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Sacramento, CA
"Camellia Capital of the World" ~ Population: 411,200

  
ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
Special Events

Ballroom of Sacramento, The 6009 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95819, Sacramento's largest dance facility, this ballroom features 8,000 square feet of dance floors for all ages. Renting of the facility is available for special occasions., 916-737-7929

Grape & Gourmet Wine Event & Fundraiser 1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95815, Located at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds, A fundraiser for the "Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Fund," visitors to this event each August can enjoy over 600 fine wines from more then 200 of the top wineries in the state, as well as live music, microbrews, cheeses, and great food. , 916-263-3049

Capitol City Black Expo 2330 Alhambra Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817, This annual event is held at the Sacramento Convention Center and provides entertainment and education for three days. Guests can take part in health seminars, career exhibits, a youth day and a Gospel Sunday., 916-452-4781


Cinema

Esquire Imax Theater 1211 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, This 407-seat theater features a six-story-high screen and digital wrap-around sound. The theatre also show IMAX DMR remastered Hollywood blockbusters played in the most advanced film format in the world. , 916-443-IMAX

UA Arden Fair 6 1739 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815, This cinema provides first-run Hollywood movies, critically acclaimed films, comfortable seating, and a large concession stand. , 916-568-1770

UA Laguna Village 12 8755 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823, Visit the large concession stand and then enjoy first-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films shown at this theater., 916-689-0408

Regal Natomas Marketplace 16 3561 Truxel Road, Sacramento, CA 95834, Watch first-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films while at this theater that also features a large concession stand and comfortable seating., 916-419-0200


Night Life

Karaoke Club 2440 Fulton Avenue, Suite #3, Sacramento, CA 95825, Sacramento's finest karaoke venue, this club has over 10,000 song selections and a beautiful stage open to everyone of all ages. , 916-496-1383

Faces 2000 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, Voted the best dance bar in Sacramento, this night spot always has something happening with nightly drink specials, live music, and special events., 916-448-0706

Depot, The 2001 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, An upscale bar that features a video bar with large screens, live video jockey, billiard tables, an outdoor patio, and 28 TV screens showing music videos and comedy clips from your favorite movies and TV shows. It also serves a large selection of premium cocktails., 916-441-6823

Laughs Unlimited 1207 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, A comedy nightclub that features stand-up comics and cabaret shows, complete with a full bar and light food menu., 916-446-8128

Punch Line Comedy Club Restaurant & Bar 2100 Arden Way, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95825, Sacramento's hottest comedy club, this venue showcases national and local comedians. Shows are at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday with an additional show at 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays., 916-925-5500

Blue Clue 1004 Twenty-Eighth Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, This upscale billiard lounge, complete with custom pool and shuffleboard tables, features a large selection of premium vodkas and single malt scotches at its popular bar., 916-442-7208


Concerts & Performances

Best of Broadway Benefit Productions 4010 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821, Showcasing local performers performing Broadway music, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to bringing live theatrical experiences to the community of Sacramento through music, song, and dance., 916-974-6280

Camellia Symphony Orchestra 1300 North Street, Sacramento, CA 95819, Located in Old Sacramento, A nationally recognized community orchestra that presents world premier, rarely performed, and standard repertoire programs from October to May., 916-929-6655

Crest Theatre, The 1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, Located in Downtown Sacramento, Enjoy a concert, film, or special event in this beautifully restored historical theatre that has been in operation since 1912 and also has two modern screens added., 916-442-7378

Sacramento Ballet 1631 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, This professional dance company brings classical and contemporary ballet to the Sacramento area from October through May., 916-552-5800

Sacramento Community Center Theater 1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, This 2,452 seat theatre is Sacramento's largest and most prestigious theater. It presents opera, ballet, Broadway, and many more high quality entertainment events throughout the year., 916-264-5181


Plays & Productions

Department of Theatre and Dance 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819, Located at California State University, This award-winning Department of Theatre Arts offers a variety of plays to the community from September to May., 916-278-6604

B Street Theatre, The 2711 B Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, Sacramento's professional year round theatre that is dedicated to producing quality, new works. Five out of seven plays produced each year are world, national, west coast, or regional premieres., 916-443-5300

Sacramento Theatre Company 1419 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, Sacramento's resident professional theatre that presents classical and modern plays from September to June., 916-433-6722

Garbeau's Dinner Theatre 12401 Folsom Boulevard, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, Voted Sacramento's best dinner theatre, this venue features delectable cuisine, hit musicals, comedies, mysteries, and concert events., 916-985-6361

