| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Jack and White featuring Brook White from American IdolPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 11, 2012 A lost boy of Neverland living for the moment, meets the all-American girl next door, is the tale of this quirky and unexpected pairing now known as Jack and White. Outside looking in, it doesn’t make sense. But when you dig below the surface, you’ll find two souls tuning to an identical wavelength, an undeniable bond that has led them to an electric passion rooted deep within. | Harlow's | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
Naughty Gras 2012Presented by KSFM 102.5 at Cal Expo February 11, 2012 At 102.5′s Naughty Gras, there is no shortage of things to hear, see and do! You can enjoy the tastes and treats of Mardi Gras including: hurricanes, hand grenades, kill devil punch, louisiana lemonades, jambalaya, red beans and rice, cornbread, louisiana hot links, and po’ boy sandwiches.
The event also features acts and entertainment such as:
-New Orleans Jazz and Zydeco music from St. Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band
-Happy Hour from... | KSFM 102.5 | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
Kaye Bohler BandPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 11, 2012 Years of live performance and passionate study of R&B and Jazz have produced an incomparable world-class performer in Kaye Bohler. This bandleader, singer, and songwriter always delivers a riveting show filled with grooving originals, swinging blues, funky soul, and danceable R&B favorites. Whether Kaye brings her 4-piece rhythm section or 10-piece big band of veteran rhythm and blues musicians, her high impact shows never dissapoints. | Torch Club | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
Pre-Valentines Sexy Singles Mingle & Consensual Couples CrawlPresented by GrubCrawlUSA at Blue Prynt February 10-February 11, 2012 Grab your honey and save some money at this years Pre-Valentines Sexy Singles Mingle & Consensual Couples Crawl. This is a two day event, dual purpose lovers weekend, when GrubCrawlUSA.com caters both to those looking for romance and couples who have already found each other. Set out Fri night to meet and mix with the sexy singles party crowd and come out Sat if you are an established couple looking to enjoy a more intimate atmosphere as you are wined and... | GrubCrawlUSA | 02/10/12- 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
Talk about Love 2012Presented by Memory Lane Entertainment at Country Club Lanes & Event Center February 10-February 11, 2012 Bring your date out for a romantic night filled with "love" and its many forms. This is a Pre-Valentines dance party for mature adults. Featuring live music, poetry, prize giveaways, comedy and lots of dancing! Performances by R&B Jazz vocalist sensation K.Mondy, GPA (Greatest Poet Alive), Kottyn the softspoken poet, Annie Jay, Classic Chris Jones and more. The evening is hosted by comedian/funny man Shaun Grady. Music will be performed by Jayzon Black... | Memory Lane Entertainment | 02/10/12- 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
Close to You: A Tribute to the Carpenters Presented by Harlow's and SBL Entertainment at Harlow's February 12, 2012 The popular singing duo of the 1970s and '80s focused on mid-tempo pop and ballads with Karen Carpenter's unique and expressive alto voice on lead vocals. Both Karen and Richard Carpenter contributed background voices which were overdubbed to create densely layered harmonies; an integral part of their signature sound. Close to You revisits the remarkable music interlude from an era we cherish for a lifetime. | Harlow's | 02/12/12 | Sacramento |
Capital Ballroom's Valentine DancePresented by Capital Ballroom Dance Club February 12, 2012 Come out for this Roaring '20s-themed Valentine's dance. There will be live music performed by The Crystal Image Band featuring Dorthy Sills on sax. They will be playing a mix of ballroom, oldies, country, classic rock and blues. You don't want to miss it! | Capital Ballroom Dance Club | 02/12/12 | Carmichael |
Valentine's Day with Vivian LeePresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 14, 2012 The Valentine's Day dinner show with Vivian Lee has become a Harlow's tradition. Don't hesitate to get your reservations in for your table. Three seatings are available. | Harlow's | 02/14/12 | Sacramento |
Bill MylarPresented by Torch Club and Mylar Productions 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.
