ST. PATRICK'S DAY
St. Patrick's Day Party in the Park and Pub PartyCelebrate St. Patty's Day at de Vere's Irish Pub in grand style. Head over for the Party in the Park or Pub Party. This year's Party in the Park was created by de Vere's and the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, and will be held at Cesar Chavez Plaza located at 10th and J streets. Events will be held there all day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Entry costs $20 in advance, $25 day of. Proceeds will benefit Maryhouse. Complimentary safe rides will be provided for you and your car thanks to Last Call Sacramento from Cesar Chavez Plaza for Party in the Park patrons.
For those who want to stick to the pub, enjoy the Pub Party that will be held all day. The pub will open at 8 a.m. and the sidewalks will be shut at 11 a.m. for the extended sidewalk party. Check out the outdoor kitchen (corned beef and cabbage, anyone?) and stage for live entertainment. Admission is $10 and the celebration will continue until 8:30 p.m.
de Vere's Pub is located at 1521 L St. 916-231-9947
St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Fox & Goose
Get loosey goosey at Fox & Goose on St. Patrick's Day. With only a $2 cover, the celebration will begin at 8 p.m. and include traditional Irish pub food and live music by Griffin. Fill your stomach will corned beef and cabbage, Irish lamb stew, banger rolls and corned beef sandwiches. Wash it down with Guinness, Harp, Smithwick's, Irish car bomb or Irish whiskey.
1001 R St. 916-443-8825
St. Patrick's Day School Age Program
Get some after-school fun in with the kids at McKinley Public Library. Bring your little ones to make green and gold crafts, and learn about the Fair Folk.
FREE ADMISSION! 3:30-4:30 p.m. 601 Alhambra Blvd. 916-264-2700
St. Patty's Day Pub and Club at Mix Downtown
Try two St. Patty's Day parties in one place. Head to de Vere's Irish Pub for their Pub Party (see above) and then mosey upstairs to Mix Downtown for food from 4-10 p.m., and music by DJ Peeti V at 8 p.m.
Corner of 16th and L streets. 916-442-8899
St. Patrick's Day Party at Arden Hills Resort Club and Spa
Celebrate St. Patty's Day while relaxing at the resort's Mangos Lounge. Try the lounge's healthier versions of corned beef, cabbage and red potatoes. Accompany your food with specialty beers and Irish drink specials. Must be 21 or older.
$35. 6 p.m. 1220 Arden Hills Lane. 916-482-6111
FAMILY AND PETS
Mar. 19: Hands on History - Hearth HomeVisitors to Sutter's Fort will learn the lengths to which women went during their journey west. See their daily efforts in preparing meals for their families, and providing comfort and stability during their unpredictable and dangerous move. There will be hands-on activities including sewing, weaving and candle dipping.
$5 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-17 and children ages 5 and younger get in free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2701 L St. 916-445-4422
Mar. 19: Sacramento Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Students from the sixth to 12th grades will compete in the 2011 Sacramento Regional Science and Engineering Fair. The event will be held at Rosemont High School and include students from Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, San Joaquin, Yolo, Yuba, Sutter, Solano and Amador counties.
12-4 p.m. 9594 Kiefer Blvd. 916-441-3150
Mar. 19: Kids' Engine Class
Children in the fifth to ninth grades (and their parent/guardian) can learn what makes up a Briggs and Stratton one cylinder engine, and how solids, liquids and gases come together to make them work.
$25 per child and adult pair for nonmembers, $20 per child and adult pair for members.
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. California Auto Museum, 2200 Front St. 916-442-6802
Mar. 19-20: Water Wonders
The Discovery Space and Science Center celebrates the Clean Water Act and Water Quality Act with activities for the whole family like looking at pond critters through a microscope.
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
Mar. 19-20: Meow Madness
Celebrate March Madness with friends and Meow Madness by growing your family. Well, a small addition. Become a forever home to an adult cat and get half off adoption fees! Pay $22.50 for cats ages one to seven years old. Pay $12.50 for cats eight years old and older. And if your heart is extra big, get two for the price of one.
This promotion is going on every Saturday and Sunday of March. And check out Happy Tails cats at PetSmart at the corner of Watt Avenue and Arden Way from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
All cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and tested for feline leukemia and feline AIDS. Happy Tails is an all-volunteer, no kill, cage free organization.
