| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 159th Annual California State FairPresented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo July 12-July 29, 2012 BIG FUN for Everyone: In addition to this year's new attractions, the State Fair will focus its traditional exhibits and competitions on recreation, sports, and tourism that make California an adventure capitol of the world. The 159th California State Fair theme is FUN that Moves You! It's all about BIG FUN, and this year’s entertainment, exhibits, and coming attractions are predicted to get you out of your chair and to the State Fair for an exciting summer... | California Exposition & State Fair | 07/12/12-
07/29/12 | Sacramento |
19th Annual Taste of Fair OaksPresented by Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce June 1, 2012 The 19th Annual Taste of Fair Oaks, sponsored by the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce, is an annual food, wine, and microbrew tasting event. Area restaurants, wineries, and regional micro breweries will be in attendance for guests to taste and sample the exhibitors’ food and beverages. In addition to the sampling of wine, beer, food, and desserts, attendees will enjoy live music, a golf putting contest ($5,000 grand prize), gift raffle, and silent auction.
The "Taste" is... | Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce | 06/01/12 | Fair Oaks |
1st Annual Torch FestPresented by Torch Club and Mylar Productions at Torch Club May 27, 2012 The legendary William Mylar Band will kick off the very first annual Torch Fest, which features 10 of Sacramento's best bands at the Torch Club on Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy performances by Bleedin' Hearts, Island of Black & White, Howell Devine, Merle Jagger, Keri Carr, The Californios, Fortunate Few, Golden Cadillacs, and Walking Spanish. Don't miss this historic event! | Torch Club | 05/27/12 | Sacramento |
2012 Firefighters Burn Institute Gala: A Tropical AffairPresented by Firefighters Burn Institute at Shriner's Hospital For Children - Northern California June 9, 2012 This will be an evening of music and fantastic food. The event will include popular local band, Wonder Bread 5, Hawaiian hula dancers, Courtney Dempsey of Good Day Sacramento as MC, and a variety of foods and beverages provided by generous local business sponsors from the Sacramento area.
Ticket price includes cuisine from the area's best local restaurants, free non-alcoholic beverages, and commemorative glass filled with one complimentary alcoholic beverage. | Firefighters Burn Institute | 06/09/12 | 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 |
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 |
3rd Annual Sacramento Banana FestivalPresented by Sojourner Truth Multicultural Arts Museum at William Land Park August 10, 2012 The Banana Festival returns to Sacramento for their third year! This year they will have another amazing line up of local entertainment, even more scrumptious banana foods, and loads of banana-themed family fun filled with music, food, art, dance, and films. | Sojourner Truth Multicultural Arts Museum | 08/10/12 | Sacramento |
6th Annual Tejano Conjunto FestivalPresented by Land Arrows Cultural Association September 2, 2012 Now in its sixth year, The Tejano Conjunto Music Festival has quickly become one of the largest Tex-Mex music festivals in the nation. It is held annually at the Cesar Chavez Plaza in Sacramento. The festival hosts four music events in one weekend as well as dancers, a "Selena" singing contest in honor of the late "Queen of Tejano music". Vendors serve traditional Tex-Mex food such as fajitas, flour tortillas and a traditional Texas Barbecue. A children's area, called... | Land Arrows Cultural Association | 09/02/12 | Sacramento |
A Campfire Sing-a-long with Bonnie LockhartPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library July 19, 2012 The campfire will be imaginary, but the singing is real as Bonnie brings the night-time tradition of spirited singing around the fire. From familiar camp songs to original compositions, the program will inspire sing-along, move-along, play-along participation for everyone. | Sacramento Public Library | 07/19/12 | Elk Grove |
A Midsummer Night's Dream & Crystal Ice Cream FantasyPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town June 9, 2012 Fairytale Town's popular fairy-themed fundraiser and ice cream social features nonstop entertainment for the whole family, including costumed performers, fanciful arts & crafts activities, an old-time marketplace, food, and all the Crystal Ice Cream one can eat.
Celtic-rock band Tempest will perform throughout the evening. Since forming in 1988, the band has won rave reviews for their musical hybrid of high-energy folk rock with Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences,... | Fairytale Town | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
All Ages Jam with MylarPresented by Mylar Productions June 9, 2012 Fun for the whole family. Legendary singer/songwriter William Mylar hosts his popular Jam With Mylar show which features live, unrehearsed music with pros and up and coming rock stars. Performers as young as 4 years old have performed with Mylar on stage. Sing a longs encouraged! | Mylar Productions | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
Alma Desnuda and Justin FarrenPresented by Bows Collective at Bows & Arrows May 24, 2012 Alma Desnuda's name, which means "naked soul" in Spanish, describes the band's style well--carefree, feel-good, and honest. Their sound has been described more specifically as "California acoustic soul", and they draw inspiration from artists like Jack Johnson, the Beatles and Sublime.
