Cheer Up, Buttercup was missing last week, you may have noticed. I apologize but I had important matters to attend to concerning my beloved pup. Well, not so much pup but 12-year-old dog. But CUB is back! Cheer up this gloomy, rainy week with some activities around town.
FAMILY AND PETS
Feb. 16:
Wee Wednesday at Crocker
Children ages 3-5 are invited to this museum-based play date. It is free with museum admission. Sign-up begins at 10 a.m. at the admission desk.
Adult admission is $10. Seniors and college students get in for $8. Youth ages 7-17 get in for $5. Children ages 6 and younger get in free.
11 a.m. 216 O St. 915-808-7000
Feb. 16-21:
Disney on Ice "Let's Celebrate"
Catch all your family's favorite Disney characters on ice at Arco Arena this week. There will be a winter wonderland with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, a Halloween haunt with the most memorable villains, a "Very Merry Unbirthday" party, a royal ball with the Disney princesses and more.
Showings at 7 p.m. Feb. 16-17, showings at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Feb. 18. Showings at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 19-20. Showings at noon and 4 p.m. Feb. 21. Doors open an hour prior to show.
Tickets range from $15.75-$66.75. Don't forget $12 for parking. One Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900
Feb. 17:
Kids, Tweens and Teens Movie Afternoon
Your kids can catch a free screening of a recently released PG film at Franklin Library. Free popcorn and soda will be available.
FREE ADMISSION! 3:30-5 p.m. 10055 Franklin High Rd., Elk Grove. 916-264-2700
Feb. 18:
Imagination Movers Live
The
Imagination Movers will perform at Memorial Auditorium. Tickets range from
$20-$125.
7 p.m. 1515 J St. 800-225-2277
Sutter's Fort's "By Land and By Sea" explores the journey and difficulties of immigrants coming to California by land and by sea. Help pack a wagon or trunk, decide whether you'd like to migrate by land or sea, use a nautical compass and learn from diaries and stories.
Adult admission is $5. Youth ages 6-17 get in for $3. Children ages 5 and younger get in free.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2701 L St. 916-445-4422
"Engineering Days" is a part of The Discovery Museum Science and Space Center's Discovery Weekends. This upcoming weekend is a celebration of the 60th anniversary of "Engineers Week." Children ages 12 and younger can build and launch a balloon rocket.
Adult admission is $6. Seniors and teens ages 13-17 get in for $5. Children ages 4-12 get in for $4. Children ages 3 and younger get in free.
12:30-4 p.m. 3615 Auburn Blvd. 916-808-3942
Head to Crocker for this family adventure where different works of art will provide inspiration for your whole family. Free with museum admission.
Adult admission is $10. Seniors and college students get in for $8. Youth ages 7-17 get in for $5. Children ages 6 and younger get in free.
11 a.m. 216 O St. 916-808-7000
Get all you in for your upcoming nuptials at this dream wedding expo held at Cal Expo. Talk to some of the 150 vendors and enjoy the three wedding fashion shows. The fashion shows will be held at 10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
$10. Exhibits open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1600 Exposition Blvd.
ARTS
Feb. 15:
Franklin Library Book Club Meeting for The Senator's Wife
Come join the Franklin Library book club's February meeting for the discussion of Sue Miller's book,
The Senator's Wife.
6:30-7:30 p.m. 10055 Franklin High Rd., Elk Grove. 916-264-2700
Feb. 17:
Lunch and Learn at Crocker
Crocker invites you to attend "Lunch and Learn," a 30-minute discussion about a piece of art on view. This week's topics is William Hahn's "Market Scene and Sansome Street." The museum encourages you to enjoy lunch at Crocker Cafe before or after the discussion.
Adult admission is $10. Seniors and college students get in for $8. Youth ages 7-17 get in for $5. Children ages 6 and younger get in free.
Noon. 216 O St. 916-808-7000
Feb. 17:
MidMo Movie Night, "The Magic Christian"
Midtown Monthly and Verge Center for the Arts presents a screening of the 1969 film, "The Magic Christian."
$3 suggested donation. 7:30 p.m. Verge Gallery, 625 S St.
Feb. 17-19:
Sac State Vagina Monologues
The Sac State Vagina Monologues have returned. Catch a performance this week!
ASL interpretation will be available Feb. 17.
$15 for general admission, $8 for students. 7-9 p.m. Sac State's University Union. 916-278-4323
Feb. 19:
African Drum Dance with Indigo Blue
Franklin Library's special guests will sing musical stories about indigo blue's use throughout history and its importance in Africa. All ages are welcome.
1:30-3 p.m. 10055 Franklin High Rd., Elk Grove. 916-264-2700
Feb. 20:
"New Muslim Cool" Screening
A screening of "New Muslim Cool" will be held at Colonial Theatre. The film is the story of Puerto Rican American rapper Hamza Perez after he ended his life as a drug dealer and committed himself to becoming a Muslim. Learn his story of religious commitment, raising his two children as a single father, starting a new religious community, and having his mosque raided by the FBI
6:30 p.m. 3522 Stockton Blvd. 916-456-7099
MUSIC
Feb. 16:
Princess Die and Monomyth Inception Live
Princess Die and
Monomyth Inception will perform live at Marilyn's on K. Must be 21 or older.
$5. 9 p.m. 908 K St. 916-446-4361
Feb. 16:
Mother Mother Live
Mother Mother will perform live at Harlow's. Must be 21 or older.