12-6 p.m. 6001 Folsom Blvd., corner of 60th Street and Folsom Boulevard. 916-556-1155
Mar. 20: Free Family Concert
Bring the family to the Sacramento Public Library's Tsakopoulos Galleria for a free family concert. All ages can learn about classical music in a fun and casual way. There will be an instrument petting zoo, funshop and family concert.
1-3 p.m. 828 I St. 916-929-6655
ARTS
Mar. 16: Film Screening of "Reel Injun"Catch a free screening of "Reel Injun" at CSUS' University Union Redwood Room. The presentation is provided by CSUS' UNIQUE Programs.
FREE ADMISSION! 12-2 p.m. All ages permitted. No alcohol will be sold or permitted at the venue. 6000 J St. 916-278-6997
Mar. 20: California Theatre Center Presents "Puss in Boots"
"Puss in Boots" will be performed by California Theatre Center at Folsom Lake College's Three Stages. Children ages 5-10 will enjoy this famous fairy tale.
$5. 2 p.m. 10 College, Folsom. 916-608-6888
MUSIC
Mar. 15: Sac State Symphony OrchestraThe CSUS Symphony Orchestra will perform under the direction of Leo Eylar. They will perform Mahler's First Symphony, Shostakovich's violin concerto, Op. 99 and Brahms' Hungarian Dances No. 1, 3, 5, 6 and 10.
$8 for general admission, $5 for students and seniors. 8 p.m. CSUS' Capistrano Hall. 6000 J St. 916-278-4323
Mar. 16: Street Urchinz Live
Street Urchinz, Courtesy Call and The White Walls will perform live at Marilyn's on K. Must be 21 or older.
$5. 9 p.m. 908 K St. 916-446-4361
Mar. 17: BioDiesel Live
BioDiesel featuring Johnny Rabb will perform live at Harlow's. Must be 21 or older.
$8. 8 p.m. 2708 J St. 916-441-4693
Mar. 17: San Francisco Symphony and Chorus
The San Francisco Symphony and Chorus will perform at UC Davis' Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall. The program will include Bach's Mass in B Minor, BWV 232.
$50-$89 for general admission, $25-$44.50 for students. 8 p.m. One Shields Ave., Davis. 866-754-2787
Mar. 17, 19, 20: Sacramento Master Singers - Celtic Connections III
The Sacramento Master Singers is a group of choral musicians that will perform the ancient and new music of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.
$20. First Methodist Church, 21st and J streets. 916-788-7464
Mar. 18: Set Theory Live
Set Theory will perform live at Marilyn's on K. Must be 21 or older.
$5. 9 p.m. 908 K St. 916-446-4361
Mar. 18: Mary Youngblood Live
Mary Youngblood will perform live at Harlow's. Must be 21 or older.
$20. 7 p.m. 2708 J St. 916-441-4693
Mar. 18: As I Lay Dying Live
As I Lay Dying will perform live at Ace of Spades with Winds of Plague, After the Burial and The Antioch Synopsis. All ages.
$20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. 1417 R St.
Mar. 19: The Newzmakers Live
The Newzmakers will perform live at Marilyn's on K. Must be 21 or older.
$5. 9 p.m. 908 K St. 916-446-4361
Mar. 19: Hip Service Live
Hip Service will perform live at Harlow's. Must be 21 or older.
$12. 9:30 p.m. 2708 J St. 916-441-4693
Mar. 19: Early States Live
Early States will perform live at Ace of Spades with Wesley Avery, Method Echo, Sunshine Estates, Greenlight, Kaero and Human Temperament. All ages.
$10. Doors open at 5 p.m., the show starts at 6 p.m. 1417 R St.
Mar. 19: Verdi Requiem
The Sacramento Choral Society will "honor one of Western Civilization's greatest musical monuments" at UC Davis' Mondavi Center.
$30-$40 for general admission and seniors, $15-$20 for students and children. 8 p.m. Jackson Hall. One Shields Ave., Davis. 866-754-2787
Mar. 19: Gershwin and Friends - A Keyboard Conversation with Jeffrey Siegel
Soloist Jeffrey Siegel will perform and present a night of music and commentary about Gershwin, Bernstein, Copland and Joplin.
