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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The Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society (STJS) is the organization behind the annual Memorial Day Weekend Jazz Festival, which is reinventing itself this year as the “Sacramento Music Festival.” Executive Director of STJS, Vivian Abraham, explains that the event has gone through many name changes over the course of its 39 year run. Beginning as the Dixieland Jubilee, it morphed into the Jazz Jubilee, and then to the Jazz Festival.

Despite these changes, Abraham says, “We still found people telling us they did not attend our Festival ‘because I don't like that kind of music.’” And so, last year, the decision was made to change the Festival’s name, reflecting a focus on multiple genres of music.

Abraham says, “I believe our message to Sacramento and beyond is that we are a true Music Festival. This year we are very excited and proud to present an event that will feature bands that will honor our roots, but will be presenting many other forms of popular music such as country, bluegrass, rock n' roll, blues, rhythm & blues, and many other surprises.”

Although the Sacramento Music Festival is their largest annual event, STJS works tirelessly throughout the year to pursue their mission of preserving and promoting traditional jazz music throughout Sacramento. Since their founding in 1968, STJS has brought the tradition of jazz to youth through their camps, musical curriculums in schools, and their annualTraditional Jazz Youth Band Festival.

In addition to their work with youth, STJS offers jazz education opportunities for adults as well (including week-long Sacramento Traditional Jazz Camps for both adults and children over the summer), and organizes jazz-centric events for the Sacramento community. 

The Jazz Society’s monthly “Jazz Sunday” program brings featured guest artists to Sacramento, while also providing a place for local bands to play. Occuring on the 2nd Sunday of every month at the Dante Club, the events feature music on three stages. At the upcoming Jazz Sunday for May, enjoy a performance by multi-instrumentalist Clint Baker, plus a carnation for every mom in attendance (since the event is on Mother’s Day).

Be sure to stay in town this Memorial Day weekend and experience the revamped and revitalized Sacramento Music Festival, May 25-May 28, featuring more than 400 sets of live music (learn more). Stay in touch with the STJS the whole year through as they continue their efforts of preserving American jazz music for years to come.

Keep up with the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society:
Official Site
Facebook
Flickr
Sacramento Music Festival Official Site
Sacramento Music Festival on Facebook
Sacramento Music Festival on Twitter

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This article is part of a monthly feature by Sacramento365.com on local arts organizations and businesses making a difference in the Sacramento community.

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Written by Sacramento365.com Assistant Editor, Alison Kranz

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Photo credits: Image 1: STJS logo; Image 2: Members of the California Repercussions. Photo by Terri M. Venesio; Image 3: Photo by Anne Stokes; Image 4: Reggy Marks of The Nibblers. Photo by Anne Stokes

