| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 2nd Saturday: Midtown Art Walk at Midtown November 12, 2011-October 13, 2012 On the 2nd Saturday of each month, many local Sacramento galleries feature new shows of individual and collective artists. Many galleries play host to the artists so it's a wonderful way to meet them in person. Some galleries provide beverages, hors d'oeuvres, live music, and even dinner with the artist!
Since many galleries are grouped into two main areas in Sacramento: Midtown and along Del Paso Blvd. (The Uptown Arts District), many people like to take an Art Walk and wander from... | | 11/12/11-
10/13/12 | Sacramento |
Craft Time at Big Spoon at Big Spoon Yogurt January 5-December 6, 2012 On the 1st Thursday of every month, Big Spoon hosts Craft Time--a fun and free way to get creative! All children age 6 and under will receive a free 4oz yogurt creation.
In addition to the East Sac location, the event also takes place at the Dixon, Elk Grove, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Jackson, Land Park, Natomas, and Rocklin locations. | | 01/05/12-
12/06/12 | Sacramento |
Work by Kristin Hartman at Artistic Edge Gallery & Framing June 1-June 30, 2012 See work by oil painter Kristin Hartman, whose paintings express her fascination with the unique and beautiful design of nature. | | 06/01/12-
06/30/12 | Sacramento |
| Ooey Gooey Kids Craft Day | | 03/17/12-
11/17/12 | Sacramento |
Luis Palau Sacramento Festival at Cal Expo June 16-June 17, 2012 The Luis Palau Sacramento Festival is a FREE two-day event featuring a life-changing message of hope from evangelist Luis PalauLuis Palau and performances by Skillet, TobyMac, Lincoln Brewster, Phil Wickham, Thousand Foot Krutch and American Idol’s Mandisa! There will also be action sports demonstrations by BMX, FMX, and skateboarding pros, shows and a world-class, action packed Amazing Wonders Kids Experience.
Luis Palau Sacramento Festival is a catalytic event that... | | 06/16/12-
06/17/12 | Sacramento |
Jazz Session with The Joe Mazzaferro Quintet at Naked Lounge - Downtown March 5-December 24, 2012 Joe Mazzaferro is a musician, educator, composer, and arranger based in Sacramento. He has performed with Christian McBride, Wycliffe Gordon, Bobby Watson, Jimmy Heath, Jim Snidero, the Capital Jazz Project, and the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra. He has also taught in the Manteca, Stockton, Elk Grove, and Dixon Unified School Districts as well as Sacramento State, the University of the Pacific, and San Joaquin-Delta College.
Also performing:
-Joe Berry 5 year... | | 03/05/12-
12/24/12 | Sacramento |
Neil Diamond North American Tour at Power Balance Pavilion (formerly Arco Arena) August 27, 2012 Rock and Pop Icon Neil Diamond, a 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree, will take his greatest hits on the road on a much-anticipated North American tour. The 2012 tour will feature all of Neil Diamond's classic favorites.
Across a musical career spanning nearly five decades, Neil Diamond has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide, with a remarkable track record of 16 Top Ten albums, and 37 Top Ten singles. A Grammy Award-winning... | | 08/27/12 | Sacramento |
Coors Light Crawfish & Catfish Festival at Rio Ramaza Marina & Event Park September 8, 2012 Come and enjoy fabulous Louisiana cuisine and music along the Sacramento River. There will be crafts, kids activities, contests, music, and dance. Taste the savory crawfish, catfish, gumbo, jambalay, and much, much more. Also, there will be live music featuring cajun, zydeco, and blues on two stages. | | 09/08/12 | Sacramento |
Memory: A Group Show & More at Sacramento Temporary Contemporary Gallery May 10-May 31, 2012 Sacramento Temporary Contemporary's May show features a group show entitled Memory, curated by Molly Knorr, as well as other artworks by Carol Koffel, Christine Hodgins, and Garr Ugalde. | | 05/10/12-
05/31/12 | Sacramento |
| Work by Claudie Hiles, Gloria Kincade, and Irene Rodigo | | 05/01/12-
05/31/12 | Sacramento |
The Works of Artist Theophilus Brown at b. sakata garo May 1-June 2, 2012 The works of late artist Theophilus Brown will be on display. | | 05/01/12-
06/02/12 | Sacramento |
Fiesta en la Calle: Latino Concert Series at Cesar Chavez Park June 9-August 11, 2012 Enjoy 10 fun-filled free, family-friendly concerts to help cool off the thirst for music with some of the today’s best sounds representative of America’s Latino music culture. This year’s line-up includes artists in various genres including Latin alternative, rock, pop, reggaeton, reggae, ska, cumbia, salsa, merrengue, worldbeat, and a fusion of all of these combined. There will be plenty of fun, food, art, and lots of cold drinks.