Celebrate this Valentine's Day by... | Torch Club | 02/14/12 | Sacramento |
Storm Large of Pink Martini Presented by Harlow's and SBL Entertainment at Harlow's February 15, 2012 A performer of Wikipedian proportions, Storm Large has been singing and slinging inappropriate banter at audiences around the globe for more than 15 years. Seven years ago she moved to Portland and quickly, with her band The Balls, went from wild club act to legendary cult status. In 2006 she was tapped to be on CBS’ Rockstar: Supernova. This three month stint on television gained her worldwide fame and in late 2006, her single "Ladylike" debuted at #5. | Harlow's | 02/15/12 | Sacramento |
Tera MelosPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 16, 2012 Tera Melos pushes music to the brink with a full layered sound that skims over a variety of genres but has more depth than any label allows for. While they’ve been defined as a math rock band due to their use of complex, atypical rhythms, staccato structure, and angular melodies, they would rather bypass any genre and let the music speak for itself.
Also performing:
Bus Driver | Harlow's | 02/16/12 | Sacramento |
The Sizzling Sirens Burlesque ShowPresented by Harlow's and The Sizzling Sirens Burlesque Experience at Harlow's February 16, 2012 Celebrate Valentine's Day Siren-style with a riotous night of love & lust themed live burlesque entertainment, featuring tantalizing performances from the women of The Sizzling Sirens Burlesque Experience. | Harlow's | 02/16/12 | Sacramento |
The SleeprockersPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge February 16, 2012 The Sleeprockers: DJs Rated R, Mr.Vibe, Nocturnal and Kwes the Bess live at the Blue Lamp. Come out and experience a DJ night like no other with six turntables, three mixers, live MPC production, and a whole lot of Sleeprocking all in unison! | Blue Lamp Lounge | 02/16/12 | Sacramento |
Volker StriflerPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 17, 2012 The Volker Strifler Band (VSB), a popular Northern California based six-member tour-de-force of musical talent has become a rising musical phenomenon and garnering local, regional, and national recognition. VSB is fronted by their namesake and founder, Volker Strifler, whose remarkable talents as singer, songwriter, composer, and guitarist extraordinaire are helping propel both him and the entire band toward world-wide recognition.
Strifler takes command of a stage with five other... | Torch Club | 02/17/12 | Sacramento |
Crunch Presented by MiX Downtown at MiX Downtown February 17, 2012 Work it Out every 3rd Friday at M!X Downtown. Crunch Gym and M!X have teamed together to keep your New Year's resolution alive. Bring your Crunch fit keychain and get in free. Upstairs you'll find $3 drink specials that are kind to your wallet and your belly. Low cal drinks and DJ Elliot Estes equals great Friday night.
VIP Bottle Service is available. Contact Sam via the number below for more info and pricing. | MiX Downtown | 02/17/12 | Sacramento |
Dean-O-Holics: A Rat Pack ExperiencePresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 18, 2012 The place? Harlow's! The atmosphere? Pure Las Vegas, circa 1960. The Summit....Swingin’, smoke-filled and flowin’ with booze, broads and pallies, a gasser of a time and a sound that will knock you right outta your Mary Janes. The act? Strictly Rat Pack: Frank, Dean, Sammy, and the gang, backed by the The Swingin’ Lil Big Band. It’s live. It’s 18 karat fun, baby. It’s the Dean-O-Holics. | Harlow's | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Musical CharisPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 18, 2012 Let the songs write you! Musical Charis formed with the intentions of creating an encouraging, light-hearted atmosphere for songwriting and creativity. "Charis" is the Greek word for gift, so the name literally translates to "Musical Gifts" Since then, the group has grown into a cabaret of multi-instrumental musicians who constantly tour, write and record new material. The band even made time to open "Musical Charis Music School" for low-income families in... | Harlow's | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Karen LovelyPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 18, 2012 In just over a year, Karen Lovely has shot onto the blues scene like Stack O' Lee's .44, capturing the 2nd Place Band Prize at the 2010 International Blues Challenge, 2011 BMA Nominations for Best Contemporary Blues Album and Best Contemporary Blues Female Artist. The title track of her sophomore release Still The Rain also received a 2011 BMA Nomination for Best Song. She and her band won 3 Muddy Awards in 2010 including Best Female Vocalist and Best Performance for the 2nd year in a... | Torch Club | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Carnaval 2012Presented by Brazilian Center for Cultural Exchange of Sacramento February 25, 2012 Come and party Brazilian style with live Afro-Brazilian Band Brasil Brazil Show from Los Angeles. They bring that Brazilian Carnaval groove sound! Get ready to samba with the gorgeous and talented samba dancers from Mistura Brasileira Samba Dance Company. That will definitely get you off your feet and dancing Samba!
