| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes MusicPresented by VEE Corporation at Power Balance Pavilion (formerly Arco Arena) June 22-June 24, 2012 Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other--monsters making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music.
Jenny, an enthusiastic new music teacher, arrives on Sesame Street only to discover that her instruments are missing. Jenny’s new Muppet friends quickly come to the rescue and discover "instruments" they never knew... | VEE Corporation | 06/22/12-
06/24/12 | Sacramento |
Group Voice LessonsPresented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy (RTAA) at Roseville Theatre June 4-June 25, 2012 For beginning to intermediate vocalists looking to explore theory, sight singing, placement, & technique. Class will benefit all singers who want to learn to optimize their talent. Instructor: Pavel Kravchuck. | Roseville Theatre Arts Academy (RTAA) | 06/04/12-
06/25/12 | Roseville |
Indian Music ClassesPresented by Raga Academy January 29-June 27, 2012 Instruction in Indian classical and semi-classical music is provided for both children and adults. Yearly student recitals and participation in community cultural events. Exams in Indian classical music are available from the reputed college of music in India called "Gandharva Mahavidyalay".
These classes are held at a private residence in Elk Grove. Address given out upon registration. | Raga Academy | 01/29/12-
06/27/12 | Elk Grove |
Indian Music ClassesPresented by Raga Academy January 29-June 27, 2012 Instruction in Indian classical and semi-classical music is provided for both children and adults. Yearly student recitals and participation in community cultural events. Exams in Indian classical music are available from the reputed college of music in India called "Gandharva Mahavidyalay".
| Raga Academy | 01/29/12-
06/27/12 | Folsom |
Intermediate Acting ClassesPresented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy (RTAA) at Roseville Theatre May 23-June 27, 2012 Class designed for serious students who have previous theatre experience but wish to concentrate on acting as a skill. Great preparation for Master Workshop students. Instructor Michelle Raskey. | Roseville Theatre Arts Academy (RTAA) | 05/23/12-
06/27/12 | Roseville |
| Things that Glow | Sacramento Public Library | 06/28/12 | Elk Grove |
| Beginning Jazz Classes | Roseville Theatre Arts Academy (RTAA) | 05/24/12-
06/28/12 | Roseville |
Story TimePresented by Aerospace Museum of California at Aerospace Museum of California March 23-June 29, 2012 Please join the Aerospace Museum of California on Friday mornings for Story Time. Designed for children five years old and younger, Story Time will occur every Friday and will focus on space-related or aviation-centric age appropriate books. Once the story is completed, the children will take a tour of the accompanying exhibit in the Museum. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission to the Museum is free for children five and under, however adult admission is required. | Aerospace Museum of California | 03/23/12-
06/29/12 | McClellan |
Camp Music CircusPresented by California Musical Theatre at Memorial Auditorium June 18-June 29, 2012 Camp Music Circus is designed to develop creativity, enhance self-confidence, and encourage an interest in musical theatre and the performing arts. Age-appropriate theatre games, improvisational activities, and role-playing add energy and fun to classes in singing, dancing, and acting. Campers share their newly developed skills in a closing performance of a mini musical for family and friends. | California Musical Theatre | 06/18/12-
06/29/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Sings! Performance Summer CampPresented by Sacramento Children's Chorus June 25-June 29, 2012 In this camp children will learn cabaret style with large and small ensemble and solo instruction, audition techniques, and vocal production. This is for children entering 5th grade through 12th grade. | Sacramento Children's Chorus | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | 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)
Sponsored by ScholarShare College Savings Plan. | Fairytale Town | 05/03/12-
06/30/12 | Sacramento |
| Summer Performance | Sacramento Suzuki Violin Studio | 06/30/12 | Sacramento |
Grease the MusicalPresented by Music Circus and California Musical Theatre at Wells Fargo Pavilion June 26-July 1, 2012 Fun, friendship, and humor abound in this nostalgic trip to Rydell High in 1959, complete with greasers, slumber parties, sock hops, and lots of singing and dancing. Sandy and Danny’s romance sparks hit songs like "Summer Nights" and "You’re the One That I Want." | Music Circus | 06/26/12-
07/01/12 | 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 |
California Watercolor AssociationPresented by Gallery at 48 Natoma at Gallery at 48 Natoma May 18-July 5, 2012 Watercolors can be some of the most beautiful paintings to appreciate and are deceptively difficult to create. Mastering control of this flowing medium can take years. Members of the California Watercolor Association have been juried into this prestigious organization since 1967. The California Watercolor Association (CWA) is the largest regional water media organization in California. The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom is honored to exhibit their annual membership show from. | Gallery at 48 Natoma | 05/18/12-
07/05/12 | Folsom |
International CelebrationPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town July 7, 2012 Fairytale Town presents a day of international dance and fun on the outdoor Mother Goose Stage. Enjoy nonstop performances from regional groups performing dances from around the world. Performances feature African drumming and dancing, Scottish highland dancing, ballet folklorico, Japanese minyo dancing, and much more.
