| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Fabulous Nudes | | 01/11/12-
02/04/12 | Sacramento |
New Works at Skinner Howard Contemporary Art January 12-February 4, 2012 Come out to Skinner Howard to view new works by artists Aaron Petersen, Paule Dubois Dupuis, Peter Stegall, and Marc Foster. | | 01/12/12-
02/04/12 | Sacramento |
Diana Jahns' Red Willow at Solomon Dubnick Gallery January 14-February 4, 2012 For a limited time, Diana Jahns 6-panel pastel "Red Willow" will be on exhibit at Solomon Dubnick Gallery. Overall size is 76 x 90 inches. | | 01/14/12-
02/04/12 | Sacramento |
Family Activity: Those Wacky WoodpeckersPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center February 4, 2012 Woodpeckers are instantly recognizable by their unique behavior of pecking vertically on trees and poles, but how much do you really know about these outstanding birds? We will clue you in. All ages are welcome. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 02/04/12 | Carmichael |
Little Saigon Street Festival ParadePresented by Greater Sacramento Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce and Stockton Blvd Partnership February 4, 2012 The Little Saigon Street Festival Parade is a lunar cultural experience celebrating the year of the dragon--a year of prosperity and good fortune.
| Greater Sacramento Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce | 02/04/12 | Sacramento |
Family Circus Arts WorkshopsPresented by UC Davis Department of Theatre & Dance and UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Vanderhoef Studio Theatre February 5, 2012 If you’ve ever dreamed of running off to join the circus, now’s your chance with two family-friendly circus arts workshops offered by the UC Davis Institute for Exploration in Theatre, Dance, and Performance. The ninety-minute workshops are free and open to the public. Reservations are encouraged as participation is limited.
The workshops are open to all ages including families with youngsters and grandparents. Instruction will be in climbing and swinging on aerial rope,... | UC Davis Department of Theatre & Dance | 02/05/12 | Davis |
| Super Bowl Party | Torch Club | 02/05/12 | Sacramento |
Family Activity: Fun Facts About Otters and BeaversPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center February 5, 2012 Otters and beavers are not related but are often mistaken for one another. Did you know that otters are highly intelligent and that beavers are actually rodents? Come learn some fun, yet important facts about these creatures who roam our local waters. All ages are welcome. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 02/05/12 | Carmichael |
| New Year/New Works: All-Gallery Ensemble Show | Artists' Collaborative Gallery | 01/09/12-
02/06/12 | Sacramento |
| Work by Anna Dal Pino | Barton Art Gallery | 01/12/12-
02/06/12 | Sacramento |
Journalist Belva DavisPresented by Sacramento State (CSUS) at Sacramento State (CSUS) - Library Gallery February 7, 2012 Award-winning Bay Area journalist Belva Davis will discuss her book, Never in My Wildest Dreams, which entails the life of a Black journalist. She will be accompanied by co-author Vicki Haddock. Davis has covered politics for five decades and was credited with being the first African American woman hired to work on television in the western U.S. | Sacramento State (CSUS) | 02/07/12 | Sacramento |
Esperanza Means HopePresented by My Sister's House at Sacramento City College February 4-February 7, 2012 Local non-profit anti-domestic violence organization My Sister's House presents Esperanza Means Hope, a play at the Sacramento City College Student Center. With this production, My Sister's House hopes to heighten public awareness of domestic violence in the community and bring about preventative change.
Esperanza Means Hope is a moving and emotionally charged play about the journey of a songwriter, Esperanza, who battles domestic violence and the seemingly indifferent... | My Sister's House | 02/04/12-
02/07/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Social Media Club: The SocialPresented by Sacramento Social Media Club at de Vere's Irish Pub February 7, 2012 Are you ready for a night of fun? Come on out and mingle with fellow social media enthusiasts. Join for an entertaining, relaxed evening of conversation and laughter at de Vere's Irish Pub. There are some great raffle prizes to be given away and you can have some photo fun with Super Social Kiosk--powered by iSnap! Enjoy free appetizers and happy hour drink specials.
We look forward to seeing everybody!
