| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 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 |
Sacramento Fashion WeekPresented by Sacramento Fashion Week and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sacramento & Northeastern California at Midtown February 21-February 25, 2012 Sacramento Fashion Week is geared toward showcasing the fashion and artistic talents of the Sacramento Region. Giving new and upcoming designers a platform to showcase their collection they normally would not be able to. Sacramento Fashion Week provides the bridge between fashion designers, models, photographers, advertising agencies, make up and hair stylists in the beauty, fashion, and entertainment industry within the Sacramento Area.
Schedule:
-Tues, Feb 21:... | Sacramento Fashion Week | 02/21/12- 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
Getty Owl Run/Walk Presented by Getty Owl Foundation at Crocker Park February 26, 2012 Join for the Getty Owl Run/Walk in Crocker Park in Downtown Sacramento. All proceeds benefit Getty Owl Foundation to help find a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, the #1 genetic killer of young children. The 1/4 mile kids run, 5K Walk/Run, and 10K Run routes around Downtown Sacramento along the waterfront. Post-race family festival will include, massages, vendors, food, music, and activities for all ages.
For more information regarding packet pickup locations, race day registration,... | Getty Owl Foundation | 02/26/12 | Sacramento |
Delta Bike Tour Benefit for AIDSPresented by Fast Eddie Bike Tours at Old Sugar Mill February 26, 2012 Join Fast Eddie for a 45 mile velo docent bike tour for experienced road cyclists. Bring your own bike and pedal back in time with velo docent Fast Eddie crossing bridges, ferries, canals, and rivers through the Gold Rush beginnings of California. Explore Locke, the only remaining rural Chinese town in the U.S. Velo docent, lunch, museum admissions, and wine tasting included.
Proceeds from this tour benefit the NorCal AIDS Cycle/Team Fast Eddie. The NorCal AIDS cycle is a 330 mile 4... | Fast Eddie Bike Tours | 02/26/12 | Clarksburg |
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 |
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 |
Bathroom Art: Corine St.Ofle: More Polaroids About Buildings & PeoplePresented by Bows Collective at Bows & Arrows February 11-March 8, 2012 As part of its “Bathroom Shows” series, Bows Gallery at Bows & Arrows is pleased to present More Polaroids about Buildings and People, a selection of original Polaroid photographs by Corine St.Ofle.
This exhibition is composed of instant images—taken in the legendary 3.5 by 4.2 inch, white-framed format—of the striking architectural features of buildings and streets in Madrid, Paris, San Francisco, to name a few places, and of many Sacramento... | Bows Collective | 02/11/12- 03/08/12 | Sacramento |
Bird and BreakfastPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center March 10, 2012 Explore the miracles of spring in the beautiful oak woodland and meadows of the Effie Yeaw Nature Area in small groups guided by Audubon experts. Take advantage of the opportunity to be guided by an expert who can answer your questions. Is that a dirty sock hanging in that tree? No, it's a bushtit nest! And that tiny cup the size of a quarter, built with lichen and spider webs? A hummingbird nest!
Groups will return to a delicious breakfast prepared by your hosts, the American... | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 03/10/12 | Carmichael |
An Evening with Cary Farley 2012 at Guild Theater March 17, 2012 Beanie Productions presents the 2nd annual charity concert event featuring musician Cary Farley and special guests. Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Proceeds from this event benefit The Mustard Seed School in Sacramento.
Special thanks to sponsors: (SI&A) School Innovations and Advocacy, Sherman Clay, and Body by Vi. | | 03/17/12 | 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 |
"It's a Vegas Affair" Casino NightPresented by Sacramento Police Activities League at Woodlake Hotel Sacramento (formerly Radisson Hotel Sacramento) March 24, 2012 This is Sacramento Police Activities League's signature fundraising event for the year. All donations raised will pay for youth programs and activities through the SacPAL. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and casino games.
