| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 23rd Annual Sweet Potato FestivalPresented by Sacramento Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women at Pannell Meadowview Community Center February 11, 2012 The 23rd Annual Sweet Potato Festival is fun for the entire family. There will be vendors, sweet potato pies for sale, entertainment, sweet potato ice cream for sale, sweet potato pie bake off, and much more.
Entertainment includes: Brian Dudley, Circle of Friends, Speech Choir, All God’s Children, Theta the Puppeteer, Phoenix Park Choir, Black Frost and JD Black, Ms. Somoria.
Vendors include: Bonnie Bane—Mary Kay, Leona... | Sacramento Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
| Father Daughter Dance | Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District | 02/10/12-
02/11/12 | Fair Oaks |
Family Activity: Astonishing Animal AdaptationsPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center February 11, 2012 We live in a wild world! There is no end to the mind boggling ways in which animals have adapted to live in the extremes of the Earth! See these marvels of nature live and up close, including exotic insects, invertebrates, reptiles, and much more!
Hosted by Eric San Gregorio of Insect World. All ages welcome. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 02/11/12 | Carmichael |
| Damage Over Time | | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
I Heart Sacramento ZooPresented by Sacramento Zoo at Sacramento Zoo February 12, 2012 Bring your valentine to a special I Heart Sacramento Zoo day organized by the Sacramento Zoo Teen volunteers. The event features valentine-themed animal enrichments, informative talks, and activity tables.
Animal Enrichment schedule:
9:30am: Orangutan
10am: Chimpanzee
10:30am: Lion
11am: Giraffe
11:30am: Black & White Ruffed Lemur
Noon: Thick-billed Parrots
12:30pm: Giant Anteater
1pm: Ground Hornbill
1:30pm: Bongo &... | Sacramento Zoo | 02/12/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Darwin DayPresented by Sacramento Darwin Day at La Sierra Community Center February 12, 2012 The 15th annual Sacramento Darwin Day celebrates reason, science, and Charles Darwin's 203rd birthday. This year's topic is "Evolution and Modern Religious Thought."
This year's main speaker, Dr. Peter M. J. Hess, is the Director for Religious Community Outreach at the National Center for Science Education. He offers stimulating and thought-provoking lectures and workshops where he addresses religious, philosophical, and historical aspects of the controversy surrounding... | Sacramento Darwin Day | 02/12/12 | Carmichael |
Family Activity: Nisenan Maidu Village WalkPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center February 12, 2012 Step back in time as we tour our replica of the village of the Nisensan Maidu people, who had a flourishing culture before the arrival of the European settlers. See how these wonderful people lived in harmony with their environment.
All ages welcome. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 02/12/12 | Carmichael |
Spin, Pop, BoomPresented by City of Davis Community Services Department at Veterans' Memorial Center Theatre - Davis February 12, 2012 You’ll be spellbound with these cool experiments in physics and chemistry, from volcanic reactions to spinning centrifugal force demonstrations. Learn about the physical forces and molecular interactions in what we see everyday. Observe how chemical reactions make foam shoot up into the air, and how a hand appears to grow. Finally, watch as a swirl of steam, like a genie, dances out of a bottle. | City of Davis Community Services Department | 02/12/12 | Davis |
The Expendables Winter Blackout at Ace of Spades February 12, 2012 The Expendables enjoyed a laid-back lifestyle growing up in Santa Cruz, CA--surfing, skating, partying, and playing music were commonplace. Since 1997, The Expendables have staked their claim in the California surf/rock genre by headlining venues from coast to coast. Blending Reggae, Punk Rock, and '80s style dueling guitar solos, The Expendables have made heads turn and floors shake for years.
