| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Valentine's Tennis SocialPresented by Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa February 9, 2012 Perfect for couples or individuals looking to meet new people on the court, sign up for the Valentine’s Tennis Social. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend an evening playing tennis on the spectacular outdoor courts, meet new friends, and enjoy a wonderful meal provided by the culinary team at Arden Hills. It’s time to get your game on! | Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa | 02/09/12 | Sacramento |
The Grown Folks Couples Night Out IIIPresented by Poetry from the Heart February 11, 2012 Enjoy dinner, slow jams listening session, games, dancing & entertainment. Music by DJ Coy. Make this your special Valentine's Day night out! | Poetry from the Heart | 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 |
Pre-Valentine's 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 year's Pre-Valentine's Sexy Singles Mingle & Consensual Couples Crawl. This is a two day event, dual purpose lovers weekend. GrubCrawlUSA.com caters both to those looking for romance and couples who have already found each other. Set out Friday night to meet and mix with the sexy singles party crowd and come out Saturday if you are an established couple looking to enjoy a more intimate atmosphere as you are wined... | GrubCrawlUSA | 02/10/12-
02/11/12 | Sacramento |
The Key To My Heart: Wine & Chocolate FairPresented by Scribner Bend Vineyards at Scribner Bend Vineyards February 11-February 12, 2012 Join Scribner Bend Vineyards for their 7th annual Valentine's Weekend Wine & Chocolate Fair. They will be offering tastings of their award-winning wines and will also have an array of chocolate for you to enjoy! Bring your sweetheart and come on down the river. | Scribner Bend Vineyards | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Sacramento |
| Valentine's Day Dinner | Panini Bar & Grill | 02/14/12 | Sacramento |
| Valentine's Dinner in Dawson's | Hyatt Regency Sacramento | 02/13/12-
02/14/12 | Sacramento |
Happy Hour with the DancersPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Kasbah Lounge February 17, 2012 Spend the evening getting to know your favorite Sacramento Ballet dancers. And don't worry that it's a Friday night, because Kasbah Lounge will be extending happy hour drink pricing to all the ballet's guests! This event will directly follow the Inside the Director's Studio: In the Presence of Genius event, which showcases John Clifford's expertise on George Balanchine's choreography for the Ballet's upcoming Genius Series. Come out and join the dancers! | Sacramento Ballet | 02/17/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Fire CERT Crab FeedPresented by Sacramento Fire CERT at George Sim Community Center February 18, 2012 This crab feed is a fundraiser for the Sacramento Fire CERT program. If crab isn't your thing, there's more: tri-tip, pasta, salad, bread, dessert, and a drink. | Sacramento Fire CERT | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Wine and Dine at Revolution: Benefit for AIDSPresented by Fast Eddie Bike Tours at Revolution Wines February 18, 2012 Bring friends to toast, taste, drink, and have the amazing charcuterie plate at Revolution Winery. A top pick for urban wines in Sacramento, it does not get any more local than here.
While you taste, your dollars will do good for local folks in need. Revolution will donate a generous portion of the evening sales to the NorCal Aids Cycle, the largest AIDS/HIV fundraising event in the greater Sacramento area. Come out and help a local biz help others. | Fast Eddie Bike Tours | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Pour Your Heart Out Wine Tasting & Silent AuctionPresented by Mended Little Hearts of Sacramento and Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill February 18, 2012 Enjoy an evening of wine tasting, gourmet food, silent auction, live music, and a Wall of Wine!
Proceeds benefit Mended Little Hearts of Sacramento (MLH) and their goal of donating Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to local schools.
Make it a weekend getaway and stay at the Hampton Inn in Elk Grove. Special rates arranged for MLH guests, book your stay directly from the ticket window when you purchase your event tickets. | Mended Little Hearts of Sacramento | 02/18/12 | Clarksburg |
Old Sacramento Mardi Gras 2012Presented by Old Sacramento Business Association at Old Sacramento State Historic Park February 18, 2012 Celebrate Mardi Gras in Old Sacramento with live music, entertainment, and food and drink specials at nearly a dozen bars, restaurants, and clubs. Tickets get you VIP benefits at 10 venues, including free cover, drink and meal specials, front of line privileges, and other perks.
Participating locations:
-Cafe New Orleans Hot & Spicy (117 J St)
-Coconut Grove Sports Bar & Grill (106 J St)
- | Old Sacramento Business Association | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Living Library: Ed CarrollPresented by Midtown Monthly at Time Tested Books February 19, 2012 In honor of the upcoming Sacramento Beer Week, Beer Historian Ed Carroll, author of Sacramento's Breweries will discuss the region's rich brewing heritage.
