You know Mom deserves a day off, so why not take her out on the town this weekend in celebration of Mother’s Day? Below are a few of our picks, but be sure to visit Sacramento365.com's Holiday Event section for even more options.

Museum hop:

Mother’s Day at the Auto Museum:

California Automobile Museum, Sun 10am-6pm

Take a step back in time with classic cars at the California Auto Museum. Mother's receive free admission on this day.

Mother’s Day Excursion Train Rides: CA State Railroad Museum, Sun 10:30am-5pm

Moms are treated extra special on Mother’s Day with complimentary decadent double fudge dipped cake pops given to all mothers who take a train ride, while supplies last.

Enjoy Sacramento outdoor activities:

Mother's Day Celebration with the River Cats: Raley Field, Sun 1:05pm

Treat Mom to a day of baseball as the River Cats continue their tradition of Mother’s Day at the ballpark. It's also Sunday Funday with a pregame autograph session and kids running the bases postgame. Also available is the Macy's Mother's Day Brunch Ticket Package which includes a senate ticket, pre-game brunch (11:30am-1:30pm), and $10 Macy’s Gift Card.

Mother Nature Stroll: Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Sun 1:30pm-3pm

Celebrate the beauty of spring with a delightful guided walk through the Nature Preserve on Mother’s Day. You may want to bring your binoculars (or borrow some from the Center).

Feed Mom well:

C.L.A.S.S.Y. Mother Daughter Brunch: Holiday Inn Express – Elk Grove, Sat 10am-1pm

C.L.A.S.S.Y. (Captivating Ladies Acquiring Successful Standards Yearly) will be hosting their annual Mother, Daughter, Big Girl, Little Girl Brunch, offering a buffet style brunch, Mother Daughter photo, gift bag, music, dancing, and so much more!

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Hyatt: Hyatt Regency Sacramento, Sun 9am-3pm

Treat your mother like a queen with made-to-order omelets, a seafood bar, a carving station, and a fantastic assortment of desserts, plus live music and, of course, a special treat for mom!

Shop ‘til you drop:

The Hen’s in the Vineyard: McConnell Estates Winery, Sat 11am-5pm

This is a fabulous event featuring local artisans and their one-of-a-kind handmade designed goods. You will find the perfect Mother's Day gift, plus be able to shop with a glass of wine in hand.

MoM’s Day Bake Sale: Sacramento Zoo, Sun 10am-3pm

Buy some delicious baked goods donated by local Sacramento bakeries and enter a raffle to win fun zoo prizes. All proceeds go to support Missing Orangutan Mothers (MOM), an organization that aids orphaned Orangutans in the wild.

Music for Mommys:

Sac’s A-List Poetry & Music Event: The Show: Florin Business Arts Complex,

Sat 7pm-9pm

This is a special Mother's Day Dedication Poetry & Music event featuring M.E. Miller, T.D. Trice, Malik Saunders, Jamie Jackson, Terry Moore, and the band LSB.

Jazz Sunday: Clint Baker: Dante Club, Sun 11:30am-5pm *Music begins at Noon

Since this Jazz Sunday takes place on Mother's Day, all moms in attendance will receive a free carnation! Socialize, dance, or just hang out and listen to some great live music at the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society’s monthly 2nd Sunday celebration. This month’s guest artist is multi-instrumentalist Clint Baker.

A Jazzy Mom’s Affair: Red Lion Hotel, Sun 5pm-8pm

This Mother's Day Jazz Celebration features Virginia Ayers-Dawson (vocals) & AyerPlay (Eric Tillman/piano, Bob Bell/bass, Jeff Minnieweather/drums, & Otis Mourning/reeds).

Sunday Circus: Mother's Day MILF Edition: MiX Downtown, Sun 8:30pm-2am

Celebrate all the beautiful mothers of the world with the Sacramento nightlife scene. DJ Gabe Xavier will be playing hip hop & dance remixes. Enjoy amazing drink specials: $3 you-call-it cocktails (up to a $10 value), $4 vodka-Redbulls, & $4 jack & cokes all night! $125 Kettle One Bottles available for VIP booths.

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		Special Events: 3rd Annual Teeter-Totter-a-Thon Sacramento State - Library Quad May 9-May 10 Wed & Thurs 8am-8pm Prepare yourself for lift off; this Teeter-Totter is 32 feet long, has a lift of 6+ feet, and supports One World Futbol!
		Music: In the Flow Festival Various Midtown locations May 9-May 14 Wed-Mon, times vary This Festival showcases more than 35 jazz, blues, rock, and creative music acts.
		Festivals: Capitol BikeFest State Capitol - West Steps May 10 Thurs 11am-1pm This annual event promotes bicycling and other clean air transportation and celebrates May is Bike Month and Sacramento outdoor activities. Stop by and say hello at the Sac365 table!
		Food & Wine: Taste of the Little City Safetyville USA May 10 Thurs 5:30pm-9:30pm It's the adult's turn to play in the miniature city of Safetyville USA as it's transformed into the place to taste and sip the night away.
		Dance: Beer & Ballet Sacramento Ballet Studios May 11-May 27 Fri & Sat 7pm *Add'tl shows 5/16, 5/24, & 5/27 Enjoy beer, wine, or soda as you watch edgy new works created by the dancers of the Sacramento Ballet themselves.
		Sports & Rec: Race for the Cure Cal Expo May 12 Sat 6:15am-11:30am This race raises critical funds & awareness, celebrates survivors, & honors those who have lost their battle with breast cancer.
		Museums: National Train Day California State Railroad Museum May 12 Sat 10am-5pm Two visually exciting 1950s-era vintage streamlined diesel locomotives from the Railroad Museum's prized collection will be on a special back-to-back configuration pulling the open-air gondolas & first class El Dorado observation lounge car.
		2nd Saturday Activities: -Compliment Pop-Up Shop: Creative Vera Studios, 4:30pm-9:30pm -Confluence: Art Dedication: Fremont Park, 5:30pm -Midtown Bike Cruise: Suzie Burger, 6:30pm-8pm See more 2nd Sat events>
		Music: 102.5 Live Capitol Mall Greens May 13 Sun 10am Enjoy performances by T-Pain, J. Cole, Sean Paul, Big Sean, Baby Bash, and others, plus beer & margaritas, kids area with games and activities, photo booths, food, and vendors.
		Kids & Fam: ODC/Dance: The Velveteen Rabbit Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall May 13 Sun 3pm Celebrate Mother's Day with ODC/Dance's rendition of this classic tale. It's brimming with wit, festive costumes, madcap characters, & childhood whimsy.

 
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Treat Mom this Sunday!

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Don't feed the plants!

Little Shop of Horrors runs through May 20 at Sacramento Theatre Company.

