Top Dixon Venues

• Spaces for 975 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

The Crest Theater is a historic entertainment venue located at 1013 K Street in the heart of downtown Sacramento, California, just blocks from the State Capitol and the Sacramento Convention Center. Originally opened in 1912 as the Empress Theatre — a vaudeville palace — the building was completely reimagined following a major renovation in 1949 and emerged as the Crest Theatre in its current form. A further refurbishment in 1995 restored the venue's ornate gold-leaf art deco interior to its mid-century splendor. Today, The Crest Theater hosts a broad range of events in its main auditorium, including classic and specialty film screenings, live concerts, comedy performances, lectures, and community festivals. With seating for up to 975 guests and a full stage, professional sound system, and professional lighting, the venue accommodates productions of genuine scale. The theater also features an onsite restaurant, Empress Tavern, in its lower level. For private events, The Crest Theater is available for day and evening rentals and has hosted political fundraisers, receptions, corporate conferences, employee orientations, and wedding celebrations. The venue is wheelchair accessible and situated in a walkable downtown neighborhood with paid parking options nearby.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Midtown Sacramento occupies a landmark perch in the historic East End Lofts building at 1530 J Street. The space is alive with an energy that draws from the cosmopolitan spirit of New York and San Francisco — three sushi bars, a full drinks bar with inventive cocktails, and curated Japanese artwork including striking depictions of female warriors covering the walls, all set against a backdrop of large flat-screen televisions. Founded in 1985 by the Arai family, Mikuni has grown from a 30-seat restaurant into one of Sacramento's most recognized Japanese dining groups, now welcoming more than 1.5 million guests annually across nine locations and supporting over 130 charitable organizations. The Midtown location accommodates private and group dining with banquet facilities suited for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and special occasions. Reservations for parties of eight or more are accepted, and the kitchen offers a broad menu spanning lunch, dinner, happy hour, and party platters — along with a Rent-a-Chef service that brings a private sushi chef directly to guests throughout Northern California.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 170 Guests

Clunie Community Center occupies a three-story Art Deco brick building within McKinley Park in Sacramento, California. Built in the 1930s, the center welcomes visitors through a lobby finished with period-appropriate architectural detail, and an elevator provides access to all three floors. The main event space is a 2,800-square-foot auditorium on the ground floor, featuring hardwood floors, chandeliers, and a built-in stage with stage lighting. An adjoining warming kitchen with commercial stainless steel appliances — including warming ovens, an ice maker, and a refrigerator — is available as an add-on for catering use. Three carpeted meeting rooms on the upper floors offer flexible space for smaller gatherings: the East Sacramento Room on the mezzanine level, and Rooms B and C on the top floor, which can be rented individually or combined. The center is available for weddings, banquets, dances, performances, recitals, conferences, and nonprofit events. All rooms are equipped with heating and air conditioning, and WiFi is available throughout the facility. Clunie Community Center is operated by the City of Sacramento's Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment department.