| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 6th Annual Raley Field BrewfestPresented by Raley Field and Northern California Brewers Guild at Raley Field May 18, 2012 For the first time in the event’s history, all of the festivities will take place on the Raley Field outfield, with vendors set up in a quarter-mile semi-circle around the perimeter of the playing surface and a stage set up near second base. The 2012 Brewfest—a partnership between Raley Field and the Northern California Brewer’s Guild—is expected to be the largest in the event’s history, with more than 50 beer vendors set to attend. Local band The Remedies will... | Raley Field | 05/18/12 | West Sacramento |
A Taste of Italian SummerPresented by Murer House Foundation at Murer House and Learning Center May 19, 2012 Come out for this cooking demonstration by Franca Brida Lingren featuring recipes from her cookbook Dario e Dario. Enjoy a light lunch of some of Franca's favorites, including Divine Wine Soup, Panzanella, a rustic bread salad, and Pizelle, both classic, and a chocolate version. Cookbooks will be available for sale. | Murer House Foundation | 05/19/12 | Folsom |
A Wicked GalaPresented by California Musical Theatre at Sacramento Convention Center May 19, 2012 Join the California Musical Theatre for a “wickedly” magic evening in Oz filled with gourmet food, live performances by featured soloists, a live auction with David Sobon Auctions, and dancing with your fellow “Ozians” to a live band.
Advance ticket patrons receive premium seating and name recognition in the Gala invitation.
Don’t miss it…you’ll be GREEN with envy.
Black tie optional. | California Musical Theatre | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
2nd Annual Idol ShowPresented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy at Roseville Theatre May 19, 2012 Roseville Theatre Arts Academy presents The 2nd Annual Idol Show. The annual fundraising event features raffle prizes, silent auction, and audience voting on the various performances. You decide the winner! There will be a wine, cheese, and an hors d’oeuvre reception. | Roseville Theatre Arts Academy | 05/19/12 | Roseville |
Pancakes 'n' PoliticsPresented by Rio Americano Civitas at Rio Americano High School May 19, 2012 Please join the Rio Americano Civitas Academy for a pancake breakfast. Candidates from upcoming elections will be speaking and wonderful goods will be up for grabs in the auction and raffle.
The Pancake Breakfast has become an annual fundraiser for the Civitas Program to fund an annual scholarship for a graduating Civitas student.
This event takes place in the cafeteria at Rio Americano High School. | Rio Americano Civitas | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Down the Rabbit Hole at The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar May 19, 2012 Join The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar for “Down the Rabbit Hole,” part two of our three day grand opening celebration, and the only part open to the public. They will be circulating appetizers and giving out prizes to some of those lucky enough to attend. There will also be a variety of drink specials to showcase the craft cocktail focus of The Red Rabbit.
Because space is very limited ticket holders only are allowed to enter. The event is Alice in... | | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Breast Cancer Awareness Calender PhotoShoot & Fundraiser at The Cave May 19, 2012 Birds of a Feather and Stimulate Photography are Opposites Attract. Together with The Cave they will be hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness event revolving around a Calendar Photo Shoot. This is a charity fundraiser to support the Susan G Komen foundation.
This is a family friendly event! Come prepared to enjoy:
-Food by Williams BBQ
-Car Wash by RT's Details
-Vendors
-Live music
-Live Artist
-Kid's Zone
-and so much more! | | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Heaven and Hell Pub CrawlPresented by Xoso Sport & Social League at 3 Fires Lounge May 19, 2012 Alright people, Xoso's upcoming pub crawl is almost here. Let's see you get creative and see some angels and demons out and about Sacramento! Either dress in costume, or wear a Xoso t-shirt to get the drink specials.
Invite your friends on Yelp, Facebook, Myspace, and even those (crazy!) people that don't use any of those.