Sponsored in part by Style Magazine. | Fairytale Town | 07/07/12 | Sacramento |
Fab 40's 5K Run/WalkPresented by Capital Road Race Management July 14, 2012 Fab 40's 5K Run/Walk is launching a great community event, and they want to make it even better in the coming years. Realizing there is a tremendous need in the local community to help caregivers and their families, the Fab 40’s committee has decided to support local non-profit Alzheimer’s agencies, and in addition, use part of the proceeds to provide respite care for caregivers!
The “Alzheimer’s Wall of Remembrance” is the first of its kind in the... | Capital Road Race Management | 07/14/12 | Sacramento |
Very Special Arts DayPresented by Fairytale Town and I Can Do That! (frmly VSA Arts of California at Sacramento) at Fairytale Town July 14, 2012 Enjoy a day in the park and participate in several different art "funshops" for kids of all abilities, provided by I Can Do That! Activities include painting, drawing, and tons of messy art fun.
The day features high-quality performances by very special artists, displays of visual artwork created by VSA arts of California at Sacramento students each spring, plus several Funshops (hands-on workshops) such as collage, mobiles, yarn painting, block print-making, and ink-blot... | Fairytale Town | 07/14/12 | Sacramento |
Animals of the World with Wild ThingsPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library July 14, 2012 Wild Things presents the amazing diversity of life on earth. Meet animal ambassadors from five continents and hear their personal stories. Enjoy learning about these animals and others that inhabit the corners of the earth. | Sacramento Public Library | 07/14/12 | Elk Grove |
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 |
Eppie's Great Race & US Bank Kids DuathlonPresented by Eppie's Great Race July 21, 2012 Compete in the 39th annual Eppie's Great Race triathlon; a 5.82 mile run, 12.5 mile cycle and 6.36 mile paddle on and along the American River. Kids can join the fun with the US Bank Kids Duathlon; a 2 mile run and 5.75 mile cycle for kids ages 17 and younger.
Both events benefit Sacramento County Therapeutic Services for those with physical and mental disabilities.
For more information click here. | Eppie's Great Race | 07/21/12 | Sacramento |
| Lego Block Party | Sacramento Public Library | 07/21/12 | Elk Grove |
Get Me the Moon with ArtBeastPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library July 21, 2012 Preschoolers and toddlers will go home with glittering moon sand after enjoying Eric Carle’s clever tale, "Papa Please Get the Moon for Me." Children will explore two art stations. At one, they will create Carle style drawings using watercolor and wax crayons to create a moonscape. At the other station using simple ingredients, the children will mix sand, corn starch, glitter and water to create moon sand, a magical sand that holds its shape and carries a bit of the... | Sacramento Public Library | 07/21/12 | Elk Grove |
Family Campout at Fairytale TownPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town July 20-July 21, 2012 Spend the night at Humpty's house. This exciting overnight adventure includes a theatre performance, arts and crafts activities, a scavenger hunt, bedtime stories, and a sing-along. Wake up the next morning under Fairytale Town's canopy of trees to a light continental breakfast. | Fairytale Town | 07/20/12-
07/21/12 | Sacramento |
Willy WonkaPresented by Fair Oaks Theatre Festival at Fair Oaks Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre June 15-July 22, 2012 Based on the book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, Willy Wonka is a wonderful story of a boy and his adventures in a most magical Chocolate Factory. Songs are from the score of the 1971 movie ("The Candy Man," "Pure Imagination," & "Oompah Loompah") with new songs added for this adaptation by Academy Award and Grammy winners Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
Music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A.... | Fair Oaks Theatre Festival | 06/15/12-
07/22/12 | Fair Oaks |
Disney's The Little MermaidPresented by Music Circus and California Musical Theatre at Wells Fargo Pavilion July 10-July 22, 2012 Disney storytelling at its best! Unsatisfied with her life in the sea, young mermaid Ariel longs to experience the human world above, so she embarks on a fascinating journey to discover her true self. Featuring the songs "Under the Sea" and "Part of Your World." | Music Circus | 07/10/12-
07/22/12 | Sacramento |
The Fairytale Town Troupers present: Sinbad & Aladdin: The Arabian KnightsPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town July 14-July 22, 2012 The Fairytale Town Troupers return for their second show of the season. In this original production, the greatest superheroes of the ancient world join forces on a magical quest to rescue the supreme storyteller Scheherazade from the clutches of an evil Wizard and his monstrous minions.