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		Theatre: Little Shop of Horrors Sacramento Theatre Company April 25-May 20 Wed 6:30pm; Thurs 12:30pm & 6:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm Little Shop of Horrors is the hit musical by Alan Menken (composer of Beauty and the Beast, Sister Act). Watch out for the downtown florist's very unusual plant!
		Music: Celtic Woman: Believe World Tour Memorial Auditorium April 25 Wed 7:30pm Celtic Woman's brand new show, Believe, features vocalists Susan McFadden, Chloe Agnew, and Lisa Lambe alongside Celtic violinist Mairead Nesbitt performing a mix of classic Irish tunes, pop anthems, and inspirational songs.
		Film: Wild & Scenic Film Festival Crest Theatre April 27 Fri 5pm-10pm *Films begin 6:30pm North America's largest environmental film festival comes to Sacramento! Come see beautiful films from around the world, learn about local conservation efforts, and have the chance to win some great prizes from sponsors.
		Sacramento Nightlife: Tainted Love Harlow's April 27 Fri 10pm Tainted Love is back for the one night only! Get dressed up in your '80s best & get ready to spazz out!
		Special Events: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Capitol Mall Greens April 28 Sat 8am-1pm *Race begins 10:30am Capitol Mall will be over taken by 500 men completing a one-mile walk course wearing high heels--yes, high heels! These men join together to run, walk, & limp their way to bringing an end to violence against women & raising funds for WEAVE. Also enjoy a festival with vendors, wine & beer tent, awards ceremony, & live entertainment.
		Special Events: Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour Curtis Park April 28 Sat 10am-4pm Tour the southeastern part of the city--which boasts exquisitely preserved residences--plus enjoy a plant sale, food vendors, music, & lectures on Curtis Park's history.
		Kids & Fam: Family Fun Fest: Carnivale Fairytale Town April 28 Sat 5:30pm-8:30pm Enjoy a magical evening of live entertainment, children's crafts, carnival games, food, beer and wine, a marketplace, & much more!
		Festivals: Festival de la Familia Cal Expo April 29 Sun 10am-6pm The 21st annual multi-ethnic Festival de la Familia celebrates more than 20 Latino cultures and offers a wide range of family friendly, safe events. Experience music, dance, food, art, shopping at the open-air Mercado, and many other activities.
		Sports & Rec: Urban Bike Adventure Hot Italian April 29 Sun Noon This part bike race, part obstacle course, and part road race is a blast! The Urban Bike Adventure is a funky bike race made up of two to three-person teams that perform a series of obstacle-dodging, scavenger-hunting, and road-racing challenges.
		Local Marketplace: Indie Craft Fair Yoga Seed Collective April 29 Sun 2pm-6:30pm Local artists, crafters, and creatives are getting together for a day of selling everything from vintage clothes, vegan cupcakes, reconstructed vintage, handmade leather and cards to bath and body, hair barrettes, jewelery, purses, coin purses--the list goes on and on. Come out and support the local artist community!

 
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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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This Week: Don't be Foolish: Appreciate Silence and Sound
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		Film: Silents Were Golden Creative Vera Studio March 27 Tues 6pm The silent film era produced films of lasting beauty, power, & merit. Come celebrate these films with wine, light fare, & a discussion led by writer & film buff Cliff Weimer.
		Music: Jackie Evancho Community Center Theater March 28 Wed 7:30pm Eleven-year-old Jackie Evancho's unique, gorgeous soprano has won her millions of fans and her recordings have dominated the music and DVD charts.
		Music: Goapele Harlow's March 29 Thurs 10pm Singer/songwriter Goapele seamlessly blends genres while refusing to be limited by the "neo-soul" tag. This eloquent voice completed her first release, Closer, in 2001 and never looked back.
		Sacramento Nightlife: Final Fri: Arts, Music, & Pub Crawl Beatnik Studios March 30 Fri Crawl 5pm-8pm; Reception 6pm-9pm; Music 9pm-11:30pm In addition to celebrating the original art work in Tower and the Broadway Icons, this month's Final Friday includes a pub crawl along the Broadway Corridor, a reception with local food trucks, and music by The Gins & Full Melt.
		Comedy: Neil Hamburger Sacramento Comedy Spot March 30 Fri 9pm Neil Hamburger's live act features a barrage of question/answer jokes often aimed at celebrity targets.
		Special Events: 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs McKinley Park March 31 Sat 11am-1pm Bring your furry friend to Wag Hotel's Egg Hunt, where dogs will be able to sniff out eggs filled with delectable treats, & much more.
		Museums: Weekend Excursion Train Rides California State Railroad Museum March 31-Sept 30 Sat & Sun 11am-5pm *Trains depart every hour on the hour Journey along the Sacramento River while enjoying sights, smells, & sounds of authentic locomotives rolling down the tracks.
		Music: Streets of Soul/Once Upon a Time featuring Early States Artisan Building March 31 Sat 6pm This musical extravaganza features performances by Early States, Autumn Sky, Hero's Last Mission, Bell Boys, and James Cavern. A night full of indie pop and rock is sure to get your foot tapping!
		Sacramento Nightlife: 3rd Annual Serge Gainsbourg Birthday Party 1630 I St, Sacramento March 31 Sat 8pm Celebrate French icon Serge Gainsbourg with music by DJ Christophe and DJ Roger, live tribute bands, film clips, and a psychedelic light show by pioneering liquid light show artist George Holden.
		Special Events: April Fool's Sacramento History Central Library April 1 Sun 2pm-4pm Come attend a historical lecture by renowned resident historians James Scott, Tom Tolley, and Amanda Graham, who will speak with vivid manner upon incredible occurrences in Sacramento history.