Schedule:
-5pm: 3 Fires Lounge (15th and L): $2.75 domestic beers, $3.40... | Xoso Sport & Social League | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Bitchin' Bake SalePresented by Bitchin' Bake Sales and Born Free USA May 19, 2012 Please drop by Never Felt Better Vegan Shop to pick up a bunch of Bitchin' Bake Sale treats and check out the awesome offerings at NFB! Coffee generously provided by Insight Coffee Roasters. All proceeds will be donated to the Sacramento branch of Born Free USA, so you can indulge your sweet tooth and make life a little better for captive and wild animals. | Bitchin' Bake Sales | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Bridal Open HousePresented by Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa May 20, 2012 With early summer budding all around us, wedding planning is heating up, too. Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa invites brides, couples, and event planners to a complimentary “Bridal Open House” where they will enjoy tasty appetizers and refreshments while touring the gorgeous site with three elegant ballrooms, two lush wedding courtyards, the luxurious overnight villas, and award-winning spa and salon. Known as the area’s premiere wedding destination, Arden Hills is the... | Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa | 05/20/12 | Sacramento |
Viva Vino: Wine Social FundraiserPresented by Dante Club of Sacramento at Dante Club May 20, 2012 Viva Vino is a wine tasting social benefitting the Dante Club Scholarship Fund. Taste wines from local wineries and nibble fresh-made Italian appetizers while listening to soft live music. | Dante Club of Sacramento | 05/20/12 | Sacramento |
Harvey Milk DayPresented by Equality Action Now at Mulvaney's B & L May 22, 2012 Equality Action Now (EAN), a local Sacramento grassroots civil rights organization, is hosting their third annual Harvey Milk Day celebration. Harvey Milk was a leader in the gay rights movement who was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977, making him the nation’s first openly gay man elected to public office in a major U.S. city. Milk, along with San Francisco Mayor George Moscone was assassinated by ousted Supervisor Dan White, November 27, 1978.
During a... | Equality Action Now | 05/22/12 | Sacramento |
Wonderland Saturdays with DJ Mike MossPresented by MiX Downtown at MiX Downtown May 12-May 26, 2012 Sac's favorite rooftop nightclub and lounge, Mix Downtown presents Wonderland Saturdays. DJ Mike Moss spins to a full house as Mix welcomes a sophisticated crowd to drink, dance, and party. Music from all decades. Club hits, party jams, and classics provide the soundtrack to an amazing night.
Have a large group or party? Go VIP and have your own space, cocktailer, and host. Dress: Upscale/Fashionable. | MiX Downtown | 05/12/12- 05/26/12 | Sacramento |
Garden Party hosted by Morris TerryPresented by Morris Terry May 26, 2012 Morris Terry, a local women's apparel company, invites you to a Garden Party at their design studio in Sacramento. Join for an evening of live music, drinks, small bites, free yoga taught by Sarah Jordan Langford, and shopping!
Select Morris Terry apparel 50% off in addition to the first look at their summer design! | Morris Terry | 05/26/12 | Sacramento |
Beer & BalletPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Sacramento Ballet Studios May 11-May 27, 2012 Enjoy beer, wine, or soda as you watch edgy new works created by the dancers of the Sacramento Ballet themselves. See the dancers in an up-close-and-personal setting both informal and intimate. Many followers of the Company say that these programs are the ones that made them dance lovers forever. | Sacramento Ballet | 05/11/12- 05/27/12 | Sacramento |
Roseville Greek Food Festival Presented by Roseville Greek Food Festival May 25-May 27, 2012 Do you like gyros? There'll be plenty of them at Roseville's Greek Food Festival on Memorial Day weekend. Come enjoy Greek food, music, and dancing. | Roseville Greek Food Festival | 05/25/12- 05/27/12 | Roseville |
Memorial Day Weekend at Carvalho Family WineryPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill May 26-May 28, 2012 Come join on our Crush Pad for a weekend full of great wine, great food, and great music! Enoy a bottle of wine, BBQ tri tip, and live music. Music will be performed by DeWald/Taylor Jazztet and Ray Iaea. | Carvalho Winery | 05/26/12- 05/28/12 | Clarksburg |
Mid-Week Magnum PartyPresented by MiX Downtown at MiX Downtown May 9-May 30, 2012 Join us at Mix for our Mid-Week Magnum Party. We will be popping bottles of bubbly with the hottest crowd in Sacramento. We are offering exclusive champagne VIP magnum bottle specials to those in need of rocking their own section.
Resident DJs Gabe Xavier & Peeti V will be bringing the latest party jams.
| MiX Downtown | 05/09/12- 05/30/12 | Sacramento |
Sip and Paint Event: Glass of Red Presented by Creative Juices Events May 30, 2012 Imagine a paintbrush in one hand and a cocktail in the other. Creative Juices Events offers a new twist on "painting the town red"! This is a fun, social painting session in which you are guided through painting the featured artwork. Geared toward the art novice, so no experience needed to create an amazing painting--all while you sip on a cocktail.
