| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Darksun Skypilot | Jerry Perry Presents | 09/04/10 | Sacramento |
Going StrongPresented by Blue Moon Gallery at Blue Moon Gallery August 14-September 4, 2010 "Going Strong" features the artists Ann Ragland Bowns, Mimi Fogg, and Maureen Gilli. In the East Gallery is a show by the Blue Moon Collective Artists, The Cottage features works by Chris Taylor Ceramic Art, and the Patio features Garden Art.
The 2nd Saturday reception will feature live music by bass guitarist Larry Mersereau. | Blue Moon Gallery | 08/14/10-
09/04/10 | Sacramento |
Not For Sale ShowPresented by Barton Art Gallery at Barton Art Gallery August 14-September 4, 2010 The Barton Gallery's private collection of local artists featured to commemorate our 15th year in mid-town. Also featuring Barton Bronzes and annual "art clearance." | Barton Art Gallery | 08/14/10-
09/04/10 | Sacramento |
| Community Park Day: Phoenix Green | City of Sacramento- Dept of Parks & Rec | 09/04/10 | Sacramento |
Live Music by Road Test at Laughs Unlimited September 4, 2010 Gold Rush Days Music Festival at Laughs Unlimited. Celebrating Labor Day with great music from great bands! | | 09/04/10 | Sacramento |
Live Music by Corner Pocket at Laughs Unlimited September 4, 2010 Gold Rush Days Music Festival at Laughs Unlimited. Celebrating Labor Day with great music from great bands! | | 09/04/10 | Sacramento |
Eye of the ArchitectPresented by Marilyn's on K at Marilyn's on K Street September 4, 2010 Eye of the Architect is a unique musical project originally from Placerville, CA, now relocated to Sacramento. They have been playing shows locally since 2005. The music of Eye of the Architect is viral in nature. The structure, frequency, and content are designed to stimulate both the reasoning and creative centers of the brain. We are in some senses trying to convey in sound something similar to what Paul Laffoley is conveying in... | Marilyn's on K | 09/04/10 | Sacramento |
Feva in da FunkhousePresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 4, 2010 Feva In Da Funkhouse is a live band determined to put the urban swagger of soul music back in to Hip-Hop Culture. Their first live band album Hip-Hop Nationalism: Tha Manifesto is a lush hybrid of original grooves that challenges the quality of music the industry is currently producing. By fusing witty thought-provoking lyricism and musical arrangements with grassroots styles of funk, silky soul, reggae, reggaeton, rock, jazz, and hip-hop, Feva In Da Funkhouse manages to rescue the... | SBL Entertainment | 09/04/10 | Sacramento |
Old GhostPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge September 4, 2010 After moving to Sacramento in 1989 and experiencing racism and social injustice on both sides of the coast, Old Ghost desired to know more about the roots of the society he lived in. Taking to the likes of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, 2Pac, Public Enemy, X-Clan, Brand Nubian and Rakim and being inspired by people such as Che, Malcom X, Marcus Garvey, Angela Davis, Huey P. Newton, along with many others, he began a long road towards empowerment and... | Blue Lamp Lounge | 09/04/10 | Sacramento |
Fundraiser Yard SalePresented by Brigandi's Fashion Production September 4, 2010 100% of all funds will help with costs of Brigandi's Fashion Production's next show,"Hats in Mama's Closet." Our mission is to provide an inner-city, community-based organization of entertainment to empower, encourage, and uplift all ages and races in every community, ultimately increasing motivation and self esteem in all persons who join us in our mission.
Sponsored by Robin's Nest Fashion Boutique & The Brazilian Center for Cultural Exchange... | Brigandi's Fashion Production | 09/04/10 | |
Sacramento Rhythm and Blues FestivalPresented by Sacramento NAACP at Cal Expo September 4, 2010 The Greater Sacramento Branch of the NAACP is proud to announce the Rhythm & Blues Festival. The Sacramento Rhythm and Blues Festival will continue its annual tradition of presenting the most uplifting and astounding jazz, blues, and gospel artists. The festival is full of marketplace and educational vendors, entertainment, and enjoyment for the entire family. The Sacramento-based “Home Grown” show will provide the festival with Sacramento’s finest local talent and much... | Sacramento NAACP | 09/04/10 | Sacramento |
Rainbow Festival Street Fair
Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): September 5, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Held in the heart of midtown Sacramento’s Gay and Lesbian Community, known as "Lavender Heights," the hope this year is to draw even more people than last year’s record turnout! The core purpose of Rainbow Festival is twofold: To raise money for charities that have significant importance to the Lesbian and Gay Community and to raise public awareness of those charities; to create a celebration of our Pride that is pure fun!