 
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		Special Events: St. Baldrick's Day: Battle of the Pubs de Vere's Sacramento & Davis March 12 Mon 5pm-9pm Watch or participate as the community comes together to shave heads bald as a sign of solidarity with children who are fighting cancer.
		Theatre: Mamma Mia! Community Center Theater March 13-March 18 Tues-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm *Add'tl 2pm shows Thurs & Sat It's your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA's greatest hits with an enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship.
		Kids & Fam: Mommy & Me Day Raley Field March 14 Wed 10am-Noon Come out for a day with your children at Raley Field & enjoy free snacks and drinks, a special visit from your favorite mascot, Dinger, and on-field games and activities.
		Music: Radio Harlow's March 14 Wed 9pm Radio is a captivating, high-energy band that keeps a crowd on its feet with their innovative, modern approach & amazing blend of classic, fresh, & pure musical excitement.
		Music: Blake Shelton Power Balance Pavilion March 15 Thurs 7:30pm The Well Lit and Amplified Tour 2012 features reigning "Male Vocalist of the Year" and five-time CMA nominee, Blake Shelton, with special guests Justin Moore & Dia Frampton (from NBC's The Voice).
		Music: Flash Experience 2.0/Tracks for Assimilation Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento March 16 Fri 7:30pm The Electro-Acoustic Music Collective performs eclectic sounds & noise in mathematically pleasing organizations.
		Festivals: St. Patrick's Day Parade Old Sacramento March 17 Sat 1pm Colorful marchers dressed in green, along with Irish and Highland dancers, pipe & drum bands, historic re-enactors & a variety of cultural organizations, join together to be a part of the Parade!
		Special Events: Art Poetry Jazz Live at The Center Sacramento Fine Arts Center March 17 Sat 7pm The Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet & Poet Laureate of Sacramento, Bob Stanley, along with eight other prominent poets, present works inspired by the art at the Annual Animal House Art Exhibit.
		Performing Arts: Blast! Three Stages - Folsom March 17-March 18 Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7pm In joining the showmanship of the drum corps with the artistry of the theatre, Blast! stands, blows, pounds, marches, and whirls with panache.
		Museums: VW Invasion California Automobile Museum March 18 Sun 9am-3pm Come and view some of the most cutting edge Volkswagens around and enjoy delicious food, live DJ, and fun!

 
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In case you didn't already know: it's a great weekend to be in Sacramento. In addition to the arrival of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) at theConvention Center, it's also the finale weekend ofSacramento Beer Week. Both were epitomized at Thursday's Art Bike Kick Off Party at Hot Italian.

Hot Italian was serving their Beer Week special--a Moretti in a glass you get to keep--and Sierra Nevada was on site giving out samples of their beers. Three Art Bikes were on display (have you seen the other nine around town?): a Trike (that you were encouraged to climb on for a photo opp), a Shark Bike, and a St. Patty's Day Bike. The crowd was asked to submit their vote for their favorite, and the St. Patty's Day bike--complete with rainbow ending in pot of gold (that were hidden speakers)--was announced the winner.

This event was certainly a teaser for the show this weekend--three great examples of creative bikes whetting the palate for NAHBS. If you want to get in on the action, attend the show (public hours are: Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm), get inspired by the vast array of creative bikes, and then decorate your own to bring to Sunday's Avant-Garde Bike Parade, which starts at 2pm from Fremont Park. The 2.5-mile ride meanders through town, eventually ending at the Convention Center, where you'll be able to display your own bikes at NAHBS.

