Think The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, except local. This month, hosts Shahera Hyatt and Michael Cella will tackle gender in the third episode of this monthly variety show experiment meant to highlight Sacramento’s trending issues and rising artists. With stand-up comedy by Krista Fatka, live music from SpaceWalker and a performance and interview with drag queen Apple Adams. 2007 28th Street, www.facebook.com/TheLatestShow.
Dogs compete for airtime during the annual Splash Dogs competition at the California State Fair, and the Truitt Bark Park opens to the public this Saturday with an art unveiling, pooch portraits and contests.
In 1977, the Sacramento arts scene, along with the rest of the world, was dominated by the work of male artists. In response, a group of women formed the Matrix Workshop of Women Artists, providing classes, shows, and a mutual support group that grew to 100 members by the 1990s.