| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 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 |
Sacramento Weavers' & Spinners' Guild 53rd Annual Open HousePresented by Sacramento Weavers & Spinners Guild at Shepard Garden and Art Center February 11-February 12, 2012 The Sacramento Weavers’ & Spinners’ Guild welcomes everyone to their Open House featuring fascinating demonstrations of weaving and spinning, exhibits of handmade items, a drawing, and sales of handmade articles made by Guild members. There will be many different looms and spinning wheels on display. Guild members will also be available to answer questions and to assist visitors interested in working on a loom or learning how to spin. This years theme is “Fantasy... | Sacramento Weavers & Spinners Guild | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Sacramento |
The Art of BeerPresented by Sacramento Beer Week February 23, 2012 Come celebrate the Art of Beer at the beginning of the 3rd annual Sacramento Beer Week with California beer and fine art. This event features a beer tasting and art exhibition at the Sacramento Grand Ballroom with 20 breweries from all over the state of California with food from local Sacramento restaurants. Enjoy a fine art photography exhibition of California breweries by artist Rawi... | Sacramento Beer Week | 02/23/12 | Sacramento |
Little Relics Boutique & Galleria: Grand OpeningPresented by Little Relics at Little Relics February 25, 2012 Little Relics Boutique & Galleria showcases fine jewelry & local art. Refreshments will be served and you will be able to meet the owner, Susan Rabinovitz, and her artists friends. | Little Relics | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
Dream Wedding ShowPresented by Dream Wedding Show and California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo February 26, 2012 The Dream Wedding Show features nearly 200 hand selected exhibitors. With over 150 wedding vendors, it's easy to see why brides love to attend the Dream Wedding Show. They showcase the best selection of photographers, reception sites, DJs, Florists, Videographers, Wedding & Event Planners, and other wedding professionals in Northern California. You'll be able to compare photography and videography styles, talk to representatives of many of the best reception sites, and save time in...
Check for Discount Ticket | Dream Wedding Show | 02/26/12 | Sacramento |
Reflections from The Past: A Black History CelebrationPresented by House of Prayer Holy Reformation Church and Jodama at Pannell Meadowview Community Center February 26, 2012 The House of Prayer Holy Reformation Church will be hosting their 15th annual Black History Month celebration titled, “Reflections from the Past”. You, your family, friends, staff, congregation and community are cordially invited to come out and help enjoy this educational yet festive event. This event will consist of a large buffet style soul food dinner with a varied menu of true southern cuisine such as fried fish, chicken, hot links, banana pudding, peach cobbler, and much,... | House of Prayer Holy Reformation Church | 02/26/12 | Sacramento |
The 2011-2012 Media That Matters Short Film FestivalPresented by Movies on a Big Screen at Guild Theater February 26, 2012 Ever since the first year of MOBS, we've shown this annual festival of socially conscious short films, and so once again, we're bringing the all-new 2011-2012 edition of the Media That Matters Short Film Festival to Sacramento! The fest is compiled by Arts Engine in New York, which incidentally has been incredibly supportive of MOBS (see the Arts Engine quote on our website).
The shorts are all made by student and... | Movies on a Big Screen | 02/26/12 | Sacramento |
22nd Annual St. Mark's Preschool Play DayPresented by St. Mark's Preschool and St. Mark's Presents at St. Mark's United Methodist Church March 3, 2012 Come and bring your little ones to St. Mark's Preschool Play Day! There will be carnival games and face painting for kids, prizes, food, and a silent auction. Families may play games and eat a meal for a minimal price. | St. Mark's Preschool | 03/03/12 | Sacramento |
UC Davis Weddings and More! Special Events ShowcasePresented by UC Davis Conference and Event Services and UC Davis at UC Davis Freeborn Hall March 4, 2012 Calling all brides and event planners looking for new ideas, gorgeous venues and the opportunity to socialize with fellow event enthusiasts, the UC Davis Weddings and More! Special Events Showcase is the perfect event for you. Come check it out!
This event takes place in 104 Freeborn Hall. | UC Davis Conference and Event Services | 03/04/12 | Davis |
Sacramento Food Film Festival at Guild Theater March 10, 2012 Over the last few years there has been a new generation of documentary filmmaking. One subject matter that arises again and again is food! A couple of documentaries of note are Supersize Me and Food, Inc. These films have encouraged other filmmakers to tackle the subject of food from dirt to the table and all the steps in between.
We live in a land of plenty--Northern California. There is an abundance of local produce of every kind at our fingertips. But there is more... | | 03/10/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Jewish Film FestivalPresented by Sacramento Jewish Film Festival and Crest Theatre at Crest Theatre March 10-March 11, 2012 The Sacramento Jewish Film Festival takes place at the Crest Theatre every Winter. Tired of schlepping to the Bay Area for her annual Jewish film fix, co-founder Margi Park-Landau, Volunteer Coordinator, teamed with Crest Theatre Manager, Sid Heberger, in 1997 and the Sacramento Jewish Film Festival was born.