Justin Farren has been playing in Sacramento since he was thirteen (16 years!) so it's no surprise that his "folk pop storytime" style has become well known and... | Bows Collective | 05/24/12 | 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 |
An Evening with YanniPresented by Magic Space Entertainment and Sacramento Convention Center Complex at Community Center Theater July 29, 2012 Magic Space Entertainment presents an evening with Yanni. After an extensive world tour, Yanni returns to the USA and Canada with an all new show. Yanni and his musicians will perform many of his greatest instrumental hits, made famous in his shows from The Acropolis, The Taj Mahal, The Forbidden City, and England's Royal Albert Hall. This concert will also feature some of the music from Yanni's new album Truth Of Touch, which is the composer's first album of original studio music in... | Magic Space Entertainment | 07/29/12 | 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 |
Applewhite CD Release ShowPresented by Old Ironsides at Old Ironsides May 25, 2012 Help Applewhite celebrate the release of their new CD and enjoy performances by Applewhite, Out of Place, and Chris Brewer. | Old Ironsides | 05/25/12 | Sacramento |
Art of Survival: Reading/Booksigning, Art Exhibit, & Jazz ConcertPresented by International Association for Women of Color Day at Arcade Library June 9, 2012 Reading/Booksigning by Suzanne Brooks from her book, The Constructive Extermination of Women of Color: Consequences of Perpetual Socio-Economic Marginalization; Art Exhibit by cover artist, Miriam 'Kiki' Estrada; and music by Suzanne Brooks/The Jazz Generation. | International Association for Women of Color Day | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
At The Ballet III: Can't Touch This!Presented by Found Space Theatre Productions at Sacramento Ballet Studios June 1-June 17, 2012 Back by popular demand! Found Space Theatre Productions' At The Ballet series continues! Support the Sacramento Ballet and experience what Sacramento Press calls, "a flawless and fabulous show!".
Join this year as Found Space explores jazz, rock, pop, and much more. This show promises to be fun for the whole family and will include a drawing with posters, t-shirts, and more. | Found Space Theatre Productions | 06/01/12-
06/17/12 | Sacramento |
B-Side PlayersPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's May 26, 2012 The B-Side Players make music without borders or boundaries as they continue exploring the multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz, and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland. The B-Side Players are uniquely positioned to bring their uplifting message of unity, brotherhood, and dance floor revolution to the people of planet Earth. | Harlow's | 05/26/12 | Sacramento |
| Bob Woods Blues Happy Hour | GUERRILLAPROMO! | 04/03/12-
07/03/12 | Sacramento |
Bom VinhoPresented by Carvalho Winery and Old Sugar Mill at Old Sugar Mill August 18-August 19, 2012 Good wine, good food, and good friends! Come join as Carvalho Winery celebrates their Portuguese heritage with authentic Portuguese food and music, and of course, wine! | Carvalho Winery | 08/18/12-
08/19/12 | Clarksburg |
Brilliant and Meditative Organ Works Through the AgesPresented by St. John's Lutheran Church at St. John's Lutheran Church May 27, 2012 Come see Dr. Ryan Enright's Sacramento Organ Recital Debut with brilliant and meditative works through the ages--on the Opus 80 Pipe Organ of St. John's Lutheran Church--with works by Bach,Brahams, Cabanilles, Dupre, Liszt, and improvisations.
Ryan Enright was a finalsit in the Canadian International Organ Competition held in Montreal, Quebec in October 2011. | St. John's Lutheran Church | 05/27/12 | Sacramento |
British Soulman James HunterPresented by Swell-productions.com at Harlow's July 3, 2012 Rolling Stone says: "James Hunter hails from Colchester, England, but he has American soul running through his blood. A former railroad construction worker who's been championed by Van Morrison, Hunter pays tribute to horn-powered Motown gems and string-laden Philly soul on his second full-length. Producer Liam Watson, the man who mixed and engineered the White Stripes' Elephant, recorded Hunter's six-piece band live on an 8-track tape recorder, with vintage amps and mikes, to... | Swell-productions.com | 07/03/12 | Sacramento |
| C Plus | Blue Lamp Lounge | 06/08/12 | 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 |
Carmichael Park Community Band FestivalPresented by Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association at Carmichael Park June 2-June 3, 2012 The Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association presents the annual Carmichael Park Community Band Festival at Carmichael Park Amphitheater. This is one of the largest community band festivals in California for over 20 years. Included in this year’s line-up is the 59th Army National Guard Band "The Governor’s Own." Bring the entire family, a picnic, lawn chairs, and enjoy a lovely afternoon of music under the shade trees! | Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association | 06/02/12-
06/03/12 | Carmichael |
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 |
Cash'd Out: Johnny Cash Tribute BandPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's June 1, 2012 Cash'd Out is an authentic tribute to the Man in Black, Johnny Cash. Once people heard the authentic sounds of the band, the word started to spread around the Southwest and Cash'd Out's popularity has been growing ever since. This is the only band supported by the Johnny Cash estate. | Harlow's | 06/01/12 | Sacramento |
Children's Concert SeriesPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town July 28-August 5, 2012 Join Fairytale Town and local performing artists for rockin' matinee concerts on the Mother Goose Stage this summer. It's music and fun for the whole family! Blankets are encouraged.
