| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Mishka & Anuhea at Ace of Spades May 27, 2012 Mishka had a unique childhood and extraordinary upbringing. Born to a Bermudian father and Nova Scotian mother, he grew up on his family’s boat, sailing from island to island in the Caribbean. A child of the islands, it was almost inevitable that he’d be drawn to reggae, Rastafari, and the natural mystic that inhabits his music and his soul.
With a delicate balance of fragility, strength, and sass, Hawaiian born singer/songwriter Anuhea... | | 05/27/12 | Sacramento |
Winds of Plague at Ace of Spades May 26, 2012 Winds of Plague is a metal band from Upland, California, formed in 2002. They are best known as one of the only deathcore bands to incorporate symphonic elements into their music. During the time of the band's inception, its name was originally Bleak December. However, they changed their name in April 2005, to Winds of Plague, after a lyric from the Unearth song, "Endless."
Also performing:
-A Holy Ghost Revival
-Ellipsis
-Salythia
-Internal... | | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Yo Gotti at Ace of Spades June 2, 2012 He’s been called “The Next Jeezy.” He’s a street rapper who makes hood anthems with the potential to reach the masses, like Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and Plies before him. That’s right, Yo Gotti is one of the hottest rappers in the streets, with some of the highest quality music. His street albums make serious noise without a major push, he stays on the road performing paid shows.
Also performing:
-Gaudy Boyz
-Fr3e Boys
-The ONFC | | 06/02/12 | Sacramento |
Suicidal Tendencies at Ace of Spades June 1, 2012 Legendary Southern California skate/punk band Suicidal Tendencies bring their brand of thrash metal to Ace of Spades. From their beginging in the early 80's, the Suicidal Tendencies have been influencing bands such as Rancid and Metallica.
Also performing:
-Strife
-Stepchild
-Kill The Precedent | | 06/01/12 | Sacramento |
Leftover Crack at Ace of Spades June 3, 2012 Political punk band Leftover Crack deliver their message through ear damaging yet melodic hardcore music.
Also performing:
-Apathy Cycle
-Another Damn Disappointment
-The Scowndrolls
-The Aberzombies | | 06/03/12 | 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 |
Mickey Avalon at Ace of Spades June 9, 2012 Mickey Avalon’s life story plays out like an episode of VH1′s Behind The Music, marred by personal tragedy, triumphs and immense pain. Using his life experiences as fuel for his intense rhymes, Mickey Avalon is now inviting listeners to step into his world of debauchery with the release of his sophomore studio album, Loaded, on April 24.
Also performing:
-Milli Naires
-Dirt
-Rock & Rhyme
-K-Ottic
| | 06/09/12 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Off the Wall: Mural Opening PartyPresented by Born Free USA June 9, 2012 Celebrate Sacramento's wild new landmark El Tigre.
At the event, you will be able to:
-Get a signed “El Tigre” print from Cabron, the mural artist
-Shop indie craft vendors and artisans including Char Crail, Iolaviola Designs, Marty May, Never Felt Better Vegan, Punch Rebel Jewelry, & others
-Groove to DJ Dom Som
-Sample Sacramento’s best vegan pizza from Hot Italian (while supplies last)
-Chow down as... | Born Free USA | 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 |
Sacramento City College Film Club FundraiserPresented by Bows Collective at Bows & Arrows May 26, 2012 Please come join us for the Sacramento City College Film Club Fundraiser. Doors will open at 7:30pm with a suggested donation of $5. There will be live musical performances by local favorites Paper Pistols and Dusty Brown, as well as a segment of short films made by students in the Los Rios college district.
You can buy raffle tickets at the event for $1 a pop, or an arms length for $10 for the scaling raffles that will be escalating in value as the night goes on. Don't forget... | Bows Collective | 05/26/12 | 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 |
Rainbow FestivalPresented by C.G.N.I.E. at MARRS Building August 31-September 2, 2012 The core purpose of Rainbow Festival is twofold: To raise money for charities that have significant importance to the Lesbian and Gay Community and to raise public awareness of those charities; to create a celebration of our Pride that is pure fun!