$8.50-$39. 8 p.m. Three Stages at Folsom Lake College. 10 College, Folsom. 916-608-6888
Mar. 20: Dwele Live
Dwele will perform live at Harlow's. Must be 21 or older.
$20. 9 p.m. 2708 J St. 916-441-4693
Mar. 20: Saving Abel Live
Saving Abel will perform live at Ace of Spades with Red Line Chemistry, Desperate Union and F1rst Class Citizen. All ages.
$16. 6:30 p.m. 1417 R St.
Mar. 20: A Night in Old Vienna with the Opole Philharmonic of Poland
Go for "A Night in Old Vienna" by the Opole Philharmonic of Poland. Don't be shy, there will be a portion of the floor available for dancing.
Adults get in for $33, students get in for $8. 3 p.m. Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St. 916-974-1357
SPORTS AND OUTDOORS
Mar. 14: Kings vs. Golden State WarriorsThe Kings will play the Golden State Warriors.
Tickets start at $15. Parking costs $10 per car.
7 p.m. Power Balance Pavilion (RIP Arco Arena), One Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900
Mar. 15: Road Repair Clinic
Learn to fix your bike on the go with this 45-minute class presented by CSUS' Peak Adventures. Learn to repair a flat on both the front and back tire, and learn what to pack in your repair kit. Bring your bike to work on but don't worry about tools and supplies as Peak Adventures will supply them.
FREE ADMISSION! 6000 J St., Peak Adventures Office. 916-278-6321
Mar. 15: Belay 101 Class
Learn the basic skills and techniques of belaying with CSUS Peak Adventures guides. Learn on a 40-foot rock climbing wall. Don't worry if you miss this class, it's available every first and third Tuesday, as well as every second and fourth Wednesday during school semester. All technical gear is provided.
$12 for CSUS students, $18 for the public. 6000 J St., CSUS' The Well. 916-278-6321
Mar. 16: Kings vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Kings will play the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Tickets start at $15. Parking costs $10 per car.
7 p.m. Power Balance Pavilion (previously known as Arco Arena), One Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900
Mar. 18: Kings vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Kings will play the Philadelphia 76ers.
Tickets start at $15. Parking costs $10 per car.
7 p.m. Power Balance Pavilion (previously known as Arco Arena), One Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900
Mar. 18: Hike of the Month
Head out for a day hike with CSUS' Peak Adventures. This month the group will be heading to Avery Pond. Wear your outdoor gear and bring a camera.
$14 for CSUS students, $20 for the public. 6000 J St., Peak Adventures Office. 916-278-6321
Mar. 19: Guided Nature Walk - Map and Compass Walk
Learn about map and compass basics at Effie Yeaw Nature Center with docent Jennifer Kerr. Kerr will teach participants how to read a map and use a compass, then participants will go on an easy walk to find specific locations on a map and answer questions about them.
This event is suggested for people ages 6 and older.
FREE ADMISSION! And donations are appreciated. Parking costs $5 per car. 10:30 a.m. Ancil Hoffman County Park, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael. 916-489-4918
Mar. 19-20: Wilderness First Aid Class
Learn what to do when out in the wild and help isn't around. The 16-hour class is presented by CSUS' Peak Adventures and will cover wilderness first aid topics including: patient assessment, shock, bleeding, wounds, head and spinal injuries, musculo-skeletal injuries and heat and cold illnesses.
$110 for CSUS students, $150 for the public.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. 6000 J St., Peak Adventures Office. 916-278-6321
FOOD AND DINING
Mar. 19: Food University Cooking DemonstrationJoin chef Curtis Aikens at the West Sacramento IKEA for a cooking demonstration and free seminar.
2-4 p.m. 700 IKEA Ct., West Sacramento. 916-371-4532
ALL ELSE
Mar. 19: 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 out this week, it's held every Saturday.
FREE ADMISSION! 12-5 p.m. I Street between 16th and 17th Streets. 916-317-6017
Mar. 20: Bridal Open House
Envision your big day at Arden Hills Resort Club and Spa's Bridal Open House. Grab some appetizers and refreshments before touring the resort's three ballrooms, two wedding courtyards, overnight villas, spa and salon.
FREE ADMISSION! 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1220 Arden Hills Lane. 916-482-6111
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