Share this event on Twitter using the hashtag #thesocial. | Sacramento Social Media Club | 02/07/12 | Sacramento |
Kyle WilliamsPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 7, 2012 Kyle began his official relationship with music by learning to play drums for his church. Because of this foundation, there is a strong theme of soul and rhythm in everything Kyle does. From his birth, Kyle was surrounded by great music. His mother saturated him in the sounds of James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, The Temptations, The Carpenters, Whitney Houston, Carole King and the like, which have obviously influenced his thoughtful lyrics, approachable melodies and very... | Torch Club | 02/07/12 | Sacramento |
DIY Teen CraftsPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library February 8, 2012 For this month’s continuation of the Do It Yourself Teen Craft Club, come socialize and celebrate the Lunar New Year as one of our members teaches us how to make Chinese Lanterns from paper. We’ll also be preparing some materials to help make your last minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas come true. Ages 13-17 welcome. | Sacramento Public Library | 02/08/12 | Elk Grove |
Make Your Own ValentinesPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library February 9, 2012 School age children (age 5-12) are invited to come and make their own unique Valentines. The library will supply paper, doilies, glitter, stickers, and other fun supplies--you bring your creativity! | Sacramento Public Library | 02/09/12 | Elk Grove |
Bridal Open HousePresented by Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa February 9, 2012 With spring here before we know it, wedding planning is in full bloom! Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa invites brides, couples and event planners to a complimentary evening where they will enjoy tasty appetizers and refreshments while touring the gorgeous site with three elegant ballrooms, two lush wedding courtyards, the luxurious overnight villas and award-winning spa and salon. Known as the area’s premiere wedding destination, Arden Hills is the perfect venue for creating events... | Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa | 02/09/12 | Sacramento |
Thurs Til 9: Art Mix: Heart & Soul-idarityPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum February 9, 2012 This month Art Mix blends art with Black History Month and Valentine's Day. Dance the night away with DJ Rock Bottom, featuring a special performance by Tina B. and the Sacramento Soul Line Dancers. Enjoy spoken word/poetry/music performances in the Jazz'n Love Lounge, hosted by Sol Collective. Take part in an Open Mic competition and offer up your best love song interpretation. Make African-art-inspired accessories with Betty Davis and Yvonne Warren, and explore works by African-American... | Crocker Art Museum | 02/09/12 | Sacramento |
To Die For: New Artwork by Daniel WhitePresented by Bows Collective at Bows & Arrows January 14-February 10, 2012 To Die For is a new art exhibition by Daniel White, hanging in the Bows bathroom. Art is on view and for sale through Feb 10. Join on 2nd Saturday for a reception. | Bows Collective | 01/14/12-
02/10/12 | Sacramento |
23rd Annual Sweet Potato FestivalPresented by Sacramento Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women at Pannell Meadowview Community Center February 11, 2012 The 23rd Annual Sweet Potato Festival is fun for the entire family. There will be vendors, sweet potato pies for sale, entertainment, sweet potato ice cream for sale, sweet potato pie bake off, and much more.
Entertainment includes: Brian Dudley, Circle of Friends, Speech Choir, All God’s Children, Theta the Puppeteer, Phoenix Park Choir, Black Frost and JD Black, Ms. Somoria.
Vendors include: Bonnie Bane—Mary Kay, Leona... | Sacramento Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
2nd Sat at Vox: Where Is The Love & A Marathon of Love PoemsPresented by Vox Sacramento at Vox Sacramento February 11, 2012 For February's 2nd Saturday show, Vox artists will be sharing what they love in the show Where Is The Love. Artists include Heather Olson, Jill Allyn Stafford, Aaron Johnson, Hannah Moore, Andy Brooks, Kelly O'Neill, Elizabeth Wocasek, Jim Shepherd, Elaine Hudson, Jenn Young, Hilda Tonarely, C!nder, and Lala Ortiz.
In addition to a great line-up of visual artists, Cynthia Linville will host A Marathon of Love Poems, where twenty local poets read poems of... | Vox Sacramento | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
2nd Saturday Open House: Work by Suzanne GoodwinPresented by Allied Ceramics Arts Institute at Allied Ceramics Art Institute Studios & Gallery February 11, 2012 ACAI Gallery will be holding a 2nd Saturday reception for Suzanne Goodwin. This month's exhibit features the imaginative works of Suzanne Goodwin. Her art is very cute and whimsical, with a dark "edge" to it, sometimes called BubbleGoth. She is a Big Eye artist, using a style similar to the early Keane images with the large eyes. This style has made a revival lately, possibly due to Mange, and Japanese Anime. | Allied Ceramics Arts Institute | 02/11/12 | Fair Oaks |
Family Activity: Astonishing Animal AdaptationsPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center February 11, 2012 We live in a wild world! There is no end to the mind boggling ways in which animals have adapted to live in the extremes of the Earth! See these marvels of nature live and up close, including exotic insects, invertebrates, reptiles, and much more!