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May's Featured Local Artist of the Month: Terry Moore

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		Sports & Rec: May is Bike Month Various Sacramento locations May 1-May 31 Daily, times vary All across the Sacramento region, people are bicycling! Join in on activities to promote cycling in the Sacramento region. Also, beginning May 1 you can log your bicycling miles, challenge a friend to bicycle the most, or challenge yourself to bicycle more.
		Local Marketplace: Downtown Certified Farmers' Markets May 1-Oct 31 Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm Sacramento outdoor activities pick up with this week marking the opening of seasonal Farmers' Markets at five Downtown spots: Tuesdays: Fremont Park, Roosevelt Park; Wednesdays: Cesar Chavez Park; Thursdays: Capitol Park, Capitol Mall.
		Theatre: Rx B Street Theatre Tues 6:30pm; Wed 2pm & 6:30pm; Thurs & Fri 8pm; Sat 5pm & 9pm; Sun 2pm Love, drugs, and corporate America have wild side effects in this new romantic comedy on B Street Theatre's Main Stage.
		Music: Sacramento Electronic Music Festival Harlow's & Momo Lounge May 3-May 5 Thurs-Sat 8pm-2am This is three nights of SEMF insanity that will go down in the books as the best festival yet! SEMF will be taking over both Harlow's and Momo Lounge with two floors and an outdoor area curated with live music, DJs, huge projections, mind-blowing visuals, and more. What better way to get out into Sacramento nightlife?
		Music: Friday Night Concerts in the Park Cesar Chavez Park May 4-July 27 Fridays 5pm-9pm The 21st birthday season of this free, all ages outdoor concert series is bigger & better than ever--featuring brand new genres, legacy bands, and Sactown's hottest DJs!
		Special Events: de Vere's Irish Pub Derby Day de Vere's Irish Pub May 5 Sat 9am-3pm Join in the morning for brunch and drink specials while you get ready for the best two minutes in sports! Enjoy Kentucky Classic cocktails and beer specials, a big hat contest, prizes and give aways, plus Sacramento's best and largest Bourbon collection.
		Kids & Fam: Where the Wild Kids Are Sacramento Zoo May 5 Sat 9am-4pm Come to the Sacramento Zoo for a day of art, music, and dance. Kids will be kids with interactive crafts, performances, and much more great family fun--all included with regular Zoo admission. Activities include hands-on artifacts in the Discovery Room, face painting, zoo crafts, interactive wildlife wagons, etc.
		Festivals: Sacramento Multicultural Festival William Land Park May 5-May 6 Sat & Sun 10am This event brings unity to the community with diverse fun, rides, and excitement for all the family, plus artwork, vendors, and multiple music performances.
		Special Events: Jane's Walk Various Sacramento locations May 5-May 6 Sat & Sun, times vary Jane's Walk is a series of free neighborhood walking tours that put people in touch with their environment and with each other.
		Sports & Rec: Seersucker Ride Marshall Park May 6 Sun Noon *Pre-ride breakfast 10:30am Sacramento's "Tweed Ride" is putting on its summer clothes, known as the "Seersucker Ride," a Victorian-era themed event that encourages period dress and a more relaxed style of riding.

 
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Sacramento is celebrating Cinco de Mayo in style, as always!

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This Sunday, April 22 is Earth Day—a day for appreciating and celebrating the planet we live on and meant to encourage people to give back to it—and Sacramento outdoor activities abound. Events surrounding Earth Day run the gambit from coordinated volunteer efforts to kid-centric activities to full-on festivals. Take a look at our list below for some options, and don’t forget to check our Holiday Events section for more.

Festivals for Earth

Earth Day Celebration: Cesar Chavez Park & City Hall; Thurs 9am-2pm

Come out and join for a free day of fun and interactive green education, carnival games, and great entertainment. The day includes live entertainment from Radio Disney and Magician Bill Devon with Top Class Magic, face painting, balloon artists, and more than 50 local vendors providing information and demonstrations.

Sacramento Earth Day Celebration:

Southside Park; Sun 11am-5pm

The 6th Annual Earth Day Celebration will be filled with diverse business, non-profit, cultural, and government vendors with practical information, goods, and services for saving money, living healthier, and protecting the environment. There'll also be great entertainment, activities, and cuisine!

Give a little back

Ride for Earth 2012: Practical Cycle; Sat 8:30am-Noon

For the 3rd annual Ride for Earth join Practical Cycle for the Great American River Clean Up. Participation in the Clean Up is a real contribution to the health of the Parkway and river. The ride will be leaving Practical Cycle at 8:30am, giving plenty of time to bike along the Parkway to the assigned spot at Northrop and Highway 160 by 9am.

Creek Clean Up: Miwok Park (and other sites in Elk Grove); Sat 9am-1pm

Help the Cosumnes Community Services District clean and beautify the natural landscape of Elk Grove and Laguna Creeks, protect environmental resources, and have fun! Participants will be treated to a BBQ lunch.

Adopt a Pet for Earth Day: Extra Space Storage; Sat 10am-2pm

Come in and adopt a pet for Earth Day! It's good for the planet, it's good for the pet. Join Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary, the Sacramento SPCA, and Extra Space Storage for complimentary food, prizes, and fun for the whole family.

Global Youth Service Day: Midtown Clean Up: J St btwn 20th & 21st Streets; Sun 9am-Noon

Join hundreds of youth in making Midtown clean and litter free! Volunteers will remove trash and do some basic beautification projects such as removing stickers from signs/poles/newspaper stands etc. Grab your walking shoes and enjoy the sunshine (we hope) while making Midtown even more beautiful. Refreshments and lunch will be provided so stick around after to socialize with your fellow volunteers.

Nature appreciation

Guided Nature Walk: Earth Day Every Day: Effie Yeaw Nature Center; Sat 10:30am

Mother nature's gifts are all around us. Learn how we can all make a difference.

Feast for Earth

1000 Vegan Cupcakes for Charity: Embassy Suites – Riverfront Promenade;

Sun 4pm-7pm

This vegan cupcake competition is taking on global warming and raising funds for three local charities with 10 local bakers making 100 cupcakes each to themes like: Fresh n’ Local, Cupcakes Around the World, and Save the Rainforest. There will be eco-vegan raffles prizes from local businesses, the opportunity to learn about sustainable living from Policy in Motion, and a display of 1000 cupcakes from Sacramento bakeries you won’t forget!

Recycle, Reduce, & Reuse

Love Your Mother Earth Art Exhibit: Little Relics Boutique & Galleria; Mon-Sat 11am-7pm

Honor the earth and the onset of spring by viewing theLove Your Mother Earth exhibit dedicated to art that showcases creations comprised of recycled and repurposed products into textiles by featured artist Lisa Young and jewelry by owner, Susan Rabinovitz. To round out the show, Rabinovitz added much loved and admired floral and fawna paintings by Award Winning Artist Karen Dukes, Laura Pallatin, and Florence Skiadas.

Recycle + Reuse = New Fun!: Discovery Museum; Sat & Sun 12:30pm-4pm

Celebrate Earth Day with some crafting fun for the kids using great recycled materials. Bring home a project constructed out of clean, purposed items. Remember to leave time for enjoying the grounds by having a picnic or exploring the acreage, looking for flowers and wild critters.

