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

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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!

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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: Leap Forward into Spring
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		Music: Straight No Chaser Crest Theatre March 20 Tues 8pm If "male a cappella group" conjures up students in blue blazers, ties, & khakis singing traditional college songs--think again. SNC are reinventing the idea of a cappella on the modern pop landscape.
		Special Events: Rockin' & Rollin' Sacramento Ballet Studios March 21 & March 23 Wed & Fri 5pm Join the Sacramento Ballet for a rockin' good time with photography by local artists, music by local musicians, and a dance performance of excerpts from Modern Masters.
		Theatre: True West Capital Stage March 21-April 22 Wed 7pm; Thurs-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm In this deliciously dark play of duality, Sam Shepard takes a long, hard look at America, from the romanticized West to the tranquility of picket-fenced suburbia.
		Comedy: Kevin James & Ray Romano Community Center Theater March 22 Thurs 8pm Ray Romano & Kevin James perform here for one night only as part of their first co-headlining stand-up comedy tour.
		Music: Kevin Russell Torch Club March 23 Fri 9pm Singer, songwriter, and talented multi-instrumentalist Kevin Russell plays guitar, mandolin, 5-string banjo, resophonic guitar, and sings both lead and harmony vocals. Come partake in Sacramento nightlife & see this ever-changing musical legend play live!
		Sports & Rec: Donut Dash William Land Park March 24 Sat 8:30am Run, jog, or walk 2 miles through shady Land Park to Marie's Donuts, eat 4 donuts (or 6 donut holes or nothing at all), and then run 2 miles back.
		Museums: Twilight Open Cockpit Aerospace Museum March 24 Sat 4pm-8pm Come explore, climb into, or imagine what it would be like to soar through the skies in several of the many aircrafts on the ramp.
		Music: REMIX: Voices and Electronics St. John's Lutheran Church March 24-March 25 Sat 7pm; Sun 5pm This concert, featuring Vox Musica and Natasha Kmeto, is a lot electronic, a little bit electronica, & totally electrifying!
		Performing Arts: Circus Oz Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall March 24-March 25 Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm *Steam Punk Night begins 7pm on Sat The Circus Oz show is a rock-n-roll, animal-free circus that adults and children can enjoy together. Expect two hours of stupendous agility, death-defying stunts, awe-inspiring acrobatic performances, irreverent comedy, & spectacular live band.
		Kids & Fam: Free Family Concert Series Tsakopoulos Library Galleria March 25 Sun 1pm Camellia Symphony Orchestra's Family Concerts include an instrument petting zoo, "Funshops" for children to create art related to the musical experience, & concert.

 
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Do you depend on booster clubs, parents and fans when it comes to the success of your team -- on and off the home field or home court? Could you use a reliable boost of support to help you plan and execute a well-run tournament?

It's no surprise that tournament directors and competition organizers recruit the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau to assist with their volunteer-run events. Here are 3 reasons we can help you plan a successful tournament:

• Athletes and their families always rank #1.

We work hard off the field, so you can focus and do your best when game time matters. During the free time, athletes and their guests remain our first priority. Ask us how we can enhance their visitor experience.

From personal greetings at Sacramento International Airport and welcome signs at contracted hotels, our tournament services include exclusive discounts at premium shopping malls in addition to brochures and visitor guides.

• Put us in the game, Coach. We know venues, hotels, and more.

We have working relationships with a range of world-class venues from Lake Natoma to impressive facilities like Memorial Auditorium; affordable hotels; restaurants; shopping; and entertainment -- all conveniently located within close proximity. We'll even arrange transportation if you need it!

Furthermore, Sacramento has hosted an array of sports -- from USA Club Soccer to U.S. Fencing, high school wrestling to cross country, NCAA Division I volleyball to USA Track & Field Olympic team trials, and more. We bring the gold standard of professionalism to all levels of competition.  

• Promote your event with a customized web site.

You tell us the details. We listen, and then build your microsite -- so you can get back to the game! Access the site via smartphone for info on the go. It's faster & less costly than an app. Give 'em travel related info. when they want it.

By the way, housing is only a quick click away! Athletes and guests easily can book hotel rooms from a list that you choose to work with.

Before we forget to mention, we've got sunny weather -- without humidity. Athletes love our restaurants, many of which serve fruits, vegetables, even rice that's grown locally. Most of all, they enjoy the enthusiasm of our neighbors who gather to cheer on aspiring athletes. 