The 2012 Sacramento Jewish Film Festival brings feature films from around the globe to the Crest Theatre. Four carefully chosen films represent the diversity of the Jewish... | Sacramento Jewish Film Festival | 03/10/12-
03/11/12 | Sacramento |
Girl's Night Out at Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex March 16, 2012 Join for a magical evening of girly fun at this year's Girl's Night Out. Put on your party clothes and enjoy: a chocolate fountain buffet, shopping, crafts, and vendor exhibits. Other refreshments and shopping available. | | 03/16/12 | Elk Grove |
16th Annual St. Patrick's Day ParadePresented by Old Sacramento Business Association at Old Sacramento State Historic Park March 17, 2012 Hundreds of colorful marchers dressed in green, along with Irish and Highland dancers, pipe and drum bands, historic re-enactors and a variety of cultural organizations, will all join together to be a part of the 16th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade! Always a free event, the parade steps off promptly at 1pm from 2nd & L Streets in Old Sacramento and proceeds throughout the national historic landmark.
Over 60 units with more than 1,000 marchers will be featured. Irish dancers in... | Old Sacramento Business Association | 03/17/12 | Sacramento |
Bridal ExpoPresented by Bridal Expo March 18, 2012 The longest running bridal expo in Sacramento is celebrating its 25th year. Brides, discover all the vendors you will need to help you with your wedding needs. | Bridal Expo | 03/18/12 | North Highlands |
Makamae Melia O' Polynesia 11th Year Anniversary LuauPresented by Makamae Melia O'Polynesia March 31, 2012 Aloha! Enjoy all the pleasures of a luau right here in Sacramento! This year's theme is Noho'ana Makamae which means "treasured way of life." There will be authentic Hawaiian cuisine, Makamae Ho'ike, and lots of hula dancing! For those with picky little ones there is a kid's plate availible which includes chicken fingers, salad, and fruit. | Makamae Melia O'Polynesia | 03/31/12 | Elk Grove |
Earth FestPresented by Sacramento Zoo at Sacramento Zoo April 7, 2012 It’s a party for the planet! Learn how to protect and preserve the earth with environmental, wildlife, and conservation organizations. During the day, visit Wildlife Wagons to explore animal bio-artifacts; participate in storytelling and activities in the Discovery Room; come face-to-face with the outreach animals; or listen as keepers present enrichment talks in the afternoon. | Sacramento Zoo | 04/07/12 | Sacramento |
Banjo-Rama 2012Presented by Sacramento Banjo Band at Red Lion Hotel April 13-April 15, 2012 Banjo enthusiasts will recognize the names and enjoy the weekend performances of Buddy Wachter and Johnny Baier, nationally and internationally renowned artists in the banjo world. The crowd pleasers and Sacramento favorites Bill Dendle, Shelly Burns, and Becky Kilgore also will be performing. Come enjoy the the fun and the toe-tapping music.
The best part is all proceeds benefit local childrens charities such as Families First and Mustard Seed School. | Sacramento Banjo Band | 04/13/12-
04/15/12 | Sacramento |
| Bravo Bach: Messiah by George Frederic Handel Parts 2 & 3 | St. Mark's Presents | 04/20/12 | Sacramento |
Bravo Bach: Camerata CapistranoPresented by St. Mark's Presents and Sacramento State Department of Music at St. Mark's United Methodist Church April 21, 2012 The second performance of the Bravo Bach festival features Camerata Capistrano, Sacramento State's historically-informed baroque ensemble. They perform remarkably diverse repertoire with exceptional passion and virtuosity. Originally a student chamber ensemble directed by Dr. Lorna Peters at Sacramento State, Camerata Capistrano has established a superb reputation in Northern California, enjoying upwards of 10... | St. Mark's Presents | 04/21/12 | Sacramento |
| Bravo Bach: Baroque Flourishes & Fanfares | St. Mark's Presents | 04/22/12 | Sacramento |
| Bravo Bach: Keyboard Music by Bach and Handel | St. Mark's Presents | 04/27/12 | Sacramento |
| Bravo Bach: Baroque Jazz Cabaret | St. Mark's Presents | 04/28/12 | Sacramento |
| Bravo Bach | St. Mark's Presents | 04/20/12-
04/29/12 | Sacramento |
| Bravo Bach: Gala Concert | St. Mark's Presents | 04/29/12 | Sacramento |
21st Annual Festival de la FamiliaPresented by Festival de la Familia and California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo April 29, 2012 Come celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Festival de la Familia event--¡Sacramento Calienté!--fresh, fun, and for the family. Festival de la Familia offers a wide range of family friendly, safe events. This annual multi-ethnic Festival celebrates more than 20 Latino cultures.