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		Food & Wine: Science & Sushi Oshima Sushi & Fugu Lounge April 17 Tues 6:30pm-8pm Trivia! Beer! Sushi! Science! Join for a quick science presentation followed by a pub quiz. Bragging rights & beer glasses for the winners.
		Music: Buzzcocks Ace of Spades April 19 Thurs 7pm With their crisp melodies, driving guitars, and guitarist Pete Shelley's biting lyrics, the Buzzcocks are one of the best, most influential punk bands.
		Special Events: Raw Artists Showcase: Menagerie Miami Beach Nightclub April 19 Thurs 8pm-Midnight Enjoy an evening full of local, hand-picked talent featuring a film screening, musical performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and a featured hairstylist and makeup artist. This is Sacramento nightlife you don't want to miss!
		Theatre: The Improvised Shakespeare Company Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall April 19-April 22 Thurs-Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm & 7pm Based on an audience suggestion, this group creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. Each of the players has brushed up on his "thee's" & "thou's" to bring you an evening of off-the-cuff comedy using the language & themes of William Shakespeare.
		Comedy: Claude Stuart Laughs Unlimited April 19-April 22 Thurs 8pm; Fri & Sat 8pm & 10:30pm; Sun 7pm Claude's explosive, in-your-face, rapid-fire, madman stage style is truly an exhilarating assault on the senses. His unique brand of Don Rickles-esque crowd interaction, coupled with clever well-written jokes makes him a "comedy triple threat!"
		Special Events: Breakfast at Tiffany's: Bubbles & Bling Crest Theatre April 20 Fri 5:30pm-9pm *Screening 7pm Grab your girlfriends or your sweetheart and come enjoy champagne, appetizers, desserts, a huge silent auction, a photo booth, live music by The Honey Trees, and a showing of the classic film Breakfast at Tiffany's on the big screen!
		Festivals: Storytelling Festival: Spring into Stories Carol's Books April 21 Sat 10am-10pm Storytelling, dance, music, and poetry all meld together to create Sacramento's 1st Storytelling Festival: Spring into Stories.
		Festivals: SactoMoFo 4: Mobile Food Festival 6th & X Streets April 21 Sat 11am-6pm Sacramento outdoor activities pick up in springtime. Come out & enjoy 27+ mobile food vendors and enough choices of food and drink to satisfy even the pickiest eater--and to make any serious foodie swoon--plus kids activities and live music throughout the event!
		Festivals: Sacramento International Film Festival Artisan Building April 21-April 29 Daily, times vary See some of the world's best filmic talent, both globally and locally, with over a week of films, workshops, and special events.
		Festivals: Sacramento Earth Day Celebration Southside Park April 22 Sun 11am-5pm Celebrate Earth Day with entertainment, activities, and cuisine, plus diverse business, non-profit, cultural, & government vendors with practical information, goods, and services for saving money, living healthier, & protecting the environment.

 
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		Food & Wine: Mastermind Pub Hunt Begins from Sutter's Fort April 10 Tues 6:30pm Love treasure hunts? Love beer? Be here! Solve clues that lead you to different locations. The first team to the pub with all clues solved gets bragging rights & a round of beers!
		Music: Brokedown in Bakersfield Harlow's April 12 Thurs 7pm A collective of acclaimed West Coast artists join forces in a spirited tribute to the Bakersfield sound: California country music made raw and rocking, spiked with twang and sweetened with heartfelt harmonies.
		Music: Banjo-Rama 2012 Red Lion Hotel April 13-April 15 Fri & Sat Noon-9pm; Sun Noon-5pm Enjoy a weekend of banjo performances featuring locally, nationally, and internationally renowned artists. Come enjoy the fun and the toe-tapping music.
		Festivals: 44th Annual Bockbierfest Sacramento Turn Verein April 13-April 14 Fri 6pm-Midnight; Sat 3pm-Midnight Sacramento's version of the Bockbierfest includes lively German music by the Sacramento Turner Harmonie, Bavarian folk dancing, German food, coffee cake, and Bockbier flowing like the Sacramento River.
		Food & Wine: Wine & Chocolate: A Harmony of Tastes Beatnik Studios April 13 Fri 7:30pm Join as the finest confectioners compete with delectable chocolate desserts to benefit the Sacramento Children's Chorus.
		Theatre: Woody Guthrie's American Song West Sacramento Community Center Ongoing-April 29 Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Come experience the words and music of one of America's greatest folk poets and champion of the common citizen. A large cast of actors, singers, and musicians bring Woody Guthrie's music to life.
		Festivals: Festival of the Arts Sacramento State April 14-April 21 Daily, times vary The revelry includes attractions during the day and evening including theatre, music performances, visual art works, performances by faculty and staff in the Library Galleries, modern dance, literature, and more.
		Dance: Fiesta Mexicana celebrating International Day of Dance John F. Kennedy High School April 14 Sat 7:30pm Instituto Mazatlan Bellas Artes School, the Sacramento-based Mexican folk dance group, presents Fiesta Mexicana (Mexican Fiesta). Magic and color intertwines with traditional dances and authentic regional outfits highlights the colorfulness and versatility of Mexico's national musics.
		2nd Saturday Activities: -2nd Sat Coffee Bike Tour: Broadacre Coffee, 10am -Annual Spring Flowers Show: Kennedy Gallery, 3pm-9pm -2nd Sat SCVNGR Hunt: Fremont Park, 5:30pm-8:30pm See more 2nd Sat events>
		Sports & Rec: Jackie Robinson Day with the Sacramento River Cats Raley Field April 15 Sun 1:05pm Sacramento outdoor activities are starting up as the weather brightens with springtime! In this baseball game against the Reno Aces, the River Cats honor Jackie Robinson, the Hall of Fame second baseman who broke baseball's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

 
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		Kids & Fam: Spring Carnival on The Boulevard Rite Aid/O'Reilly Parking Lot April 4-April 8 Wed-Sun Noon-10pm Enjoy five days of family fun during Spring Break with rides for all ages, games of chance and skill, corndogs, and cotton candy!
		Film: Thurs 'Til 9: Film Frame: Women Art Revolution Crocker Art Museum April 5 Thurs 6:30pm-8pm Judy Chicago, Miriam Schapiro, Judith Baca, & other legendary artists paint a new picture of the feminist art movement in this documentary. Feminist art pioneer & Sac State professor Vicki Hall will introduce the film and offer post-screening remarks.
		Theatre: An Evening with Groucho Crest Theatre April 5 Thurs 7:30pm This fast-paced, two-act comedy includes some of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes, and songs.
		Theatre: Talking With... Artisan Building Ongoing-April 22 Thurs-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm A snake handler, daughter, baton twirler, washed-up rodeo cowgirl, tattoed woman, and older woman in the twilight of her life talk about their experiences in the poetic language that Jane Martin is known for bringing to all her stage characters.
		Special Events: Creek Week Various Sacramento locations April 6-April 14 Dates & times vary During Creek Week young & old will enjoy, explore, learn about, & work to protect local creeks and aquatic life through a variety of activities. Take part in Sacramento outdoor activities while helping the environment!
		Festivals: Earth Fest Sacramento Zoo April 7 Sat 9am-4pm It's a party for the planet! Learn how to protect and preserve the earth with environmental, wildlife, and conservation organizations and partake in many activities. Don't forget to stop by the Recycle Rummage Sale inside the Kampala center for a great bargain.
		Special Events: Living History Easter Promenade & Spring Ball Sacramento History Museum April 7 Sat 11am & 2pm Dress up in your favorite Easter finery & celebrate in high style through the streets of Old Sac!
		Music: Come Back Spring Geery Theatre April 7 Sat 7pm-8:30pm Come Back Spring features heartwarming, intimate acoustic performances by Jeremiah Jacobs and special guests Hero's Last Mission and Autumn Sky.
		Theatre: Relapse: A Retelling of the Orpheus Myth with Shakespeare's Sonnets John Natsoulas Center for the Arts April 7-April 15 Thurs & Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm See the Davis Shakespeare Ensemble like never before! Join on a journey to the Underworld through music, movement, and sonnets. Experience how Shakespeare's poetry stimulates the human form in a sonic space.
		Music: Over the Rhine Harlow's April 8 Sun 7pm Over the Rhine's music is post-nuclear, pseudo-alternative, folk-tinged art-pop. This husband-and-wife team celebrate their 20-year musical anniversary with a rare acoustic performance.