Also... | | 02/12/12 | Sacramento |
Falling In Reverse at Ace of Spades February 13, 2012 Falling in Reverse is a post-hardcore band signed to Epitaph Records. They released their debut album, The Drug in Me Is You, in July 2011, which peaked at number 19 one the Billboard 200, selling 18,000 copies in its first week of sales. "Raised by Wolves", "The Drug in Me Is You", and "I'm Not a Vampire" were all released as singles to promote the album. The band is led by lead singer Ronnie Radke, formerly of Escape the Fate, along with guitarist Jacky... | | 02/13/12 | Sacramento |
Teen Anime ScreeningPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library February 15, 2012 Join for the continuation of the Teen Anime program! Each month, teens vote for an anime series or movie to be screened in the Franklin Library’s community room. This event is open to teens ages 13-17. | Sacramento Public Library | 02/15/12 | Elk Grove |
Fenix Drum & Dance Company PerformancePresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library February 16, 2012 Everyone is invited to celebrate Black History month with the Fenix Drum and Dance Company. Narrative drumming and dance will trace the history of African-Americans from Africa to the New World. | Sacramento Public Library | 02/16/12 | Elk Grove |
Tera Melos (CANCELED)Presented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 16, 2012 This event is no longer occurring.
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: | Harlow's | 02/16/12 | Sacramento |
Testament at Ace of Spades February 17, 2012 Testament is a metal band from Berkeley that formed in 1983. They are often credited as one of the most popular bands of the 1980s thrash metal scene. To this day the band is still busy making new music, with a new album on the horizon.
Also performing:
-Prong
-White Minorities
-Gary Busey Amber Alert | | 02/17/12 | Sacramento |
Aspiring Artists Debut 2012Presented by Northern California Artists and Sacramento Fine Arts Center at Sacramento Fine Arts Center January 31-February 18, 2012 Aspiring Artist Debut 2012 is a free art exhibit showing work of new artists, from high school age to adult, who have never shown in a juried exhibition. This annual art show is sponsored by Northern California Arts, Inc. All media are accepted in this show, so expect to see a mix of drawing, mixed media, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, and sculpture.
The 2nd Saturday Reception will include an awards presentation.
Do want to enter or know an... | Northern California Artists | 01/31/12-
02/18/12 | Carmichael |
SacShows Presents: Soundcheck 21Presented by SacShows Presents at Ace of Spades February 18, 2012 Come out for a night of music as SacShows presents Soundcheck 21. Artists will be performing and as always the line up is filled with talent.
Performances by:
-Kingdom Of Giants
-The Will The Way
-Look Alive
-Lights Ahead Of Us
-Tag! You're Dead
-Trial By Fire | SacShows Presents | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
2012 Sacramento AutoramaPresented by Sacramento Autorama and California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo February 17-February 19, 2012 The Sacramento Autorama is now in its 62nd year. The Sacramento Autorama is “The Kustom Capital of the World” and boasts being home to one of longest running indoor car shows in the world. The Autorama is recognized as the premiere custom car show on the West Coast. The Show features over 450 of the finest custom cars, hot rods, classics, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles from around the county. | Sacramento Autorama | 02/17/12-
02/19/12 | Sacramento |
The GiverPresented by B Street Theatre - Family Series at B Street Theatre January 14-February 19, 2012 The Giver, adapted by Eric Coble, is based on the story by Lois Lowry. Through this astonishing and moving adaptation, discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny.
Experience some of history’s most cherished stories in a setting where wonder and excitement jump from the stage. B Street Theatre’s Family Series brings children closer than ever to live performance, engaging their hearts and minds in a way that few other... | B Street Theatre - Family Series | 01/14/12-
02/19/12 | Sacramento |
Know Your Body, Breath, & Mind Through Yoga & MeditationPresented by Art of Living Sacramento February 16-February 19, 2012 The Art of Living Course is a holistic workshop that teaches you powerful and effective techniques to get rid of stress and develop peace of mind while increasing well-being and overall health.