Special Performances by: Drummers & Capoeira group Agua de Beber, Henna & Kohl Belly Dancers, and Mistura Brasileira Samba Dance Company!
| Brazilian Center for Cultural Exchange of Sacramento | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
Tainted Love WeekendPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 24-February 25, 2012 Tainted Love is back for the weekend! Get dressed up in your '80s best and get ready to spazz out! Don't be left outside! Make sure you buy tickets in advance, Tainted Love sells out every time. | Harlow's | 02/24/12- 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
DJ HomicidePresented by The Park Ultra Lounge at The Park Ultra Lounge February 25, 2012 SKAM Artist favorite, DJ Homicide is back in Sacramento! L.A.'s hottest mix master will host a party packed night at the one and only Park Ultra Lounge. DJ Peeti-V opens the night. There will be three full bars, one huge dance floor and an amazing lush patio with a great fire pit all for you.
VIP bottle service is available, please contact the VIP coordinator via the number below. See you there party people! | The Park Ultra Lounge | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
The GrowlersPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 28, 2012 Take five Southern California guys, mix in some surf, stone, and psychedelic, throw them in a haunted mansion in West Hochiminster and with a little luck, you might get a band like The Growlers. The bands name comes from lead singer Brooks Nielsen and guitarist Moustache Matt. One day Brooks came home and Matt was takin a big growler in the outhouse and the rest is history. | Harlow's | 02/28/12 | Sacramento |
LagwagonPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 29, 2012 Lagwagon is a punk band based in the small town of Goleta, California. Forming in 1990, they have released seven albums, all through San Francisco label Fat Wreck Chords. They are widely viewed as catalysts for the pop-punk movement of the 1990s, opening the door for some of the subgenre’s more mainstream bands. | Harlow's | 02/29/12 | Sacramento |
Renegade: A Tribute to the Great Rock ClassicsPresented by Tommy T's Comedy & Dinner Theatre at Tommy T's Comedy and Dinner Theatre March 3, 2012 A Renegade show is simply the ultimate live experience for the classic rock enthusiast. With big rocker persona and a penchant for soaring power ballads, Renegade delivers rock solid performances reminiscent of the big stadium shows from the late ’70s and early ’80s.
The band, now in their third year, has received wide acclaim wherever they have played. Renegade remains true to accurately recreating the music of STYX. Plus, all the great rock classics are included in... | Tommy T's Comedy & Dinner Theatre | 03/03/12 | Rancho Cordova |
Time Warp Grand OpeningPresented by The Park Ultra Lounge at The Park Ultra Lounge March 8, 2012 Join The Park Ultra Lounge as they take back Thursday night with the grand opening of Time Warp! Enjoy the comfortably modern decor, incredibly awesome '80s and '90s music, and 80 cent drink specials. Yes that's right, 80 cent drink specials! There will also be a special live performance by cover band, Pop Fiction of San Francisco. Help bring back the things you love: awesome music, cheap drinks, and good times! | The Park Ultra Lounge | 03/08/12 | Sacramento |
Midnight PlayersPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 10, 2012 This is R&B, old school and funk that audiences love to party to. Established as a household name in the Sacramento music scene, the Midnight Players have been attracting audiences to every kind of event and celebration imaginable. They have opened for heavy hitting acts like WAR, The S.O.S. Band, Midnight Star, Tierra, Brenton Wood, The Bar Kays, Dazz Band, Club Nouveau, Zapp, Heatwave, Rose Royce, Lakeside, and many others. | Harlow's | 03/10/12 | Sacramento |
The Sizzling Sirens Burlesque ShowPresented by Harlow's and The Sizzling Sirens Burlesque Experience at Harlow's March 15, 2012 With a burlesque ideology entrenched in evolution and rooted in performance art, The Sizzling Sirens offer an exhilarating, unexpected entertainment alternative to audiences spanning Sacramento’s underground music scene to the burgeoning arts milieu. | Harlow's | 03/15/12 | Sacramento |
Robert Schwartzman and Brian Bell Presented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 16, 2012 This is a special all ages show featuring Robert Schwartzman of Rooney and The Relationship featuring Brian Bell from Weezer. You dont want to miss out on this show!