Hosted by Eric San Gregorio of Insect World. All ages welcome. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 02/11/12 | Carmichael |
Records of Light: American River College Student ShowPresented by Los Rios College Federation of Teachers at Union Hall Gallery February 11, 2012 American River College boasts a vigorous photography program, with courses ranging from alternative process to documentary to digital media. This show explores student work from the 2011 school year.
At the 2nd Saturday reception, enjoy refreshments, including complimentary Peets coffee, and wood sculpture demonstration by Adam Bradley in garden. | Los Rios College Federation of Teachers | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Weavers' & Spinners' Guild 53rd Annual Open HousePresented by Sacramento Weavers & Spinners Guild at Shepard Garden and Art Center February 11-February 12, 2012 The Sacramento Weavers’ & Spinners’ Guild welcomes everyone to their Open House featuring fascinating demonstrations of weaving and spinning, exhibits of handmade items, a drawing, and sales of handmade articles made by Guild members. There will be many different looms and spinning wheels on display. Guild members will also be available to answer questions and to assist visitors interested in working on a loom or learning how to spin. This years theme is “Fantasy... | Sacramento Weavers & Spinners Guild | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Sacramento |
Christopher Taggart: Time FugitivesPresented by Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento (CCAS) at Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento January 10-February 12, 2012 Time Fugitives is an exhibition by Bay Area artist Christopher Taggart curated by Renny Pritikin. Pulling from all facets of his varied and energetic art-making practice, Taggart will be presenting an interrelated group of works in diverse media, scales, and approaches. His sculptures, drawings, photo-constructions, machines, and videos draw from often divergent inspirational directions, including natural growth systems, optical illusion, comedy, mass material culture,... | Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento (CCAS) | 01/10/12-
02/12/12 | Sacramento |
Family Activity: Nisenan Maidu Village WalkPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center February 12, 2012 Step back in time as we tour our replica of the village of the Nisensan Maidu people, who had a flourishing culture before the arrival of the European settlers. See how these wonderful people lived in harmony with their environment.
All ages welcome. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 02/12/12 | Carmichael |
Black History Month: Tracing Your Black RootsPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch February 12, 2012 Make strides in the quest to find and document the lives of your ancestors. Learn to take advantage of the many resources and tools available with professional genealogist Lisa B. Lee. Locate your ancestors so you can be the family storyteller of your generation. | Sacramento Public Library | 02/12/12 | Sacramento |
Valentine's Artist ReceptionPresented by JAYJAY at JAYJAY Gallery February 14, 2012 JAYJAY is celebrating the opening of their show JAYJAY: The Back Room with a sensuous artists' reception on Valentine's Day evening.
There will be great art, bubbly, live music and sweets from local artisan chocolatier The Chocolate Architect. It's the perfect place to start a Valentine's date night or to meet a fellow art lover!
JAYJAY: The Back Room, opening on February 8, is based on the popular online feature The Back... | JAYJAY | 02/14/12 | Sacramento |
Bill MylarPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 14, 2012 Bill Mylar is a singer, songwriter, and musician, currently living in Galt, CA. Mylar has played music nearly all of his life, beginning with piano at age 7. Mylar invented Folk Wave music to describe his unique approach to performing his original music. Folk Wave was unusual in the late '70s and early '80s, because solo Mylar performances were more like rock and roll shows instead of the typical entertainment provided by folk artists of the time. | Torch Club | 02/14/12 | Sacramento |
Teen Anime ScreeningPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library February 15, 2012 Join for the continuation of the Teen Anime program! Each month, teens vote for an anime series or movie to be screened in the Franklin Library’s community room. This event is open to teens ages 13-17. | Sacramento Public Library | 02/15/12 | Elk Grove |
Fenix Drum & Dance Company PerformancePresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library February 16, 2012 Everyone is invited to celebrate Black History month with the Fenix Drum and Dance Company. Narrative drumming and dance will trace the history of African-Americans from Africa to the New World. | Sacramento Public Library | 02/16/12 | Elk Grove |
New Beginnings: Nicolás Colón & Leo CeballosPresented by La Raza Galeria Posada at La Raza Galeria Posada January 14-February 16, 2012 La Raza Galería Posada inaugurates the New Year with two exhibitions that offer Sacramento a juxtaposition of conceptual art and Neo-Expressionism by emerging artist Nicolás Colón and Sacramento-based Mexican artist Leonardo Ceballos.