Contact Director of Sports Development, Brad Hillard, CSEE (bhillard@cityofsacramento.org) to talk about the needs of your tournament.

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: Celebrating Past Legacies & New Horizons
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		Film: Screening: Eames: The Architect & The Painter w/ Q&A Crest Theatre March 6 Tues 7:30pm This is a fascinating documentary dedicated to exploring the ground-breaking California couple behind the Eames Office and the legacy of their work in design and the arts.
		Special Events: SMAC. Open Daily. Various locations March 7-March 10 Wed-Sat, times vary The Arts Commission presents four days of workshops, events, and activities for arts lovers and the creative sector.
		Special Events: The Hackademy Awards Memorial Auditorium March 8 Thurs 6pm-9pm This Hollywood-style red carpet advocacy event is designed to educate youth and young adults about the impact of tobacco in movies. There will be a short presentation, refreshments, and live entertainment!
		Theatre: Legally Blonde The Musical 24th Street Theatre March 9-April 1 Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Let sorority star Elle Woods prove that being true to yourself never goes out of style in this play by Runaway Stage Productions.
		Kids & Fam: Fairytale Town Goes Green Fairytale Town March 10 Sat 11am-3pm Join Fairytale Town & several local area organizations to learn how you & your family can go green.
		Festivals: Sacramento Food Film Festival Guild Theater March 10 Sat 10am-10pm One subject matter that arises again & again in documentary films is food! Enjoy films on the subject while enjoying healthy movie snacks courtesy of Whole Foods.
		Sports & Rec: USA Basketball Dream Tour MARRS Building March 10 Sat 1pm-4pm Get excited to watch the USA Basketball men's and women's national teams take on the world this summer, by getting a chance to meet some of USA Basketball's most popular legends, including Chris Mullin.
		2nd Saturday Activities: -John Stuart Berger's "50" Show: Fe Gallery, 6pm-9pm -Hanging in the Balance: Center for Contemporary Art Sacramento, 6pm-9pm -Desaturated: Beatnik Studios, 6pm-10pm See more 2nd Sat events>
		Festivals: Sacramento Jewish Film Festival Crest Theatre March 10-March 11 Sat 7pm & 9pm; Sun 1pm & 3:15pm The 2012 Sacramento Jewish Film Festival brings feature films from around the globe to the Crest. Four carefully chosen films represent the diversity of the Jewish culture.
		Dance: Camellia International Dance Festival Sacramento State - Union Ballroom March 11 Sun 1pm-8:30pm This annual dance performance program features local traditional cultural dance groups representing cultures from around the world, with easy dance lessons following the performance.

 
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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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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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		Theatre: Aliens with Extraordinary Skills B Street Theatre Ongoing-Feb 26 Tues 6:30pm; Wed 2pm & 6:30pm; Thurs & Fri 8pm; Sat 5pm & 9pm; Sun 2pm Based on true tales of immigration, this play explores the idea that we are all "aliens" in search for love, understanding, & a home.
		Film: Thurs 'Til 9: Film Frame: A Place Called Sacramento Crocker Art Museum Feb 2 Thurs 6:30pm Celebrate the 10 original, local short films that premiered at last Oct's Film Festival.
		Dance: Open Sky Benvenuti Performing Arts Center Feb 3-Feb 4 Fri & Sat 7pm Along with the usual showcase of tap, jazz, ballet, modern, and contemporary pieces, this production features a tribute to 9/11 choreographed by Jill Strippling.
		Special Events: Paula Deen Live Community Center Theater Feb 3 Fri 7pm Successful restaurateur, best-selling cookbook author, Food Network superstar, and multi-media personality Paula Deen comes to Sacramento for one night only!
		Sacramento Nightlife: Sacramento Valentine's/ Unvalentine's Party for Singles Hilton Hotel Arden West Feb 3 Fri 8pm-Midnight Enjoy DJ dancing, games, complimentary snacks, quality singles, & much more. Couples welcome too!
		Museums: Sacramento Museum Day 28 participating Museums Feb 4 Sat 10am-5pm This popular & fun cultural tradition encourages the community to experience the area's incredible wealth of art, history, science & wildlife--at little or no cost.
		Festivals: Sacramento VegFest Artisan Building Feb 4 Sat 11am-4pm Celebration raw, vegan, & vegetarian cuisines with exhibits, tastings, recipes, vendors, speakers, and more.
		Music: This Charming Band Blue Lamp Feb 4 Sat 9pm This Charming Band strives to make each show a celebration of unity in the love and appreciation of the music of The Smiths.
		Kids & Fam: Dino-Volcano Mobile Discovery Museum Feb 5 Sun 12:30pm-4pm Remember your day of exploring rocks, fossils, crystals, & dinosaurs in the Blast from the Past! exhibit by making a Dino-Volcano mobile.
		Sports & Rec: Super Bowl Party Arden Hills - Mangos Lounge Feb 5 Sun 3pm Complete with two big screen TVs, raffle prizes, drink specials & finger food favorites, you and your friends will enjoy the big end-of-season match-up in comfort and style.

