Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Cheer Up, Buttercup! Jan. 31-Feb. 6

It should be a sunny week and it'll end with plenty of Superbowl parties. You have plenty of time to prep the guacamole and marinate the meat. In the meantime, have some fun, visit some museums or catch a Kings game. 

FAMILY AND PETS
Join the Crocker for this weekly play date with art and other children. Kids ages 3-5 years old will enjoy this program that is free with museum admission. Sign up at the admission desk at 10 a.m.
Adults get in for $10. Students and seniors get in for $8. Youth ages 7-17 get in for $5. Children 6 years of age and younger get in free.
11 a.m. 216 O St. 916-808-7000





ARTS



Punchline Comedy Club will host the Sacramento Comedy Showcase. Must be 18 or older. Punchline has a two drink minimum per person.  
$10. 8 p.m. 2100 Arden Way. 916-925-5500

Jeff Dunham is on tour and is stopping at Arco Arena. Don't miss him introducing "Diane."
$43.50. $12 for parking. 7:30 p.m. Parking tolls open at 5:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. One Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900

Get an in-depth 30-minute talk on a specific piece of art at the Crocker. This week's subject is Robert Colescott's "Blondes Have More Fun." The Crocker encourages guests to stay for lunch at the Crocker Cafe.
Adults get in for $10. Students and seniors get in for $8. Youth ages 7-17 get in for $5. Children ages 6-years-old and younger get in free.
12 p.m. 216 O St. 916-808-7000

Catch three short films: "Ella and the Astronaut;" "Charlie and the Rabbit" and "Helen." Directors Machoian and Ojeda-Beck will be present to introduce and discuss the films.
$6 for members, $12 for nonmembers. 6 p.m. 216 O St. 916-808-7000

Get into 26 Sacramento museum free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sacramento Museum Day! Absorb all the information you can at one location, or jump around and see the extensive art, history, science and wildlife Sacramento has to offer. 
All participating museums admit the last patrons at 4 p.m. and close at 5 p.m. 
The following museums are participating:
   Aerospace Museum of California
   California Automobile Museum
   California Foundry History Museum
   The California Museum
   California State Military Museum
   California State Capitol Museum
   California State Indian Museum
   California State Railroad Museum
   Crocker Art Museum
   Discovery Museum Science and Space Center
   The Don and June Salvatori California Pharmacy Museum
   Fairytale Town
   Folsom History Museum
   Governor's Mansion State Historic Park
   Heidrick Ag History Center (Woodland)
   Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
   Museum of Medical History
   Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
   Old Sacramento State Historic Park
   Sacramento Zoo
   Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
   Sacramento History Museum
   Sojourner Truth Multicultural Arts Museum
   Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
   Wells Fargo History Museum (Old Sacramento and Downtown locations).   


MUSIC
Arcata, Smith and Taormina will perform live at Marilyn's on K as part of the venue's weekly "Wires and Wood" series. Must be 21 or older.
FREE ADMISSION! 8 p.m. 908 K St. 916-446-4361

Feb. 1: Clutch Live
Clutch will perform live at Harlow's. Must be 21 or older.
$20. 8 p.m. 2708 J St. 916-441-4693

Tommy and the High Pilots will perform live at CSUS' University Union Redwood Room as part of the campus' UNIQUE Programs' Wednesday Nooner series. All ages are permitted, no alcohol will be sold or permitted.
FREE ADMISSION! 12-12:45 p.m. 916-278-6997

Secure Sounds and Third World Empire will perform live at Marilyn's on K. Must be 21 or older.
$5. 9 p.m. 908 K St. 916-446-4361

Jazz pianist Vijay Iyer will perform live at UC Davis' Mondavi Center in the Vanderhoef Studio Theatre.
Students get in for $18.50, regular admission is $37. 8 p.m.  One Shields Ave., Davis. 866-754-2787