Performances will be held on the outdoor Mother Goose Stage. | Fairytale Town | 07/14/12-
07/22/12 | Sacramento |
Trevor Wyatt: Dream Big-Read Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library July 26, 2012 Dream Big-Read is a fast-paced and fun magic show that inspires kids to follow their dreams and use books to fulfill their passions. Trevor Wyatt includes doves along with Poof the Magical Rabbit. He will share 6 books about people who dreamed big and achieved success. Each book has a themed magic trick. | Sacramento Public Library | 07/26/12 | Elk Grove |
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 |
28th Annual Birthday Cake & Ice Cream Safari Presented by Sacramento Zoo at Sacramento Zoo July 28, 2012 Come out to the Zoo's official birthday party! Join the Sacramento Zoo at the 28th Annual Ice Cream Safari where you can get all-you-can-eat Baskin Robbins Ice Cream in cones, sundaes, and floats along with all-you-can-drink Coca-Cola beverages. Explore the 14-acre zoo with ice cream treats around every corner!
Entertainment for the kids and fun for everyone--face painting, an Ice Cream Dance Party, and live entertainment. Don’t forget to enter the GiRaffle for the chance to win... | Sacramento Zoo | 07/28/12 | Sacramento |
Disney's The Jungle Book Kids Summer CampPresented by Musical Mayhem Productions, Inc. June 2-July 28, 2012 Musical Mayhem Productions, Inc. is proud to announce Disney's The Jungle Book Kids Summer Camp. Join Elk Grove's newest music theater experience, a combined camp that includes all aspects of producing a musical. Audition for roles, work rehearsals, create props and costumes, and stage a fantastic performance for the community!
Tuition includes: professional blocking, choreography, and vocal rehearsals, script, prop and costume construction, show T-shirt, music CD, 3 performances... | Musical Mayhem Productions, Inc. | 06/02/12-
07/28/12 | Elk Grove |
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 Shakespeare FestivalPresented by Sacramento Shakespeare Festival at William Land Park June 29-July 29, 2012 The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare and King Arthur (a new play as if written by Shakespeare) by Luther Hanson will be performed at the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival. | Sacramento Shakespeare Festival | 06/29/12-
07/29/12 | Sacramento |
RTAA "Little Ones" Tuesday Summer WorkshopPresented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy at Roseville Theatre June 12-July 31, 2012 The Youth and Little Ones program offers the unique opportunity for every student to participate in every show, with no double casting. We do not mandate parent volunteer hours or require parents to purchase a certain number of tickets. We focus our musical theatre training by teaching basics of singing, dancing, and acting. Our originally written workshop shows culminate in a fun performance for the community, family, and friends.
Students learn one song and dance routine as well as... | Roseville Theatre Arts Academy | 06/12/12-
07/31/12 | Roseville |
iD Tech CampPresented by iD Tech Camps at Sacramento State (CSUS) June 24-August 3, 2012 iD Tech Camps offer day and sleep-away summer technology programs at 60+ colleges and universities nationwide, with week-long, and multi-week options available.
Campers (ages 7-17) create iPhone apps, video games, websites with Flash, digital movies, C++/Java programs, robots, 3D animations, and more. Year-round learning opportunities and Accredited Continuing Education Units are available.
