Whether you need to entertain some family in town or you want to get outside (the beautiful foliage won't last too long), there are plenty of events to fill your calendar with. Sure, it's Monday. But the holidays are approaching at full speed and there are always things to do in Sacramento.
Old Sacramento will officially kick off the holiday season with the Nov. 24 tree lighting and Theatre of Lights. Father Christmas will visit Old Sac, the Salvation Army Brass Band will perform and Mayor Kevin Johnson will flip the switch to light the tree.
6 p.m. Tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Front and K Streets. 916-442-7644
Nov. 25-28: Sacramento Hmong New Year
The event will have two stages and includes special guest artists and entertainers, multi-cultural shows, cultural competitions, group dance performances, beauty pageant, cultural activities and shows.
$4 admission. Children 5 and younger as well as seniors 66 and older get in free. Parking is $10.
Times are to be determined.
Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. 916-821-4576
Nov. 26: FREE ADMISSION! Exactly! Fairytale Town Free Admission Day
Bring a canned good to Fairytale Town the day after Thanksgiving and receive free admission for the whole family! All donations will be given to the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services for their Holiday Spirit of Giving Food Drive. There will be an arts and crafts activity and puppet shows by Puppet Art Theater. Puppet show tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3901 Land Park Dr. 916-808-7979
Nov. 26-28: Polar Express Ride
The California State Railroad Museum presents the "Polar Express." An hour-long train ride will take visitors to the "North Pole." Riders will enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Enjoy the ride with the train conductor, dancing waiters and a ghostly hobo on the way to see Saint Nick.
Coach tickets are $26 for adults and $18 for youth ages 2-17. First class tickets are $42 for adults and $34 for youth ages 2-17.
Departure times are 3:30, 5, 6:30, and 8 p.m. 916-445-8270
Nov. 26-27: Indian Museum Arts and Crafts Holiday Fair
Enjoy two days of shopping at the California State Indian Museum. California artisans will be selling: jewelry; pottery; basketry; decorated gourds; soapstone and elkhorn carvings; ornaments and more.
Adults get in for $3, youth ages 6 to 17 get in for $2. Children 5 and younger get in free. The museum accepts cash or check only.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2618 K St. 916-324-0971
Nov. 26-28: Dinosaur Days
Head to Discovery Museum Science and Space Center for their Dinosaur Days. There will be a classroom display featuring dinosaur specimens to see and touch, appropriate for children ages 4 to 12. "The Bone Zone" exhibit will have skeletons, skulls and bone health information. Kids can make tyrannosaur paper skeletons to take home.
12:30-4 p.m. 3615 Auburn Blvd. 916-808-3942
Nov. 27: FREE ADMISSION! Big Cookie Decorating
Families and friends will enjoy this delicious decorating cookie class presented by Friends of Franklin Library.
1:30-3:30 p.m. Franklin Community Library, 10055 Franklin High Rd., Elk Grove. 916-264-2700
Nov. 28: FREE ADMISSION! 11th Annual Cordova Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Enjoy music, games, crafts, hay and train rides, a visit from Santa and of course, the tree lighting! The lighting will occur at 7:30 p.m. and is presented by the Cordova Community Council.
4:30-7:30 p.m. Village Green Park, 3141 Bridgeway Dr., Rancho Cordova. 916-273-5704
MUSIC AND ARTS
Nov. 22: The Forgotten CarolsThe family can enjoy a night of music and the story of the true meaning of Christmas. It will star Michael McLean.
VIP tickets are $25. Premier tickets are $18.50. General admission is $13. For tickets, visit Tickets.com.
7:30 p.m Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St. 916-808-5181
Nov. 23: FREE ADMISSION! Fourth Tuesday Films: "We Feed the World"
The film about the industrialized world food system will be shown at the Sacramento Area Peace Action, rousing questions in viewers and answering others.
7 p.m. 909 12th St. 916-448-7157
Nov. 24: Darksun Skypilot Performs
Local Sacramentan Mike Farrell leads Darksun Skypilot in their performance at Old Ironsides.
$7. Must be 21 or older.
9:30 p.m. 1901 10th St. 916-443-9751
Nov. 24-28: Jaz Kaner and Erik Clark Perform
Catch the music of Kaner and Clark this Thanksgiving week.
The shows on Wednesday and Thursday start at 8 p.m. The shows on Friday and Saturday start at 8 and 10:30 p.m. The show on Sunday starts at 7 p.m.
Laughs Unlimited, 1207 Front St. 916-446-8128
Nov. 26: Earth's Best Comedy Show: Comedians with Disabilities Act
Comedians with disabilities will talk openly, humorously and answer questions about their disabilities. Featured comedians are Michael O'Connell, Eric Mee and Steve Danner.
$12.Consider the show PG-13.
8 p.m. Sacramento Comedy Spot, 1050 20th St. Suite 130. 916-444-3137
Nov. 26: Mortal Komedy with Jesse Fernandez
There will be video games, comedians and competition. Laugh as two "Mortal Komedians" battle as Jesse Fernandez hosts. Fernandez is the 2010 champion of National College Funny Film Competition.
