Pops in the Park
It’s that time again! Every Saturday in June, East Sac parks will rock with the 2015 series of Pops in the Park. The first band will be Tom Rigney & Flambeau, who will start performing…
Summer Reading Kickoff with Musical Robot
Just because school is out doesn’t mean learning has to stop. Nope, now it’s time for the Summer Reading Challenge. To help kick things off, ukulele and drum duo Musical Robot will perform at McKinley…
The Taste of East Sac
The Taste of East Sac is one of my favorite events and it is coming up at the end of this month! Come out and join a lot of neighbors eating and drinking some tasty…
Kids at Heart Dinner
Every year, The GreenHouse offers mentoring, tutoring and leadership development for over 300 children in the Gardenland Northgate neighborhood (which claims one the highest poverty rates in Sacramento). To help fund such an endeavor is…
Sacramento Tree Foundation Drought Workshop
I make sure that I get regular updates from the Sacramento Tree Foundation and here is one that I wanted to pass along: As summer approaches and the drought continues, our trees will need some special attention.…
Sacramento County Fair
This Memorial Day weekend, you don’t have to travel far to have a great time with the family. Starting Thursday, May 21, and running through Monday, May 25, is the annual Sacramento County Fair at…
An Evening with Tony Redhouse
This coming Saturday, May 16, Clunie Community Center will host the performance of Native American artist and motivational speaker, Tony Redhouse. A mixer will begin at 5:30pm, with the performance starting at 6pm. As stated…
Gem Faire 2015
Just try and resist the sparkle as the Gem Faire takes over Sacramento’s Scottish Rite Masonic Center this weekend. Friday through Sunday, May 15-17, the Gem Faire will showcase a wide variety of fine jewelry,…
Nite at the Races
This Saturday, May 2, come by Sacramento State Alumni Center at 5:30pm for dinner, a silent auction, raffle and to bet on the ponies at the 10th Annual Nite at the Races, held by the…
Maifest
Every May, Sacramento’s German Language School hosts a family-friendly celebration of spring, Maifest. This Sunday, May 3, come on by the Sacramento Turn Verein from 12 noon to 5pm to enjoy German Maypole dancers, German…
River City Marketplace
Believe it not, but Sacramento does not yet have a regularly scheduled large marketplace for artists, musicians, makers and local businesses. So this Saturday, May 2, the River City Marketplace will provide just the outlet…
Spring Ballroom Dance Gala
With its show of balance and strength and, of course, the sparkling outfits, ballroom dancing is elegant, athletic and completely dazzling. This Sunday, April 26, from 6-10pm, come to Scottish Rite Masonic Center to show…
Sacramento Rose Society Show
This Saturday, April 25, Shepard Garden and Arts Center will be in full bloom as it hosts the 67th Annual Sacramento Rose Society Show. From 9am-4pm, master gardeners and rosarians will be on hand to…
Speakeasy Fundraiser
Looking for a night out that’ll really be the cat’s pajamas? This Saturday, April 18, support the kids at Theodore Judah Elementary while channeling your inner flapper or gangster. The theme of the 6th Annual…
Dia de los Niños
This Friday, April 17, McKinley Library celebrates Dia de los Niños with a program by The Puppet Company. At 3:30pm, the puppet troupe will perform the Mexican folk tale of Perez Mouse and Mondinga Cockroach.…
Original Rubber Stamp Convention
Using rubber stamps goes far beyond simply pressing images onto paper. This weekend, April 11-12, come on by Scottish Rite Masonic Center to learn more about the art of stamping as A Stamp in the…