The course includes:
-Powerful breathing and meditation practices that heal and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit while raising energy levels
-Skills for handling negative emotions and situations
-Practical wisdom for improving focus at work work and... | Art of Living Sacramento | 02/16/12-
02/19/12 | Folsom |
Mayday Parade at Ace of Spades February 19, 2012 It doesn't happen very often, but every once in a while a band comes along who have crafted a sound that's so unique it's hard to believe they haven't been playing together for decades. For the past four years, the members of Mayday Parade--vocalist/keyboardist Derek Sanders, bassist Jeremy Lenzo, guitarists Alex Garcia and Brooks Betts and drummer Jake Bundrick--have been perfecting their unique brand of pop-inflected punk rock, a process that is currently culminating with the release of... | | 02/19/12 | Sacramento |
Jolie Holland and Sea of BeesPresented by Davis Live Music Collective February 21, 2012 The Davis Live Music Collective is proud to present one of the nation's most important young songwriters, Jolie Holland, along with supporting artist Sea of Bees. This is the music collective’s inaugural event.
Jolie Holland is an esteemed Shortlist Prize nominated musician who counts Tom Waits and ANTI- label mate Sage Francis among her most outspoken fans. She has shared some of the nation’s biggest stages with... | Davis Live Music Collective | 02/21/12 | Davis |
Tomorrows Bad Seeds at Ace of Spades February 21, 2012 Tomorrows Bad Seeds, “leaders of the new school”, is a five piece band from Hermosa Beach, California formed in 2004. Their Southern California influences helped yield their unparalleled sound. A perfect mix of rock, pop, punk, reggae, and hip-hop guaranteed to hook you. From break dancing to spinning tracks these boys emerged into multi-cultural musical phenomenon with a cause.
Also performing: | | 02/21/12 | Sacramento |
Father & Daughter Dinner Dance at Laguna Town Hall February 10-February 24, 2012 Create magical moments with your girl at this year's Father and Daughter Dinner Dance. Dancing, DJ, and a catered dinner will be available. Professional photographs will be available for an additional fee. Pre-registration is required. This year's theme is a black and white starry night. | | 02/10/12-
02/24/12 | Elk Grove |
SacShows Presents: Jamie's ElsewherePresented by SacShows Presents at Ace of Spades February 24, 2012 In the world today, many people are held in esteem for the mistakes they have made, rather than the efforts they make to correct them. In the case of Sacramento's Jamie's Elsewhere, a rare band of six are determined to make a name for themselves in the right. A Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints, their Victory Records debut, is a true tale of lessons learned, told through melodic and incredibly detailed... | SacShows Presents | 02/24/12 | Sacramento |
| Sacramento Youth Symphony Winter Concerto Concerts | Sacramento Youth Symphony & Academy of Music | 02/25/12 | Davis |
23rd Annual African American Young Male ConferenceFebruary 25, 2012 Young men ages 12 to 21 years are invited to the 23rd Annual Northern California African American Young Male Conference. Prepare to be inspired by the conference’s keynote speaker, renowned poet Sekou Andrews.
Pre-register and attend three of 15 workshops sponsored by nearly a dozen different local multicultural organizations, including Sacramento Unified School District and Prince Hall Masons, District #2. | | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
The English Beat at Ace of Spades February 25, 2012 March 1979 brought the world both the Three Mile Island nuclear incident, and in far away Birmingham, England, the very first show by a nascent band known as The English Beat. Introduced as "the hottest thing since the Pennsylvania meltdown", the band felt the years to come could be quite explosive! The English Beat hailed from working class, industrial Birmingham, England. Like Detroit in the U.S. of A, it was an auto... | | 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 |
Willy Wonka JuniorPresented by Young Actors Stage at 24th Street Theatre February 24-February 26, 2012 It’s a sweet confection of pure imagination! Young Actors Stage presents youth ages 6-14 in Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man & his quest to find an heir. This musical adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features memorable songs from the classic 1971 film including, “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “I Want it Now” & “The Candy Man.” A scrumptious treat for the entire family! | Young Actors Stage | 02/24/12-
02/26/12 | Sacramento |
| Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz | Maloof Sports & Entertainment | 02/28/12 | Sacramento |
Yu-Gi-Oh! TournamentPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library February 29, 2012 Competitors are welcome to test their skills in the Franklin Community Library’s monthly Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament, while newcomers are invited to hone their technique through Yu-Gi-Oh! Academy. Participants will compete in a friendly environment to become the champions of our February meeting, as well as to gain tournament points for the Spring 2012 Season. Competitors will need to bring their own decks, while those new to the game are welcome to come and learn its rules through the... | Sacramento Public Library | 02/29/12 | Elk Grove |
The Music Man Jr. Presented by Benvenuti Performing Arts Center at Benvenuti Performing Arts Center February 23-March 3, 2012 Get ready for 76 Trombones in a big parade! From the Broadway stage to schools nationwide, this American classic is still sweeping the country. This fun hour and a half long musical is perfect for families and is very kid friendly and features the top talent of the Natomas Charter School Performing and Fine Arts Middle School students. | Benvenuti Performing Arts Center | 02/23/12-
03/03/12 | Sacramento |
C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape LettersPresented by Sacramento Convention Center Complex at Community Center Theater March 3, 2012 C.S. Lewis' brilliant novel The Screwtape Letters, reveals spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view. This funny, provocative, and witty theatrical adaptation stars Max McLean as Screwtape.