This Festival takes place at 20th & K Streets, outside the MARRS Building. | C.G.N.I.E. | 08/31/12-
09/02/12 | Sacramento |
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 |
Sacramento Independence Day Celebration 2012Presented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo July 4, 2012 Cal Expo annually joins the City and County of Sacramento to produce the largest-scale pyrotechnics display in the area’s history. The Independence Day Celebration is a family oriented collection of activities focused around our Nation’s birthday. The celebration begins with music provided by 107.9 The End, followed by a spectacular live performance by the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West. Poppy, the State Fair Mascot, is always on hand to entertain the... | California Exposition & State Fair | 07/04/12 | Sacramento |
Triple EspressoPresented by California Musical Theatre at Cosmopolitan Cabaret May 30-July 22, 2012 What did three guys do in four minutes that got them banned from show business for life? And why would they try it again? Part magic show, part musical, Triple Espresso is a rags-to-rags story with hysterical results that will make you laugh and laugh and laugh! In this highly caffeinated comedy that critics say is like “an evening with the Marx Brothers,” the laughter is infectious and the comedy appeals to everyone from 6 to 106. | California Musical Theatre | 05/30/12-
07/22/12 | Sacramento |
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now ChangePresented by California Musical Theatre at Cosmopolitan Cabaret September 26-November 18, 2012 At its core, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is about people and their desire to connect. The hilarious comedy, which has played an astonishing 4,500 performances all over the world, is filled with original songs and hilarious scenarios of the increasingly changing world of dating. I Love You…delves not only into the ups and downs of dating, but the comical ways husbands, wives, and in-laws interact. The New York Times hails I Love You…... | California Musical Theatre | 09/26/12-
11/18/12 | Sacramento |
Jazz-Related Activities at the California State Railroad MuseumPresented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum May 25-May 28, 2012 Coinciding with the 39th Annual Sacramento Music Festival happening over Memorial Day weekend in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum will offer jazz musicians performing inside the Museum, aboard popular weekend excursion train rides and even complimentary admission to event badge holders. With several music venues located in close proximity to the Railroad Museum and a special free Children’s Stage and activity area just outside the Museum in the “1849... | California State Railroad Museum | 05/25/12-
05/28/12 | Old Sacramento |
Memorial Day Weekend at Carvalho Family WineryPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill May 26-May 28, 2012 Come join on the Crush Pad for a weekend full of great wine, great food, and great music! Enjoy a bottle of wine, BBQ tri tip, and live music. Music will be performed by DeWald/Taylor Jazztet and Ray Iaea. | Carvalho Winery | 05/26/12-
05/28/12 | Clarksburg |
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 |
Labor Day Weekend at Carvalho Family WineryPresented by Carvalho Winery and Old Sugar Mill at Old Sugar Mill September 1-September 3, 2012 Come spend the day at our winery. Play winemaker for a day and bottle your own wine. Enjoy a glass of wine, BBQ tri tip, and live music on our Crush Pad. Music performed by DeWald/Taylor Jazztet and Ray Iaea. | Carvalho Winery | 09/01/12-
09/03/12 | Clarksburg |
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 |
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 |
Pops in the Park Summer Concert Series: The NibblersPresented by Councilman Steve Cohn & Pops in the Park Committee at McKinley Park June 2, 2012 Councilman Steve Cohn and the Pops in the Park Committee are pleased to present the annual Pops in the Park summer concert series, featuring The Nibblers at McKinley Park. Food and beverages will be for sale, and all proceeds benefit neighborhood and park improvements.
The Nibblers are a seven piece throwback to the grimy funk and soul of yore using a tasty mix of obscure retro favorites and original music to fill the dance floors. The members of The Nibblers have played in... | Councilman Steve Cohn & Pops in the Park Committee | 06/02/12 | Sacramento |
Pops in the Park Summer Concert Series: Chris Gardner BandPresented by Councilman Steve Cohn & Pops in the Park Committee at Glenn Hall Park June 9, 2012 Councilman Steve Cohn and the Pops in the Park Committee are pleased to present the annual Pops in the Park summer concert series, featuring Chris Gardner Band at Glenn Hall Park. Food and beverages will be for sale, and all proceeds benefit neighborhood and park improvements.
Five incredible musicians whose talents excel alone but thrive together are taking huge steps towards flourishing careers in country music.... | Councilman Steve Cohn & Pops in the Park Committee | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
Pops in the Park Summer Concert Series: The Q-BallsPresented by Councilman Steve Cohn & Pops in the Park Committee at East Portal Park June 16, 2012 Councilman Steve Cohn and the Pops in the Park Committee are pleased to present the annual Pops in the Park summer concert series, featuring The Q-Balls at East Portal Park. Food and beverages will be for sale, and all proceeds benefit neighborhood and park improvements.
The Q-Balls are a local band plays classic rock & roll from the '60s to the '80s. This charismatic group is ready to deliver rhythm, energy, and... | Councilman Steve Cohn & Pops in the Park Committee | 06/16/12 | Sacramento |
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