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Second Saturday changes gears

Special musical performances by Tyson Graf, Chris Brawley, and the Joe Carlson Trio.

Tyson Graf, Chris Brawley, the Joe Carlson Trio, with beer and wine by OneSpeed and cider from Two Rivers

We’ve featured some of Sacramento’s best rock, Americana, and hip hop at our Second Saturday parties, but this month, we wanted to bring in a sample of our town’s vibrant and innovative jazz scene.

That’s why this month, we’re proud to welcome Tyson Graf, Chris Brawley, and we’re topping it off with the debut of the all-new Joe Carlson Trio, all on our makeshift stage! And since we’re mixing up the music, we’re going to mix up our drink selections, too. We’ll have the usual beer, but OneSpeed is going to top up your glasses with some wonderful wine, and Two Rivers is kicking in some of their award winning hard cider! What more could you want?

Saturday, February 13, 2010
Tyson Graf, Chris Brawley, and the Joe Carlson Trio at the Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen
No cover; all-ages
Doors open at 6:00pm
1915 I Street, in the ivy-covered building next to the railroad tracks

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Bike Swap at Fremont Park

Our last bike swap was many miles and many months ago, so when we heard the Friends of Fremont Park wanted to start one up, we jumped at the chance. So for all of you looking to wheel and deal (pun definitely intended), come on down to Fremont Park (16th and P Streets) on Saturday, April 10, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Buy, sell, and browse bikes, new and used parts, and vintage clothing, or just come on by to hang out and see what surfaces. SBK will be there with our mobile fixery, some bikes and T-shirts for sale, and a selection of our higher end parts as well!

A limited number of 10′ x 10′ or 10′ x 20′ booths are available for reservation; register yours at the Friends of Fremont Park website! Proceeds from booth reservations will benefit both SBK and the Friends of Fremont Park.

Saturday, April 10, 9am-2pm (Rain date: Saturday, April 17th)
Friends of Fremont Park & Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen Bicycle Swap Meet
Free admission
Fremont Park: 16th and P Streets, midtown

Booth registrations:
• 10′ x 10′ space: $10.00
• 10′ x 20′ space (two adjacent spaces): $20.00
For more information or to register for a booth, visit http://fremontpark.net

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Willie Weir: One More Show

With his REI shows selling out, Willie Weir, author, storyteller, and actor extraordinaire (oh, and bicyclist, too), has decided to add one more show, here at your friendly neighborhood bicycle maintenance co-operative!

If you missed it last autumn or last Tuesday, you can come on down this Saturday night, February 20, at 7:00 pm to see his one-man show “A Frugal Cyclist’s Guide to the Universe.”  As before, the ticket sales will benefit three bicycle-based nonprofits (including the Bicycle Kitchen).  The admission fee will be $10, tickets are first-come, first-serve, and we’re going to try to cram as many seats into our shop as we can.

Saturday, Feb. 20, 7:00pm: “A Frugal Cyclist’s Guide to the Universe

A Frugal Cyclist’s Guide to the Universe: An Evening with Willie Weir Call him cheap, frugal, a tightwad or an initiator of kindness, Willie Weir knows how to get the most bang for his bucks when it comes to traveling the world, whether it’s giving the world’s cheapest engagement ring, protesting an insanely over-priced fish dinner, knocking on doors for free lodging or eating his way to free ice cream. Willie will bring to life tales from his latest book Travels with Willie that will have you chuckling and leave you wanting to chuck your day job and hit the road.

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Willie Weir returns to Sacramento

Last autumn, REI Sacramento on Exposition Boulevard played host to noted author, journalist, raconteur, and bicyclist Willie Weir, for his one-man show “A Frugal Cyclist’s Guide to the Universe.”  The show sold out quickly, and Willie agreed to come back for an encore and even added two more events to the list!

What’s more, he’s decided to donate the ticket sales and a portion of his book sales on these three nights to three local non-profits: the Mustard Seed Spin, the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates, and us, your friendly neighborhood non-profit tool and maintenance collective.

Admission fee is $10 for each show, and you can reserve a seat at the show of your choice by calling REI Customer Service @ 916-924-8900 in advance. The admission fee guarantees your entrance, for the best seats come early, and if these shows are like his last one, they’ll sell out quick!

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7:00pm: “A Frugal Cyclist’s Guide to the Universe

A Frugal Cyclist’s Guide to the Universe: An Evening with Willie Weir Call him cheap, frugal, a tightwad or an initiator of kindness, Willie Weir knows how to get the most bang for his bucks when it comes to traveling the world, whether it’s giving the world’s cheapest engagement ring, protesting an insanely over-priced fish dinner, knocking on doors for free lodging or eating his way to free ice cream. Willie will bring to life tales from his latest book Travels with Willie that will have you chuckling and leave you wanting to chuck your day job and hit the road.

Wednesday, Feb. 17, 7:00pm: “The Bad Road: Cycling Turkey

What do you do when you have a 3-month bicycle journey planned in Turkey and a week before you leave a war breaks out? If you are radio commentator and travel columnist Willie Weir … you go anyway. Willie will take you down some “bad roads” in this amazing country and explore the question, “How do you decide when adventure is worth the risk.”

Thursday, Feb. 18, 7:00pm: “Colombia & Venezuela: Cycling Beyond the Headlines

Colombia has spent many years ranked as one of the most dangerous countries on the planet. Most Americans only exposure to Venezuela is from seeing President Hugo Chavez rant against American Imperialism. Most folks would leave both countries off their travel list. Not Willie Weir. He has made a habit out of seeking out the less desirable travel destinations. He spent five months pedaling around India. He cycled in South Africa right after the election of Nelson Mandela. He pedaled through Bosnia when tanks still out numbered cars. Cuba interested him solely because his government said he couldn’t go. As Willie and his wife, Kat, prepared for their journey, all the advice from every source steered them to travel only the main roads especially in Colombia. This was depressing to say the least for cyclists who delight traveling off the beaten path. It was all geared up to be a disastrous trip. Then an email popped into his inbox and the adventure took a most interesting turn…

Come on by to hear one of the bicycling world’s greatest entertainers, pick up his book, and support your favorite local bicycling nonprofit all at once!

Feb. 16, 17, and 18, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
$10 admission
REI Sacramento
(916) 924-8900
1790 Expo Pkwy
Sacramento, CA 95815

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Tribe of Levi return to SBK!

It’s official! In February, Tribe of Levi will be coming back to the Bike Kitchen for their second Second Saturday show, and this time they’ll be bringing Agustus ThElefant, Major League Spittaz (MLS), and Ras Matthew! If that lineup doesn’t bring you in, you should know you can count on us having plenty of beer on tap (from River City Brewing, no less!) and we’ll be proudly displaying the art of Jim Vetter on our walls.

Flyer for February Second Saturday show, featuring Tribe of Levi

Tribe of Levi, Agustus ThElefant, MLS, and RasMatthew

You’re not going to find a better free all-ages show than this! We’ll open at 6:00 — be there!

Saturday, February 13, 2010
Tribe of Levi w/ Agustus ThElefant, Major League Spittaz, and RasMatthew
No cover; all-ages
Doors open at 6:00pm
1915 I Street, in the ivy-covered building next to the railroad tracks

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