Run Time: 90 minutes, no intermission. Performance includes special after-show talkback with Max McLean. The performance is appropriate for ages 13 and up; children under 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. | Sacramento Convention Center Complex | 03/03/12 | Sacramento |
San Francisco Guitar QuartetPresented by Sacramento Guitar Society and Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center March 3-March 4, 2012 The San Francisco Guitar Quartet takes the stage for the 4th concert at Three Stages. The members of SFGQ--Mark Simons, David Dueñas, Patrick O'Connell, and Jon Mendle--have each distinguished themselves as soloists and chamber musicians with first prizes in the American String Teachers Association Competition and the Baltimore Chamber Music Awards Competition, a Fulbright Scholarship, and concert appearances in Carnegie Hall. Group members also hold faculty positions in Bay Area... | Sacramento Guitar Society | 03/03/12-
03/04/12 | Folsom |
Amy Obenski: Save the Trees Tour at Naked Lounge - Downtown March 6, 2012 With music as her guide, Amy Obenski is crossing the U.S and France on a Save the Trees tour. The goal is to raise awareness about the links between climate change and deforestation.
Her songs are more based on reflections of every day life than environmental musings. But the haunting and ethereal style of Amy's songs has drawn the attention of audiences and critics alike. Her track, "Carousel," from Amy's second album, Kite, was featured in the TV... | | 03/06/12 | Sacramento |
Kinect and Wii Gaming & Dance-OffPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library March 7, 2012 As part of the Modernity Rocks/Antiquity Rules programming for Teen Tech Week, the Library will be hosting a Wii and Xbox Kinect gaming tournament. Come and learn how to dance in the modern style as the Library harnesses technology to host an electronic dance-off. After, stay and discuss whether it is preferable to dance digitally or in the corporeal fashion of our analog ancestors. | Sacramento Public Library | 03/07/12 | Elk Grove |
The Hackademy AwardsPresented by Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails at Memorial Auditorium March 8, 2012 This is a Hollywood-style red carpet advocacy event held annually and designed to educate youth and young adults about the impact of tobacco in movies. There will be a short presentation, refreshments, and live entertainment! Funds raised from this event will go back to Breathe California and help support their mission of clean air, healthy lungs, and a tobacco-free environment. | Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails | 03/08/12 | Sacramento |
2nd Saturday at St. FrancisPresented by St. Francis High School at St. Francis High School March 10, 2012 The art on display in the Theatre and Arts Complex is selected from submitted work created by St. Francis High School students. Come join these future Sacramento artists in the foyer and see their most current sculptures, paintings, drawings, pastels, and photography.
This event takes place in the Theatre & Arts Complex at St. Francis High School. | St. Francis High School | 03/10/12 | Sacramento |
Anne of Green GablesPresented by Sutter Street Theatre at Sutter Street Theatre February 18-March 11, 2012 Anne of Green Gables captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery's enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, from her first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen's Academy. The play faithfully recreates the memorable events and characters from the brilliant novel. All the tragedies and triumphs that mark Anne's growth from adolescence to early adulthood are here; her friendship with Diana, her feuds with Gilbert and her... | Sutter Street Theatre | 02/18/12-
03/11/12 | Folsom |
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 |
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 |
Donut DashPresented by Tesco at William Land Park March 24, 2012 Run, jog, or walk 2 miles through shady Land Park to Marie’s Donuts, eat 4 donuts (or 6 donut holes or nothing at all) and then 2 miles back.