Fiesta en La Calle is supportive of... | | 06/09/12-
08/11/12 | Sacramento |
The Color Run at Capitol Mall Greens August 4, 2012 The annual Color Run is going down in Sacramento this August. The only question is “Are you ready for the craziest, colorful, 5k of your life?” You bet you are. Race it solo or form a “color team” of 4+ members.
The Color Run is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family It is about participants of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes toeing the start line. Whether you... | | 08/04/12 | Sacramento |
Hunt the Grid IV: The Circus is Coming to Midtown at Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen (SBK) June 9, 2012 Ladies and gentlemen and children of all ages, get ready for the greatest scavenger hunt in town! The Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen is proud to bring back Hunt the Grid—their annual bicycle scavenger hunt—for an encore performance on 2nd Saturday, and this year, they’re not clowning around.
The ringleaders are pulling together even better prize packs. SBK has teamed up their strongman and lion tamer to come up with new feats of strength and bravery to match last... | | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
3: Nappy Hair and Other Black Girl Blues at Artisan Building June 7-June 10, 2012 Danielle Moné Truitt is proud to present her one woman show 3. The first installment of the Nappy Hair and Other Black Girl Blues Series. The show will debut in Sacramento at the Artisan Theatre. Danielle Moné Truitt, is one of those rare performers who can legitimately be called a “triple threat.” The Sacramento native makes her mark as an actor, singer, and dancer.
Truitt’s One Woman Show, 3 takes a look at the lives of three... | | 06/07/12-
06/10/12 | Sacramento |
BT featuring Mickey Gordon at Laughs Unlimited May 31-June 3, 2012 BT was born, raised, and beaten in the wonderful settings of Muskogee,Oklahoma. So yes, that's right he's an Okie from Muskogee.
Once in college, is where he first tried stand-up comedy and the rest is history. Knowing that life could only get better, BT left The University of Oklahoma with a degree and dreams of show business. After living in Chicago, Dallas, and the backseat of his Nissan Sentra, BT finally settled down in the city of dreams, Los Angeles.
Since the time this... | | 05/31/12-
06/03/12 | Sacramento |
Gilligan's Island Pub Crawl Memorial Weekend Presented by 5hundy Social Club and Blue Cue at Blue Cue May 26, 2012 Blue Cue and 5hundy Social Club are back together for their 2nd Annual Summer Kick-Off Pub Crawl. Free wristbands, entitling you to drinks specials at each bar, must be picked up at The Blue Cue.
Participating bars include:
-Blue Cue ($3 Coronas & $4 Sex on the Beach)
-BarWest ($4 Kiwi-ritas) | 5hundy Social Club | 05/26/12 | Sacramento |
Clap Your Hands Say YeahPresented by Abstract Entertainment at Harlow's May 23, 2012 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is a Brooklyn and Philadelphia based indie-rock band consisting of Alec Ounsworth, Lee Sargent, Robbie Guertin, Tyler Sargent, and Sean Greenhalgh. Their debut album, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah was self-released in 2005, receiving attention from numerous MP3 blogs and a favorable review from Pitchfork Media, who gave the band a “Best New Music” commendation.
Also performing:
-The Darcys | Abstract Entertainment | 05/23/12 | Sacramento |
Express Yourself FestivalPresented by Access Sacramento Community Media at Coloma Community Center June 2, 2012 Access Sacramento invites you to our Express Yourself Festival. Access Sacramento welcomes participation by filmmakers, artists, musicians, actors, major media organizations, and nonprofit groups.
We will showcase major media contributors such as The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento Press, KCRA Channel 3, KXTV News 10 and many others. Access Sacramento and other nonprofits will demonstrate their web sites and invite you to submit stories about your neighborhoods. Learn how these... | Access Sacramento Community Media | 06/02/12 | Sacramento |
Lawrence and HollomanPresented by Actor's Workshop of Sacramento at Threepenny Playhouse May 4-June 3, 2012 Lawrence and Holloman, a hapless nerd and a loquacious salesman, meet by chance. From this fleetingly irritating and insignificant encounter, the viciously murderous and incredulously bizarre plot emerges into the full-blown twilight of what appear to be their insignificant and meaningless lives.
