Cheer Up, Buttercup! Nov. 29-Dec. 5

Whether you're interested in upping the holiday excitement or are looking for a break from all the red and white, this week's Cheer Up Buttercup offers enough to make everyone happy. There are events for everyone, no matter your budget, schedule or interests.

FAMILY AND PETS

Dec. 3-4: Fairytale Town's Winter Wonderland
Dunk the whole family in holiday spirit with Fairytale Town's Winter Wonderland. Visit Father Christmas, vendors, enjoy live holiday entertainment and participate in activities all under holiday lights.
The park will be closing its doors at 2 p.m. both of these days to prep for the event.
Adults and children ages 3-12 get in for $5. Children 2 and younger get in free. For ticket information, visit their website.
5-8 p.m. 3901 Land Park Dr. 916-808-7462

Dec. 4: FREE ADMISSION! Zipperback Kids Snow Glove Expo
Stop by Old Sacramento's Trailmix.net store to learn all about the latest and greatest in children's snow gloves. There will be a free glove fitting clinic, a chance to win a free pair of Zipperback gloves, meet the founder of Zipperback and enter to win a free Family Four Pack pass to Planet Kids Snow Park at Soda Springs.
1-3 p.m. 116B I St. 916-498-9090 

MUSIC AND ARTS

Dec. 1: FREE ADMISSION! CSUS' "Name That Tune" Gameshow
Fans of the classic gameshow may be thrilled to know that they can participate in the CSUS version of the game during UNIQUE Program's Wednesday Nooner series. It will be hosted by KSSU's Marty McFly in Redwood Room.
All ages permitted.
Noon to 12:45 p.m. 6000 J St. 916-278-6997

Dec. 2: Film Frame: "Cleophas and His Own: A North Atlantic Tragedy"
Learn about American poet and painter Marsden Hartley at the Crocker Art Museum. Learn about Hartley's tragic personal loss, secret devotion and his sexual passion in his own words. Director Michael Maglaras will provide the introduction and discussion.
This event requires reservations so pick up tickets online or at the Admission Desk.
$6 for members, $10 for nonmembers and $12 for nonmembers including museum admission.
5-9 p.m. 216 O St. 916-808-7000

Dec. 2: Country Christmas Performance
Kick off your country Christmas with KNCI at Arco Arena. Craig Morgan, Rodney Atkins and Uncle Kracker will perform.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Parking costs $12 per car. Parking tolls open at 5 p.m.
Tickets range from $20-$30.
7 p.m. 1 Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900

Dec. 3: Jingle Ball
This year's 107.9 Jingle Ball will feature Paramore, B.o.B., Jesse McCartney and 3OH!3.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Parking tolls open at 5 p.m. and it costs $12 per car.
Tickets range from $39.50 to $45.
7 p.m. 1 Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900

Dec. 3: Murder Mystery Dinner
Get your solve on! The Napa Valley Wine Train is hosting the dastardly night featuring a four-course meal.
Check in is at 5:30 p.m. Departure is 6:30 p.m. and the train returns at 9:30 p.m.
$135 per person.
5:50-9:30 p.m. 1275 McKinstry St. 800-427-4124

Dec. 3-5: FREE ADMISSION! Davis Art Center's 20th Annual Holiday Sale
Seventy artisan booths will offer the craftiest of products for this fundraiser. It is the largest fundraiser for the art center and will offer locally produced products and food. 
Friday noon to 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1919 F St., Davis. 530-756-4100

Dec. 4: Maria Muldaur's Blues and Jazz Christmas Concert
You may pause at the name, but does "Midnight at the Oasis" ring a bell? Muldaur is famous for this hit song, and will be at the 24th Street Theatre/Sierra 2 with special guests The Harley White Jr. Trio on Dec. 4.
Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m.
$30. 2791 24th St. 916-457-7553

Dec. 4-5: Upon a Midnight Clear Holiday Concert
Catch the Sacramento Children's Chorus for a holiday performance. The concert will feature five of the SCC's choirs, harpist Bev Wesner-Hoehn and her harp ensemble, Celestia.
General admission is $15. Students and children get in for $10.
The concert will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene Dec. 4 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. 1820 28th St. 916-454-1141
The concert will be held at the Carmichael Seventh Day Adventist Church Dec. 5 from 4-6 p.m. 4600 Winding Way.