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		Food & Wine: Yelp Drinks! Various Locations Feb 27-March 4 Daily, times vary Thirsty? Yelp Drinks brings you a week bursting with all-day, all-night happy hours, crafty cocktails and gatherings galore!
		Visual Arts: HAIRitage Master Barber & Beauty Shop Feb 29-April 28 Tues-Thurs 9am-6pm; Fri-Sat 9am-7pm *Preview 2/29 5pm-7pm *Meet & greet 3/3 4pm-7pm HAIRitage is a photo exhibit dedicated to showcasing and capturing the essence of the Barber Shop.
		Festivals: ArtBike! Hot Italian & Fremont Park Ongoing-March 4 Thurs 6pm-9pm; Sat 2pm Come for the kick-off party on Thurs, and don't miss the all out, full blown, crazy sculpture bike parade on Sat. ArtBike! connects Sacramento to the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (March 2-March 4).
		Music: Local Bands & Local Brews Bows & Arrows March 1 Thurs 8pm-10pm Concerts 4 Charity & Sudwerk Brewery present an evening featuring music by The Golden Cadillacs with Hot Tar Roofers and Noah Nelson. Enjoy mugs of yummy brews while you are thoroughly entertained by these amazing bands.
		Theatre: Dial M for Murder B for Beer Sacramento Theatre Company March 2 Fri 6:30pm Join Brew Your Own Adventures for the opening weekend of Dial M for Murder & enjoy tastings of Lockdown Brewing Company's Folsom Prison Brews.
		Music: Angelique Kidjo Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall March 2 Fri 8pm Charismatic Angelique Kidjo, whose work has garnered her four Grammy nominations, has cross-pollinated the West African traditions of her childhood in Benin with elements of American R&B, funk and jazz, as well as influences from Europe and Latin America.
		Special Events: Bloomin' Crazy Sacramento Zoo March 3 Sat 9am-4pm Come on out to the sixth annual Bloomin' Crazy Plant Fest and visit with gardening clubs and plant experts. Get inspired to start your spring gardens!
		Festivals: Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival Southside Park March 3 Sat Noon-4pm Benefiting the Sacramento Artists Council, the Festival includes a chili cook-off contest, beer tastes from local & regional brewers, & live music by local musicians.
		Theatre: C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters Community Center Theater March 3 Sat 4pm & 8pm This funny, provocative, and witty theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis' brilliant novel stars Max McLean as Screwtape. The story reveals spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view.
		Music: The Cheeseballs Harlow's March 3 Sat 9pm From '70s disco hits to '80s new wave and rock classics, along with current hits (yes, even Lady Gaga), this groovy, funky band will have you dancing. A great way to participate in Sacramento nightlife!

 
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To help you make the most of your theater experience in the capital, or you're planning a visit to Sacramento and would like to see a play or musical performance, we've compiled this insider's guide to venues in the area:

From Broadway to Cabaret
Broadway Sacramento — established nearly 25 years ago at downtown's Community Center Theater on the Sacramento Convention Center campus, and now the region's largest live performing arts event — is home to big, splashy musicals. Prices range from $16 a person midweek or matinees to $85 for orchestra seats on "premium" weekend nights. More than 200,000 tickets are sold annually to theatre-lovers from the California-Oregon border to western Nevada and the Central Valley. Remaining productions in the current season includes Mamma Mia, Million Dollar Quartet and Wicked.

Don't miss its summer series, Music Circus. JUST ANNOUNCED: the 2012 season of musicals in the round: Grease, The Little Mermaid, The Music Man, and Fiddler on the Roof, and Crazy for You. Prices are slightly less than the Broadway series, making this an affordable tradition for families as well as groups.  

If you prefer cabaret, to drink or eat as you enjoy the musical production, The Cosmopolitan Cabaret offers a more relaxed and spacious experience. Tickets range from $33 to $48 a seat. Forbidden Broadway will have you laughing out loud and falling out of your seat.

Off-Broadway or Fringe Theater
Midtown Sacramento, where indie boutiques and locally owned restaurants flourish, is no exception to gutsy, thought-provoking, and intense productions.

Established by Timothy Busfield and his brother Buck Busfield, B Street Theatre has become recognized as one of Northern California’s top professional theaters. It has produced more than 100 new plays, 60 of which are world, national, West Coast, or regional premieres. The current season includes The Giver, based on the award-winning and widely-read novel by Lois Lowry. Prices range from $10-30 per person.

