HISP students must complete three cultural events per quarter (or six per semester) during the school year. Students must document their experiences using the Cultural Events Reflection Form; forms are submitted to students’ literature teachers. See About Cultural Events for more information.

The Sacramento area offers a broad and rich selection of cultural events for HISP students. Below is a listing of Special Events, Venues, or Series that may be of interest to HISP students as they seek to broaden their cultural awareness. Any questions regarding cultural events credit should be directed to your HISP literature teacher.

Special Events
(One-time or short-run events; HISP discounts may apply)

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Venues
(Museums, galleries, and other exhibition spaces)
Sacramento museums offer free admission on Sundays; check each venue for specific times.

California Museum—Frequently-changing exhibits highlighting the people and places that make the Golden State unique.

California State Railroad Museum—Exhibits (including meticulously restored locomotives and cars) that illustrate how railroads have shaped people’s lives, the economy, and the unique culture of California and the West.

Crocker Art Museum—Offering a diverse spectrum of special exhibitions, events and programs to augment its collections of California, European and Asian artworks, and International Ceramics.

La Raza Galeria Posada—A multidisciplinary cultural center and public space featuring Latino/Chicano and Native art.

Sacramento History Museum— Exhibits highlighting all aspects of life in Sacramento over the past 200 years with stories of our city founders, rivers, the Gold Rush, agriculture, the media, industry, culture, and more.

Series
(Live performances and lectures)

B Street Theater—Innovative productions of new plays; seven new plays presented every season.

California Lectures—Speaking engagements by distinguished, nationally recognized authors, poets, historians, journalists, and cultural figures who talk about themselves, their work, and issues of contemporary culture.

Celebration Arts—Six plays each season drawing from an array of comedies and dramas with a focus on productions written by and about Africans and African Americans.

Chautauqua Playhouse—A season of six plays (running from September through May) featuring a variety of new and traditional comedies, dramas, original plays, and musical reviews with a wide range of ethnic and cultural appeal.

City Theatre at Sacramento City College—Productions of the performing arts program at Sacramento City College; a season consisting of Mainstage events, Storytime children’s productions, and a summer Shakespeare festival.

CSUS Theatre and Dance Productions—Productions of the performing arts program at California State University, Sacramento; a season of theatre and dance events produced by and featuring CSUS students.

Mondavi Center—Outstanding programs featuring the full range of the performing arts, from the traditional to the innovative, and highlighting diverse cultures and disciplines.

River City Theatre Company—Live musical theatre company featuring Sacramento youth in all its productions.

The Sacramento Ballet—An annual offering of spectacular ballets by one of Sacramento’s most highly regarded cultural assets.

Sacramento Speakers Series—A lecture series running from October through April featuring nationally and internationally known speakers covering topics ranging from world affairs, politics, business and economics to arts, entertainment, and the environment.

Sacramento Opera Company—High caliber productions of the world’s most loved operas; three operas performed each year.

Sacramento Theatre Company—Public performances of classical and modern plays from September to June, with eight performances a week and more than 300 performances per year.

Sacramento Youth Symphony—Orchestral music concerts performed by some of the most talented young musicians in the greater Sacramento region.