$9.47. 8 p.m. 2708 J St. 916-441-4693
Feb. 16:
"Hip Hop Beyond Beats and Rhymes" Screening
Sac State's UNIQUE Programs presents a screening of "Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes." The documentary examines masculinity, sexism, violence and homophobia in hip-hop and rap music. All ages permitted.
FREE ADMISSION! 12-1:30 p.m. University Union Redwood Room. 916-278-6997
Feb. 18:
Island of Black and White and Bellboys Live
Island of Black and White with Bellboys will perform live at Harlow's. Must be 21 or older.
$5. 7 p.m. 2708 J St. 916-441-4693
Feb. 18:
Super Diamond Live
Super Diamond will perform live at Ace of Spades. All ages allowed.
$15. 8 p.m. 1417 R St.
Feb. 18:
Hot Buttered Rum and Ten Mile Tide Live
Hot Buttered Rum with
Ten Mile Tide will perform live at Marilyn's on K. Must be 21 or older.
$14. 9 p.m. 908 K St. 916-446-4361
Feb. 19:
Ten After Two Live
Ten After Two will perform live along with Carcerys Vale, Above the City, The Winter Formal, Batten Down Your Heart, City of Kings and Oneira. All ages allowed.
$10. 5 p.m. 1417 R St.
Feb. 19:
Animal Liberation Orchestra Live
Animal Liberation Orchestra will perform live at Harlow's. Must be 21 or older.
$18. 9 p.m. 2708 J St. 916-441-4693
Feb. 19:
Jimeni Band with Sam and Luke Live
The Jimeni Band with Sam and Luke will perform live at Marilyn's on K. Must be 21 or older.
$8. 9 p.m. 908 K St. 916-446-4361
Feb. 20:
Carpenters Tribute Band Close to You Live
Close to You, a Carpenters tribute band, will perform live at Harlow's. Must be 21 or older.
$15. 7 p.m. 2708 J St. 916-441-4693
Feb. 20:
Big Sam's Funky Nation and The Nibblers Live
Big Sam's Funky Nation and The Nibblers will perform live at Harlow's. Must be 21 or older.
$12. 9 p.m. 2708 J St. 916-441-4693
Feb. 20:
Classical Concert Featuring Pianist Mark Valenti
Pianist Mark Valenti will perform works by American composers at Crocker Art Museum. He will also perform a new work inspired by artist Paul Jenkins.
$6 for members, $12 for non-members. 3 p.m. 216 O St. 916-808-7000
SPORTS AND OUTDOORS
Feb. 18:
Hike of the Month
Head out for a hike with CSUS' Peak Adventures. This month the group will be heading to Clementine Lake, Auburn Recreation Area. Get in a short hike and discover a new nearby location.
The hike departs at 9 a.m. and will return in the late afternoon. Bring a camera and wear your hiking clothes.
$14 for Sac State students, $20 for the public. 916-278-6321
Feb. 19:
Sacred City Derby Girls' Season Opener
Catch the Sacred City Derby Girls' season opener at RollerKing. Sacred's Sacrificers will compete against the Redwood Roller All Stars. Sacred's Disciples will compete against the NorCal Rollers.
$15 advance tickets, $20 at the door. Youth ages 7-12 get in for $5. Children ages 6 and younger get in free.
7 p.m. 889 Riverside Ave., Roseville. 888-LUV-SCDG
Feb. 19:
Snowshoe Day Hike
Try out snowshoeing at Castle Peak with CSUS' Peak Adventures. Castle Peak is located directly across from Boreal Ski Resort. Pick your terrain from rolling hills or steep terrain. Dress warm! A pre-trip meeting will be held Feb. 16.
$40 for Sac State students, $57 for the public. 916-278-6321
Feb. 19:
Learn to Ski or Snowboard at Boreal
Join CSUS' Peak Adventures trip to Boreal where you can learn to ski or snowboard. There will be a pre-trip meeting Feb. 16. The trip includes transportation, guides, equipment, a lift ticket and a beginner lesson.
$80 for Sac State students, $114 for the public. 916-278-6321
FOOD AND DINING
Feb. 19:
Aerospace Museum of California's Annual Crab Feed
The Aerospace Museum will hold their annual Crab Feed featuring wine, crab, raffle, a silent and live auction. All the proceeds go to supporting museum programs and exhibits.
$60. 5:30 p.m. social with dinner at 7 p.m. 3200 Freedom Park Dr., McClellan. 916-643-3192
ALL ELSE
Feb. 16:
John Hofmeister Speaks
Former Shell Oil Company president John Hofmeister will speak as part of the Sacramento Speakers Series. He currently heads the not-for-profit nationwide membership association he founded, Citizens for Affordable Energy.
A subscription to the series is needed to attend.
8 p.m. 866-773-3790
Feb. 17:
Hypnotist Tom DeLuca Performs
Spend an evening with hypnotist
Tom DeLuca that you may or may not remember thanks to CSUS' UNIQUE Programs. All ages permitted.
FREE ADMISSION! 7:30-9:30 p.m. CSUS' University Union Ballroom. Parking is free beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the top floor of Parking Structure III. 916-278-6997
Feb. 19:
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 out this week, it's held every Saturday.
FREE ADMISSION! 12-5 p.m. I Street between 16th and 17th Streets. 916-317-6017