Also Performing:
Jamestown Revival | Harlow's | 03/16/12 | Sacramento |
GirlymanPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 17, 2012 Can the members of Girlyman read each other's minds? Sometimes it seems so. They often finish one another's sentences or burst into improvised three-part ditties so tight they seem rehearsed. Girlyman's songs are a dance of melody and suspensions, an irresistible blend of acoustic, Americana, and rock The Village Voice calls, "really good, really unexpected, and really different." | Harlow's | 03/17/12 | Sacramento |
Umphrey's McGeePresented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 18, 2012 Umphrey's McGee are influenced musically by progressive rock bands such as King Crimson, Yes, Dream Theater, and Genesis, as well as heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden. The band also identifies The Police, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin as primary influences. There really isn’t a style of popular music that Umphrey’s does not cover. | Harlow's | 03/18/12 | Sacramento |
Mykal RosePresented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 22, 2012 For over 25 years, Michael Rose has been recording and performing his brand of militant, hardcore Jamaican music to the delight of reggae fans around the world. As a solo artist "Ruff" Rose has achieved great success throughout his career, even as multiple Jamaican musical styles have phased in and out of popularity. | Harlow's | 03/22/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Music FestivalPresented by Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society at Old Sacramento State Historic Park May 25-May 28, 2012 The 39th annual Sacramento Music Festival will be another fantastic event! In 2012, the Sacramento Musical Festival will offer more than 400 sets of live music! That's 20 venues with over 70 bands, including a few dozen internationally-known artists that will have revelers dancing in the streets! It's one giant party as the sounds of jazz, blues, zydeco (and related styles) permeate Old Sac and the Downtown area.
Specialty concerts and events include: the Opening Day Parade on Friday,... | Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society | 05/25/12- 05/28/12 | Sacramento |
Sunday CircusPresented by MiX Downtown at MiX Downtown December 11, 2011-November 25, 2012 Each and every Sunday M!X Downtown parties like no other. Enjoy amazing drink specials: $3 you-call-it cocktails (up to a $10 value), $4 vodka-redbulls, and $4 jack & cokes all night! $125 Kettle One Bottles available for VIP booths. Hip hop & dance remixes by DJ Gabe Xavier. Casual dress code. Flash your business card at the door for free entry! | MiX Downtown | 12/11/11- 11/25/12 | Sacramento |
Fascination: A New Wave '80s Dance ClubPresented by Old Ironsides at Old Ironsides January 14-December 8, 2012 Come out and experience Fascination, a new wave '80s dance club. | Old Ironsides | 01/14/12- 12/08/12 | Sacramento |
Rock On Live Band KaraokePresented by Marilyn's on K at Marilyn's on K January 5-December 27, 2012 Rock On Live Band Karaoke puts YOU in the spotlight as the vocalist in a live rock band. Choose from an ever-growing song list of popular rock, pop, and country songs. The lyrics are presented on a video monitor and the band is ready to help with background vocals. This is WAY more fun than regular Karaoke...this is Rock On Live Band Karaoke. Rock On LBK brings you over 100 years of collective live performance experience in such well-known groups as Honeyspot, Tattooed Love Dogs,... | Marilyn's on K | 01/05/12- 12/27/12 | Sacramento |
All Night Happy HourPresented by MiX Downtown at MiX Downtown January 12-December 27, 2012 On Thursdays Mix Downtown keeps Happy Hour rolling all night! Enjoy the amazing food, wine, and hand-crafted cocktails of Mix Downtown and only pay Happy Hour prices all night. $3.50 draft beers, $5 well drinks, $5 selected wines, and $7 hand-crafted Cocktails start you off and all small plates are half price all night (kitchen closes at 10pm). Music and dancing begin at 9pm. It is always free entry from 4pm-9pm. Free guest list available for 9pm-2am (just email your names to the... | MiX Downtown | 01/12/12- 12/27/12 | Sacramento |