Schedule:
-July 28: Music Matt and the Whole 9 Yards
-July 29: The Sacramento Youth Symphony Trio
-Aug 4: Ericka Davis and Kiss N Tell
-Aug 5: The series wraps up with a day of fun, games, and music on National Kids Day with performances by Freebadge... | Fairytale Town | 07/28/12-
08/05/12 | Sacramento |
Classical Concert: Richard Andaya, CelloPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 10, 2012 Mel Ramos has credited the music of Vivaldi as an inspiration for his work. Hear works by Vivaldi and other “superheroes” of the classical music genre performed by this award-winning cellist. Before the concert, the Prelude Tour places the performance in the context of the art on view. Space is limited. This concert is part of the Crocker’s monthly Classical Concert series. | Crocker Art Museum | 06/10/12 | 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 |
Country in the ParkPresented by KNCI FM at Gibson Ranch Regional Park August 19, 2012 Line-up for Country in the Park 2012 is TBA
Country in the Park 2011 included: Billy Currington, Joe Nichols, Brett Eldredge, Steve Holy, Love and Theft, Jaron and the Long Road to Love, and The Chris Gardner Band.
For Adults 21+ there will be multiple beer stations. | KNCI FM | 08/19/12 | Elverta |
Courage to Stand: Celebrating LGBT Military Service Presented by Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center at The Citizen Hotel June 1, 2012 Courage to Stand is a first ever, premier gala event and fundraiser for The Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center. The event is hosted in collaboration with the Sacramento Valley Veterans, a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) veteran’s association with national affiliation to American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER) and has a major sponsorship by Drexel University, Center for Graduate Studies. Never before has Sacramento seen a black tie gala event to kick off its own Gay Pride... | Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center | 06/01/12 | Sacramento |
Crossing the RiverPresented by Old Ironsides at Old Ironsides May 24, 2012 Prepare yourself for intoxicating grooves and compelling improvisation. Prepare to dance your butts off to grooves from the African diaspora. When there's a rhythm, there's a way. Crossing the River found each other in the midst of this big cacophonous music metropolis where they laugh at the 100 degree heat and love lurking under the great freeways that haven't been updated since the Johnson administration.
Also performing:
-Penjula | Old Ironsides | 05/24/12 | Sacramento |
Delta Art & Wine FairePresented by Carvalho Winery and Old Sugar Mill at Old Sugar Mill October 7, 2012 Enjoy a Sunday afternoon full of fun! View local art, meet the artists, taste wine, visit food vendors, bid on the silent auction, and enjoy live music.
This event is sponsored by the Delta Chambers & Visitor's Bureau. | Carvalho Winery | 10/07/12 | Clarksburg |
Delta Art Show: Mike PierettiPresented by Old Sugar Mill and West Sacramento Community Singers at Old Sugar Mill June 1, 2012 Delta photographer Mike Pieretti will be showcasing his art at the Old Sugar Mill and the show will be accompanied by the West Sacramento Community Singers. If you like art, wine, and music you are in for a treat! | Old Sugar Mill | 06/01/12 | Clarksburg |
Destruction at Ace of Spades May 25, 2012 Destruction is a German thrash metal band. They are considered one of the "three kings" of the Teutonic thrash metal scene, the others being Kreator and Sodom. All three of these bands are often credited with helping pioneer death metal, by containing several elements of what was to become the genre. Destruction were originally named Knight of Demon but changed their name in 1984.
