| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 2nd Annual Mikuni Japanese Street FestivalPresented by Mikuni Japanese Restaurant Group May 17, 2012
Celebrate 25 years with Mikuni at their 2nd Annual Mikuni Japanese Street Festival. Join Mikuni for complimentary entertainment for the entire family including: Sacramento Taiko Dan, Kovar’s Satori Academy of Martial Arts, Sacramento Kendo Club, live music, kids’ activities and games.
The 25th Anniversary Mikuni Honda Fit winner will be selected during the Street Festival.
| Mikuni Japanese Restaurant Group | 05/17/12 | Roseville |
Dragon The LinePresented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy at Roseville Theatre May 10-May 18, 2012 The fun starts when Buffy leaves Puff the Dragon, home to guard the eggs. Between his mother in law’s phone calls, the thieving leprechauns, the bumbling treasure trolls, and the hatching eggs, Puff finds out how hard it is to be a dad. This fast paced, rollicking show is almost more fun for the actors than the audience. Complete with silly hatchlings who think everyone is their Mommy, magical leprechauns (complete with Irish accents), or truly clueless treasureless trolls. | Roseville Theatre Arts Academy | 05/10/12-
05/18/12 | Roseville |
Crow CanyonPresented by Jerry Perry May 18, 2012 Crow Canyon, the highly talented, revved-up trio rock band of Davis 9th graders (Riley Donahue, Nathan Puckett, and Drew Thomsen), will rock Luigi's Slice in Downtown Davis. Also playing is the newly re-grouped band, Under the Indecisive.
Come get pizza and listen to some great music. | Jerry Perry | 05/18/12 | Davis |
Very Special Arts FestivalPresented by I Can Do That! (frmly VSA Arts of California at Sacramento) at Coloma Community Center May 18, 2012 The Spring 2012 Very Special Arts Festival is a one-day event where students with and without disabilities celebrate and share their accomplishments in the Visual and Performing Arts. At this year's Spring Festival, 1,500 students from Sacramento City Unified School District will perform, display artwork, and interact with hands-on arts workshops (funshops). Each child participating in the Festival has worked with a professional artist this spring through the artists-in-the-schools... | I Can Do That! (frmly VSA Arts of California at Sacramento) | 05/18/12 | Sacramento |
SacShows Presents: Soundcheck 29Presented by SacShows Presents at Ace of Spades May 18, 2012 SacShows presents an evening of local music with Soundcheck 29, featuring performances by Prime D, The Somebody's, Zeroclient, Ballistic Burnout, Chicks With Picks & To Our Legends. | SacShows Presents | 05/18/12 | Sacramento |
| Lego Block Party | Sacramento Public Library | 05/19/12 | Elk Grove |
44th Annual Hangtown Motocross ClassicPresented by Canyon Marketing at Prairie City OHV Park May 19, 2012 No race is like it in Northern California--the 44th Annual Hangtown Motocross Classic, boasting more than 25,000 spectators annually.
It‘s not just any motocross race, but the oldest and one of the most coveted trophies on the 12 race Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Series. As host to professional motocross since 1968, the Dirt Diggers North Motorcycle Club (DDNMC) has established the Hangtown Classic as the crown jewel of the series, hosting the largest attendance of... | Canyon Marketing | 05/19/12 | Rancho Cordova |
Race for the StarsPresented by San Juan Education Foundation and Capital Road Race Management at Rio Americano High School May 19, 2012 A 10K Run, 5K Run & Walk, and several kids races on a fast flat course that starts and finishes on the Rio Americano High School track. It winds along American River Drive and on the levy. All money raised support teacher grants for innovative learning programs in San Juan schools.