Nicolás Colón is a young American artist from San Francisco who identifies as a participant in a global world. Nicolás represents a new... | La Raza Galeria Posada | 01/14/12-
02/16/12 | Sacramento |
The 2012 Local Celebrity Basketball Game Presented by Poetry from the Heart at Boys and Girls Club - Teichert Branch February 17, 2012 At the Local Celebrity Basketball Game (Family Event) come watch Sacramento’s most popular and successful men get their hoops on!
Some of the celebrity players are: Actor Big Spence who played in Moneyball with Brad Pitt, Contagion with Matt Damon, and On the Road featuring Terrance Howard and more! Lee Perkins the popular former V101.1 radio personality. Terry Moore five-time Best Poet Award winner and Moore Time TV show host. Doug... | Poetry from the Heart | 02/17/12 | Sacramento |
Happy Hour with the DancersPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Kasbah Lounge February 17, 2012 Spend the evening getting to know your favorite Sacramento Ballet dancers. And don't worry that it's a Friday night, because Kasbah Lounge will be extending happy hour drink pricing to all the ballet's guests! This event will directly follow the Inside the Director's Studio: In the Presence of Genius event, which showcases John Clifford's expertise on George Balanchine's choreography for the Ballet's upcoming Genius Series. Come out and join the dancers! | Sacramento Ballet | 02/17/12 | Sacramento |
Kristin Hartman ExhibitPresented by j27 Gallery at j27 Gallery February 1-February 17, 2012 See new work by oil painter Kristin Hartman. Her oil paintings express her fascination with the unique and beautiful design of nature. | j27 Gallery | 02/01/12-
02/17/12 | Sacramento |
Aspiring Artists Debut 2012Presented by Northern California Artists and Sacramento Fine Arts Center at Sacramento Fine Arts Center January 31-February 18, 2012 Aspiring Artist Debut 2012 is a free art exhibit showing work of new artists, from high school age to adult, who have never shown in a juried exhibition. This annual art show is sponsored by Northern California Arts, Inc. All media are accepted in this show, so expect to see a mix of drawing, mixed media, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, and sculpture.
The 2nd Saturday Reception will include an awards presentation.
Do want to enter or know an... | Northern California Artists | 01/31/12-
02/18/12 | Carmichael |
Black History TourPresented by Old City Cemetery Committee at Sacramento Historic City Cemetery February 18, 2012 From runaway slaves to teachers, soldiers, and restaurant owners, to barbers who practiced a little medicine on the side, come celebrate the stories of Sacramento's black pioneers at the Historic City Cemetery.
Parking is located across the street from the 10th Street gate. Donations are appreciated and are used for ongoing restoration and preservation projects. | Old City Cemetery Committee | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Acoustic Blues with Johnny KnoxPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 4-February 18, 2012 Johnny "Guitar" Knox is a real blues man. He helped define the blues scene in Sacramento while living in the streets. True to himself and to his music his blues resonate straight from his soul. | Torch Club | 02/04/12-
02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Meet the Author: Charity Maness: "It's Lonely Here in Hell": Love Letters from NamPresented by California State Military Museum at California State Military Museum February 18, 2012 In honor of St. Valentine's Day, the California State Military Museum is proud to present Charity Maness, Author of "It's Lonely Here in Hell": Love Letters from Nam. This book details what was probably the last war where it was common for hand written love letters to be sent to and from the combat zone. | California State Military Museum | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Living Library: Ed CarrollPresented by Midtown Monthly at Time Tested Books February 19, 2012 In honor of the upcoming Sacramento Beer Week, Beer Historian Ed Carroll, author of Sacramento's Breweries will discuss the region's rich brewing heritage.