 
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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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Featured Local Artist of the Month: Alex Trujillo

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This Week: Explore the City with Ruthless Abandon
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		Food & Wine: Dine Downtown Restaurant Week Downtown Sacramento Jan 9-Jan 18 Daily during restaurant's hours Try out Downtown Sacramento dining at top restaurants with special three-course prix-fixe dinner menus!
		Sacramento Nightlife: Le Twist Dive Bar Jan 10 Tues 9pm-2am Partake in chatter and drinks as you listen to classy gems from the '60s to today, curated by DJs Sam I Jam, Adam J, and Taylor Cho. Enjoy the chance to sit around in a nice environment with friends, have a drink (at reduced prices!), & listen to eclectic music.
		Theatre: Ruthless! Sacramento Theatre Company Jan 11-Feb 19 Wed 6:30pm; Thurs 12:30pm & 6:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm Ruthless! is a story that proves when it comes to show business, the key to success is ruthlessness! With book and lyrics by Joel Paley and music by Marvin Laird, Ruthless! is a hilarious send up of several classic shows.
		Festivals: SacAnime Woodlake Hotel Sacramento Jan 13-Jan 15 Fri & Sat 10am-2am; Sun 10am-6pm Anime fans come to play at SacAnime, which features many activities to whet your palate.
		Special Events: Great Train Expo Cal Expo Jan 14-Jan 15 Sat & Sun 10am-4pm A fabulous event for the whole family, this show features operating model railroads, train dealers, collectors, hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, and more.
		Food & Wine: Welcome 2012! Beer Tour Begins from Pyramid Alehouse Jan 14 Sat 12:30pm-4:30pm Participate in Sacramento's rich beer history by touring the town and tasting what there is to offer at Track 7 Brewing, Hoppy Brewing, and Pyramid Brewing.
		2nd Saturday Activities: -Sacramento Writer's Brush: Sacramento Poetry Center, 5pm-9pm -Collage for a Cure Benefit: Brickhouse Gallery, 6pm-9pm -Ali: The Greatest: Evolve the Gallery, 6pm-10pm See more 2nd Saturday events>
		Comedy: Lewis Black: In God We Rust Community Center Theater Jan 14 Sat 8pm Lewis Black is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of the world.
		Sports & Rec: Harlem Globetrotters 2012 World Tour Power Balance Pavilion Jan 15 Sun 1pm & 6pm The Harlem Globetrotters combine athleticism, theatre, and comedy into their basketball performance. On the heels of signing one of the most extraordinary rookie classes in team history, the Globetrotters bring their 2012 World Tour to Sacramento for a doubleheader!
		Special Events: The State of Live Music in Sacramento Time Tested Books Jan 15 Sun 7pm Four of Sacramento's most active music promoters discuss the trials and tribulations of hosting live music in Sacramento today and look at the future of music in the River City.

