Sacramento Region28th annual Free Museum Weekend returns to SacramentoFebruary 25, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, Sacramento History Museum and the Sojourner Truth museums are three of the 20 museums that will have free admission for a limited number of people the first weekend of March.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature, February 20th 2026: Bassoonist Dr. David Wells Discloses How Swimming Helps Him Perform OnstageFebruary 24, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonBassoonist David Wells discusses using his instrument for a variety of musical genres, and also how long distance swimming helps him breathe while playing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature, February 13th 2026: Oboist Dr. Cindy Behmer is everywhere in town!February 17, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonEvery Friday at noon and 6pm Jennifer Reason curates and hosts the Local Artist Feature on air, created to highlight and celebrate the extraordinary talent right here in our region. Come meet your musical neighbors! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionMessy, precise, inherently musical: Cake’s John McCrea remembers guitarist Greg BrownFebruary 13, 2026 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezThe founding guitarist of Sacramento’s quintessential rock band has passed away after a brief illness. Greg Brown helped start Cake with lead singer John McCrea in the 1990s, and was the songwriter behind their hit piece, “The Distance.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region‘Shell Song’: A Roseville author’s new book draws from her grandfather’s incarceration during WWIIFebruary 13, 2026 | Vicki GonzalezSharon Fujimoto-Johnson’s latest children’s book is inspired by her Japanese American roots, and the seashells her grandfather collected at two different internment camps during the war. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionLocal band The Mighty Wallops are bringing the sound of New Orleans to Northern CaliforniaFebruary 12, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Vicki Gonzalez | Jen PicardGrab your beads, a slice of king cake and celebrate the Mardi Gras season right by listening to Vicki Gonzalez’s conversation with madcap jazz band The Mighty Wallops. And check out some of the songs they recorded right here in the CapRadio studios! Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionWest Sacramento exhibit at Gallery 1075 features local artists for Black History MonthFebruary 11, 2026West Sacramento's Department of Parks and Recreation is showcasing art by local artists for Black History Month.
Sacramento RegionSacramento viewers spotted their pastor during the Super Bowl halftime showFebruary 10, 2026 | Tony RodriguezA Super Bowl halftime wedding had an unexpected Sacramento connection. A South Sacramento pastor officiated the ceremony live on national television, leaving viewers at home doing double takes.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mourns former Cake guitarist who went the distanceFebruary 9, 2026A remembrance of Greg Brown, former Cake and Deathray centerpiece.
Sacramento RegionA look at the Sacramento festival scene in 2026: No Breakaway, or GoldenSky?February 6, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisTraveling EDM music festival Breakaway will not return to the City of Trees in 2026 due to a combination of factors. The country music festival GoldenSky also might not return in 2026.