The Sacramento Living Library is curated by Time Tested Books' Peter Keat and hosted by Midtown Monthly's Tim Foster. The series continues on in 2011 on the third Sunday of every month at Time Tested Books. | Midtown Monthly | 02/19/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Neighborhood Pit Bull DayPresented by Chako Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy at Colonial Heights Library February 19, 2012 Sacramento Neighborhood Pit Bull Day is a series of events targeting Pit Bulls & Pit Bull mixes in underserved areas of Sacramento, presented by City of Sacramento Animal Care Services, Chako Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy, and 4R Friends Rescue.
At this inaugural event, attendees will receive:
-Vaccines - DAPP (distemper) and Rabies
-Avid Microchips
-Collars (Nylon web flat type)
-Engraved ID Tags
-Food Samples
-Treat Samples | Chako Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy | 02/19/12 | Sacramento |
| Black History Month: African American Art at the Crocker Art Museum | Sacramento Public Library | 02/19/12 | Sacramento |
Happy Hour Blues with Quinn HedgesPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 21, 2012 Born and raised in Delaware, singer/songwriter, Quinn Hedges had been around music his entire life, but began playing guitar and writing songs around the age of 15. After moving to California and earning his degree in music, Hedges became more serious about his writing and decided to record an album, blending folk, jazz, and blues into his original songs for the self-titled album Quinn Hedges in 2006. In late 2009, Quinn joined up with John Yessen (drums) and Jamison Aguirre... | Torch Club | 02/21/12 | Sacramento |
Live on L & 12 with Quinn Hedges Presented by Hyatt Regency Sacramento at Hyatt Regency Sacramento January 11-February 22, 2012 Join Hyatt Regency Sacramento in the newly renovated Amourath Lounge, located in the lobby. Enjoy the sounds of local favorite Quinn Hedges, while you sip a glass of wine from the extensive list or enjoy a Happy Hour appetizer.
Born and raised in Delaware, singer/songwriter, Quinn Hedges had been around music his entire life, but began playing guitar and writing songs around the age of 15. After moving to California and earning his degree in music, Hedges became more serious about his... | Hyatt Regency Sacramento | 01/11/12-
02/22/12 | Sacramento |
Electric Work: Art by SMUD Employee ArtistsPresented by Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission at SMUD Art Gallery & Community Center December 2, 2011-February 23, 2012 The Sacramento Municipal Utility District in partnership with the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission are pleased to announce Electric Work: Art by SMUD Employee Artists. Electric Work features an eclectic mix of art from colorful drawings and etchings to black and white photography. These works showcase everything from personal passions like family and horses to depictions of the California landscape. Artists include Mee Vue, Sherry Meyers, Joann Wilson, Judy Lew Loose,... | Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission | 12/02/11-
02/23/12 | Sacramento |
Senior Health FairPresented by Campus Commons Senior Community February 23, 2012 Come visit the health fair for free blood sugar testing, hearing and spinal screening. More than 20 vendors on site! Enjoy light refreshments, raffle prizes, entertainment and mini massages. First twenty visitors receive a complimentary lunch and free gift. | Campus Commons Senior Community | 02/23/12 | Sacramento |
Thursday Acoustic with X-TrioPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 2-February 23, 2012 The X Trio specializes in playing a variety of jazz and bluegrass standards using flavors developed through their extensive experience playing together and with many other well-known musicians.
Multi-instrumentalist Sean Barfly plays mandolin, fiddle, five string banjo, steel guitar and guitar. Sean has played with countless bluegrass and country bands and has been involved in many regional picking and fiddling competitions.
Rick Zamora, a... | Torch Club | 02/02/12-
02/23/12 | Sacramento |
Sac State Student Art Awards ExhibitPresented by Sacramento State (CSUS) at Sacramento State (CSUS) - Robert Else Gallery February 6-February 24, 2012 The best of Sacramento State’s student art work will be on display! The annual Student Award Show presents art in a variety of media by students competing for scholarships. Formats include two- and three-dimensional work such as digital images, sculpture, painting, and interactive works. | Sacramento State (CSUS) | 02/06/12-
02/24/12 | Sacramento |
Pailer & FratisPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 3-February 24, 2012 Jimmy Pailer is known as one of the most influential and talented blues guitarists in Northern California. He has been perfecting his craft for many years and it truly shows. Jimmy attracts attention wherever he plays because of his unique style and entertaining stage presence.
Lew Fratis' energetic style on stage provides a show that is sure to electrify any crowd and leave them wanting more. | Torch Club | 02/03/12-
02/24/12 | Sacramento |
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