The Sacramento Living Library is curated by Time Tested Books' Peter Keat and hosted by Midtown Monthly's Tim Foster. The series continues on in 2011 on the third Sunday of every month at Time Tested Books. | Midtown Monthly | 02/19/12 | Sacramento |
Downton Abbey Champagne Tea Finale CelebrationPresented by KVIE Public Television at KVIE Studios February 19, 2012 Immerse yourself in the manor house experience. Enjoy a Champagne Tea served by uniformed footmen, go behind-the-scenes with an exclusive look into the making of Downton Abbey, bid on a dinner at the “Downton Abbey of the Delta,” and discover your inner Earl or Countess. Period attire encouraged. | KVIE Public Television | 02/19/12 | Sacramento |
Wine TastingPresented by Bows Collective at Bows & Arrows February 21, 2012 Please join Bows Collective for a tasting of this month's featured wine. Wine expert Michele Herbert will be in to answer questions and hang out! | Bows Collective | 02/21/12 | 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 |
A Night of Mystery, Music and MayhemPresented by Sacramento Theatre Company at Solomon Dubnick Gallery February 25, 2012 When the clock strikes seven at night, prepare yourself for a theatrical fright. Dine with detectives who help you sleuth, and fellow guests who uncover the truth.
This benefit for Sacramento Theatre Company and its School of the Arts begins with a silent auction and cocktails, followed by dinner, and dancing.
Dine with one of your favorite 12 detectives of all time, portayed by actors from STC's stages and help solve the mystery. | Sacramento Theatre Company | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
3rd Annual Crab & Shrimp FeedPresented by Cristo Rey High School Sacramento February 25, 2012 The Cristo Rey Athletic Department is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Crab & Shrimp Feed. Proceeds support Cristo Rey sports program. With over 300 people in attendance you won’t want to miss this sell out event and enjoy great crab, shrimp, and pasta. But that's only part of the fun--you can dance the night away with music that makes you move by Latin Motion. There will also be a dessert auction and raffle. | Cristo Rey High School Sacramento | 02/25/12 | 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 |
Ettore's Coffee BreakPresented by Youth Development Network at Elks Tower Historic Ballroom February 29, 2012 Around about 9:30ish, don’t you begin to crave a little something sweet to get you through the rest of the morning? Perhaps washed down with some hot java and accompanied by a little chit chat? If that’s you (and isn’t it all of us?!) then it’s time to consume a few extra calories for a good cause…that’s right, we're giving you permission to eat sweets! Why? Because you’re invited to the 4th Annual Ettore's Coffee Break.
Come join your... | Youth Development Network | 02/29/12 | Sacramento |
Community Crab Feed Presented by East Valley Church March 2, 2012 Come enjoy a hefty, succulent crab dinner in a "dock of the bay" environment right here in Orangevale. Bring the whole family for food, fun, entertainment, a silent auction, and more! | East Valley Church | 03/02/12 | Orangevale |
Sacramento Beer & Chili FestivalPresented by Sacramento Artists Council, Inc. and Sacramento Beer Week at Southside Park March 3, 2012 The 1st Annual Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival benefits the Sacramento Artists Council, Inc. Participate in Chili Cook-off Contest with three categories--individual, corporate, and industry. Beer tastes provided by local and regional brewers. Enjoy live music by local musicians, including As Yet Untitled.
The goal is to raise $35,000 for seed money to kick-off art programs for at risk and homeless children to learn job skills such as carpentry & welding via the arts and give... | Sacramento Artists Council, Inc. | 03/03/12 | Sacramento |
Italian Cooking ShowPresented by Sacramento Italian Cultural Society at Italian Center - Carmichael March 4, 2012 Get ready for the Sacramento Italian Cultural Society's annual cooking show. Popular cooking instructor and author Franca Brida Lingren will teach you how to make some delectable Spring favorites including: Torta di Asparagi, roasted pepper, and Asiago cheese. Gnocchi Gnudi and Dolce di Fragole with Mascarpone cheese and Grand Marnier.
Participants will get to sample the wonderful Italian specialities featured and served by the Italian center volunteers. Printed... | Sacramento Italian Cultural Society | 03/04/12 | Carmichael |
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 |
Cal Middle Spring ThingPresented by California Middle School PTSA at Congregation B'nai Israel March 17, 2012 The friends and families of California Middle School invite you to the 3rd annual Spring Thing, an evening of great food, drink, and fun to benefit the Cal Middle Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). There will be wine-tasting, gourmet food from Sacramento's finest restaurants, and a silent auction.