Also performing:
-Warbringer
-Vital Remains
-Pathology | | 05/25/12 | Sacramento |
Doug CashPresented by GUERRILLAPROMO! and Marilyn's on K at Marilyn's on K May 29, 2012 Dough Cash is a singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, heavily influenced by Sly & the Family Stone, Beatles, James Brown, Weather Report, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, and Paul Simon. Raised on big band (Basie, Ellington, Miller, Goodman) and bebop (Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk ), Doug has been groovin' with the music before he could walk. | GUERRILLAPROMO! | 05/29/12 | Sacramento |
Dredg at Ace of Spades June 8, 2012 Dredg is a rock group formed in 1993 in Los Gatos, California. The band consists of vocalist Gavin Hayes, guitarist Mark Engles, bassist Drew Roulette, and drummer Dino Campanella. Not unlike other rock groups, sometimes the members display self-created paintings in concert and on album sleeves.
Also performing:
-Hands Like Houses
-Life In 24 Frames
-Tragic Culture | | 06/08/12 | Sacramento |
| Empyrean Ensemble: New Music from Davis | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 06/04/12 | Davis |
| European Traditions | Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra | 06/02/12 | Sacramento |
Fear Factory at Ace of Spades May 21, 2012 Fear Factory is a heavy metal band that formed in 1989 and has released seven full-length albums. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, combining death metal, groove metal, thrash metal, and industrial metal. Fear Factory proved to be enormously influential on the metal scene in the mid- to late-1990s.
Also performing:
-Shadows Fall
-The Browning
-The Devastated
-Legacy of Disorder | | 05/21/12 | 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 |
Frankie AvalonPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center June 8, 2012 Frankie Avalon's career spans three generations of music, television, and film—from the highly successful Beach Party movies to The Alamo with John Wayne, to the film of the musical Grease (and even a ‘09 performance on American Idol). See one of the country's busiest performers in the intimacy of Three Stages. | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 06/08/12 | Folsom |
Friday Night Concerts in the ParkPresented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership at Cesar Chavez Park May 4-July 27, 2012 The 21st birthday season of this free, all ages outdoor concert series will be bigger and better than ever--featuring brand new genres, legacy bands, and Sactown’s hottest DJs! The local music festival takes place in Cesar Chavez Plaza every Friday night.
Concert Line-Up:
-May 4: Season Kick-off Show with Arden Park Roots, Island of Black and White, Storytellers and featuring: DJ Shaun Slaughter
-May 11: Middle Class Rut, Lite... | Downtown Sacramento Partnership | 05/04/12-
07/27/12 | Sacramento |
Garden Party hosted by Morris TerryPresented by Morris Terry May 26, 2012 Morris Terry, a local women's apparel company, invites you to a Garden Party at their design studio in Sacramento. Join for an evening of live music, drinks, small bites, free yoga taught by Sarah Jordan Langford, and shopping!
Select Morris Terry apparel 50% off in addition to the first look at their summer design!
About Morris Terry: Morris Terry is a sustainable lifestyle clothing brand for women. They create each design with extreme care. Their... | Morris Terry | 05/26/12 | Sacramento |
Hed 2 Head Tour: Hed PE & Mushroomhead at Ace of Spades May 31, 2012 Hed PE, also known as (hed) Planet Earth and stylized as (hed) p.e., is a rock band from Huntington Beach, California. Formed in 1994, the band performs a style of music which it refers to as "G-punk", a fusion of punk rock and hip hop. After releasing three albums on Jive Records, Hed PE left the label to record independently, eventually signing with Suburban Noize Records in 2006. To date, they have released eight studio albums, one live album and two compilation... | | 05/31/12 | Sacramento |
Hot Lunch Concert SeriesPresented by HOT ITALIAN and Jerry Perry at Fremont Park May 31-August 30, 2012 Friends of Fremont Park in Midtown have teamed up with Hot Italian again to present the Hot Lunch Concert Series, every Thursday for fourteen weeks. The free music is booked by promoter Jerry Perry and features professional, local talent and--new this year--local mobile food vendors including Wicked Wich and Mama Kim's.
Call ahead at the number below and order any pizza or grab a Hot Lunch for $10 (a panini or insalata + a drink, tax included).
Area office workers, parents with... | HOT ITALIAN | 05/31/12-
08/30/12 | Sacramento |
Hot Summer Nights Concert SeriesPresented by Cosumnes Community Services District at Laguna Town Hall August 3-August 31, 2012 Bring your family out to these free musical events. Bring a blanket or low lawn chair and enjoy live music in the beautiful outdoor amphitheater.
New blanket policy: No blankets or lawn chairs allowed in the amphitheater before 4pm. Items placed before 4pm will be removed by CSD staff. No pets permitted, except service animals. Food available for purchase. | Cosumnes Community Services District | 08/03/12-
08/31/12 | Elk Grove |
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 |
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