 
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Have teens who want to avoid family vacations like the plague? Maybe they'll change their minds after hearing about downtown Sacramento tourist attractions that cater to them... and parents won't have to hear complaints!

Sports and Fitness
Cruise the capital in style. See the City of Trees from the seat of a bicycle. Family-owned Practical Cycle (916.706.0077) rents bikes made in the USA. Guided or self-guided tours get your teen exercising! Fast Eddie (916.812.2712) only offers guided tours; pricing includes bike rental.

Shock your X Games fan when you tell him or her to pack a helmet because the skate park at Sutter's Landing (916.808.5611) is on the itinerary. All sessions are supervised. Skateboarders, scooters and (inline) skaters are invited. The indoor street course features a bowl, quarter pipes, fun boxes, and grind rails -- can you picture it? Pro skaters Matt Pailes, Matt Rodriguez, and Omar Salazar are familiar faces.

When the sun goes down, student specials on glow-bowling appear at Capitol Bowl (916.371.4200). Remodeled. The 1950-era bowling alley is the first in the country to feature granite counters and restaurant-caliber dining. Don't wait til Thanksgiving to bowl a turkey! 

Another popular indoor activity is rock climbing. Pipeworks has a 40-foot-high lead wall with 11,000 square feet of climbing terrain -- plus 2,000 square feet of bouldering.

Entertainment
Ever read Teens are from Mars, Parents are from Earth? Shrink the generation gap when families laugh together. Sacramento Comedy Spot (916.444.3137) at MARRS -- the Midtown Art, Retail and Restaurant Scene -- is an all-ages venue featuring weekly improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy shows. Material rated 'PG-13' (parental guidance recommended, age 13 and older) to 'R' (restricted, age 17+).

If your youth enjoy music, free summer Concerts in the Park or the all-ages, indoor Ace of Spades event facility can introduce them (or you) to a wide variety of live, local music: from blues and country, to punk and indie, to pop and hip hop. During the outdoor park series, more than 40 bands play on Friday nights from 5 to 9 PM. The diversity of talent and ages on stage may inspire your guitarist to learn more than 'Stairway to Heaven'.

Discover more inspiration at the California Museum (916.653.7524), home of the California Hall of Fame. This cultural destination is popular for its modern and thought-provoking storytelling of the state's rich influence on the world of ideas, innovation, art and culture. Now through March 25th, Riding Concrete is a multimedia exhibit about skateboarding from California creation in the 1950s to its international appeal today. 

Food and Shopping
Schedule a power-ballad lunch or dinner at Pizza Rock (916.737.5777). World pizza-tossing champion, Tony Gemignani, opened his flagship artisan pizzeria in Sacramento to re-establish respect for his craft by using seasonal and organic ingredients. The ceiling mural, semi-truck cab, and energy certainly suggest you aren't at Chuck E. Cheese. 

Got an adventurous or epicurean eater or chef? Downtown Sacramento dining can take you on a culinary tour of the world. Join a Local Roots Food walking tour. Or browse farmers markets. 

Finally, indulge designers or stylists with a shopping tryst. Explore Midtown's concentration of new and vintage clothing stores plus record, home, and gift shops. And if you feel like driving them, Arden Fair mall (916.920.1167) is 10 minutes away!

Let your teen to discover Sacramento, shortlisted by BETA UK -- the British Educational Travel Association -- as the Best International Youth Destination.

Contact the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at tourism@discovergold.org to learn more about itineraries for traveling families with teenagers and tweens (pre-teens).
 

This Week: Fashion Your Life Around Community & Culture
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		Festivals: Sacramento Fashion Week Various Locations Feb 21-Feb 25 Daily, times vary Providing the bridge between fashion designers, models, photographers, advertising agencies, make up and hair stylists in the beauty, fashion, and entertainment industry, Sacramento Fashion Week brings a week of fashion events to the Sacramento Area.
		Dance: Sacramento Black Art of Dance: 20th Anniversary Concert Sacramento State - Solano Hall 1010 Ongoing-Feb 26 Wed-Thurs 6:30pm; Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Founded by Linda Goodrich, chair of the University's Theatre & Dance Department, S/BAD showcases Black concert dance forms such as West African, Brazilian & modern jazz in their 20th Anniversary Concert.
		Museums: Camellia Pin-On Day California State Capitol Museum Feb 23 Thurs 10am-1pm In honor of Sacramento's designation as "Camellia Capital of the World," camellia corsages, cut from Capitol Park bushes and trees, will be distributed to guests.
		Food & Wine: Sacramento Beer Week Various locations Feb 24-March 4 Daily, times vary Celebrates Sacramento's rich beer culture with more than 400 events, including beer tastings, beer dinners, food pairings, comedy nights, music, pub crawls, educational events, brewing demonstrations, and more throughout the week.
		Sacramento Nightlife: The Cave's Official Grand Opening Party The Cave Feb 24 Fri 8pm-11:30pm Help Sacramento's newest art dwelling--a relaxed atmosphere showcasing the best in live music, art, comedy, and local sports--celebrate their grand opening with an artistic triple threat featuring live music, comedy, and art.
		Music: Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi Community Center Theater Feb 24-Feb 26 Fri 8pm; Sun 2pm The Sacramento Opera & Sacramento Philharmonic present this concise, taut, and psychologically disturbing drama.
		Special Events: Mercy's Day of Dance Three Stages Performing Arts Center Feb 25 Sat 9am-Noon Join for an interactive event bringing people of all ages together for heart-healthy activities including care chats with Mercy experts, cooking demonstrations with Whole Foods Market and, of course, kicking up your heels.
		Festivals: Carnaval 2012 Old McCulley Bros. Auto. Bldg Feb 25 Sat 8pm-2am Come party Brazilian style with live music, dancers, performers, plus Brazilian food & drink.
		Sports & Rec: Getty Owl Run/Walk Crocker Park Feb 26 Sun 7am-Noon Join in Sacramento outdoor activities at the 1/4-mile kids run, 5K Walk/Run, or 10K Run around Downtown Sacramento, then enjoy the post-race family festival full of massages, vendors, food, music, & activities.
		Film: Media That Matters Short Film Festival Guild Theater Feb 26 Sun 7:30pm Movies on a Big Screen's annual festival of socially conscious short films are made by student and independent filmmakers and complied by Arts Engine in New York.