All proceeds go to support the Child Life Program at Sutter Children’s Center, Sacramento to help pay for art supplies, toys, movies, video games, etc to benefit the children during their hospital stay.
The start/finish area is near the corner of Freeport Blvd & Sutterville Rd inside William Land Park. | Tesco | 03/24/12 | Sacramento |
Drive For Dollars Golf Event & Benefit: Fun for the Whole Family Presented by Lifepointe Christian Church March 24, 2012 The event includes participation in the following competition categories: Longest Drive, Most Accurate Drive, Putting, and Chipping. The competition will be open to golfers of all ages, and sign-ups will be available to the first 100 golfers. Special contests and prizes for best decorated golf ball/golf bag, and best golf outfit will also be offered. Participants will be able to join in all, or a select few, of the competitions/contests available the day of the event. Prizes will be... | Lifepointe Christian Church | 03/24/12 | Elk Grove |
Riding Concrete: Skateboarding in CaliforniaPresented by California Museum for History, Women, and the Arts at California Museum July 2, 2011-March 25, 2012 Curated by legendary Z-Boy Nathan Pratt, co-star of the 2002 documentary Dogtown and Z- Boys, this all-new exhibit explores the California-created sport of skateboarding.
From the earliest 1950s wood plank and metal roller skate wheel prototypes to the modern engineered marvels of today, rare boards and ephemera document the evolution of "sidewalk surfing."
Multimedia presentations featuring the revolutionary riders, artists, and manufacturers reveal how riding... | California Museum for History, Women, and the Arts | 07/02/11-
03/25/12 | Sacramento |
Free Family Concert Series Presented by Camellia Symphony Orchestra at Tsakopoulos Library Galleria March 25, 2012 Offered as a public service to the Sacramento region, CSO has been presenting this concert series for over 10 years. The concerts are always free and each year they include new artistic collaborations with the local arts community.
This year, the family concerts will include an instrument petting zoo and a visual art element presented by I Can Do THAT! (formerly Very Special Arts) who will offer “Funshops” for children to create art related to the musical... | Camellia Symphony Orchestra | 03/25/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Symphonic Winds: Simply Sousa!Presented by Sacramento Symphonic Winds at La Sierra Community Center March 25, 2012 Bring the entire family to this exhilarating concert entitled Simply Sousa. The Sacramento Symphonic Winds, a 60-piece adult community band conducted by Dr. Les Lehr, is featuring soloists Dave Rollins, trombone, playing "Blue Bells of Scotland" by Arthur Pryor, and Larry Hudson, trumpet, playing "Napoli" by Herman Bellstedt. Other selections will include "There was a Composer of Genius..." by Daniel Kallman, and the music of John Philip Sousa including... | Sacramento Symphonic Winds | 03/25/12 | Carmichael |
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 |
Goldilocks and the Three BearsPresented by Chautauqua Playhouse at Chautauqua Playhouse March 17-April 7, 2012 Chautauqua Playhouse presents: Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The porridge, the three beds, a broken chair, and father bear and mama bear are angry. Baby Bear cries! Goldilocks makes a mess!
Adapted and directed by Marie Raymond. | Chautauqua Playhouse | 03/17/12-
04/07/12 | Carmichael |
Spring EGGstravaganza at Elk Grove Regional Park April 7, 2012 Celebrate spring! Join the CSD for an egg hunt and spring activities with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy the day with your kids and family while participating in multiple carnival games including a Egg Scramble and an Egg Drop! | | 04/07/12 | Elk Grove |
It's MagicPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center April 13, 2012 A lineup of some of the world’s top professional magicians takes the stage in this annual live spectacle produced by Milt Larson (founder of Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle). The show has delighted magic enthusiasts of all ages for more than five decades. The liveliest lineup of magic acts this side of Las Vegas. It’s a must for magic buffs of all ages! | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 04/13/12 | Folsom |
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