The events are held in restaurants and wineries throughout the Sacramento region. A unique activity for singles, date night... | Creative Juices Events | 05/30/12 | Sacramento |
19th Annual Taste of Fair OaksPresented by Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce June 1, 2012 The 19th Annual Taste of Fair Oaks, sponsored by the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce, is an annual food, wine, and microbrew tasting event. Area restaurants, wineries, and regional micro breweries will be in attendance for guests to taste and sample the exhibitors’ food and beverages. In addition to the sampling of wine, beer, food, and desserts, attendees will enjoy live music, a golf putting contest ($5,000 grand prize), gift raffle, and silent auction.
The "Taste" is... | Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce | 06/01/12 | Fair Oaks |
Delta Art Show: Mike PierettiPresented by Old Sugar Mill and West Sacramento Community Singers at Old Sugar Mill June 1, 2012 Delta photographer Mike Pieretti will be showcasing his art at the Old Sugar Mill and the show will be accompanied by the West Sacramento Community Singers. If you like art, wine, and music you are in for a treat! | Old Sugar Mill | 06/01/12 | Clarksburg |
Courage to Stand: Celebrating LGBT Military Service Presented by Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center at The Citizen Hotel June 1, 2012 Courage to Stand is a first ever, premier gala event and fundraiser for The Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center. The event is hosted in collaboration with the Sacramento Valley Veterans, a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) veteran’s association with national affiliation to American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER) and has a major sponsorship by Drexel University, Center for Graduate Studies. Never before has Sacramento seen a black tie gala event to kick off its own Gay Pride... | Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center | 06/01/12 | Sacramento |
Raley's Grape EscapePresented by Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at Cesar Chavez Park June 2, 2012 More than 200 award-winning California wines come to the cosmopolitan, urban setting of downtown Sacramento. Pair that with some of the region's best local cuisine and you have an amazing culinary experience. Raley's Grape Escape turns a downtown park into a mecca of food and wine experiences that showcase the best of the Central Valley and Sierra Foothills. | Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau | 06/02/12 | Sacramento |
Davis Beer Fest 2012June 2, 2012 Taste over 100 handcrafted beers from over 30 breweries at the Davis Beer Fest 2012. Other activities include touring the Sudwerk Brewery, beer brat sandwiches, live music, and more. | | 06/02/12 | Davis |
| 10th Annual Salute to Fatherhood Banquet | Center For Fathers & Families | 06/07/12 | Sacramento |
A Midsummer Night's Dream & Crystal Ice Cream FantasyPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town June 9, 2012 Fairytale Town's popular fairy-themed fundraiser and ice cream social features nonstop entertainment for the whole family, including costumed performers, fanciful arts & crafts activities, an old-time marketplace, food, and all the Crystal Ice Cream one can eat.
Celtic-rock band Tempest will perform throughout the evening. Since forming in 1988, the band has won rave reviews for their musical hybrid of high-energy folk rock with Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences,... | Fairytale Town | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
2012 Firefighters Burn Institute Gala: A Tropical AffairPresented by Firefighters Burn Institute at Shriner's Hospital For Children - Northern California June 9, 2012 This will be an evening of music and fantastic food. The event will include popular local band, Wonder Bread 5, Hawaiian hula dancers, Courtney Dempsey of Good Day Sacramento as MC, and a variety of foods and beverages provided by generous local business sponsors from the Sacramento area.
Ticket price includes cuisine from the area's best local restaurants, free non-alcoholic beverages, and commemorative glass filled with one complimentary alcoholic beverage. | Firefighters Burn Institute | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
Off the Wall: Mural Opening PartyPresented by Born Free USA June 9, 2012 Celebrate Sacramento's wild new landmark El Tigre.
At the event, you will be able to:
-Get a signed “El Tigre” print from Cabron, the mural artist
-Shop indie craft vendors and artisans including Char Crail, Iolaviola Designs, Marty May, Never Felt Better Vegan, Punch Rebel Jewelry, & others
-Groove to DJ Dom Som
-Sample Sacramento’s best vegan pizza from Hot Italian (while supplies last)
-Chow down as... | Born Free USA | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
Thai Basil: Celebrating 10 Years in MidtownPresented by Thai Basil restaurant June 9, 2012 Thai Basil celebrates 10 years in Midtown with traditional Thai celebration--Ngaan-Boon-Baan.