At the event, you can:
-Feast on the many Latin flavors and savory dishes
-View colorful arts and crafts--or create your own
-Shop at the open-air Mercado | Festival de la Familia | 04/29/12 | Sacramento |
Farms, Friends & FairytalesPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town May 19, 2012 Celebrate agriculture at the fifth annual Farms, Friends & Fairytales event! Arrive early to watch the twin Babydoll sheep, Lucy & Ethel, get sheared, and then watch as a wool spinner spins the wool into thread using an old fashioned spinning wheel! Enjoy agriculture themed hands on activities, a mini-farmer's market, and visit with local area farms and organizations to learn more about California's rich agricultural history. | Fairytale Town | 05/19/12 | 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 |
Sacramento Pride 2012Presented by Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center at Capitol Mall Greens June 2, 2012 Join for the 27-year-old annual celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality. The parade starts at 5th and S Streets and runs north on 5th, turning east on N Street. Enjoy $2 mimosas at the festival until Noon, and wonderful entertainment and fun until 6pm.
This year’s entertainment line-up will be nothing short of spectacular. | Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center | 06/02/12 | Sacramento |
Raley's Grape EscapePresented by Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at Cesar Chavez Park June 2, 2012 More than 200 award-winning California wines come to the cosmopolitan, urban setting of downtown Sacramento. Pair that with some of the region's best local cuisine and you have an amazing culinary experience. Raley's Grape Escape turns a downtown park into a mecca of food and wine experiences that showcase the best of the Central Valley and Sierra Foothills.
| Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau | 06/02/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Juneteenth FestivalPresented by Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at William Land Park June 15-June 16, 2012 Since Summer 2001, Sacramento's Juneteenth Festival has celebrated and educated the community about one of America's most important acts of legislation: The Emancipation Proclamation. Signed into law in 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation declared that all those enslaved were now free.
Sacramento's Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom Weekend is produced by the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau under the direction of Gary Simon, Director of Multicultural... | Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau | 06/15/12-
06/16/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento French Film FestivalPresented by Sacramento French Film Festival and Alliance Française de Sacramento at Crest Theatre June 15-June 24, 2012 The Sacramento French Film Festival, an annual event held in June, celebrates the present as well as the rich history of French cinema featuring new releases and rarely seen classics. It is the only festival dedicated to French cinema in Northern California and one of only two on the West coast. | Sacramento French Film Festival | 06/15/12-
06/24/12 | Sacramento |
Annual Puppet FestivalPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town May 3-June 30, 2012 The Puppet Art Theater is back for another season filled with music, puppetry, and fun! Four original shows will be performed in the Children's Theater.
Schedule:
-May 3-May 13: Red Riding Hood
-May 17-May 27: The Three Billy Goats Gruff
-May 31-June 10: Hansel & Gretel
-June 14-June 30: Cinderella (premier) | Fairytale Town | 05/03/12-
06/30/12 | 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 fairgrounds will highlight some of the unique recreational activities available throughout the State of California for people of all ages.
New Dates, New Adventures! The California State Fair has moved off its traditional Labor Day... | California Exposition & State Fair | 07/12/12-
07/29/12 | 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 |
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 |
Sacramento Antique FairePresented by The Sacramento Antique Faire at Sacramento Outdoor Marketplace (21st Street) February 12-December 9, 2012 A monthly outdoor antique faire is held the 2nd Sunday of every month, rain or shine. There are 300 vendors from throughout California, and a number from Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Arizona, selling art, jewelry, furniture, lighting, vintage clothing, textiles, glassware, pottery, silver, military antiques, garden items, and so much more! Food vendors are located on site. | The Sacramento Antique Faire | 02/12/12-
12/09/12 | Sacramento |
Certified Farmers' Market - SaturdaysPresented by Certified Farmers' Markets at Country Club Plaza January 7-December 29, 2012 Certified Farmers' Markets are an effort to reestablish the traditional link between farmers and consumers in California. Certified Farmers' Markets are "the real thing"--places where genuine farmers offer only agricultural products they grow themselves for direct sale to the public. By eliminating the middleman's additional costs and multiple product handling, both the farmers and the consumers benefit.
This Certified Farmers' Market is open year-round, in the... | Certified Farmers' Markets | 01/07/12-
12/29/12 | Sacramento |
Certified Farmers' Market - SundaysPresented by Certified Farmers' Markets at Sacramento Outdoor Marketplace (8th Street) January 1-December 30, 2012 Certified Farmers' Markets are an effort to reestablish the traditional link between farmers and consumers in California. Certified Farmers' Markets are "the real thing"--places where genuine farmers offer only agricultural products they grow themselves for direct sale to the public. By eliminating the middleman's additional costs and multiple product handling, both the farmers and the consumers benefit.
This Certified Farmers' Market is open year-round, under the... | Certified Farmers' Markets | 01/01/12-
12/30/12 | Sacramento |
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