THE RAINBOW FESTIVAL strives to... | | 09/05/10 | |
47th Annual Greek Festival
Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars):Presented by Sacramento Convention Center Complex at Sacramento Convention Center September 3-September 5, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): 47th Annual Greek Food Festival is sponsored by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Sacramento. One of the most prominent heritage festivals in Sacramento, this celebration is devoted to the traditional foods, entertainment, and displays of the Greek Community. Held every Labor Day weekend at the Convention Center. | Sacramento Convention Center Complex | 09/03/10-
09/05/10 | Sacramento |
SHEAR MADNESSPresented by California Musical Theatre at Cosmopolitan Cabaret May 25-September 5, 2010 Discover for yourself why over nine million people around the world have seen “Shear Madness,” the uproarious whodunit where the audience gets to solve the crime. A mixture of improvisation and up-to-the-minute spontaneous humor. The play is delightfully different every time you see it. | California Musical Theatre | 05/25/10-
09/05/10 | Sacramento |
The Silent ComedyPresented by Jerry Perry Presents at Old Ironsides September 5, 2010 The Silent Comedy began casually in 2005 as a side project of the Post-Punk group, Dehra Dun. Started as a recording project for songwriting brothers J. John and J. Benjamin, the band quickly gained steam as word of their energetic live show spread.
Eventually Dehra Dun went by the wayside, and the brothers focused their efforts fully on The Silent Comedy. Since that time they have grown to playing consistently sold-out hometown... | Jerry Perry Presents | 09/05/10 | Sacramento |
4th Annual Tejano Conjunto FestivalPresented by Land Arrows Productions at Cesar Chavez Park September 5, 2010 Land Arrows Cultural Center exists to preserve the traditional Tejano Conjunto music for future generations to provide an opportunity to experience the Tejano Conjunto music as an American art form and to foster an understanding of the importance of this music to the history of American culture.
To work towards our mission, we have organized volunteers and carry out an annual Tejano Conjunto Festival which takes place every Labor Day weekend. This attracts people of all ages... | Land Arrows Productions | 09/05/10 | Sacramento |
Movie Night: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate FactoryPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town September 5, 2010 Fairytale Town Presents, Movie Night: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. "Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation and 2% butterscotch ripple," said Willy Wonka. Relive this zany classic movie at Fairytale Town as we feature Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory on the BIG SCREEN under our canopy of trees! Catch Gene Wilder, his crazy candy kingdom, Oompa Loompas, and those golden tickets.
Movie Policy: No outside food... | Fairytale Town | 09/05/10 | Sacramento |
Final Summer SundayPresented by Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa September 5, 2010 Don’t miss the final Summer Sunday of the season! Imagine yourself lounging poolside--guilt-free after a nice workout or exercise class--and enjoying being served frozen grapes, tasty bite-sized appetizers, and listening to a live band. “Summer Sundays” at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa ends Labor Day weekend so don’t miss the fun. Open to everyone, a daily resort pass gives you full access to the wellness resort for an indulgent day away from all the hustle and... | Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa | 09/05/10 | Sacramento |
Live Music by Four Barrel at Laughs Unlimited September 5, 2010 Gold Rush Days Music Festival at Laughs Unlimited. Celebrating Labor Day with great music from great bands! | | 09/05/10 | Sacramento |
Live Music by Retro Active at Laughs Unlimited September 5, 2010 Gold Rush Days Music Festival at Laughs Unlimited. Celebrating Labor Day with great music from great bands! | | 09/05/10 | Sacramento |
Unveiling of Mother Teresa StampPresented by United States Postal Service at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament September 5, 2010 The United States Postal Service will honor a great humanitarian with a local dedication of the Mother Teresa postage stamp. The unveiling of the new stamp will take place in the courtyard in front of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
With this stamp, the U.S. Postal Service recognizes Mother Teresa, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work. Noted for her compassion toward the poor and suffering, Mother Teresa, a diminutive Roman Catholic nun and... | United States Postal Service | 09/05/10 | Sacramento |
Screening: Salt of the Earth (1954)Presented by Movies on a Big Screen at Guild Theater September 5, 2010 Salt of the Earth (1954): The only feature film blacklisted in the US, and made by blacklisted filmmakers!