Tickets include a buffet dinner and $1000 in casino chips value. Business attire required. Special rates on rooms at the Woodlake Hotel when you mention you are attending the SacPAL Casino night. SacPal is a 501c3 -Tax ID 270340660. | Sacramento Police Activities League | 03/24/12 | 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 |
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 |
ZooZoom RunPresented by Sacramento Zoo at Sacramento Zoo April 15, 2012 Join the stampede as thousands of runners raise funds to benefit the Sacramento Zoo. Are you as fast as a hare or as slow as a tortoise? The course winds through scenic William Land Park along flat, tree-lined streets. This 5K, 10K, and children’s fun run is a fundraiser for the Sacramento Zoological Society. More than 450 animals call the Sacramento Zoo home;... | Sacramento Zoo | 04/15/12 | 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 |
Antique Evaluation DayPresented by Welcome Home Housing April 21, 2012 Appraisers Gary Cox and Gary Schiff will join eight other appraisers to evaluate books, toys, paintings, jewelry, collectables, sports memorabilia, inherited treasures, garage sale finds, and much more. Do you have a treasure or is it trash? Come and find out! | Welcome Home Housing | 04/21/12 | Sacramento |
A Race for HopePresented by Another Choice, Another Chance at Elk Grove Regional Park April 28, 2012 Race for Hope invites you to a 5K race, Zumba workout, and WarriorZ extreme challenge. Do you like to push yourself and take your workout to an extreme? Then you will want to participate in Warrior Z Crossfit workout. Your day will begin with a 5K run and then finish with a timed extreme workout.
Come out and compete to be the Warrior Z Crossfit/A Race for Hope 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place winner! When you win, our youth win. This event is fun for the whole family! Bring your children... | Another Choice, Another Chance | 04/28/12 | Elk Grove |
K9 Cancer Walk Presented by Morris Animal Foundation at Elk Grove Regional Park April 29, 2012 Join Morris Animal Foundation and Northern California dog lovers for the Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk at Elk Grove. The event will benefit the Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign, an initiative to fund research to prevent, treat and, ultimately, cure cancer in dogs. Online registration closes at Noon on 4/28. However, walk up registrations will be accepted at the event. To participate, register here. | Morris Animal Foundation | 04/29/12 | Elk Grove |
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 |
May Day 5K/10K Run/WalkPresented by Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center at South Natomas Community Center May 6, 2012 The 3rd Annual Natomas May Day Run/Walk is a fundraiser for Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center. There is a 5K/10K Run/Walk, plus Kid's Fun Run. Come join in promoting a healthy community. Race package includes: race bib, timing, post-race refreshments, and race t-shirt. | Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center | 05/06/12 | South Natomas |
Stop! In the Name of LovePresented by My Sister's House at Crest Theatre May 14, 2012 Do you ever think all you need is love--especially after looking for love in all the wrong places? If you’re looking for that puppy love, or have love fever, My Sister’s House has just the show for you to see! In the style of Broadway, an array of (local celebrity impersonating) stars will gather in Sacramento for a show unlike any other. Without a doubt, love will be a many splendored thing when performing on stage will be: Lady Gaga, Frank Sinatra, The Supremes, Elvis, The... | My Sister's House | 05/14/12 | Sacramento |
Wounded Veteran Run Presented by Wounded Veteran Run May 28, 2012 2nd Annual 5K Run/3K Walk to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Come out this Memorial Day to honor those who have sacrificed for our freedom. The Wounded Veteran Run is inspired by the daily perseverance and dedication of our nations combat wounded service members. The goal is to raise awareness and donations for the Wounded Warrior Project through community outreach. | Wounded Veteran Run | 05/28/12 | Folsom |
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 |
United Way's 4th Annual Live United Toilet Paper DrivePresented by United Way California Capital Region at Cal Expo June 14, 2012 Residents are invited to spare a square to help local nonprofits save thousands of dollars each year on toilet paper. Last year’s drive raised 115,840 rolls of toilet paper. The toilet paper will be distributed the following week to many of United Way’s 142 certified nonprofit partners in Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties. For more information, visit here. | United Way California Capital Region | 06/14/12 | 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 |
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 |
| Out of Grandma's Trunk | Folsom Historical Society/Folsom History Museum | 07/21/12 | Folsom |
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 |
| 15th Annual Antique Evaluation Day | Folsom Historical Society/Folsom History Museum | 09/08/12 | Folsom |