Since 1942, Sacramento Theatre Company has been professionally producing contemporary and traditional theatrical works, providing rigorous and comprehensive training to young professionals, and advocating theatre as a tool for educational engagement. From September through June, its theaters, including its own cabaret, feature eight performances each week for a total of more than 300 each year. Prices range from $15-$46 per seat. STC even offers senior and rush discounts. The current season includes Dial 'M' for Murder and Little Shop of Horrors. 

Now in its (lucky) 13th year, Capital Stage continues to bring bold, intimate and live plays from contemporary playwrights to audiences of no more than 125. Explore the human condition with your mind and soul -- at slightly less expensive prices. Highlights include periodic post-production discussions with the director and cast. Prices range from $16-38 per seat. Cap Stage also is expanding its high school, youth summer drama instruction programs.    

Off-Off-Broadway have even smaller (and perhaps scruffier) spaces with fewer than 100 seats. They can be found throughout the capital. Our pick is Big Idea Theatre, near uptown's Enotria restaurant and wine bar, a laboratory for new actors and the theatrical vanguard -- and tickets for as low as $10.

.... A dizzying number of options, and we haven't even talked about the community and school productions! Book a hotel room, pack your bags, and stay a while ...

The League of Sacramento Theatres lists dozens of curtains going up every week all over town. Don't believe me? Check out the list of current productions for yourself. Sacramento presents audiences with a surprising array of theater-going experiences, from blockbuster musicals to intimate monologues. Navigating all the choices to arrange a night (or matinee afternoon) at the theater is easier with a little help from your friends, here, at the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Ticket Timing and Specials
For Broadway (and Music Circus) shows that regularly or nearly sell out, get tickets weeks or months in advance. Midweek shows are less crowded (and often cheaper) than Friday, Saturday or Sunday shows. Saturday nights require booking the furthest ahead. Student tickets may be available, and some venues offer a limited number of cheap same-day rush tickets. Check each company box office for discounts and details.

Fueling Up
Several restaurants serve traditional pre-theater meals at reasonable prices; peek at the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau site list of eateries where you'll be in good hands. Book a reservation 90 minutes before curtain, and as soon as you're seated at the table, tell your server you're going to a show.

Looking for a special way to turn your Valentine's Day into a memorable holiday? There are myriad options in Sacramento365.com's Holiday Events section, but here are a few highlights for the upcoming weekend:

For the foodie (Fri & Sat 6pm): Let GrubCrawl USA's Pre-Valentine's Sexy Singles Mingle & Consensual Couples Crawl take you on a taste-tastic tour of Sacramento's finest dining spots. Whether you're single or paired up, there's a spot for you—Fri is aimed toward singles & Sat to couples (so, presumably, if you find someone on Fri you can make a return tour on Sat!).

For the single lady (Fri 9pm): Stroll Now 100.5’s Mile of Men at The Park Ultra Lounge and take your pick from the area's most eligible bachelors. Stay to participate in Sacramento nightlife at the afterparty and get your photo snapped in the photobooth manned by Nicholas Wray.

For the sporty sort (Sat 7am): Rise & shine Saturday morning and get your jog on at Race for Justice: 9th Annual Valentine Run, which begins from Country Club Plaza. This fun run has a kids' race component, plus a costume contest for dogs & humans alike!

For the musical type (Sat 10pm): Make your way to Vega's Nightclub & Sports Bar this Saturday night for Valentine's Heartbreak Hotel. Not only you will you enjoy live music by Barrel Fever and the Fortunite Few, you'll also get to see a live burlesque show and participate in a free pin-up photoshoot by Bad Bones Photography.

For the animal lover (Sun 10am-4pm): Head over to the Sacramento Zoo Sunday afternoon for I Heart Sacramento Zoo and watch the animals receive their Valentines, plus participate in informative talks and peruse activity tables.