A fun family event follows the race with food vendors and lots of activities, music, and more. The race is managed by Rich Hanna and Capital City Road Race Management. Features include: 2012... | San Juan Education Foundation | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
2nd Annual Sacramento Promenade of MermaidsPresented by Sacramento Promenade of Mermaids at Old Sacramento State Historic Park May 19, 2012 The 2nd Annual Promenade of Mermaids is here again to usher in the beginning of summer. Mermaids and other assorted sea creatures will rise from the river and promenade around the streets of Old Sacramento to enjoy a day out of the water. The Grand Marshall of the event will be none other than DJ Larry Rodriguez! King Neptune and a Queen Mermaid will be crowned and will help him pick the best costumes. Prizes will be awarded in both adult and children's categories. Anyone can... | Sacramento Promenade of Mermaids | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Fairytale IdolPresented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy at Roseville Theatre April 21-May 19, 2012 When the famous Fairytale Emperor retires and is ready to give his kingdom away, there are many characters who think they deserve to be in charge. In his infinite wisdom, the Fairytale Emperor orders that the best singer in all of Fairytale Land be awarded the throne. With three wacky judges and a familiar looking show host, things are sure to get wild! The audience itself may even get a chance to become the winner! Come watch your favorite fairytale characters sing their hearts out and find... | Roseville Theatre Arts Academy | 04/21/12-
05/19/12 | Roseville |
iFestPresented by Cordova Community Council May 19, 2012 Travel around the world without leaving home as the Rancho Cordova iFest International Festival returns to Village Green Park. The beautiful outdoor amphitheater is converted to the world’s stage featuring cultural performances from around the globe. Enjoy traditional Filipino music and dance, Indian Fusion, Middle Eastern dance, Mexican Folklorico, Scottish Highlands, and much more. Obsidian Butterfly will entrance you with their signature fire dance.
Kids, come and celebrate... | Cordova Community Council | 05/19/12 | Rancho Cordova |
May Day Play DayPresented by Unleashed by Petco May 19, 2012 Join Unleashed by Petco at South Land Dog Park for a May Day Play Day. Bring your dog to enjoy a sample of Youghound frozen yogurt and learn about the wonderful benefits of this tasty treat. Refreshments for pets and pet parents will also be available. | Unleashed by Petco | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
TEDxUCDavisPresented by TEDxUCDavis May 19, 2012 Twelve notable speakers are coming together with the Davis community for a full day of TED-style talks. TEDxUCDavis is certain to awe, inspire, and promote profound thought for all who attend. You are invited to share your perspective with us.
Lunch and snacks will be provided at the event. This ticket gains you access to the full day conference. | TEDxUCDavis | 05/19/12 | Davis |
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 |
Capitol Ballet Company: A Classical Ensemble Presented by Capitol Ballet Company at Sheldon High School Performing Arts Center May 19, 2012 Come and enjoy Capitol Ballet Company’s A Classical Ensemble. This seasonal matinee displays the progression of classical ballet training at its finest, showcasing Company dancers performing Giselle Act II, Le Corsaire Pas De Deux, and excerpts from Sylvia, as well as students from the Company’s school, Capitol Ballet Center. | Capitol Ballet Company | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Hands-on-History: How Did John Sutter Expect to Make Money?Presented by Sutter's Fort State Historic Park at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park May 19, 2012 Manufacturing was a major money making effort of Sutter and it was one of the primary reasons why Sutter encouraged settlers--so he could have both employees and customers. Sutter was giving away land and a start in the ranching business to any family that could make it to California, so Sutter’s New Helvetia became the destination of overland migration. Visitors will learn about the many endeavors in which Sutter engaged in the attempt to make his venture a financial success. | Sutter's Fort State Historic Park | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
| May Featured Artists Show: Watercolor & Mixed Media | Elk Grove Fine Arts Center | 05/04/12-
05/19/12 | Elk Grove |
TheatreFest 2012Presented by Natomas Charter School Performing and Fine Arts Academy and Benvenuti Performing Arts Center at Benvenuti Performing Arts Center May 19, 2012 The Natomas Charter School’s Drama Department is proud to introduce its latest work: TheatreFest 2012. TheatreFest 2012 is an all-day, student-produced theatre festival featuring the work of Natomas Charter School’s talented acting and directing students. There will be 17 short productions, each piece no more than 15 minutes long, broken into four distinct acts. Come for one act, or come for all four! Enjoy tales of love, loss, regret, hardship, and murder! | Natomas Charter School Performing and Fine Arts Academy | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Armed Forces DayPresented by Aerospace Museum of California at Aerospace Museum of California May 19, 2012 The Aerospace Museum of California will celebrate Armed Forces Day. A brief ceremony honoring the troops in conjunction with a Dedication Ceremony of the McClellan Memorial Rose Garden will be held in the Air Park at 11am, followed by a United States Coast Guard C-130 flyby.
In honor of Armed Forces Day, the Museum will also be hosting an Open Cockpit Day where children of all ages can explore, climb into, or imagine what it would be like to soar through the skies in several of the... | Aerospace Museum of California | 05/19/12 | McClellan |
Walk for WishesPresented by Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sacramento & Northeastern California at California State Capitol - West Steps May 19, 2012 Walk for Wishes is a 5k walk with a 1-mile shortcut. Proceeds of the Walk for Wishes will benefit the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.
