Mar 1

Mar 1 Need something to do? Pop up events offer safe, fun spaces for teens TONIGHT

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The teen scene will be hopping in Sacramento on Friday, March 1 as non-profits host fun, safe “Pop Up” events all over the city thanks to a $300,000 funding commitment from Comcast.

At the request of Mayor Darrell Steinberg, the City Council recently allocated another $350,000 for the program, which will keep the youth Pop Up events going through at least the end of June. Sierra Health Foundation is administering the program, which builds on the success of the City’s existing Hot Spots. There will also be several Hot Spots running this Friday.

Here are the Pop Up locations and Hot Spots planned for Sacramento on Friday, March 1.

Roberts Family Development Center will host a Pop Up at the MLK Tech Academy, 3051 Fairfield St. Event features a DJ, rap studio and dance tournament.
Boys and Girls Club, 1117 G St. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Activities include cooking, music, ping pong, billiards and basketball.
Greater Sacramento Urban League, Dr. Ephraim Williams Family Life Center, 4036 14th Ave. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hip hop dance with live DJ, obstacle course, indoor basketball, game room. Ages 13-19.
Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum, 2251 Florin Road, #126. 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Art extravaganza. Ages 5-19
Sol Collective, 2574 21st St. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Pop up art lab. Ages 13 and up.
Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center, Pannell Meadowview Community Center, 2450 Meadowview Road. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Combining with existing city Hot Spot. Activities include basketball, teen room, snacks.
Self Awareness and Recovery, Luther Burbank High School gym, 3500 Florin Road. 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will be food, music, dancing and performances.
George Sim Community Center, 6207 Logan St. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Activities include billiards, basketball, hip hop dancing, volleyball and snacks. Ages 13-19.
Grant West Gym, 1400 Grand Ave., Sacramento. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Basketball, snacks and more. Ages 13-19.
Oak Park Community Center, 3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Basketball, billiards, dodgeball, hip hop dancing, air hockey, snacks and more. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ages 13-19.
Boys and Girls Club, 5212 Lemon Hill Ave., Sacramento. 6 p.m. -10 p.m. Open gym, DJ, video games, pool tables, board games.