"Salt of the Earth" portrays the story of the Empire Zinc Mine strike in 1951. Directed by Herbert Biberman ("Meet Nero Wolfe"), Produced by Paul Jarrico ("Tom, Dick and Harry") and written by Michael Wilson "Lawrence of Arabia," "Planet of the Apes") the film employed a handful of real actors, but mostly utilized mine... | Movies on a Big Screen | 09/05/10 | Sacramento |
Joe DeRosa from HBO and Chelsea LatelyPresented by Punch Line Comedy Club at Punch Line Comedy Club September 2-September 5, 2010 Joe DeRosa performs constantly, making appearances of all kinds. Most recently he became a regular on The Opie and Anthony radio show, had a guest role on the IFC series Z-Rock, and was one of twelve comedians selected to perform on HBO’s stand-up comedy show Down and Dirty with Jim Norton. Joe taped a half-hour Comedy Central Presents special which aired in the winter of 2009 and his debut stand-up album The Depression Auction will be released on Comedy... | Punch Line Comedy Club | 09/02/10-
09/05/10 | Sacramento |
Gold Rush DaysPresented by Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at Old Sacramento State Historic Park September 3-September 6, 2010 Sacramento’s heritage celebration is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend. More than 200 tons of dirt will be dumped on the streets of Old Sacramento as the annual festival "turns back the clock," transforming Sacramento’s historic district into a scene straight out of the 1850s. Costumed re-enactors, Wild West gun fights, musicians playing period instruments, and many aspects of life during the Gold Rush will be highlighted during the four-day event. | Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau | 09/03/10-
09/06/10 | Sacramento |
20th Annual Chalk-It-Up Festival at Fremont Park September 4-September 6, 2010 Chalk-It-Up! to Sacramento is a nonprofit organization created to benefit children's arts education and art activities. Funds are raised through an annual chalk art festival held each Labor Day Weekend since 1991.
The festival features over 200 sidewalk paintings created at the festival by local artists who donate their time, energy, and talent. These concrete masterpieces are left on the sidewalk for the public to enjoy throughout the month of September. The pieces are done with soft... | | 09/04/10-
09/06/10 | Sacramento |
CA State Fair Men’s Amateur Golf Championship
Avg. Event Rating(4.9 Stars):Presented by Haggin Oaks Golf Complex at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex September 4-September 6, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (4.9 Stars): The best amateur players in the U.S. will tee it up in the 86th Annual California State Fair Men’s Amateur Golf Championship at the 7,041-yard, par 72 Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex during Labor Day Weekend. The final 18 holes of stroke play on Monday. The field includes top and nationally ranked juniors, college, and mid-amateur golfers.
Scheduled to compete in the 54-hole stroke play tournament are:
• ’09 United States Amateur... | Haggin Oaks Golf Complex | 09/04/10-
09/06/10 | Sacramento |
The Smashing PumpkinsPresented by Crest Theatre at Crest Theatre September 6, 2010 '90s favorites The Smashing Pumpkins are making their way to Sacramento on their tour promoting the 44-song, free download release of their new album Teargarden by Kaleidyscope. Lead singer Billy Corgan will be accompanied by James Iha, D'arcy Wretzky, and Jimmy Chamberlin. | Crest Theatre | 09/06/10 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Recorder SocietyPresented by Sacramento Recorder Society September 7, 2010 The Sacramento Recorder Society meets under the baton of Early Music scholar Hanneke van Proosdij, who will conduct the group in beautiful music, both old and new. Newcomers are welcome. | Sacramento Recorder Society | 09/07/10 | |
The Lew Fratis TrioPresented by The Torch Club at The Torch Club August 3-September 7, 2010 Lew Fratis Trio is a combination of Lew Fratis, Kenny Nichols and Dave Garrity and you get very passionate trio that will leave you wanting more. Their energetic styles on stage provide a show that is sure to electrify any crowd and leave them wanting more. | The Torch Club | 08/03/10-
09/07/10 | Sacramento |
| Sacramento Recorder Society | Sacramento Recorder Society | 09/07/10 | Sacramento |
Open Mic Showcase at Laughs Unlimited September 7, 2010 Every 1st Tuesday of the month Laughs Unlimited hosts the best open-mic showcase in Northern California. The show functions like the premier showcase clubs in Los Angeles and New York with 15-20 local amateurs and professional comedians performing short sets. It's like a comedy workout! If you have never experienced this type of show, check it out. We know you will enjoy it. | | 09/07/10 | Sacramento |
“Wet into Wet” Watercolor DemoPresented by Northern California Artists at Sacramento Fine Arts Center September 8, 2010 At Northern California Arts' monthly meeting, watercolor instructor and NCA Master Painter Phyllis Eymann will present “Wet into Wet” Watercolor Demo.