The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® is to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Having a child with a life-threatening medical condition creates a tremendous amount of stress on a family. Parents, siblings, and of course the child all... | Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sacramento & Northeastern California | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Gillian Underwood at Naked Lounge - Downtown May 19, 2012 As a musician and songwriter Gillian started out playing solo around Sacramento at open mics at Old I, Luna's, and the old Press Club back in the late '90s. A few years into it she formed a duo with Doug Vincent, called Rhyme nor Reason. It was just Gillian on guitar and vocals and Doug on bass. Sometime in the early 2000s she formed Starboard Bough with friends. SB was sort of a Fleetwood Mac bluegrass psychotropic music experiment. After they got all partied out, she went back to playing... | | 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 |
Dead Set at Javalounge May 19, 2012 Commanding the attention of the local Sacramento music scene with each new performance, Dead Set (formerly Barrel Fever) brings strong, original rock-based themes and classic blues standards into their music with a framework of alluring vocals, rhythmic percussion, and powerful arrangements. The approach is fresh and charismatic, sometimes reminiscent of British invasion, with classic blues and a hint of grunge. Merging elements of wide ranging musical styles, the band powers out songs... | | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Community Safety SaturdayPresented by Proven Insurance Services May 19, 2012 Join Proven Insurance and Capital Insurance Group (CIG) for a family-friendly day of fun and safety!
Representatives from the KlaasKids Foundation, the California Highway Patrol, Sacramento City Police Department, and others will be on hand to share safety tips, offer fingerprinting, and provide information on keeping you and your family safe at home and around town.
This fun-filled family event will feature food, raffle prizes, firetruck tours, and car-seat safety inspections.... | Proven Insurance Services | 05/19/12 | Rancho Cordova |
UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: Family ConcertPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall May 20, 2012 This program features Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, with Provost Ralph Hexter as the narrator, and a work to be announced by the winner of the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra’s Concerto Competition. | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 05/20/12 | Davis |
Discovery Weekend: Learn A Lot About Little ThingsPresented by Discovery Museum Science & Space Center at Discovery Museum Science & Space Center May 19-May 20, 2012 Visit the Discovery Museum this weekend to learn a lot about little things. Different activity stations are set up in the Nikon Small World photography exhibit, teaching about science on a nano-scale. These are hands-on activities that explore the smallest level of our world. | Discovery Museum Science & Space Center | 05/19/12-
05/20/12 | Sacramento |
Pop Up Shop at Skinner Howard Contemporary Art May 11-May 20, 2012 Catch the Pop Up Shop at the Skinner Howard Art Gallery, where art dealers, jewelers, fashionistas, and designers get together, and put up a pop up shop. There'll be art, apparel, accessories, jewelry, furniture, home furnishings, architectural salvage, haute-couture, boutique, and new/used/vintage.
Get a first look at the preview day on Fri, May 11 where there will also be refreshments & Sacramento Food Trucks in the parking lot. | | 05/11/12-
05/20/12 | Sacramento |
Choral Concert: I Sing To You All DayPresented by Women's Choral Studio at St. Michael's Episcopal Church May 20, 2012 The Women's Choral Studio, a Sacramento-based chamber vocal ensemble under the direction of Catherine Fagiolo, celebrates its fourth spring performing season with a program of choral works with French, Spanish, and African-American influences.
Yo le Canto Todo el Dia!: I Sing to You All Day! features 19th century French music by composer Léo Delibes, African-American spirituals, the Spanish Ballades of American composer Eugene Butler, and other music capturing... | Women's Choral Studio | 05/20/12 | Carmichael |
| 20th Annual Pacific Rim Street Fest | Asian Pacific Rim Foundation | 05/20/12 | Sacramento |
The Boxcar ChildrenPresented by THE Actors Workshop & Integral Theatre Company at Victory Life Church April 27-May 20, 2012 Join for the live stage performance of the first book of the classic and well-loved The Boxcar Children.
Adapted from the first original book, The Boxcar Children, is about the four Alden children: Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, who have just become orphans. Overhearing that they may be separated, the children flee so they can stay together. They eventually find and turn an abandoned boxcar into their home, meeting and making various friends along the way, until... | THE Actors Workshop & Integral Theatre Company | 04/27/12-
05/20/12 | Folsom |
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing PartyPresented by Discovery Museum Science & Space Center at Discovery Museum Science & Space Center May 20, 2012 The western United States will be able to observe a solar eclipse for the first time in 18 years. While the Sacramento area won’t see the full form of eclipse, we will get a chance to see a partial eclipse of the Sun. Join the Discovery Museum for a special guided evening for viewing this incredible event.
