Ali Youssefi Square; photo by: Downtown Sacramento Partnership

Downtown Sacramento Partnership has announced launching a new music and art program this week called “Downtown Live!” The entertainment series will feature local musicians and artists who will perform on “pop-up stages” five days a week from 12-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. at the following locations: Tuesdays at 12th and K Streets; Wednesdays at Ali Youssefi Square at 7th and K Streets; Thursdays at the Old Sacramento Waterfront at 1000 Front Street; Fridays on 11th Street between J and K Streets; and Saturdays at the Old Sacramento Waterfront. DSP has also created a list of lunch and/or happy hour patio dining options near each of the pop-up stages, list here. The series continues through August 28. Musicians and artists who are interested in performing during a two-hour time slot may apply here. Contact: Emilie Cameron, ecameron@downtownsac.org.