Phyllis Eymann is a lifetime artist who does experimental as well as traditional work. Ms. Eymann states, "As an artist, when I view a painting I look for something that holds my interest. There is nothing worse than a boring painting. Some interesting elements could be a surprise color, texture, value play or... | Northern California Artists | 09/08/10 | Carmichael |
| Wednesday Nooner: Nagual | UNIQUE programs | 09/08/10 | Sacramento |
9th Annual Senior Health FairPresented by Sacramento Area YMCA at Sacramento Area YMCA September 8, 2010 Please join us for our 9th Annual Senior Health Fair. Over 55 organizations will provide information on legal services, emergency services, transportation services, housing options, nutrition, and more. There will also be free blood pressure checks, lung functioning test, flexibility and basic hearing tests. | Sacramento Area YMCA | 09/08/10 | Sacramento |
HelmetPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 8, 2010 In 1989, Page Hamilton co-founded the New York-based Helmet, fusing Zeppelinesque riffing with a vehement post-hardcore precision, augmented by dense chords and offbeat time signatures based in Hamilton’s formal jazz training. The combination was that rarest of visionary creations.
Seeing Eye Dog, Helmet’s seventh album, is one of the band’s most uncompromising and ambitious releases, embodying the classic and utterly unique Helmet sound and pushing it into... | SBL Entertainment | 09/08/10 | Sacramento |
Nine Tips for Simplifying Your Living SpacePresented by Hank Fisher Properties' Chateau at Carmicheal Park at The Chateau at Carmichael Park September 8, 2010 Local seniors are invited to join residents for a special presentation by organization expert and relocation specialist Lee Mahla on “Nine Tips To Simplifying and Organizing.” Ms. Mahla is known for her ability to use organization as a way of simplifying life. She breaks down all of her knowledge and expertise into nine tips seniors can use to help reduce stress and clutter from their lives. | Hank Fisher Properties' Chateau at Carmicheal Park | 09/08/10 | Carmichael |
Creative Merger II: Justice & Peace Opening Night Gala
Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars):Presented by Sacramento County Public Law Library at Sacramento County Public Law Library June 9-September 9, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Join us for the Opening Gala! Art created by lawyers, therapists, mediators, musicians, and artists highlighting images related to justice, peace, and conflict resolution. A creative collaboration by California Lawyers for the Arts, Therapists for Social Responsibility, The Sacramento County Public Law Library and The Sacramento Philharmonic.
An evening of original art, live music by the Sacramento Philharmonic Jazz Trio, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction. Proceeds... | Sacramento County Public Law Library | 06/09/10-
09/09/10 | Sacramento |
| Iron Man 2 Special Screening | UNIQUE programs | 09/09/10 | Sacramento |
Sal Valentino in Concert (CANCELED)Presented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town September 9, 2010 THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED EFFECTIVE SEPT. 1
Sal Valentino is the legendary singer of The Beau Brummels and Stoneground from the San Francisco 1960's rock scene. Sal now fronts his own orchestra featuring a full string section. On his new CD Every Now and Then, Sal draws on his years of musical experience and combines the old with the new. Join Sal as he celebrates his birthday with this special concert at Fairytale... | Fairytale Town | 09/09/10 | Sacramento |
Camp Tangent Art Show at Tangent Gallery August 10-September 9, 2010 For many of us, summer is synonymous with campfires, lanyards, night hikes, sing-a-longs, learning how to identify trees and birds, archery, poison oak, finding the big dipper, nicknames, pancakes and games of capture the flag. Do you remember summer camp and/or camping? This August, Tangent Gallery offered its own version of camp in the form of art classes for children ages 6-12. This month’s show will feature artworks created at Camp Tangent in addition to art and artifacts from... | | 08/10/10-
09/09/10 | Sacramento |
Metro EDGE Birthday BashPresented by Sacramento Metro Chamber September 9, 2010 You probably don’t remember your first birthday. That’s OK. You’ll remember ours. On 9/9/10, Metro EDGE celebrate one-year of engaging, developing, giving, and empowering across the Sacramento region. With over 450 members, this night will surely be unforgettable. So join us!