This is a universe in which Camus meets Dali, where Goya meets Disney, where gunshots and bathtub drownings, disillusion and dismemberment become the Seventh Seal of the grey flannel set. | Actor's Workshop of Sacramento | 05/04/12-
06/03/12 | Sacramento |
Carrie Underwood: Blown Away TourPresented by AEG Live at Power Balance Pavilion (formerly Arco Arena) October 13, 2012 Carrie Underwood is a country singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005. Underwood has since become a multi-platinum selling recording artist, a winner of several Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards and American Music Awards, a Golden Globe Award nominee, a three-time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Female Vocalist winner, and a two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year.
Also... | AEG Live | 10/13/12 | Sacramento |
American Idol LivePresented by AEG Live at Power Balance Pavilion (formerly Arco Arena) July 21, 2012 American Idol Live gives fans the unique opportunity to be up close and personal with the top ten Idol finalists: Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, and Skylar Laine. | AEG Live | 07/21/12 | Sacramento |
2nd Annual African Cultural FestivalPresented by African Cultural Festival at William Land Park September 1-September 2, 2012 Save the date! This year’s African Cultural Festival is going to be bigger and better than ever, with a whole theme park devoted to diverse African cultural exhibitions, guests from all over the world, music, family fun, and of course, lots and lots of wonderful food.
The African Cultural Festival will not only serve as a medium for bringing all Africans together, from all its diasporas, as one voice, but will also focus on promoting and enhancing African businesses in tourism,... | African Cultural Festival | 09/01/12-
09/02/12 | Sacramento |
IKF Muay Thai Kickboxing World ChampionshipPresented by AK Promotions at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento June 29, 2012 See some of the best live Muay Thai Kickboxing action on the planet! Witness Men and Women do battle in full contact, knockout action with feet and fists of fury! The show is complete with great lighting, adult drinks, music, and food. A must see event! | AK Promotions | 06/29/12 | Sacramento |
Father of the Year Awards DinnerPresented by American Diabetes Association (ADA) at Hyatt Regency Sacramento June 13, 2012 The Father of the Year Awards is presented by the Sacramento Father's Day Council, the local branch of a national organization that helps to identify and honor exemplary fathers. Honorees are selected based on their demonstrated ability to balance their personal lives and serve as a role model for their children, while making a positive difference in the Sacramento community.
The event includes a reception, auction, dinner, and program. All proceeds from the awards dinner benefit the... | American Diabetes Association (ADA) | 06/13/12 | Sacramento |
The Great American Songbook IIIPresented by American River Chorus at Hiram Johnson High School June 9, 2012 The American River Chorus is proud to present their third annual show, The Great American Songbook III, with two of the premier barbershop quartets that grace the stage today: Storm Front and Maxx Factor. The American River Chorus is committed to bringing world class entertainment to Sacramento and this show does not get any better in terms of talent! | American River Chorus | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
Sunday Funday: Music Fun With MattPresented by Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa May 27, 2012 Time for the little ones to tap their feet to some fun musical tunes! That’s right, as part of a continuing special offering, kids ages 3 to 6 are invited to participate in a new and exciting “Music Fun With Music Matt” class designed to introduce them to enriching music, instruments, singing, and even some dancing, too.
Parents are invited to enjoy the show as well or they can choose to explore all that the wellness resort has to offer (daily resort fees apply). | Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa | 05/27/12 | Sacramento |
Legends Presented by Arden Playhouse at Arden Playhouse May 4-June 16, 2012 Legends by James Kirkwood, produced with permission of Samuel French, Inc. is a wonderful story. Theatrical producer Martin needs a couple of famous stars in order to get backing for his new show. He thinks he can get former movie legends Leatrice Monsée and Sylvia Glenn. Both need the work...for income and ego. They have agreed to meet at the apartment of a mutual friend who is out of town. Only problem is...they hate each other. Sparks start flying almost immediately.... | Arden Playhouse | 05/04/12-
06/16/12 | Sacramento |
Group Show at Art Foundry & GalleryPresented by Art Foundry & Gallery at Art Foundry May 12-June 9, 2012 This show features work by Jennifer O'Neill Pickering, Paul Richards, Sally Shapiro, Tim McHargue, Lynette Diehm, and Steve Askin. Be sure to come out for the 2nd Saturday opening! | Art Foundry & Gallery | 05/12/12-
06/09/12 | Sacramento |
Plein Air Painting ClassesPresented by Artists' Collaborative Gallery at Artists' Collaborative Gallery May 16-June 16, 2012 Outdoor painting classes held in Old Sacramento State Historic Park are hosted by Artists' Collaborative Gallery with California State Parks & Old Sacramento State Historic Park.