Ten years ago, Thai Basil Midtown opened its doors at 2431 J street and began a successful and flourishing restaurant. The popular establishment will host a traditional Thai celebration with a Village Fair: Ngaan-Boon-Baan. The community and diners are welcome to partake in the festivities.
To commemorate their tenth anniversary Thai Basil has arranged a day-long event that will... | Thai Basil restaurant | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
Social Sip and Paint: Pattern FishPresented by Creative Juices Events at Zocalo June 10, 2012 Imagine a paintbrush in one hand and a cocktail in the other. Creative Juices Events offers a new twist on "painting the town red". This is a fun, social painting session in which you are guided through painting the featured artwork. Geared toward the art novice, so no experience is needed to create an amazing painting--all while you sip on a cocktail.
The events are held in restaurants and wineries throughout the Sacramento region. A unique activity for singles, date night... | Creative Juices Events | 06/10/12 | Sacramento |
Celebrate the Season: VIP Dinner & Tony Awards Viewing PartyPresented by Sacramento Theatre Company June 10, 2012 The Celebrate the Season Host Committee cordially invites you to attend Celebrate the Season: VIP Dinner & Tony Awards Viewing Party. The VIP dinner will begin at 5:30pm and will recreate memorable moments from the 2011-2012 Sacramento Theatre Company's season, and preview their upcoming productions. The Broadcast Reception begins at 7:30pm. Guest performers from theaters throughout Sacramento will make special appearances previewing material from their upcoming seasons.... | Sacramento Theatre Company | 06/10/12 | Sacramento |
Father of the Year Awards DinnerPresented by American Diabetes Association (ADA) at Hyatt Regency Sacramento June 13, 2012 The Father of the Year Awards is presented by the Sacramento Father's Day Council, the local branch of a national organization that helps to identify and honor exemplary fathers. Honorees are selected based on their demonstrated ability to balance their personal lives and serve as a role model for their children, while making a positive difference in the Sacramento community.
The event includes a reception, auction, dinner, and program. All proceeds from the awards dinner benefit the... | American Diabetes Association (ADA) | 06/13/12 | Sacramento |
Social Sip and Paint: Whimsical BouquetPresented by Creative Juices Events June 13, 2012 Imagine a paintbrush in one hand and a cocktail in the other! Creative Juices Events offers a new twist on "painting the town red"! This is a fun, social painting session in which you are guided through painting the featured artwork. Geared toward the art novice, so no experience needed to create an amazing painting--all while you sip on a cocktail.
The events are held in restaurants and wineries throughout the Sacramento region. A unique activity for singles, date night... | Creative Juices Events | 06/13/12 | Sacramento |
Shakespeare on the Vine: A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill June 15-June 16, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 06/15/12- 06/16/12 | Clarksburg |
| Father's Day Blues and BBQ | Carvalho Family Winery | 06/17/12 | Clarksburg |
Social Sip and Paint: SailboatPresented by Creative Juices Events June 21, 2012 Imagine a paintbrush in one hand and a cocktail in the other! Creative Juices Events offers a new twist on "painting the town red"! This is a fun, social painting session in which you are guided through painting the featured artwork. Geared toward the art novice, so no experience needed to create an amazing painting--all while you sip on a cocktail.
The events are held in restaurants and wineries throughout the Sacramento region. A unique activity for singles, date night... | Creative Juices Events | 06/21/12 | Roseville |
Show Choir ConcertPresented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy at Roseville Theatre June 22, 2012 Join at the beautiful Roseville Theatre for a night of singing and live entertainment by the RTAA Show Choir. They would love for you to come see what they've been learning & believe us, you will have so much fun that you just might be tempted into joining the choir. the choir will be singing selections from Les Misérables, Chicago, and Ragtime just to name a few.
There will be a dessert and champagne reception after the concert! | Roseville Theatre Arts Academy | 06/22/12 | Roseville |
Shakespeare on the Vine: A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill June 22, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 06/22/12 | Clarksburg |
Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Gala CelebrationPresented by Girl Scouts Heart of Central California at California Museum June 22, 2012 Join local council Girl Scouts Heart of Central California in honoring Girl Scouts' century-long commitment to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Gala will be emceed by Channel 31’s Tina Macuha and feature seasonal appetizers and desserts from Mulvaney’s B&L paired with local wine and beer. Plus: guest speakers Linda Farley and Randy Roberts of the Crocker Art Museum, a fashion show of Girl Scout styles over the decades... | Girl Scouts Heart of Central California | 06/22/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Chef ChallengePresented by InAlliance June 23, 2012 Professional chefs compete head to head in a live culinary competition and you decide who wins! Challengers will have three hours to prepare and serve a three item specialty menu based on a surprise theme. Every guest will have the opportunity to sample each menu item and determine “whose cuisines reigns supreme.” But there’s more…as chefs battle for culinary glory, guests sample from over 100 restaurants, wineries, and breweries while enjoying live music!