For the anti-Valentine (Sun 7:30pm): Movies on a Big Screen notes that around Valentine's Day, they like to screen "some kind of movie that might make your date a little uncomfortable with your idea of romance." This Sunday evening, they feature the 1923 silent classic The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which, they claim, is a romantic movie (if you remove all of the violence, murder, mayhem, and obsession, that is).

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Written by Sacramento365.com Assistant Editor, Alison Kranz

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		Dance: Cinderella Community Center Theater Feb 9-Feb 12 Thurs-Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm *Add'tl 2pm performance on Sat The Sacramento Ballet's telling of the "rags to riches" love story is a treat from start to finish.
		Festivals: Beer, Brats & Beethoven Gallery 2110 Feb 10 Fri 7pm-10pm Enjoy beer, a German-inspired dinner prepared by local beer landmark The Shack, and a live polka band, all while supporting the Sac Phil.
		Theatre: Pirates of Penzance 24th Street Theatre Feb 10-Feb 19 Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Light Opera Theatre's Pirates of Penzance is a goofy, irreverent, and entertaining tale of an orphan boy who is mistakenly apprenticed to a pirate instead of a (ship's) pilot.
		Festivals: 23rd Annual Sweet Potato Festival Pannell Meadowview Community Center Feb 11 Sat 10am-4pm Enjoy vendors, sweet potato pies for sale, entertainment, sweet potato ice cream for sale, sweet potato pie bake off, & much more.
		Kids & Fam: Astonishing Animal Adaptations Effie Yeaw Nature Center Feb 11 Sat 10:30am-11:30am 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, & more.
		2nd Saturday Activities: -Where is the Love & A Marathon of Love Poems: Vox, 4pm-9pm -Sac365 Featured Local Artist Exhibit: The Urban Hive, 5pm-10pm -Couples: Skinner Howard Contemporary Art, 6pm-9pm See more 2nd Sat events>
		Performing Arts: Circa Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall Feb 11-Feb 12 Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm Circa offers utterly new ways of experiencing the awe-inspiring world of circus, combining physically impossible skills with a poetic sensibility to amaze, astonish, and move audiences.
		Sacramento Nightlife: Naughty Gras 2012 Cal Expo Feb 11 Sat 8pm-1:30am There is no shortage of things to hear, see, and do at Naughty Gras. Enjoy the tastes & treats of Mardi Gras, plus dancing & entertainment.
		Food & Wine: Cupid's Brunch Cruise Empress Hornblower Feb 12 Sun 9am-11am & 1pm-3pm Enjoy an elaborate buffet & free-flowing champagne. After brunch take in Sacramento River sights, listen to relaxing music and share romance under the sun.
		Kids & Fam: I Heart Sacramento Zoo Sacramento Zoo Feb 12 Sun 10am-4pm Bring your valentine to a special I Heart Sacramento Zoo day organized by the Sacramento Zoo Teen volunteers, featuring valentine-themed animal enrichments, informative talks, and activity tables.