 
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Black History Month

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This Week: Crave Classical Celebrations
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		Sports & Rec: International Sportsmen's Exposition Cal Expo Jan 19-Jan 22 Thurs & Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm ISE Sacramento is your one-stop place to get everything you need to be successful in the outdoors.
		Special Events: Arch Lighting Celebration Fox & Goose Jan 19 Thurs 4pm Celebrate the new arch and other improvements on R St--enhanced streetscapes, public art, bike racks, pedestrian archways, expanded public seating, and more.
		Dance: Diavolo Three Stages Performing Arts Center Jan 19-Jan 20 Thurs 7:30pm; Fri 8pm Comprised of a team of dancers, gymnasts, rock climbers, athletes, and actors, Diavolo and its large-scale interdisciplinary performances examine the funny and sometimes frightening ways individuals interact with their environment.
		Food & Wine: Taste Social: Craft Beer Tasting & Social Event Kupros Bistro Jan 20 Fri 6:30pm Asobuyo presents a great opportunity to start the weekend off right: socialize & learn some of the finer distinctions of craft beer while enjoying the ambiance, delicious food, diverse drink selection, & hospitality of Kupros Bistro.
		Theatre: The Wedding Singer 24th Street Theatre Ongoing-Feb 5 Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Runaway Stage presents the always-enjoyable musical comedy The Wedding Singer, featuring New Jersey's favorite wedding singer, Robbie Hart.
		Festivals: Bacon Fest Sacramento Midtown locations Jan 20-Jan 22 Fri-Sun, times vary Bacon activities abound at Sacramento's inaugural Bacon Fest. From a Kevin Bacon-themed musical tribute to a Bacon Fest Chef's Competition, with many delicious, bacon-filled activities inbetween, you will be sure to leave this three-day event full and satiated.
		Special Events: Verge Ahead Success Party Verge Center for the Arts Jan 21 Sat 6pm-Midnight This Sacramento nightlife event is an exciting visceral experience featuring a massive art installation by Future Art Notables, open studios, Art Golf, live music, DJs, and more.
		Music: The Romantics Community Center Theater Jan 21 Sat 7pm Everyone enjoys (and deserves!) a romantic evening out. Let the Sacramento Philharmonic provide the passionate music for yours.
		Local Marketplace: Holistic Living Expo Crowne Plaza Hotel Jan 22 Sun 10am-6pm Shop here for many delightful products and services: items for healing & rejuvenation, sessions with holistic health practitioners & psychics, gemstone jewelry, stones & crystals, aromatherapy products, healthy coffee, & much more.
		Music: Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys Torch Club Jan 22 Sun 8pm-Midnight Hear one of the world's most respected practitioners of American roots music, western swing, rockabilly, and traditional country.

 
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I got hungry just writing this: Dine Downtown Restaurant Week is in full swing.

Featured Local Artist of the Month: Alex Trujillo

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This Week: Everything Spells Out Festive-ness
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		Food & Wine: A Taste of Elegance Doubletree Hotel Dec 6 Tues 6pm Sacramento's best chefs showcase their talents cooking pork at this competition and tasting. Also enjoy live music and local wineries.
		Special Events: State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony California State Capitol West Steps Dec 7 Wed 4:45pm The 80th Annual Ceremony features a 40-foot tall white fir tree, decorated with ornaments created by kids & adults with developmental disabilities.
		Special Events: Grown Up Spelling Bee Bows & Arrows Dec 8 Thurs 7pm-10pm Sacred City Derby Girls host, with proceeds going to Sac's Gender Health Center. As long as they keep up with the words, participants get $1 off taps!
		Festivals: Holiday Artisan & Craft Fair Sacramento Fine Arts Center Dec 9-Dec 11 Fri & Sun 11am-5pm; Sat 11am-9pm Shop from local woodworkers, fabric artists, photographers, painters, knitters, crocheters, card makers, potters, and ceramicists!
		Dance: The Nutcracker Community Center Theater Dec 9-Dec 23 Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm & 7pm; Sun 1pm; Thurs 2pm & 7pm Be part of a tradition that has become the heart of Sacramento's holiday season-Sacramento Ballet's rendition of The Nutcracker.
		Comedy: Adam Carolla Hates the Holidays Crest Theatre Dec 9 Fri 8pm Radio personality, TV host, comedian, & actor Adam Carolla comes to Sacramento for one night only on his stand up comedy tour.
		Special Events: Santa Parade Begins from City Hall Dec 10 Sat 10am Santa Parade has a spirit of its own, embodied by the many wonderful parade entrants-from tuneful marching bands to high-stepping horses, colorful clowns to vintage vehicles, skillful twirlers to dazzling floats. It ends right in front of Sac365's Holi-Day at the Ice Rink--come say hi!
		Kids & Fam: Holiday Magic Sacramento Zoo Dec 10 Sat 10am-4pm Why should only humans receive gifts during the holidays? See the animals pounce, tear, and stomp into their one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Zoo keepers will be on hand to let you in on interesting animal facts and answer any questions you have.
		2nd Saturday Activities: -Crayons to Canvas Reception: Creative Vera Studio, 5pm-8pm -A Season of Stars: Artists' Collaborative Gallery, 5pm-8pm -Constancy Veiled: New Work by Jeff Felker: Cuffs, 6pm-10pm See more 2nd Saturday events>
		Music: Music of Charles Lloyd: The Saxophone Whisperer American River College Theatre Dec 11 Sun 7pm Join Capital Jazz Project as they perform Charles Lloyd's music, which expresses a message of spirituality, beauty, and joy.

 
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Sac365.com's Holi-Day at the Ice Rink

If you haven't made it to the Downtown Holiday Ice Rink yet (and even if you have!), be sure to come out this special Saturday & join the Sacramento365.com crew for a fun filled day! The Ice Rink is a great way to participate in Sacramento outdoor activities during the winter time!

