least, check out Travis Scott as he performs live on stage at the Golden One Center. The multiplatinum superstar is bringing "the amusement park of his chart-dominating, critically acclaimed blockbuster Astroworld to life on stage," promising a show unlike any other. 

When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Where: 500 David J Stern Walk
Price: $26. More ticket options available. 
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