Special teen programs (ages 13-18) include iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming... | iD Tech Camps | 06/24/12-
08/03/12 | Sacramento |
City of Trees Food Tasting and Cultural Walking TourPresented by Local Roots Food Tours at Memorial Auditorium April 23-August 4, 2012 Join in on a 3 hour guided culinary walking adventure. Learn what continues to make Sacramento a unique and delicious city, one taste at a time. Explore tree-lined side streets, Italianate mansions, historical neighborhood districts, and great restaurants all set within a beautiful Northern Sierras backdrop. The three-hour City of Trees Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour will let you see an insider's look at the can't-miss eateries and restaurants that only the locals are lucky enough... | Local Roots Food Tours | 04/23/12-
08/04/12 | Sacramento |
4th Annual California Automobile Museum Car CruisePresented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum August 4, 2012 The 4th Annual CAM Car Cruise, hosted by the California Automobile Museum (CAM), will be a fun-filled day for the whole family as they cruise through the streets of Sacramento and along Fulton Avenue where they will conclude with a huge car show on Fulton between El Camino and Marconi. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the local fares of Fulton Avenue merchants, plus there will have a beer garden, live bands, vendors and more! | California Automobile Museum | 08/04/12 | Sacramento |
| Screen on the Green Movie Series: Madagascar | Councilman Steve Cohn & Pops in the Park Committee | 08/04/12 | Sacramento |
RTAA "Little Ones" Wednesday" Summer WorkshopPresented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy at Roseville Theatre June 13-August 8, 2012 The Youth and Little Ones program offers the unique opportunity for every student to participate in every show, with no double casting. We do not mandate parent volunteer hours or require parents to purchase a certain number of tickets. We focus our musical theatre training by teaching basics of singing, dancing, and acting. Our originally written workshop shows culminate in a fun performance for the community, family and friends.
Students learn one song and dance routine as well as... | Roseville Theatre Arts Academy | 06/13/12-
08/08/12 | Roseville |
Movie Night at the LibraryPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library May 31-August 9, 2012 Come join for summer movie nights at the Franklin Community Library. Each week will screen new and classic movies, rated PG-13 and below. Please contact the library for a list of upcoming movie titles. | Sacramento Public Library | 05/31/12-
08/09/12 | Elk Grove |
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 |
Family CampoutPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town June 30-August 11, 2012 Spend the night at Humpty's house. This exciting overnight adventure includes a theater performance, arts and crafts activities, a scavenger hunt, bedtime stories, and a sing-along. Wake up the next morning under Fairytale Town's canopy of trees to a light continental breakfast.
There are three opportunities this summer to get in on this fun-filled event! | Fairytale Town | 06/30/12-
08/11/12 | Sacramento |
Dreamcatcher CraftsPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library August 11, 2012 A dreamcatcher is a Native American charm meant to place over your bed and “catch” bad dreams and hold them while the good dreams slide down their feathers onto the sleeper. Come make your own dreamcatcher at this fun free program. All materials are provided. | Sacramento Public Library | 08/11/12 | Elk Grove |
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 |
RTAA "Little Ones" Thursday Summer WorkshopPresented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy at Roseville Theatre June 14-August 16, 2012 The Youth and Little Ones program offers the unique opportunity for every student to participate in every show, with no double casting. We do not mandate parent volunteer hours or require parents to purchase a certain number of tickets. We focus our musical theatre training by teaching basics of singing, dancing, and acting. Our originally written workshop shows culminate in a fun performance for the community, family and friends.
Students learn one song and dance routine as... | Roseville Theatre Arts Academy | 06/14/12-
08/16/12 | Roseville |
| Lego Block Party | Sacramento Public Library | 08/18/12 | Elk Grove |
| Screen on the Green Movie Series: The Wizard of Oz | Councilman Steve Cohn & Pops in the Park Committee | 08/18/12 | Sacramento |
The Little Mermaid Jr. Summer WorkshopPresented by Young Actors Stage at Sierra 2 Center July 30-August 19, 2012 Young Actors Stage will be holding our summer main stage production of Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr at Sierra 2. During this fun and intensive rehearsal process, cast members will have the chance to sing, dance, and act each day. Rehearsals will consist of warm-ups and technique sessions in addition to learning the material from the show. | Young Actors Stage | 07/30/12-
08/19/12 | 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 |
2nd Annual Free Family Bike NightsPresented by Safety Center Incorporated (Safetyville USA) at Safety Center (Safetyville USA) June 21-August 24, 2012 Bring the children out to Safetyville USA for some safe family fun together. Families attending will enjoy family bike riding in an enclosed safe riding area, food court, and a special designated area for the young riders. A bike safety clinic and local area bike vendors will be on hand for bike assistance and questions. CHP will have handouts and will be available every evening. Helmets required by all riders. | Safety Center Incorporated (Safetyville USA) | 06/21/12-
08/24/12 | Sacramento |
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