  Featured Local Artist of the Month: Tracy Saville

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This Week: Set Sail to November
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		Special Events: Hawaiian Chieftain Replica Sailing Ship Tours Riverfront Dock Ongoing-Dec 13 Walk-on tour hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-5pm; Sat & Sun 10am-1pm This topsail ketch ship is a replica of a typical European merchant trader of the 19th century.
		Kids & Fam: Sweet Exchange Sacramento Children's Museum Nov 1-Nov 5 Tues-Sat 9am-5pm Sweet Exchange gives kids plenty of incentive to surrender sugar-saturated loot. Candy is donated to troops overseas. Every child goes home with a goodie bag.
		Fashion/Design: Uptown Fashion Night Krazy Mary's Boutique, plus others Nov 3 Thurs 5pm-8pm What is Pink, Sparkles, and Krazy fun? Uptown Fashion Night on the "Uptown" fashion corner of Krazy Mary's, Sparkle Bridal Couture, & The Pink House Shoe Boutique. Join for wine, appetizers, gifts, photos, fabulous fashion, & more!
		Music: 34th Annual Festival of New American Music Sacramento State Nov 3-Nov 13 Daily, times vary Performers include Ultimedia Concept, pianist Lisa Moore, the Wet Ink Ensemble and Citywater.
		Theatre: The Sleeper Wilkerson Theatre Ongoing-Nov 19 Thurs-Sat 8pm In this production by Resurrection Theatre, a suburban "security mom," shell-shocked by the new post 9/11 reality, finds herself irresistibly drawn to her son's tutor, a handsome young man with political leanings far different from her own.
		Special Events: Downtown Holiday Ice Rink St. Rose of Lima Park Nov 4-Jan 16 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8pm; Fri-Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-8pm Ice rink visitors can look forward to family skate nights, theme nights, & social media fueled games. The ice rink is a wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit & participate in Sacramento outdoor activities.
		Food & Wine: Dia De Los Muertos Tequila, Art, & Beer Charity Event Splash Bar Nov 5 Sat 5:30pm-8:30pm This spirited shindig serves up live Latin music, hand-rolled cigars, more than 26 premium tequilas, catered cuisine, top Mexican imported beers, and art from Hispanic artists. Part of the proceeds from the event benefit La Raza Galeria Posada.
		Special Events: Doggie Walk-a-Thon McKinley Park Nov 5 Sat 9am-11am Bring your four-legged friends dressed to impress. Enjoy contests, dog agility demonstrations, vendors, and even treats for the dog owners!
		Special Events: Vettes for Vets California Automobile Museum Nov 5 Sat 10am-3pm In addition to the show of Corvettes, spectators can enjoy the sights and sounds of vendors, food, veteran displays, raffle prizes, and trophies for the cars. This car show will benefit veteran's groups as well as the California Automobile Museum.
		Music: Said The Whale Bows & Arrows Nov 5 Sat 8pm-10pm Vancouver's Said The Whale features sunny west coast indie pop with breezy harmonies & shimmering guitars. Also performing are We Are The City & Exquisite Corps.

 
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Get a sneak preview! November's Featured Artist: Jared Konopitski

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This Week: Love'n Summer in Sacramento
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		Theatre: Miss Saigon Wells Fargo Pavilion Aug 23-Aug 28 Tues & Wed 7:30pm; Thurs 2pm & 8pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 7:30pm The last show of the Music Circus season is a classic love story brought up to date in theatrical spectacle.
		Kids & Fam: Sacramento Reads 40 Acres Art Gallery & Courtyard Aug 24 Wed 3pm-5pm Celebrate the new school year by joining Stand Up for an afternoon of fun activities. Enjoy face painting, live music, refreshments, & more.
		Comedy: TMI: An Evening of Overly-Confessional Comedy Punch Line Comedy Club Aug 24 Wed 8pm In this show, stand-up comics hilariously reveal the troubling thoughts and experiences they usually keep secret.
		Kids & Fam: Sacramento Children's Museum Grand Opening Sacramento Children's Museum Aug 25 Thurs 11am-5pm Get ready to explore, kids! The Sacramento Children's Museum celebrates its grand opening. There will be a ceremony and ribbon cutting to commemorate this event.
		Music: Blvd Park & Keri Carr Band Harlow's Aug 25 Thurs 9pm Enjoy the Americana/folk tunes of Blvd Park and the country/rock stylings of the Keri Carr Band.
		Special Events: Final Friday: For Love of Woman Beatnik Studios Aug 26 Fri 5pm-Midnight Enjoy live performances by: DJ Debauch, Jesi Naomi, Sherman Baker, Dave Mulligan, & Deren Ney, while taking in the exhibit For Love of Woman, a photographic expose by Robert R. Sanders, 1st prize winner of Beatnik Studios Fine Art competition.
		Food & Wine: Junior League of Sacramento's Wine & Dine Raley Field Aug 26 Fri 7pm-10pm *VIP entry 6pm Enjoy fine wine, great food, and live music. Proceeds benefit the Junior League of Sacramento's nutrition education programs.
		Sports & Rec: Race for the Arts William Land Park Aug 27 Sat 7am *Race at 8:30am Run or walk to support your favorite arts organization or school program. Enjoy entertainment throughout, 42 interactive booths, costumed characters, and a post-run party.
		Film: Kiss of the Dead: A Zombie Love Story DDSO - St. Mark's Campus Aug 27 Sat 7pm A comedy, romance, and horror film written and produced by students from the DDSO-Employment Plus' E+ Productions. Join for fun, film, and the red carpet experience.
		Music: Music in the Park: On Air William Curtis Park Aug 28 Sun 6:30pm-8:30pm Enjoy the music of On Air, a band of solid rockers. Children's entertainer, G-Whiz, brings his unique fun. Participate in Sacramento outdoor activities--grab a blanket, a picnic basket, & enjoy the music!

 
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Featured Local Artist of the Month: Goran K. King

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This Week: A Jumble of Activities
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		Theatre: Bob B Street Theatre Ongoing-Sept 11 Tues 6:30pm; Wed 2pm & 6:30pm; Thurs & Fri 8pm; Sat 5pm & 9pm; Sun 2pm One man's feverish quest of the American dream takes him to the land imagined by Norman Rockwell...on a very bad day.
		Special Events: Verge Jumble Sale Verge Center for the Arts Aug 4-Aug 7 Thurs 6pm-10pm; Fri 11am-4pm; Sat & Sun 8am-2pm Come peruse Verge Center for the Arts' 2nd Annual Jumble Sale, a creative rummage sale benefiting Verge's exhibitions, artist residencies, education programs, and studio space.
		Film: Film Frame: Wizard of Oz Crocker Art Museum Aug 4 Thurs 8pm An outdoor screening of the family classic! Filmed in Technicolor, The Wizard of Oz captures the technical & imaginative qualities of color in film in the 20th century.
		Music: Matt Schofield Harlow's Aug 5 Fri 8pm The most original & influential British Blues guitarist to have emerged since the sixties, Matt Schofield is known for his guitar tone & distinctive phrasing.
		Special Events: History of Railroad Workers Tour Historic City Cemetery Aug 6 Sat 10am Hear tales of backbreaking labor, unending danger, & vast wealth that bound our young nation.
		Festivals: 3rd Annual CAM Car Cruise Begins from Sac State, Lot 1 Aug 6 Sat 3pm-9pm Get ready for Sacramento to come alive with the sights and sounds of hundreds of unique cars from all eras and manufacturers as they celebrate an American summertime tradition of cruising with community-wide participation.
		Special Events: Ladies Night Out Guild Theater Aug 6 Sat 7pm-10pm Ladies Night Out is a popular & inspirational event filled with poetry, fashion, comedy, & music.
		Sacramento Nightlife: Moonlight Costume Ball: Arabian Nights Fairytale Town Aug 6 Sat 7pm-11pm An enchanted evening filled with costumes, live music, entertainment, dancing, and fun!
		Kids & Fam: Screen on the Green: Despicable Me Stanford Park Aug 6 Sat Sundown The free, family-friendly Screen on the Green movie series kicks off this weekend with a screening Despicable Me (PG).
		Special Events: Richard Hallmarq: The Collection The Park Ultra Lounge Aug 6 Sat 8pm-2am Richard Hallmarq returns to his hometown to unveil a first look at his line, "The Collection." Join for a night of fashion & fun, including appearances by New Power Generation & Madhouse, plus dancing to beats by DJ Peeti-V & DJ Spider.