Aggrolites, Devil's Brigade and Matt Freeman will perform live at Harlow's. Must be 21 or older.
$15. 9 p.m. 2708 J St. 916-441-4693

Violinist David Garrett will perform live at Crest Theatre.
Tickets range from $29-$45.
7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 1013 K St. 800-225-2277

Sleigh will conduct in her graduate conducting recital with full concert band including Sac State and community players.
FREE ADMISSION! 7:30 p.m. Capistrano Hall, Music Recital Hall. 916-278-5155

Northern California's Angryface will perform live at Marilyn's on K. Must be 21 or older.
$8. 9 p.m. 908 K St. 916-446-4361

Feb. 5 Postponed to Mar. 25: Andre Nickatina Live
Andre Nickatine will perform live at Ace of Spades. Also performing: Raider Dave; Who Ride; Quette Daddle; Avery and Fresha and The Realists. All ages allowed.
$24. 7:30 p.m. 1417 R St. 

Chen will perform works by Granados, Scriabin, Rosza, Liszt, and Schubert. 
$15 general admission, $10 for students and seniors. 7:30 p.m. Capistrano Hall, Music Recital Hall. 916-278-5155

The 10-piece Steelin' Dan band will perform live at Harlow's. Must be 21 or older.
$15. 7 p.m. 2708 J St. 916-441-4693

Red Rover will perform live at Marilyn's on K. Must be 21 or older.
$5. 9 p.m. 908 K St. 916-446-4361

Christian Baldini will conduct Sibelius' Symphony No. 7 in C Major. Guest conductor D. Kern Holoman will conduct Brahms' Double Concerto. 
Students get in for $8. General admission ranges from $12-$17. 8 p.m. Jackson Hall. 866-754-2787

The Sacramento Children's Chorus will perform their winter concert, "Apres le Noel" at St. John's Lutheran Church. 
Students get in for $10. General admission is $15. 7:30 p.m. 1701 L St. 916-646-1141


SPORTS AND OUTDOORS
Catch the Sacramento Kings play the Boston Celtics. 
Tickets start at $15. Parking is $10 per car. 7 p.m. One Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900

The Kings will play the San Antonio Spurs at Arco. 
Tickets start at $15. Parking is $10 per car. 7 p.m. One Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900

The resort's Mangos Lounge will be hosting a special Super Bowl Smash party fit for everyone. Watch the big game on either of the two big screen TVs, grab up some finger food and drink specials, and keep your fingers crossed for a raffle. Special food will be featured as native options from Green Bay and Pittsburgh. 
$30 pays for admission, a raffle ticket ($1 each for extra) and appetizers. 3 p.m. 1220 Arden Hills Lane. 916-482-6111


FOOD AND DINING
Try local wines, enjoy appetizers and desserts. Get a proper education on wine glassware for various venues including restaurants, weddings and your own dinner parties.
The event is a fundraiser for the Sacramento Chapter of National Association of Catering Executives. Get a free gift of a four-piece Vinum XL tasting set.
$70 for members, $75 for guests. 6 p.m. The Elks Tower, 921 11th St. Suite 210.

Head to Arden Hills Resort Club and Spa for this course specially designed for a Valentine's Day dinner for two. Learn by yourself how to make a delicious meal as a surprise, or bring your partner to elongate the holiday. Space is limited so reservations are encouraged.
$20. 6 p.m. 1220 Arden Hills Lane. 916-482-6111


ALL ELSE
The Sacramento Metro Chamber first held this event in 1895 and continue to every year when they "commemorate the outgoing chair of the board of directors and welcome their successor." Some of the awards they dole out are Sacramentan of the Year, Businessman and Businesswoman of the Year and the Business Hall of Fame Awards. 
Formal attire, black tie requested.
$155 for members, $225 for nonmembers. 
5-9 p.m. Hyatt Regency, 1209 L St. 916-319-4260

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.
FREE ADMISSION! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. I Street between 16th and 17th Streets. 916-317-6017

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