| InAlliance | 06/23/12 | Sacramento |
Friends of Franklin Library Book & Bake SalePresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library June 22-June 23, 2012 Friends of Franklin Library is having a book and bake sale. For every $10 spent, get a free baked goodie. Buy $5 worth of books and get a free children’s book. For joining the Friends, get a free book bag valued at $10. Sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Library. | Sacramento Public Library | 06/22/12- 06/23/12 | Elk Grove |
King of FeastsPresented by Sacramento Zoo at Sacramento Zoo June 23, 2012 Come to King of Feasts at the Zoo and escape to a tropical paradise where you will be surrounded by exotic animals as you taste the diverse cuisine Sacramento area restaurants, wineries, and breweries have to offer. Endless food, wine, beer, and spirits await you for this event.
While enjoying your feast and walking through the Zoo you can also enjoy the sounds of Hawaii provided by Na Aikane Ukulele Club or come watch the dancers of Hula Event and Kaulumele Polynesian Dance Group as... | Sacramento Zoo | 06/23/12 | Sacramento |
3rd Annual Red Shoe Crawl Presented by Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California at Downtown Sacramento June 24, 2012 Join for this leisurely stroll through beautiful downtown and midtown Sacramento for the 3rd Annual Red Shoe Crawl. Not only will you have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of culinary delights from the best restaurants in the Sacramento region, you will also be supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities® Northern California. All proceeds raised will go directly to help the children and families served at the Sacramento Ronald McDonald House and Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake. | Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California | 06/24/12 | Sacramento |
Shakespeare on the Vine: A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill June 24, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 06/24/12 | Clarksburg |
Soul of the City: Street Food in the CityPresented by American Institute of Architects (AIA) - Central Valley at AIA Central Valley Gallery June 27, 2012 This month's Soul of the City: Street Food in the City will be focusing on the impact of street food in Sacramento.
Facilitators of the discussion are Costa Apostolos of Sacto MoFo and writer for Living in Urban Sac and Catherine Enfield, a food truck advocate who’s written many articles on the subject and founding member of Sacto MoFo.
Soul of the City is an engaging dialogue series between the public and the design profession on issues of importance to the... | American Institute of Architects (AIA) - Central Valley | 06/27/12 | Sacramento |
Dinner for TwoPresented by Paragary Restaurant Group at Cafe Bernardo - Midtown April 9-June 28, 2012 Visit Cafe Bernardo's Midtown location weeknights through June and enjoy a special dinner menu for two. Entree and wine selections change weekly. Enjoy two entrees and a carafe of wine for $25. A great date night option! | Paragary Restaurant Group | 04/09/12- 06/28/12 | Sacramento |
Origins of Sacramento Food Tour Presented by Local Roots Food Tours at Cafe Bernardo - Midtown March 21-July 1, 2012 Come taste Sacramento's amazing authentic foods hailing from far flung lands such as Spain, Czechoslovachia, Turkey, Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, and Italy. The Origins of Sacramento Food Tour finds us meandering through two very historical but popular neighborhoods: Midtown's Sutter District and East Sacramento's Fabulous Forties. Stroll under tree lined streets while you explore hidden gem eateries. Meet the talented and passionate chefs while sampling their creations.Local Roots Food... | Local Roots Food Tours | 03/21/12- 07/01/12 | Sacramento |
Live Music Wednesdays at the HyattPresented by Hyatt Regency Sacramento at Hyatt Regency Sacramento May 16-July 4, 2012 Join at the Hyatt every Wednesday for Capitol Hour Mixer, featuring live music from local artists Ryan Hernandez and Quinn Hedges. Remember, don't miss our Happy Hour from 4pm-6pm with drink specials and half priced appetizers! | Hyatt Regency Sacramento | 05/16/12- 07/04/12 | Sacramento |
Shakespeare on the Vine: A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill July 6, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 07/06/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill July 8, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 07/08/12 | Clarksburg |