Actor's Workshop 1616 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95815, This is an actor's studio, which regularly produces new works and classics. They also offer private lessons and group classes for children and adults., 916-925-6579


Festivals & Fairs

Italian Festival 3700 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95818, This festival offers traditional Italian foods, and an Italian Marketplace. There is also live entertainment and arts and crafts., 916-482-5900

Greek Festival 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, Sacramento Convention Center, Held each Labor Day weekend, this popular festival offers authentic foods, entertainment and displays to promote the Greek community. , 916-342-2971

Chalk It Up Art Festival Post Office Box 162908, Sacramento, CA 95816-2908, Fremont Park, This event uses proceed funds children's art programs. Festivities occur on Labor Day weekend and include food, entertainment, a kids area, a beer garden, crafts and sidewalk chalk art., 916-484-5710

American River Salmon Festival 2001 Nimbus Road, Sacramento, CA 95670, Nimbus Fish Hatchery, This festival offers fun and entertainment for the whole family each October. For two days, this event gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy Wild Salmon BBQ & Food Vendors, Wildlife Demos, Live Music , Fly Casting Demonstrations and much more. , 916-358-2884

Harvest Festival 1600 Exposition, Sacramento, CA 95815, Located at Cal Expo, This annual three-day event takes place in November and it features a magical marketplace of quality, handmade crafts with music, food, a variety of activities, and fun., 800-321-1213

Highland Scottish Games Located in Yolo County Fair Grounds, This annual three day event occurs in April and it features traditional Scottish competitions that began over a century ago, including sheepdog trails, tug-of-war, bagpipe bands, fiddling, harping, live Scottish music, as well as vendors peddling Scottish wares., 916-557-0764

Annual Folsom Renaissance Faire and Tournament Natoma and Stafford Street, Sacramento, CA 95860, Held at Folsom City Lions Park nex to Folsom Zoo, A true Renaissance Faire, held every year on the third weekend of October, this annual two-day event features minstrels, puppet shows, full costume performers, entertainment, children's activities, crafts, games, ale, and food for all., 916-355-7285

California State Fair 1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95815, Located at The Cal Expo Fairgrounds, For over 150 years, families have enjoyed fantastic rides, attractions, events, live entertainment, and food during this spectacular fair which lasts for almost four weeks and starts in August., 916-263-FAIR, 877-CAL-EXPO

Traditional Jazz Youth Band Festival 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819, Sacramento State University, This event features performances, feedback forums, music exhibits and clinics and an evening showcase. , 916-372-5277

Global Family Festival Twenty Fourth Street at Fourth Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95818, Sierra 2 Community Center, This event celebrates the diverse cultures represented in Sacramento. Festivities include workshops, art exhibits, food, poetry and vendors of all kinds., 916-457-7285

Bridge to Bridge Waterfront Festival Waterfront, Sacramento, CA 95815, Old Sacramento, This two day event in July offers high powered speed boat racing, sky diving stunts from Redbull and a live music beer garden, and much more. , 916-808-7777


Marathons & 10K Runs

California International Marathon 120 Ponderosa Court, Sacramento, CA 95630, Folsum, This 26-mile, USATF certified road race.is a net-downhill course following an historic gold-miners' rout through semi-rural Sacramento suburbs into bustling midtown Sacramento, and finishes in front of the California State Capitol. , 916-983-4622


Sporting Events

Sacramento River Cats Baseball 400 Ballpark Drive, Sacramento, CA 95691, Old Sacramento, Come out to the ball game and watch the Minor league affiliate of the Oakland A's in action. Special promotions and events are held throughout the season., 916-376-4700

WNBA Sacramento Monarch One Sports Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95834, This is a great opportunity to watch Women's basketball at its best. Their schedule runs from May through August., 916-928-0000

ARCO Arena One Sports Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95834, The entertainment capital of the Sacramento Valley, this arena is home to the NBA Sacramento Kings, WNBA Sacramento Monarchs, concerts, and family entertainment., 916-928-0000

NBA Sacramento Kings One Sports Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95834, From November until May, watch the Sacramento Kings at ARCO Arena and enjoy contests and promotions. , 916-928-6900


Tours

Hysterical Walking Tours 117 J Street, Sacramento, CA, Cafe New Orleans in Old Sacramento, You'll experience unforgettable mysteries, thrills, and surprises on the original Hysterical Walking Tour or the a ghost tour, Walk of the Dead. This is a unique evening entertainment that appeals to all ages., 916-441-2527


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