$8.
10 p.m. Doors open at 9:50 p.m. Sacramento Comedy Spot, 1050 20th St. Suite 130. 916-444-3137
Nov. 26-28: W. Kamau Bell Performs
You may have seen Bell in the social/political comedy world. And perhaps you may have caught his Bay Area solo show, "The W. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in About an Hour." The man named "Comedian of the Year" by the SF Weekly last year will be performing at Punch Line Comedy Club in Sacramento.
Tickets range $13-$16.
The show starts Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday at 8 p.m. 2100 Arden Way. 916-925-5500
Nov. 27: Super Love Jones: Love Poem Competition Finals
The competition will feature the final four Best Love Poets determined by the Love Jones Slam Finals: Taifa Jamari, Terry Moore, He Spit Fire, and Claudia Epperson. The event will be hosted by J'anelle Avery.
$7 advance tickets. $10 at the door.
7-9 p.m. Florin Business Arts Complex, 2251 Florin Rd. 530-848-7093
Nov. 27: Con of Man Performs
Enjoy the rock 'n' roll band from Woodland, along with Medieval Knievel.
Time and cost to be determined. Must be 21 or older.
Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St. 916-443-9751
Nov. 27: Spotlight Improv Showcase
See local improvisers as well as special out-of-town guests perform in this PG-13 show. It will feature Sensitive PonyTail. It will be hosted by Comedy Spot performer and instructor Ted Samson.
$8 general admission. $5 for Comedy Spot students. They only accept cash at the door.
8 p.m. Doors open at 7:50 p.m. Sacramento Comedy Spot, 1050 20th St. Suite 130. 916-444-3137
Nov. 26-28: Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival
The Crocker Art Museum and the Creative Arts League of Sacramento present this festival featuring more than 100 regional artists and craftspeople. Bring the kids to take photos with the Victorian Santa. For sale will be jewelry, gourmet foods, ceramics, paintings, holiday items and more.
Parking is free. The festival will be open Nov. 26 from 1-7 p.m. Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free for members. Adults get in for $6. Children, seniors and students get in for $3.
Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St. 916-808-7000
Nov. 27: The Praise of Christmas
Get in the Christmas mood early with the Sacramento Baroque Soloists' arrangement of music. There will be a small ensemble with vocals, violins, flute, cello, lute and harpsichord.
General admission is $25. Seniors get in for $20. Students get in for $10. For tickets, visit here.
Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. St. John's Lutheran Church, 1701 L St. 916-705-3806
Nov. 28: Dark Star Orchestra Performs
The Dark Star Orchestra performs various music from the Grateful Dead's 30 years.
$27. For tickets, visit Tickets.com.
7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Crest Theatre, 1013 K St. 916-442-7378
SPORTS AND OUTDOORS
Nov. 25: 17th Annual Run to Feed the HungryWork off some turkey and help a great cause! Run to Feed the Hungry offers a 5K and 10K fun run or walk through East Sacramento. The event is owned and operated by Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services and has grown quite a following in Sacramento. All proceeds benefit SFBFS programs.
Adults and virtual runners register for $35. Children ages 15 and younger register for $20.Teams' members register for $50.
Race day registration and pre-registration packet pick-up are held from 7:30-9:30 a.m. No dogs, roller blades, bikes, scooters or skateboards. No strollers, baby joggers or wagons for the 5K or 10K timed races. For more logistics, visit here.
8:35 a.m. to noon. Starts west of the entrance to CSUS, 6000 J St. 916-313-7635
Nov. 27: Kings vs. Chicago Bulls
Catch the Kings play the Bulls after being away for two games against the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Tickets start at $15.
7 p.m. Arco Arena, 1 Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900
Catch the Kings play the Bulls after being away for two games against the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Tickets start at $15.
7 p.m. Arco Arena, 1 Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900
FOOD AND DINING
Nov. 25: Thanksgiving LunchThe Napa Valley Wine Train presents a traditional Thanksgiving feast prepared by Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald. You'll have three hours to enjoy the meal, family time and train.
The Silverado Car lunch is $85. Gourmet lunch is $104. Vista Dome lunch is $139. To preview the menu, visit here.
10:50 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1275 McKinstry St., Napa. 800-427-4124
Nov. 25: Thanksgiving Dinner
The Napa Valley Wine Train presents a traditional Thanksgiving feast prepared by Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald. You'll have three hours to enjoy the meal, family time and train.
The Silverado Car dinner is $85. Gourmet dinner is $104. Vista Dome dinner is $139. To preview the menu, visit here.
It will be dark for the dinner ride.
4:20-8:30 p.m. 1275 McKinstry St., Napa. 800-427-4124
ALL ELSE
Nov. 28: FREE ADMISSION! Midtown BazaarJoin Sacramento Midtownians for the Midtown Bazaar. It's a shopping experience, farmers market, music fest and food fest all in one.
Don't worry if you miss it this week, it's held every Saturday.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. I Street between 16th and 17th Streets. 916-317-6017
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