We will begin with a program explaining what an eclipse is and how one happens. Safe viewing techniques will be discussed, and each participant will receive a special eclipse... | Discovery Museum Science & Space Center | 05/20/12 | Sacramento |
Smoke & Fire BBQ Competition for Sacramento City Fire Volunteer ReservesPresented by Del Paso Boulevard Partnership at Acacia Hall - Masonic Building May 20, 2012 Eight Sacramento City Fire Stations going head-to-head and helmet-to-helmet to produce the best BBQ. When the smoke clears...which team will be standing with the trophy and title "Best Ribs," "Best Tri-Tip," and "Best Overall"?
This is a fundraising event for Sacramento City Fire Volunteer Reserves.
The Funky Blue Devils will be onstage, beer garden, "Sparky" the mascot, DART and CERT teams and tours, antique fire truck, raffles, and so... | Del Paso Boulevard Partnership | 05/20/12 | Sacramento |
The Best of the New Optics: For Birdwatchers by BirdwatchersPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center May 20, 2012 In The Best of the New Optics: For Birdwatchers by Birdwatchers, Jim and Marilyn Rose will present on new binocular models and answer your questions. Presentation suitable for all levels of birdwatchers and binocular users. Dozens of models will be available to field test in the preserve. The best way to test optics for birding is to go birding! | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 05/20/12 | Carmichael |
Fear Factory at Ace of Spades May 21, 2012 Fear Factory is a heavy metal band that formed in 1989 and has released seven full-length albums. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, combining death metal, groove metal, thrash metal, and industrial metal. Fear Factory proved to be enormously influential on the metal scene in the mid- to late-1990s.
Also performing:
-Shadows Fall
-The Browning
-The Devastated
-Legacy of Disorder | | 05/21/12 | Sacramento |
Curtain Call: Broadway FavoritesPresented by Sacramento Valley Concert Choir (SVCC) at Arden Christian Church May 22, 2012 Sacramento Valley Concert Choir presents its Spring Show--an hour of rousing Broadway medleys and singles sung in four-part harmony to piano accompaniment. Favorites from South Pacific, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, West Side Story, and more. Audience sing-along follows. Join the choir afterward for light refreshments in the social hall.
SVCC, a not-for-profit community choir, has sung as a community service for more than 40 years. See you... | Sacramento Valley Concert Choir (SVCC) | 05/22/12 | Sacramento |
The Real McKenzies at Ace of Spades May 24, 2012 The Real McKenzies hail from Vancouver, Canada, and don kilts and bagpipes to celebrate their Scottish heritage. Born in 1992, they were the brainchild of singer Paul McKenzie, who claims, while at a party, he heard Robert Burns playing in one room and the Sex Pistols in another. This epiphany led to the celtic cocktail they serve up by mixing rock, punk, and folk with a splash of whiskey and the odd Scottish traditional as a garnish. They have just released their eighth album, Shine... | | 05/24/12 | Sacramento |
Destruction at Ace of Spades May 25, 2012 Destruction is a German thrash metal band. They are considered one of the "three kings" of the Teutonic thrash metal scene, the others being Kreator and Sodom. All three of these bands are often credited with helping pioneer death metal, by containing several elements of what was to become the genre. Destruction were originally named Knight of Demon but changed their name in 1984.
Also performing:
-Warbringer
-Vital Remains
-Pathology | | 05/25/12 | Sacramento |
Family Vision Board Building 101Presented by Our Children's Keeper at Carmichael Library May 25, 2012 Our Children's Keeper Child & Family Services presents Family Vision Board Building 101 an interactive fun workshop demonstration for the entire family. This workshop is a demonstration for adults and kids to learn how to build a vision board. Vision boards are white boards with cut outs, crafts, pictures and much more. Vision boards are used to help people plan for the future.
One white craft board per family will be given away while supplies last. | Our Children's Keeper | 05/25/12 | Carmichael |
| Music & Movement | Sacramento Children's Museum | 05/04/12-
05/25/12 | Rancho Cordova |
The Prince and the PauperPresented by Chautauqua Playhouse at Chautauqua Playhouse May 12-May 26, 2012 Chautauqua Children's Theatre presents The Prince and the Pauper. The prince and the pauper change places. Count Chimp and Mouse-Breath plots to finish the Prince. Can they get away with it?