 
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		Music: Allstar Weekend Ace of Spades Jan 25 Wed 5:30pm Pop rock group Allstar Weekend gained popularity from the Disney Channel television network & comes to Sacto with special guests The After Party.
		Theatre: In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play Capital Stage Jan 25-Feb 26 Wed 7pm; Thurs-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm It's the 1880s and for the wife of eminent scientist and inventor Dr. Givings, the vagaries of the medical field have never held much allure...until now.
		Film: Media Mentoring: Miss Representation Crest Theatre Jan 26 Thurs 6pm *Screening 7pm Mix with Sacramento's film makers & media professionals, watch Miss Representation, a documentary on how media affects kids and young adults, and engage in a panel discussion focusing on media literacy & how to get distribution without misrepresentation.
		Museums: Thurs 'Til 9: Open Art: William Eiland on St. Sebastian Crocker Art Museum Jan 26 Thurs 7pm A lecture examining imagery of St. Sebastian, a common figure in the paintings featured in the exhibition Florence & the Baroque, & its cultural meanings for LGBT viewers.
		Special Events: Pirates Rendezvous Sac. Marriott - Rancho Cordova Jan 27-Jan 28 Fri 5pm-Midnight; Sat 10am-Midnight Come play all day with the Pirates! Fri night is boarding night & Sat is Pirate family fun day.
		Food & Wine: Winter Wine & Food Fest Sacramento Convention Center Jan 28 Sat 5pm-7:30pm *VIP event until 10pm Enjoy a live and silent auction, live entertainment, and delicious food and drink from over 120 of Sacramento's best local restaurants and wineries. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sacramento & Northeastern California.
		Special Events: Ladies Night Out 2012 ft. Danny Boy Guild Theater Jan 28 Sat 7pm-10pm Award-winning poet Terry Moore hosts Ladies Night Out, a night of recognition, featuring R&B crooner Danny Boy, plus many others. This is a fun and different way to take part in Sacramento nightlife.
		Comedy: 14-Hour Comedy Challenge Sacramento Comedy Spot Jan 28 Sat 10:30pm This one day competition requires participants to incorporate criteria given at the beginning of the day into their video sketch, live sketch or stand-up routine and perform it that night. Come see what's made!
		Music: Cold Eskimo Fox & Goose Jan 28 Sat 9pm Cold Eskimo is moody and eclectic, energetic and pretty, creating a full sound. See them play along with Golden Youth.
		Music: Hot Club of Cowtown with The Alkali Flats Harlow's Jan 29 Sun 7pm Hot Club of Cowtown are the most globe-trotting, hardest-swinging Western swing trio on the planet.

 
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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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		Fashion/Design: Midnight Masquerade Fashion Show Sacramento State - Union Ballroom Nov 22 Tues 6:30pm-9pm Student designers and stylists will demonstrate their prowess at this charity fashion show, benefitting The Autism Center for Excellence.
		Special Events: Old Sacramento Tree Lighting Ceremony Old Sacramento Nov 23 Wed 6pm Get into the holiday spirit with live performances, a visit from Father Christmas, and much more. Watch as Mayor Kevin Johnson flips the switch to light the tree at 6:30pm. This celebration kicks off Old Sac's ongoing Theatre of Lights.
		Sports & Rec: Run to Feed the Hungry Begins from Sacramento State Nov 24 Thurs 10K 8:35am; 5K 9am Start your Thanksgiving off right by running to help those in need. All proceeds benefit the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.
		Festivals: Sacramento Hmong New Year Celebration Cal Expo Nov 24-Nov 27 Thurs-Sun 8am-3pm Celebrate Hmong culture and welcome in the New Year--learn a new culture, taste new food, watch live sports & live music.
		Festivals: Holiday Art & Craft Festival Scottish Rite Center Nov 25-Nov 27 Fri Noon-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm Impress your friends & family with local handmade gifts while supporting local artisans & the Crocker. Victorian Santa will be on hand to pose for pictures!
		Theatre: It's a Wonderful Life Delta King Riverboat Nov 25-Dec 23 Thurs-Sat 7:15pm; Sun 2:15pm Sacramento's new musical parody playhouse, Sacra-Melo, presents this comedic retelling of the perennial holiday classic. Come on board the Delta King and discover what George will do!
		Music: The Coalition Torch Club Nov 25 Fri 9pm Not your typical blues band, The Coalition incorporates a wide variety of influences that begin with the blues and move through bands like Nine Inch Nails and Porcupine Tree.
		Kids & Fam: Ramblin' Reindeer Discovery Museum Nov 26-Nov 27 Sat & Sun 12:30pm-4pm Kick off the holiday season with hooves and antlers, learning about the infamous reindeer that pull Santa's sleigh. Mixing science with legend, this is a fun weekend for the whole family.
		Comedy: George Lopez Vivo Community Center Theater Nov 26 Sat 8pm Live in Sacramento for one night only, multi-talented entertainer George Lopez has a career that encompasses television, film, and stand-up comedy.
		Music: Chaplin - A Life. In Concert Crest Theatre Nov 27 Sun 3pm This one-man theatrical-musical tribute to Charlie Chaplin is performed by singer/songwriter David Pomeranz. Part theatre, part concert, David fully reveals his considerable writing and composing skills in the creation of this show.

 
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