 
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This Week: Pay Tribute to the New Year
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		Museums: Common Diversions California State Railroad Museum Ongoing-Sept 14 Daily 10am-5pm *Closed New Year's Day Check out displays of toy trains & scale model railroads and learn the big differences between the two.
		Festivals: Kwanzaa Family Festival Crocker Art Museum Dec 26 Mon Noon-4pm *Free Museum admission 10am-5pm At this museum-wide festival, the Crocker celebrates its collection of African art with music and dance performances, a unique studio art workshop, storytelling, an arts and crafts marketplace, and much more.
		Performing Arts: Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Community Center Theater Dec 27-Jan 1 Tues-Sat 8pm *Plus Matinees: Thurs/Sat/Sun 2pm; Fri 3pm This infectious multi-media concert will transport you to the era of The Beatles through Rain's mastery of every song, gesture, and nuance of the legendary foursome.
		Comedy: Dave Attell Punch Line Comedy Club Dec 29-Dec 30 Thurs 8pm; Fri 8pm & 10pm Dave Attell's caustic wit, rapid-fire delivery, and his choice of material that can best be described as "very adult" has earned him the reputation as a "comic's comic."
		Music: Wallpaper Ace of Spades Dec 30 Fri 7pm Wallpaper is the enigmatic onstage existence of Oakland music addict Eric Frederic, a pop-pushing kingpin interested in art as artifice. Get ready to get your dance on to Wallpaper's diced, digital beats and lyrics caricaturing the pop vernacular!
		Special Events: New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular Waterfront Park Dec 31 Sat 6pm-12:30am This free celebration features activities for the whole family to enjoy including fireworks shows, children's programming, live music, dinner specials, hot food and drink vendors, and a variety of colorful street entertainment.
		New Year's Eve: Music -Utz Year's Eve: Harlow's, 8pm -End of the World NYE: Luigi's, 8:30pm -Mother Hips NYE Party: Marilyn's on K, 9pm See more NYE Events>
		New Year's Eve: Sacramento Nightlife -Lipstick New Year's Eve: Old Ironsides, 9pm-1:30am -NYE 2012 Downtown Sacramento Celebration Massive: Capitol Garage, 10pm-2am -Old Hollywood New Year's Eve: Social Nightclub, 10pm-2am See more NYE Events>
		Sports & Rec: Walk in the New Year with the Sticks Pioneer House Dec 31-Jan 1 Sat 6pm-9pm; Sun Noon-3:30pm The Sacramento Walking Sticks are hosting 5K & 10K walks through Downtown Sac to get everyone's New Year's Resolutions on the right track. This is a family sport--parents are encouraged to bring their children out.
		Special Events: Black & White Purrball Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary Jan 1 Sun Noon-6pm Ring in the New Year with a new furry family member! These wonderful adult kitties will be "dressed for the ball" in their best black & white furry formal attire. Donate a can of cat food and the adoption fee for black & white cats will be waived.

 
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This Week: Snuggle Up and Stay Local
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		Local Marketplace: Create in Cal Shop & Drink Tweetup Hot Italian Dec 13 Tues 5:30pm-8:30pm Buy local, original gifts this year from small, independent designers. Grab your friends, a local drink, & your shopping list!
		Music: Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall Dec 15 Thurs 8pm The Blind Boys' holiday spectacular is a roof-raising musical event that features bluesy, gospelized versions of seasonal favorites, old and new.
		Comedy: Late Night Recreation Comedy Troupe Marilyn's on K Dec 15 Thurs 9pm Late-Night Recreation, Sacramento's newest live, mixed-media comedy troupe, will perform their debut show, combining smart, edgy writing & compelling performance with video, music, and live burlesque from the super sexy Sizzling Sirens.
		Kids & Fam: Swim with Santa Sacramento Area YMCA Dec 16 Fri 5:30pm-7:30pm Come take a dip in the pool & share your Christmas wish list with Santa and the "Y" Elves! There will be plenty of photo opportunities as the kids swim, play, & visit with Santa.
		Music: Submerge Magazine's 100th Issue Party Ace of Spades Dec 16 Fri 6pm Submerge Magazine, Sacramento's free biweekly music/art/lifestyle publication, celebrates 100 issues with a huge show featuring Sister Crayon, Tera Melos, & many more.
		Theatre: Chicken Little's Christmas Party Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre Ongoing-Dec 24 Fri & Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm Chicken Little invites Santa Claus to a Christmas party as the unique Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre presents its annual holiday offering. Bring a camera for photos with Santa Claus!
		Film: Santa's Cool Holiday Film Festival Crest Theatre Dec 17-Dec 18 Sat & Sun 1pm, 4pm, 7pm A bunch of the very rarest (and sometimes weird) Christmas filmic moments have been gathered together in Santa's Cool Holiday Film Festival for what has to be the funkiest, silliest, and least emotional movie experience you'll have this holiday season.
		Special Events: World Series of Dreidel Congregation Beth Shalom Dec 17 Sat 7pm Bring your friends and recall the thrill of dreidel, with a grown-up twist. The buy-in gets you a stack of chips and as many visits as you can handle to the dessert buffet.
		Sports & Rec: Fleet Feet's Holiday Classic Fun Run Sutter's Landing Regional Park Dec 18 Sun 8am *Run begins 9am Do all those cozy holiday gatherings make you sweat? Run for the chill of it! The race is a lighthearted reason to gather for a run during the holiday season & is also a toy drive for Salvation Army. Finishers are greeted with a steamy cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
		Sacramento Nightlife: Snowfall Xmas Party Shady Lady Saloon Dec 18 Sun 8pm-11pm Shaun Slaughter (self-proclaimed king of Christmas) & the Shady Lady (Sacramento's most elegant bar & only speakeasy) team up to bring you an evening of glitz, glamour, spirit, & festive fun with holiday spirits & treats, plus warm and cozy Christmas tunes.

