Sure, it's Monday. But that means a whole new entry of Cheer Up Buttercup, offering events in and around the Sacramento area for the upcoming week. With a range of events from family-friendly to arts and sports, you can cheer up, buttercup!
FAMILY AND PETS:
Oct. 9: FREE ADMISSION FOR KIDS 5 AND UNDER! First 5 Children's Celebration
Families with kids aged five years and younger get in to Fairytale Town for free for the annual event.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3901 Land Park Dr. 916-808-7462.
Oct. 9: FREE! Kidical Mass
Take advantage of Sac's newly changed weather with a family bike ride. Why ride, you ask? Kidical Mass' blog says, "Riding a bike is fun. It gets the blood flowing. It’s the antidote for cabin fever. It lets us feel the wind in our face. It feels like flying."
Adults must accompany children, and get ready to take it easy as riders will be going as slowly as the kids need. The pre-event at 9 a.m. will include bike decorating and receiving a Kidical Mass bib number, as well as a family-friendly bike safety class. The big event will start with a helmet check and go into the 2.6 mile loop down M street to Santa Ynez and back to East Portal Park. Bring a picnic lunch and plenty of water for the post-event. There will be treats, playtime and a raffle.
9 a.m. East Portal Park, corner of L Street and Rodeo Way.
Oct. 9: Ugliest Dog Contest and Cutest Canine Pageant
The inaugural event will bring together the dogs of all aesthetics, "where ugly is adorable." A raffle will be held for prizes including theatre tickets, Top Dawg restaurant deals, and Starbucks gift cards. The event will benefit the Sacramento Area Animal Coalition, the Sacramento SPCA, Puppy Love Rescue and the City of Sacramento Animal Care Services. If you'd like to enter your dog, it is $5 per dog and entry is open until 3 p.m. the day of the contest/pageant. For entry information, visit their website.
Doors open 4 p.m. Contest begins at 5:30 p.m. The Greens Hotel, 1700 Del Paso Blvd.
MUSIC AND ARTS:
Oct. 9: The Rock Poster Society Festival of Rock Posters
Those headed to San Francisco for the weekend (with an eye for rock art and posters, to be exact) may want to visit Golden Gate Park's Hall of Flowers for this festival. Artists, dealers, collectors and fans will gather to see vintage to modern work.
$10 general admission. Society members get in for $5. Street parking.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Oct. 9: FREE ADMISSION! SN&R's 19th Annual Sammies
A block party will be held for the Sacramento Area Music Awards (Sammies). There will be a beer garden and live performance by: The Nickel Slots; The New Humans; Storytellers; Goodness Gracious Me featuring the Sizzling Sirens Burlesque; Joints and Jams Hip-Hop Emcee Showcase featuring DJ Rated R; DLRN; DJ Phase; Mike Colossal; Random Abiladeze; TAIS; Izreal; TASK1ne; Mr. Lingo; A.R.A.B.; Luke ScratchRocker; Tribe of Levi; Live Manikins and J.Rockit. For a list of nominees, visit their website. SN&R welcomes after-partiers to head over to Shady Lady Saloon and R15.
6-9 p.m. R Street Corridor between 14th and 15th streets.
Oct. 9: FREE ADMISSION FOR MUSEUM MEMBERS! Crocker Art Museum's Member Preview Day
Members of the museum may enjoy a preview before the public sees the New Crocker. Sacramento's poetry, opera, philharmonic, gay men's chorus, blues society and more will be on hand to celebrate the museum's new addition. "Hang at the Crocker," a community work of art, will be revealed that night.
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 216 O St. 916-808-7000
Oct. 10: FREE ADMISSION! New Crocker Art Museum opening
The Crocker is celebrating its New Crocker Grand Opening with a day filled with events. The Sacramento Youth Jazz Band will perform, as will Instituto Mazatlan Bellas Artes, Ukulele Heaven, Germar the magician, Sacramento Youth Symphony, Elk Grove Community Band, Sacramento Children's Choir, Spillit Quikkers, St. Katherine's Greek Dancers, Kennelly Irish Dance, Capital Roots and more.
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 216 O St. 916-808-7000
SPORTS:
Oct. 5: Kings pre-season game against Pheonix Suns
Kick off the start of upcoming basketball season with the Sac Kings playing the Pheonix Suns.
Tickets start at $17.75. For more ticket information, visit Ticketmaster.
7 p.m. Arco Arena, 1 Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900
Oct. 7: Kings pre-season game against Los Angeles Clippers
Get your basketball fandom ready for the season with a game against the LA Clippers.
Tickets start at $17.75. For more ticket information, visit Ticketmaster.
7 p.m. Arco Arena, 1 Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900
Oct. 8: IKF Championship Muay Thai Kickboxing
Men, women and juniors will take the ring Oct. 8. There will be fights for IKF amateur MTR United States super welterweight title, IKF amateur MMTR light welterweight west coast title and "rematch" IKF amateur MTR California welterweight title.
$25 general admission, $50 for VIP ringside seats. $10 more for tickets bought at the door.
Door and bar open at 5:30 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m. Doubletree Hotel Grand Ballroom, 2001 Point West Way. 916-357-5233. 916-205-4762. 916-630-9254
Oct. 9: Gold Rush Poker Fun Run and Walk
Enjoy the Sierra Nevada Foothills to benefit InAlliance. Feel free to run, walk or stroll through the course while collecting playing cards to form poker hands worth raffle prizes at the finish line. Choose from the 10 mile run, 10K run, 5K run/walk or one mile stroll.
Tickets range $10-$30. Registration closes Oct. 7 at noon.
8 a.m. to noon. El Dorado Trail, 2871 Schnell School Rd., Placerville.
Oct. 10: Sac City Rollers' Roller Derby Boot Camp
Those interested in joining the Sac City Rollers are welcome to take part in the first part of a boot camp. The Rollers are prepping for the next round of tryouts and New Skater Training program for women ages 18 and older. The second part will take place in November or December on a date yet to be determined. Coaches will present to teach about the sport, team, practices and tryouts scheduled for early next year.
$10.
10 a.m. to noon. Foothill Skate Inn, 4700 Auburn Blvd.
ALL ELSE:
Oct. 6: "Live with the chef" cooking class
Those who have found the seasons' transition past fruit into vegetables may find inspiration and ideas from this cooking class. Learn cooking techniques, how to maximize nutrients and ideas for meals, soups and snacks.
$20. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged.
6 p.m. Arden Hills Resort Club and Spa's Mangos Restaurant, 1220 Arden Hills Lane. 916-482-6111
Oct. 7: Crisp Lager Tasting
Head over to Old Sac's Ten 22 for their weekly Thursday Tasting. This week's theme is Crisp Lager and will include tasting of Kona Brewing Co. Longboard Island Lager, Stella Artois, and Corona paired with corned beef and cabbage.
$10.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Ten 22, 1022 Second St. 916-441-2211
Oct. 9: FREE ADMISSION! Vessels and Vines
The Sacramento Marina is holding its inaugural Second Saturday event. Featured will be local food and wine tasting, artwork, live music and new and used boats on display.
4-7 p.m. Sacramento Marina, 2710 Ramp Way. 916-808-5712
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