 
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This Week: Launch Your Creativity
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		Kids & Fam: Creative Kids Week Capital Art Center S12 July 18-July 22 Mon-Fri 1:30pm-2:30pm or 2:45pm-3:45pm Using popular children's stories & a variety of art materials, kids have an opportunity to unleash their creativity & use their imaginations.
		Comedy: Jim Jefferies Punch Line Comedy Club July 21-July 24 Thurs 8pm; Fri & Sat 8pm & 10pm; Sun 8pm Jim Jefferies gets away with jokes most comedians wouldn't touch due to his ability to both charm and offend the crowd.
		Food & Wine: Clips of Faith Beer & Film Tour Central Park - Davis July 22 Fri 7:30pm In addition to featuring more than a dozen of New Belgium's finest (and hard-to-find) beers, Clips of Faith features a compilation of winning short films submitted by New Belgium's filmmaking friends.
		Music: George Winston Crest Theatre July 22 Fri 8pm George Winston, best known for his melodic rural folk piano style, has always acknowledged that his main piano influences are the great New Orleans R&B pianists.
		Theatre: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 24th Street Theatre Ongoing-July 31 Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Runaway Stage Productions presents this play based on the true story of a legendary Texas Brothel known as the Chicken Ranch.
		Museums: Sirens of Chrome California Auto Museum July 23-Sept 25 Daily 10am-6pm This exhibit is an artful expression of elegance, intertwining the natural beauty of human figures and automobile masterpieces within the photography world.
		Sports & Rec: Natural History Hike Effie Yeaw Nature Center July 23 Sat 10:30am Enjoy the majesty of 200 year old oak trees and look for deer and turkeys trying to stay cool on hot summer days while participating in Sacramento outdoor activities.
		Festivals: Day of Dance Brazilian Center Sacramento July 23 Sat Classes: 10:30am-4:30pm; Party 8pm-1am A day of multicultural dance classes and performances, followed by a party with DJ Leo, Brazilian food, and more.
		Kids & Fam: Ice Cream Safari Sacramento Zoo July 23 Sat 4pm-8pm Treat your taste buds to scrumptious ice cream concoctions, cones, and sundaes! There will also be family entertainment, face painting, a GiRaffle-for great prizes, and access to the whole Zoo.
		Festivals: Launch 2011 The Greens Hotel July 23 Sat 5pm-1am Don't miss this event showcasing art, music, fashion, and design from Sacramento and beyond. Enjoy live musical performances and DJ sets throughout the night, fashion shows, and gallery rooms featuring artists, vendors, and designers. Make sure to check out the Sacramento365.com room! Also, save $5 with promo code "sac365" when you purchase your tickets online.

 
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Since 2006 the Sacramento Convention Center (SCC) and the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) have joined the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District’s (SMUD) Commercial Greenergy Program to offset the electricity used to host meetings and conferences with environmentally friendly renewable energy – such as solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and hydroelectric energy. The use of renewable energy leaves no footprint, thereby minimizing negative effects conventions may have on the environment.

Sacramento Convention Center’s Tips for Hosting Sustainable Meetings

• Choose a sustainable venue like the SCC that recycles, donates food, incorporates locally grown produce and organic food into its menus.
•  Choose a venue like the SCC that is rich in ambiance, featuring floor to ceiling windows, great year round outdoor seating, stunning art work and sculptures throughout, thus requiring less decorations or enhancements which can help to save you money and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Opt to use the Classique Catering’s china and linen or biodegradable plates, cups and flatware.
• Conserve paper by posting event materials to your web site or distributing them on flash drives.
• Purchase name badges that are reusable and collect them at the end of the meeting for use at the next one.
• Avoid dating promotional items and reuse overages at future meetings.
• Have water served from pitchers rather than plastic bottles.
• Encourage attendees to enjoy environmentally friendly activities including walks around the State Capitol or day trips to Historic Old Sacramento.
• Encourage exhibitors to bring a realistic amount of promotional materials. Have them recycle unused portions rather than dispose of them.
• Encourage exhibitors to use environmentally friendly packing materials (i.e. cardboard).

 For more information www.sacramentoconventioncenter.com/community/green or call (916) 808‐5291.

This Week: Sacramento Heats Up
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		Food & Wine: Yelp Eats! Restaurant Week Various Restaurants July 11-July 17 Daily, hours vary Enjoy half-off menus of appetizers, entrees, & desserts at participating restaurants.
		Visual Arts: Boxing! Images on Canvas & Photography La Raza Galería Posada Ongoing-Aug 13 Tues-Fri 1pm-8pm; Sat 11am-6pm; Reception Thurs, July 14, 6pm-8pm A beautiful combination of moody impressionism & interior realism through the visions of two social artists: legendary West Coast painter Benny Barrios & young Chicago photographer Jason Reblando.
		Theatre: The Producers Wells Fargo Pavilion July 12-July 17 Tues & Wed 7:30pm; Thurs 2pm & 8pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 7:30pm The outrageous, side-splitting Mel Brooks musical makes its Music Circus premiere.
		Music: Reverend Horton Heat Ace of Spades July 13 Wed 7pm Reverend Horton Heat's music is a mixture of country, punk, big band, swing, and rockabilly, all played loud and energetically.
		Festivals: 158th Annual State Fair Cal Expo July 14-July 31 Mon-Thurs Noon-10pm; Fri-Sun 10am-10pm *Midway open later 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.
		Poetry & Lit: Poetry Benefit Reading Crocker Art Museum July 15 Fri 7pm-9pm An all-star cast of poets will take the spotlight in a benefit poetry reading the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley. The lineup includes acclaimed poets Robert Hass, Brenda Hillman, Cathy Park Hong, Major Jackson, and Sharon Olds.
		Visual Arts: Wildlife Art Festival Doubletree Hotel July 16-July 17 Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 9:30am-4pm Celebrate traditional wildlife art forms with contests, kids activities, and displays of carvings, paintings, antique decoys, and sculpture.
		Festivals: Sacramento Mermaid Parade Begins from Rio City Cafe July 16 Sat 1pm Mermaids and assorted sea creatures will emerge from the sea and make their way to the Dive Bar to hang with their kin. Prizes will be awarded for best costume for both adult and children's categories. A wonderful way to partake in Sacramento outdoor activities.
		Film: Silent Movie Festival Eagle Theatre Ongoing-Aug 27 Sat 7pm As a bonus to this summer's "Time Travel Weekends", guests will be treated to something quite novel in this day and age-silent films! Talented period performers delight & amuse the audience with engaging & entertaining songs, mini skits, & comedic acts as the movies play.
		Sports & Rec: Sacramento Cyclefest Bicycle Show Fremont Park July 17 Sun 10am-3pm Enjoy a bicycle contest, food from vendors, & a raffle-not to mention very cool custom bikes.