Six and 1/2 hour classes by Don Nicholson, instructor and arist/member of the Collaborative. | Artists' Collaborative Gallery | 05/16/12-
06/16/12 | Sacramento |
| Textured Treasures Within | Artists' Collaborative Gallery | 05/07/12-
06/04/12 | Sacramento |
Artists for Alzheimer's ARTZ and Culture SymposiumPresented by ARTZ, Artists for Alzheimer's at California Museum May 24, 2012 The mission of ARTZ, Artists for Alzheimer's, is to enrich the cultural life of people living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Using the healing properties of art, participants engage in an interactive process that is dignified, enjoyable and failure-free.
This free symposium offers an overview of the ARTZ program and training for anyone interested in volunteering for museum, cultural, and movie events designed for people living with Alzheimer's.
There is also another... | ARTZ, Artists for Alzheimer's | 05/24/12 | Sacramento |
Artists for Alzheimer's ARTZ and Culture SymposiumPresented by ARTZ, Artists for Alzheimer's at Crocker Art Museum May 25, 2012 The mission of ARTZ, Artists for Alzheimer's, is to enrich the cultural life of people living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Using the healing properties of art, participants engage in an interactive process that is dignified, enjoyable and failure-free.
This free symposium offers an overview of the ARTZ program and training for anyone interested in volunteering for museum, cultural, and movie events designed for people living with Alzheimer's.
There is also another... | ARTZ, Artists for Alzheimer's | 05/25/12 | Sacramento |
Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit ThemPresented by B Street Theatre - B3 Series at B Street Theatre May 17-June 17, 2012 This quirky coming of age story examines how a motherless pair of siblings makes their way in the grown up world while balancing their deep need to experience a real childhood. Abandoned and left to raise themselves, siblings Kenny and Edith learn to maneuver through life and love with the only tools they have--a shotgun and each other. Edith takes aim at growing up, staying young, and falling in love with withering accuracy.
Sacramento businesses support B Street Theatre.... | B Street Theatre - B3 Series | 05/17/12-
06/17/12 | Sacramento |
Hansel & GretelPresented by B Street Theatre - Family Series at B Street Theatre April 28-June 3, 2012 Hansel & Gretel, adapted by Jerry Montoya, is based on the classic fable by the Brothers Grimm. What happens when a witch doesn’t want to be a witch anymore? A fun retelling of this classic Brothers Grimm fable complete with music, an evil witch, and a gingerbread house.
Experience some of history’s most cherished stories in a setting where wonder and excitement jump from the stage. B Street Theatre’s Family Series brings children closer than... | B Street Theatre - Family Series | 04/28/12-
06/03/12 | Sacramento |
Rx by Kate Fodor
Avg. Event Rating(4.5 Stars): | B Street Theatre - Mainstage | 04/28/12-
06/10/12 | Sacramento |
Ape MachinePresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge May 26, 2012 Blending equal parts rock 'n’ roll, blues, stoner rock, and psychedelia, Ape Machine is out to melt faces and pound the apathy out of otherwise jaded listeners with a wall of heavy rock 'n’ roll tones unheard since the days of bell bottoms, long hair, and blaring tube amplifiers.
The name "Ape Machine" is a nod to the days of reel-to-reel recording, and captures the heady mix of animal aggression and technical precision in the music. The band set forth with a... | Blue Lamp Lounge | 05/26/12 | Sacramento |
Ming & PingPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge June 7, 2012 Ming & Ping are an electronic pop band from San Francisco, California. The group consists of Hong-Kong born identical twin brothers Ming and Ping (last names unknown) and their producer/creative director Bao Vo. The band was formed in 2002 in San Francisco, California and released their first full length album in 2004 entitled mingping.com with Chicago indie label Omega Point Records.
Also performing:
-Mike Diva
-NVR-NDR | Blue Lamp Lounge | 06/07/12 | Sacramento |
The Dum Dum GirlsPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge May 23, 2012 Dum Dum Girls are a noise pop/dream pop band originally from California that formed in 2009. The name comes from The Vaselines' album Dum Dum and the Iggy Pop song "Dum Dum Boys." It is the project of singer and songwriter Dee Dee, currently based in New York City, with the rest of the band in Los Angeles.