California Middle School has been a Land Park institution since the 1940s. It has graduated students who have gone on to become community, political, and business... | California Middle School PTSA | 03/17/12 | Sacramento |
The Sleeping Beauty TeaPresented by Stages - Folsom Dance Arts March 18, 2012 The Sleeping Beauty Tea is for all the princesses in the land and their families. Experience an afternoon of fantasy and fun for children of all ages. Enjoy tea and lemonade along with wonderful finger sandwiches, cookies and more! Join in fun kids activities and have your picture taken with cast members from Ballet Folsom's The Sleeping Beauty. Princess costumes are encouraged. | Stages - Folsom Dance Arts | 03/18/12 | Folsom |
Dinner for TwoPresented by Paragary Restaurant Group at Cafe Bernardo - Midtown January 30-March 29, 2012 Visit Cafe Bernardo's Midtown location weeknights through March and enjoy a special dinner menu for two. Entree and wine selections will vary throughout the days. Enjoy two entrees, two side salads, and a carafe of wine for $25. A great date night option! | Paragary Restaurant Group | 01/30/12-
03/29/12 | Sacramento |
Origins of Sacramento Food & Cultural TourPresented by Local Roots Food Tours at Cafe Bernardo - Midtown January 7-March 31, 2012 This three-hour walking food tour takes participants on a fun and historical route thru Midtown's Sutter's District and East Sac's Fabulous 40s neighborhoods. Explore the hidden gems of six different eateries. Meet the talented and passionate chefs and owners while sampling their creations from our region's fresh local ingredients. Enjoy historical national landmarks, gorgeous mission style churches, and famed architecture throughout period neighborhoods. Learn how many diverse... | Local Roots Food Tours | 01/07/12-
03/31/12 | Sacramento |
Pathways of PromisePresented by Pathways of Promise at Elks Tower Historic Ballroom March 31, 2012 Pathways of Promise is a Annual Dinner Gala and Auction event that raises funds and awarness for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (FSMA). This years theme is "Miracle-Ville". Enjoy gourmet food, wine with dinner, dancing, live and silent auction. Dress code is creative cocktail/business casual. | Pathways of Promise | 03/31/12 | Sacramento |
7th Annual Scholarship Dinner & AuctionPresented by Cristo Rey High School Sacramento at Aerospace Museum of California May 3, 2012 Do you want to feel the wind beneath your wings? Join Cristo Rey High School as they go soaring toward success at the 7th Annual Scholarship Dinner. The dinner is Cristo Rey’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Your support of this event benefits the Cristo Rey High School scholarship fund and provides essential financial aid for Cristo Rey’s students. | Cristo Rey High School Sacramento | 05/03/12 | McClellan |
A Taste of Italian SummerPresented by Murer House Foundation at Murer House and Learning Center May 19, 2012 Come out for this cooking demonstration by Franca Brida Lingren featuring recipes from her cookbook Dario e Dario. Enjoy a light lunch of some of Franca's favorites, including Divine Wine Soup, Panzanella, a rustic bread salad, and Pizelle, both classic, and a chocolate version. Cookbooks will be available for sale. | Murer House Foundation | 05/19/12 | Folsom |
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 Wine & Dine WeekPresented by Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at Downtown Sacramento May 30-June 10, 2012 Discover the culinary treasures of the Sacramento region with this special opportunity to enjoy our great local wines & food. Enjoy a three to four-course dinner at the Sacramento region's best restaurants for a fraction of the regular price. Even better, each meal comes with tastes from the region's award-winning wines!
See a sample list of last year's participating locations below. For menus and more details, please check out the | Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau | 05/30/12-
06/10/12 | 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 |
Sacramento Chef ChallengePresented by InAlliance June 23, 2012 Professional chefs compete head to head in a live culinary competition and you decide who wins! Challengers will have three hours to prepare and serve a three item specialty menu based on a surprise theme. Every guest will have the opportunity to sample each menu item and determine “whose cuisines reigns supreme.” But there’s more…as chefs battle for culinary glory, guests sample from over 100 restaurants, wineries, and breweries while enjoying live music!
| InAlliance | 06/23/12 | Sacramento |
3rd Annual Red Shoe Crawl Presented by Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California at Downtown Sacramento June 24, 2012 Join for this leisurely stroll through beautiful downtown and midtown Sacramento for the 3rd Annual Red Shoe Crawl. Not only will you have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of culinary delights from the best restaurants in the Sacramento region, you will also be supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities® Northern California. All proceeds raised will go directly to help the children and families served at the Sacramento Ronald McDonald House and Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake. | Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California | 06/24/12 | 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 |
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 |
Walking Tour: Old Sacramento Speakeasy TourPresented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership at River City Saloon January 21-December 15, 2012 DSP tour guide and history buff, Shawn Peter, takes you on a guided tour through Old Sacramento’s underground watering holes. The tour begins at the River City Saloon, an Old Town bar decorated in prohibition-era style. Your group will head to several other speakeasy spots including the famed Delta King Riverboat, which at the time served as a floating hotspot for illegal drinking, jazz bands,... | Downtown Sacramento Partnership | 01/21/12-
12/15/12 | 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 |
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 |
| Whole Enchilada Sunday | Paragary Restaurant Group | 01/08/12-
12/30/12 | Sacramento |
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