 
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This Week: Masterful Events for You
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		Museums: History Live Sutter's Fort Ongoing-Aug 15 Sat-Wed 10am-5pm A vibrant interactive historical experience: hands on activities with docents in period clothes, meet and talk to those who made California what it is today. Find out more>
		Sports & Rec: World Masters Athletic Championships 2011 Sac State/Sac City College/ARC July 6-July 17 Dates & times vary This is the Men's & Women's Masters Track & Field Outdoor World Championships, including a marathon, race walk, & cross country run. Find out more>
		Music: Frisco Project Tsakopoulos Library Galleria July 6 Wed 7pm The Frisco Project, featuring Abel Sanchez, is an all-star revue of veteran musicians who contributed to the sounds, styles, and music associated with the '60s and '70s throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Find out more>
		Kids & Fam: Twilight Thursdays Sacramento Zoo Ongoing-July 28 Thurs 5:30pm-8pm Each Thursday see live music and a car show & enjoy dinner and drink specials at the Zoo's Kampala Café. This Thursday features music by Because (Beatles tribute band) & car show featuring British Cars. Find out more>
		Special Events: National Train Show Sacramento Convention Center July 8-July 10 Fri Noon-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm Fun for the whole family--from littlest engineer to most experienced Model Railroader. Find out more>
		Theatre: Shorts & Shorters Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre July 8-July 24 Fri & Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm The program consists of a number of original monologues and short plays by local playwrights directed by local directors. Find out more>
		Film: Sacramento Japanese Film Festival Crest Theatre July 8-July 10 Fri-Sun, Times Vary The 7th Annual Sacramento Japanese Film Festival expands this year to six screenings. Find out more>
		2nd Saturday Activities: -California People Capital Public Radio, 6pm-8pm -Jose Di Gregario. New Paintings. The Urban Hive, 6pm-9pm -Life is a Journey. This is Mine. Union Hall Gallery, 6pm-9pm See more 2nd Saturday events>
		Sacramento Nightlife: The Siren Show: Late Nite Varietease Harlow's July 9 Sat 10pm A night of classic striptease, irreverent comedy, circus and variety acts! Find out more>
		Music: Dead Winter Carpenters Torch Club July 10 Sun 8pm Emerging from Northern California's fertile music scene, Dead Winter Carpenters is a rollicking, high-energy, Americana-roots infused five-piece band. Find out more>

 
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As things heat up and summer kicks into gear, take respite in the evening-time Delta breezes while enjoying a Sacramento River Cats game at Raley Field (tickets start at only $7!). What better way to participate in Sacramento outdoor activities? In case the lure of baseball isn't enough, the Cats are spicing things up with several theme nights throughout the season.

In the next couple weeks you can enjoy:

-Ice Cream Sundae Social: Sun, June 26,
Ice Cream Social: Noon-2pm; Game: 1:05pm
Come out and enjoy an ice cream sundae provided by Big Spoon and watch the River Cats take on the Reno Aces. For a $5 donation to the Make-a-Wish Foundation you'll be served by some of your favorite River Cats players and Wish families and can top off your sundae with some Big Spoon toppings. Enjoy this U.S. Bank Sunday Funday with pregame autographs and the opportunity for kids to run the bases postgame.

-Independence Weekend Celebration:
Sat, July 2, 7:05pm & Sun, July 3, 6:35pm
Come watch our national pastime, followed by a fantastic fireworks extravaganza presented by Sutter Health. The River Cats play the Tucson Padres. On Sun, the first 2,500 fans receive an American Flag giveaway presented by U.S. Army.

Plus, enjoy more games & specials throughout the week and into summer. See the complete schedule.

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This Week: Swing into Summer!
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		Special Events: MidMo's Best Summer Ever Party Bows & Arrows June 21 Tues 6pm-10pm Come celebrate the first day of Summer and the opening of Bows & Arrows with a little Tuesday night party action & take part in Sacramento nightlife! DJ Mike C will be spinning, FatFace is creating a new popsicle just for the occasion, the Best Summer Ever Band will play, raffles will be raffled, and fun will be had. Find out more>
		Music: Fiesta en la Calle: Latino Concert Series Cesar Chavez Park Ongoing-July 28 Thursdays 5pm-8:30pm This new weekly summer concert series helps cool off the music thirst with some of today's best sounds representative of America's Latino Music Culture. The concerts are family events with plenty of fun, food, art, and lots of cold drinks--a fabulous way to take part in Sacramento outdoor activities. This week features performances by ska bands Inspector, Basura, and La Noche Oskura. Find out more>
		Comedy: Cowboy Bill Martin Laughs Unlimited June 23-June 26 Thurs 8pm; Fri & Sat 8pm & 10:30pm; Sun 7pm Comedian Bill Martin has built a loyal following of fans from coast to coast the old fashioned way--by working the road and bringing the funny. Opening the show is comedian Shea Suga. Find out more>
		Film: Screening: Bloodline the Movie Three Stages Performing Art Center June 24 Fri 7pm-9:30pm Filmed entirely in Sacramento and outlying areas, award-winning Actor/Director, Matt Thompson presents Bloodline, a studio quality thriller. This is a one-time event not to be missed! Attending the red carpet event will be leading cast members, producers, and many others who helped make the movie possible. Find out more>
		Theatre: Fair Oaks Theatre Festival: Annie Fair Oaks Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre Ongoing-July 24 Fri-Sun 8:30pm Spunky Annie brings joy to her fellow orphanage mates, though they are all kept virtually hostage by the mean and spiteful Miss Hannigan. Annie, meanwhile, meets the millionaire, Daddy Warbucks, bringing joy into his life as well. Great entertainment for the whole family! Find out more>
		Special Events: Save Our Shelter Flea Market Sacramento County Animal Shelter June 25-June 26 Sat & Sun 8am-4pm Come join at the 2nd Annual Save Our Shelter Flea Market benefitting the Sacramento County Animal Shelter. Donate or shop for new or gently used items, plus a bake sale, craft items, and raffle prizes! Find out more>
		Special Events: Albie Puttin' Pub Crawl Cafeteria 15L June 25 Sat 10am-8pm Time to take out your plaid and wear it with a smile! Nine of your favorite Downtown Sacramento bars will create fun and creative putting holes. There will be drink specials & costume contests! 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Albie Carson Breast Cancer Foundation. Find out more>
		Food & Wine: agave52 Ultra Premium Tequila Tasting & Art Exhibit Social Nightclub June 25 Sat 6pm-9pm Enjoy top ultra-premium tequila producers and 25+ tequilas. Prominent Sacramento Hispanic contemporary artist Gustavo Reynoso will feature his work along with his studio partner, Ivan Rubio. Food provided for a small fee by Alicia's Tamales Los Mayas. Latin music provided by Martin Collins. Find out more>
		Music: Cold Shot Blue Cue June 25 Sat 9pm-1am Cold Shot gets into the groove and gets the party started. The band is all about vibe and spirit, a lively show masterfully done. Cold Shot's mix of retro and contemporary chart hits is irresistible to those who love partying to recognizable music. Find out more>
		Food & Wine: Music in the Vines Scribner Bend Vineyards June 26 Sun 11am-5pm If you love wineries in California, be sure to join for a fun afternoon listening to music performed by The Flip Side Band and great food perpared by TLC Catering, with a great selection of Scribner Bend Vineyards' award-winning wines for tasting or for purchase. You are welcome to bring your own picnic or purchase salamis, imported cheese, and specialty breads. Find out more>

 
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