 
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This Week: Give Thanks & Light Up for the Holidays
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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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This Week: Come Together for Culture & Community
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		Kids & Fam: Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Memorial Auditorium Nov 15 Tues 3pm & 6:30pm Adults and kids alike will love the unconventional Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! experience. This performance, It's Time To Dance!, is an all new show.
		Theatre: Menopause The Musical In Concert Crest Theatre Nov 16 Wed 7:30pm Women of all ages and stages will find their spirits lifted by this show's light-hearted look at menopause.
		Music: West Coast Ragtime Festival Red Lion Hotel Nov 18-Nov 20 Fri Noon-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-5pm As the ragtime capital of the world, Sacramento has hosted the West Coast Ragtime Festival 25 years running. Partake in dancing whilst listening to great music from the finest musicians and groups available, spread over three days.
		Kids & Fam: Children's Arts & Crafts Day Allied Ceramics Art Insitute Nov 19 Sat 10am-3pm Kids will love spending an afternoon decorating ornaments, playing games, & other crafts.
		Sports & Rec: Sacramento Ski & Snowboard Show Cal Expo Nov 19-Nov 20 Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 11am-5pm Skiing & snowboarding season is upon us! Enjoy resort show specials & brand-name gear at up to 70% off. Show sponsors join in by offering free entertainment.
		Food & Wine: Fête du Beaujolais Nouveau Clunie Community Center Nov 19 Sat 6pm-9pm You don't have to be French to celebrate the release of this famous wine! Enjoy music, wine, French buffet, and a silent auction.
		Visual Art: CCAS Benefit Art Auction 128 K St, Old Sacramento Nov 19 Sat 6pm Enjoy a reception with wine and elegant appetizers, and a live and silent auction of artwork by the region's most prominent artists.
		Music: Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience Crest Theatre Nov 19 Sat 7:30pm Never before has there been a tribute to the Fab Four quite like this live music performance and multi-media presentation.
		Music: Black Cards The Park Ultra Lounge Nov 19 Sat 9pm-2am Experimental electropop band Black Cards is Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz' new main project. This exclusive & intimate perfomance will open with a set by DJ Peeti V.
		Special Events: Sacramento Living Library: Michele Hebert Time Tested Books Nov 20 Sun 7pm Midtown Monthly wine writer Michele Hebert will share insights about how to learn about, shop for, and taste wine in a discussion with MidMo's Becky Grunewald.

 
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		Theatre: Shrek the Musical Community Center Theater Sept 27-Oct 2 Tues & Wed 8pm; Thurs 2pm & 8pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm The Broadway Sacramento season kicks off by bringing the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage.
		Music: Norcal Noisefest Various Sacramento Locations Sept 28-Oct 3 Wed-Mon, Times Vary A true Sacramento original, the Norcal Noisefest embarks on its 15th event featuring experimental sound artists from all over the world. Take part in six days of noise, experimental music, odd electronics, and outsider sound art.
		Comedy: Sacramento Comedy Festival Sacramento Comedy Spot Sept 29-Oct 2 Thurs-Sun, Times Vary Improv, stand-up comedians, & sketch comedy groups from all over the West Coast convene for non-stop laughs!
		Film: Modern Italian Film Festival Fremont Park Sept 30-Oct 1 Fri 6pm-8:30pm; Sat 7pm-10:30pm Enjoy free feature-length films & shorts & celebrate contemporary film making from Italy.
		Sports & Rec: 2011 Natomas Challenger Natomas Racquet Club Oct 1-Oct 9 Daily, Times Vary The 3rd Annual USTA Men's $100,000 Challenger, a USTA Pro Circuit event, is the largest tennis event in Northern California and attracts many players fresh from the U.S. Open.
		Special Events: Explore History: Sacramento Archives Crawl Downtown Sacramento Oct 1 Sat 11am-4pm "Crawl" to various sites to view rarely seen treasures from archival collections from 21 Northern California institutions & take special, behind-the-scenes tours.
		Food & Wine: Appetizers for the Cure Midtown/Folsom/Roseville/Davis Oct 1-Oct 22 Saturdays 1pm-5pm Experience the region's finest restaurants, pubs, & wine bars as a benefit for Sacramento Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
		Music: 20th Annual SAMMIES Block Party & Music Awards MARRS Building Oct 1 Sat 5pm-10pm In addition to many musical performances & the revealing of the 2011 SAMMIES winners, you can also enjoy a Chalk Art Gallery, The Biggest Sacto Music Scene Merch Table Ever, Cake at Freeborn Hall tickets give away, and a beer garden.
		Festivals: Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival Old Sacramento Oct 2 Sun 10am-5pm This family festival is a spectacular presentation of world cultures, ethnic dance, and live musical performances.
		Film: A Place Called Sacramento Crest Theatre Oct 2 Sun 1pm Organized by Access Sacramento, this event challenges local scriptwriters to write ten-minute scripts about the people, places, & events that make our community such a unique place to live.