Cost of entry opens the stylish door to Zagat-rated, midtown hot spot Mulvaney’s B&L where farm-to-table eats, drink specials, and gourmet birthday cupcakes await. Come celebrate as we... | Sacramento Metro Chamber | 09/09/10 | |
Mason JenningsPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 9, 2010 Mason Jennings is a pop-folk singer-songwriter well known for his simple yet catchy melodies, intimate lyrics, literary and historical themes, and distinct voice. | SBL Entertainment | 09/09/10 | Sacramento |
Admission Day CelebrationPresented by California State Parks Dept. of Parks & Recreation and California State Capitol Museum at California State Capitol- North Steps September 9, 2010 Californians deserve a day to celebrate their great state! Therefore, the public is invited to a special event in honor of California’s 161st year of statehood! Visitors will enjoy patriotic live music, birthday cake and ice cream provided by California State Parks, the State Capitol Museum and with support from the California State Capitol Museum Volunteer Association.
Come one, come all and be sure to stop by the California State Capitol Museum located inside the Capitol that... | California State Parks Dept. of Parks & Recreation | 09/09/10 | Sacramento |
Junior KellyPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 10, 2010 Tall, dreadlocked Junior Kelly is a devout Rastafarian on a serious musical mission which is manifested through the quality of his contemplative lyrics, the diversity of his substantial subject matter and his inspirational delivery. Born in Kingston 13, Junior was raised in nearby Spanish Town. Throughout his childhood, he was surrounded by music, his grandfather and father both played banjo, his mother sang in the Church and his oldest brother Jim was a popular Deejay with the Kilamanjaro... | SBL Entertainment | 09/10/10 | Sacramento |
Hometown Show at The Coffee Garden September 10, 2010 ... always Just Passin' Through singing songs about friends, family, familiar faces, places and fading memories. Matthew Harrison (a.k.a Hometown Show) has received national airplay and toured extensively throughout the UK/US. Hometown Show has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with top international artists such as; Austin Lucas, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Josh Small, Lemuria, Mike Hale and Chris Murray.
"From the... | | 09/10/10 | Sacramento |
18th Annual Fairytale Town After Hours Presented by Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center at Fairytale Town September 10, 2010 The 18th Annual Fairytale Town After Hours is a fundraiser benefitting Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center. This evening will include a wide array of local restaurants and beverage providers serving their own tasty creations, as well as a fantastic silent auction.
Fairytale Town After Hours is Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center's only source of discretionary income and it is because of our supporters' generosity that we are able to continue to provide excellent housing and... | Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center | 09/10/10 | Sacramento |
Christian Brothers Wine, Beer, and Food Extravaganza at Christian Brothers High School September 10, 2010 For over 22 years, the Christian Brothers Wine, Beer, and Food Extravaganza has been a signature event. More popular than ever, the event drew over 2,000 people in 2009. The 2009 event also featured over 50 wineries, 20 breweries, and 40 restaurants. Through the proceeds from this event last year, our alumni association was able to net over sixty thousand dollars, which went to the school’s tuition assistance program.
This year, we'll also feature limited-admission Private... | | 09/10/10 | Sacramento |
Ian EthanPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 10, 2010 Acoustic Double-Neck Guitarist Ian Ethan's new album Into Open Land is an exploration of the largely untraversed musical territory that this unique 18-string instrument provides access to.
Unveiling the true musical potential of an instrument that has previously seen little serious use as more than a stage prop, the Vermont artist employs a wide variety of highly-innovative playing techniques that take full advantage of 18 strings, two fretboards, and his experience as a... | SBL Entertainment | 09/10/10 | Sacramento |
Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program 10 Year Anniversary CelebrationPresented by Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program at DoubleTree Hotel September 10, 2010 As part of our 10 year anniversary celebration, Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program (SEDOP) is pleased to offer a free tour of the treatment center and housing accommodations as well as a free one-day Regional Professional Seminar, “Strategies for the Eating Disorder Patient: 10 Things Every Clinician Must Know,” which will provide information on the latest research, treatment interventions, and working with families. Six continuing education units are available for this... | Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program | 09/10/10 | Sacramento |
| Movie in the Park | City of Sacramento- Dept of Parks & Rec | 09/10/10 | Sacramento |
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