Adapted and directed by Marie Raymond. | Chautauqua Playhouse | 05/12/12-
05/26/12 | Carmichael |
Daddy & Me Storytime for Preschoolers and ToddlersPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library April 28-May 26, 2012 A special storytime just for dads and their toddlers and preschoolers (sorry moms, you’ll need to sit this one out). Children (ages 18 months to 5 years old) are invited to join for 30 minutes of open play followed by storytime. Fun stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards, and crafts will be shared each week. | Sacramento Public Library | 04/28/12-
05/26/12 | Elk Grove |
Stuffed Animal Veterinary ClinicPresented by Sacramento Zoo at Sacramento Zoo May 26, 2012 Does your stuffed animal need a checkup? Does it have a wound that needs to be sewn? Would you like to see what it takes to be a Zoo Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician? Veterinarians and Docents will be on hand to do exams and repair minor wounds on the Veterinary Hospital Lawn. All patients will receive a Health Certificate. | Sacramento Zoo | 05/26/12 | Sacramento |
Entering the College ZonePresented by National Black Child Development Institute - Sacramento at Sacramento City College May 26, 2012 The Black Child Development Institute, Inc. (BCDI) Sacramento Affiliates presents a "Entering the College Zone (ECZ)." This event specifically informs 6th-9th grade middle scholars and their parents, including transitioning students with disabilities and their parents about future post secondary options.
Entering the College Zone is a bridge linking students, parents, and urban school systems in a collaborative effort to increase the number of economically... | National Black Child Development Institute - Sacramento | 05/26/12 | Sacramento |
Winds of Plague at Ace of Spades May 26, 2012 Winds of Plague is a metal band from Upland, California, formed in 2002. They are best known as one of the only deathcore bands to incorporate symphonic elements into their music. During the time of the band's inception, its name was originally Bleak December. However, they changed their name in April 2005, to Winds of Plague, after a lyric from the Unearth song, "Endless."
Also performing:
-A Holy Ghost Revival
-Ellipsis
-Salythia
-Internal... | | 05/26/12 | Sacramento |
Youth Theater Workshop and FundraiserPresented by Christian Youth Theater CYT May 26, 2012 Christian Youth Theater presents a free theater workshop for kids, plus a fundraising BBQ. Theater skills to be taught include drama, voice, and dance. | Christian Youth Theater CYT | 05/26/12 | Roseville |
Wet and Wild Pond AnimalsPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center May 26, 2012 Splashing, skimming, swishing, and swimming—what are all those creatures in the water? Meet an aquatic garter snake and learn about the other aquatic critters found near ponds and rivers. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 05/26/12 | Carmichael |
Painting Where the Wild Things Are Juried Art ShowPresented by Sacramento Fine Arts Center at Sacramento Fine Arts Center May 8-May 26, 2012 Painting Where the Wild Things Are is an open juried art show at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center benefiting the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. This art show is a preview of the Auction and Gala at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on June 9.
Regional artists have submitted paintings of the American River Parkway and the wild things that live there. Juror is Terry Pappas. | Sacramento Fine Arts Center | 05/08/12-
05/26/12 | Carmichael |
VITA Symphony Orchestra presents Voices of the New WorldPresented by VITA Symphony Orchestra at Sacramento State (CSUS) - Capistrano Hall May 26, 2012 The acclaimed VITA Symphony Orchestra, comprised of young professional musicians and top collegiate musicians mentored by seasoned professionals, performs a program culminating in a complete performance of Dvorak's New World Symphony. The program explores indigenous and imported folk music in classical music in the Americas in the 120 years since the premier of the New World Symphony
Program: Fanfare for the Common Man; A. Copland, Southland Sketch; Harry Thacker... | VITA Symphony Orchestra | 05/26/12 | Sacramento |
International Kids FestivalPresented by Russian American Media, Inc. at William Land Park May 26, 2012 Bring your family and friends to the 8th Annual International Kids Festival. You will be sure to enjoy the stage entertainment program, professional magician show, face painting, jump houses, and lots of fun and prizes, including activities for the little ones.
For eight years, the International Kids Festival has allowed children from Eastern European, Asian Pacific, Hispanic, Indian, Native American, and African American communities to share their talent and cultural heritage on a... | Russian American Media, Inc. | 05/26/12 | Sacramento |
Sunday Funday: Music Fun With MattPresented by Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa May 27, 2012 Time for the little ones to tap their feet to some fun musical tunes! That’s right, as part of a continuing special offering, kids ages 3 to 6 are invited to participate in a new and exciting “Music Fun With Music Matt” class designed to introduce them to enriching music, instruments, singing, and even some dancing, too.
Parents are invited to enjoy the show as well or they can choose to explore all that the wellness resort has to offer (daily resort fees apply). | Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa | 05/27/12 | Sacramento |
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