 
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October is National Arts & Humanities month, and Sacramento is celebrating in a big way this year.

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This Week: Experience Events Like Never Before
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		Visual Art: Eric Decetis Uncensored j27 Gallery Ongoing-Sept 30 Mon-Wed 11am-7pm; Thurs-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 1pm-6pm From the award winning creator of internationally known "Lost Puppy" illustration comes an unabashed and unleashed exhibit, Eric Decetis Uncensored.
		Special Events: Experience the "O" Hot Italian Sept 22 Thurs 6pm-8pm Come "Experience the O" with the Sacramento Opera! The event is free with complimentary pizza samples & will be graced with three live aria performances. Those of all ages are encouraged to attend, including parents with the kiddies!
		Music: Folsom Live Historic Old Folsom Sept 23-Sept 24 Fri & Sat 5pm Folsom Live is a two-day event featuring 30 bands and 10 stages. Celebrate the end of summer with music, including iconic pop rocker Eddie Money and award-winning Latin beat group Los Lobos.
		Film: Movie in Fremont Park: Toy Story 3 Fremont Park Sept 23 Fri 6pm *Movie begins at dusk In addition to the screening of Toy Story 3, there will be food trucks in the park, face painting, & children's activities.
		Music: Freestyle Explosion Power Balance Pavilion Sept 23 Fri 8pm Pay homage to the '80s as V101.1 presents Freestyle Explosion, featuring Exposé and Lisa Lisa, & many other favorites.
		Festivals: Pirate Festival & Seafarer's Marketplace Rio Ramaza Event Park Sept 24-Sept 25 Sat & Sun Noon-7pm Eat, drink, and play with pirates. Enjoy live music, games, cannon battles, sword fights, seafaring activities, shops for treasures, and food & drink from around the globe.
		Music: Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks Harlow's Sept 24 Sat 7pm Dan Hicks deftly blends elements of swing, jazz, folk, & country. At this show, the band will illuminate pupils to music history & a variety of musical styles, as well as present a repertoire of their signature tunes.
		Sports & Rec: Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes California State Capitol - West Steps Sept 25 Sun 9am Walk to stop diabetes, and then enjoy food, live entertainment, giveaways, great music, a Kids Zone, & a Health & Education fair.
		Special Events: Sac-Con Scottish Rite Center Sept 25 Sun 10am-5pm Sac-Con began as a typical comic book convention & has evolved into a mixture of comics, toys, anime, sci-fi/horror, and all things dealing with pop culture entertainment.
		Film: The Kingdom of Survival Guild Theater Sept 25 Sun 7:30pm Movies on a Big Screen, always a fun Sacramento nightlife experience, presents The Kingdom of Survival. The film explores modern skepticism in America, challenges the status quo, and uncovers provocative links between survivalist philosophy, ecumenical spirituality, radical political theory, and outlaw culture.

 
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Free Night of Theater Sacramento

Free Night of Theater is a national program that campaigns to raise the awareness of and attract new audiences to live theatrical performances. From Sept 9-Sept 23, Free Night of Theater invites you to get free admission to Sacramento productions this October, by entering to win tickets on the Free Night of Theater website.

Artober is on the horizon!

October is National Arts & Humanities month, and Sacramento is celebrating in a big way this year.

Check Sacramento365.com's Artober listings & find out what's happening!

Prelude to the Season

Sacramento365.com is proud to announce our nomination for the Arts/Business Partnership award at Prelude to the Season--an exciting celebration honoring those who impact our region's culture.

 

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Featured Local Artist of the Month: Nanci Zoppi

Learn about actress & singer Nanci Zoppi in her Featured Artist Profile.