Dec. 4-5: Procession of Carols' 26th Annual Concerts
Sac State's annual Procession of Carols will include the men's chorus, women's chorus and university chorus. Narrated by Richard Adams, the concerts will include organist Stephen Janzen. 
General admission is $10. Students and seniors get in for $5.
Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 39th and J Streets. 916-278-6805

Dec. 5: Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano 
Nati Cano and his mariachi band, Los Camperos, will perform a holiday concert Dec. 5. "Fiesta Navidad" will include interpretations of Mexican and American holiday songs and stage show.
Students tickets range from $12.50-$24.50. Subscriber add-on tickets range from $21-$42. General admission is $25-$49.
7 p.m. UC Davis Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall Standard. 530-754-5000

SPORTS AND OUTDOORS

Nov. 30: Kings vs. Indiana Pacers
Catch the Sac Kings take on the Indiana Pacers.
Tickets start at $15. Remember to bring $10 for parking. 
7 p.m. 1 Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900

Dec. 4: Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks
Kings and Dallas fans can head to Arco Dec. 4 to catch this game.
Tickets start at $15. Remember to bring $10 for parking. 
7 p.m. 1 Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900

ALL ELSE

Nov. 30: Cage Match
Hosted by Maz Salimi and Nick Pettigrew, two improv teams will perform and the audience gets to pick the winner via secret ballot.
$5. Free for Sac Comedy Spot students.
9 p.m.  1050 20th St. Suite 130. 916-444-3137

Nov. 30: Peter Hillary Speaks
Hillary is the son of adventurer Sir Edmund Hillary and made history in 1990 by being the first son to have followed his father's footsteps and climbed Mt. Everest.
Hillary will be in Sacramento to speak about his 30 expeditions during the Sacramento Speakers Series at the Community Center Theater.
Audience members must have a series subscription to attend.
8 p.m. 1301 L St. 866-773-3790

Dec. 1: Sacramento Comedy Showcase
Warm up with some laughs at the Punch Line Comedy Club for their Comedy Showcase.
$10. For ticket information, visit here.
8 p.m. 2100 Arden Way. 916-925-5500

Dec. 2: Sacramento Magazine's Best of Sacramento Party
The 12th annual event celebrates all that Sacramento Magazine has voted the best of Sacramento.  Dance to the music of the Hip Service and The Spazmatics, enjoy food, wine and a silent auction to benefit the March of Dimes.
$75. Must be 21 or older to attend.
The silent auction begins at 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music starts at 9 p.m. 
1400 J St. 916-808-5181

Dec. 2: Adam Corolla Performs
He is a radio personality, a television host, comedian and actor. And he will be at the Crest Theatre Dec. 2.
Tickets range from $34.50-$49.50.
Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m.
1013 K St. 800-225-2277

Dec. 3-5: Thirty-seventh Annual Sacred Heart Parish Holiday Home Tours
Get a peek into Sacred Heart's decorated library and five decorated homes spilling over with holiday cheer in the Fab Forties.
Advance tickets cost $25. After Dec. 2 tickets go up to $30.
Tours begin at the Sacred Heart Parish School.
Tours run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 3. Tours run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5. 
856 39th St. 916-556-5050

Dec. 4: Charter for Charity
The third annual event is a collaboration of Natomas Charter School's art departments. This year's event will support Autism Speaks, an organization that aims to "bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis."
General admission is $12. Students and seniors get in for $10. For ticket information, visit here.
7 p.m. Benvenuti Performing Arts Center, 4600 Blackrock Dr. 916-491-1028

Dec. 4: FREE ADMISSION! Midtown Bazaar

Join 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

Dec. 5: FREE ADMISSION! Ginger Elizabeth Hahn Speaks
You may already be a fan of her French macaroons or cupcakes. See the Midtown chocolatier discuss chocolate during the Sacramento Living Library Series at Time Tested Books.
7 p.m. 1114 21st St. 916-447-5696