Also performing:
-Young Prisms
-SISU | Blue Lamp Lounge | 05/23/12 | Sacramento |
Musical CharisPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge May 24, 2012 Retro-inspired folk rock darlings of Sacramento, CA attribute their signature male/female vocal stylings to a modern Fleetwood Mac, with a family-style vibe comparable to the eclectic culture of the Grateful Dead. Their live show is like slamming poprox and soda while cuddling up with a Dr. Suess book as audience members are encouraged to participate with drums, tambourines, and sing-a-longs. With three albums and several national tours under their belt, Musical Charis is a tall drink of... | Blue Lamp Lounge | 05/24/12 | Sacramento |
Carly DuHainPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge May 25, 2012 Carly DuHain plays original music that evokes intense emotions through the most basic words possible.
Also performing:
-Kyle Williams
-Machine City | Blue Lamp Lounge | 05/25/12 | Sacramento |
The White BaronsPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge May 27, 2012 The White Barons consists of members Eva von Slut (vocals), Baron Johnny One Eye Guitar (vocals), Barron Nate von Wahnsinn (bass, vocals), Baron Adam von Keys (drums), and Baron Jason von Soul (vocals).
Also performing:
-The Hookers
-El Camaro | Blue Lamp Lounge | 05/27/12 | Sacramento |
The Avery WolvesPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge May 31, 2012 The Avery Wolves are a three-piece psychobilly band from Fairbanks, Alaska. Their love for booze, cars, the undead, and music brought them together to form the first and only psychobilly band from Alaska.
Also performing:
-The Jetsinns
-The Loveless | Blue Lamp Lounge | 05/31/12 | Sacramento |
IconoclastPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge June 1-May 31, 2012 Iconoclast Robot is a fusion of multiple influences--a blended mix of rock, soul, hip-hop, and bits of pieces of many musical genres.
Also performing:
-Stuck
-Storytellers | Blue Lamp Lounge | 06/01/12-
05/31/12 | Sacramento |
| C Plus | Blue Lamp Lounge | 06/08/12 | Sacramento |
The SessionPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge June 14, 2012 Blue Lamp Lounge presents The Session which features local hip hop and rock acts from the Sacramento area. | Blue Lamp Lounge | 06/14/12 | Sacramento |
Gloria Woolley and Joel ReberPresented by Blue Moon Gallery at Blue Moon Gallery May 12-June 2, 2012 The May flowers are blooming and Blue Moon Gallery has a colorfully wonderful show this month featuring the works of renowned artists Gloria Woolley and Joel Reber! Come see pieces by this talented pair. Don't forget to also check out the works of the Blue Moon Collective Artists as well! | Blue Moon Gallery | 05/12/12-
06/02/12 | Sacramento |
WickedPresented by Broadway Sacramento and California Musical Theatre at Community Center Theater May 23-June 17, 2012 Wicked is a new musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman (My So Called Life, Once And Again, and thirtysomething) based on the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire.
Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One--born with emerald green skin--is smart, fiery, and misunderstood. The... | Broadway Sacramento | 05/23/12-
06/17/12 | Sacramento |
Country Line Dancing Lessons & Country DJPresented by Bulls Sacramento at Bulls Restaurant and Bar April 20, 2012-April 26, 2013 Don't miss every Friday night at Bulls: free country line dancing lessons and a country DJ. Grab your boots, hat, and head on down to Bulls for a bucking good time. Come show your talent by holding on for 8 secs on the only Mechanical Bull in Sacramento. | Bulls Sacramento | 04/20/12-
04/26/13 | Sacramento |
Bikini Bull RidingPresented by Bulls Sacramento at Bulls Restaurant and Bar April 19, 2012-April 25, 2013 Hey y'all, Bulls is hosting their bikini bull riding contest with 102.5 KSFM's DJ Alazzawi and they'd like to see you all there. Ladies get ready to get bucked at Bulls. First place winner gets $200 cash. Guys and gals, come in to help judge just which of these ladies rides the bull the best.
Bulls will be serving a full menu. You'll want to try the mouth watering Tri Tip French Dip Sandwich, $2 pint beers, and when you check in at Bulls on Facebook you get $1 kamikazes. Can't wait to... | Bulls Sacramento | 04/19/12-
04/25/13 | Sacramento |
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