Lil Wayne to Perform at Arco
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Rapper Lil Wayne has been on a streak with a hot-selling CD, "Tha Carter III, which garnered not only eight Grammy nominations, but a statuette for Best Rap Album. The New Orleans-native will stop in Sacramento for his "I Am Music Tour."
When: March 30 at 7 p.m.
Where: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $79.75/$59.75/$39.75. Buy tickets online.
More info: (800) 225-2277
Lil Wayne is will likely perform songs from "Tha Carter III" release, like "A Milli," "La La," and "My Life." Along for the ride are T-Pain, Gym Class Heroes and Keri Hilson.
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Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
Star Wars Author to Read and Sign New Book
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| Star Wars Jedi |
Science fiction writer Aaron Allston will be in Folsom for a reading and book signing for his latest novel, “Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi: Outcast.”
When: March 28 at 2 p.m.
Where: Borders, 2765 East Bidwell St., Folsom
Cost: Free
More info: (916) 564-0168
Allston has written several Star Wars novel series, such as "Legacy of the Force," "New Jedi Order," and "X-Wing." His other book titles include "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" series, "Doc Sidhe" series, and "Bard's Tale" series.
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Celebrate "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"
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| The Very Hungry Caterpillar |
The much-loved childrens book, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" written by Eric Carle, will be celebrating its 40th year anniversary.
When: March 21 at 2 p.m.
Where: Borders, 2339 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sac.
Cost: Free.
More info: (916) 564-0168
This family-friendly event will feature crafts and other activities for kids ages 3 to 9.
Young readers witness the adventures of an egg hatching into a ravenous caterpillar - who eats its way through strawberries, cherry pie, sausages, chocolate cake and other yummy items - and how it evolves in to a butterfly.
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Photo © 2009 Rowena T. Millado licensed to About.com, Inc.
k.d. lang to Perform at Mondavi Center
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| K.D. Lang |
Multi-Grammy award winning country music singer k.d. lang will perform for the first time at Mondavi Center's Jackson Hall at the end of this month.
When: March 27 at 8 p.m.
Where: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: Regular: $60/$50/$30. Add-on: $51/$42/$22.50. Student: $30/$25/$15. Buy tickets online.
More info: (866) 754-2787
lang has been performing for the past 25 years and fans should take advantage of her appearance in Davis. So far on her tour, this March date is the only California stop she will have for at least the first half of this year. In fact after this performance, lang embarks on a eastern swing.
Photo courtesy of Mondavi Center.
Sacramento Home & Garden Show at Cal Expo
Spring is coming and what better way to usher in the new season than going to the Sacramento Home & Garden Show.
When: March 6 to 8. Friday from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sac.
Cost: $7 general/$6 ($1 off with can donation)/free kids 12 and younger with adult. Parking is $10.
More info: sachomeandgardenshow.com
Visitors can get inspired on how to tackle that landscaping project or how to go about renovating that outdated bathroom. Exhibitors will also provide information on saving on your energy bills to interior design to painting.
Fairytale Town Celebrates Dr. Seuss's Birthday
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Fairytale Town kicks off a two-week book drive and birthday celebration for favorite children's book author Dr. Seuss (a.k.a. Theodor Seuss Geisel).
When: March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sac.
Cost: Weekdays: $4 adults and kids/free kids 0-2. Weekend: $4.50 adults and kids/free kids 0-2.
More info: (916) 808-7462 main office or (916) 808-5233 24-hour info
Families will be treated to storytelling, hands-on crafts and performances. This event coincides with the national Read Across American reading celebration. The book drive ends March 16. During the two weeks, kids can get in free with a book donation and a paid adult admission. Books donated will be given to Woodbine Elementary School.
Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images.
Celebrating Black History at Black Expo
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| Sacramento Black Expo |
The Observer Media Group hosts its annual Sacramento Black Expo this weekend. Tens of thousands of visitors attend the three-day event that provides entertainment and information for the whole family.
When: Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and March 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: Free. $15 for 30 Under 30 afterparty.
More info: SacBlackExpo.com
Scheduled to appear at the expo include author Sonia Myles, fitness trainer Pepper Von, motivational speaker Kevin Bracy, NAACP National President and CEO Ben Jealous, VH1's "I Love Money" host Craig Jackson, and gospel singer Vanessa Bell Armstrong. Other entertainment includes a cutest baby contest, talent show and an after party with DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest at Center Court with C-Webb.
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Logo courtesy of The Observer Media Group.
Log Home and Timber Frame Expo at Cal Expo
When you were a kid, did you ever play with your Lincoln Logs set and wish your creations were big enough to play in? Well, if you still are yearning to make that dream come true, head on over to the Log Home and Timber Frame Expo.
When: Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and March 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sac.
Cost: $15 general admission, can be used for re-entry. Kids 15 years and younger is free with a general admission ticket. Parking is $10.
More info: Log Home and Timber Frame Expo
Seminars and workshops to teach you about financing your log home, building and designing homes, and maintaining your log home will be held throughout the three-day event. Some of the workshops will repeat throughout the weekend, just in case you miss one.
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Dave Attell to Perform at the Punch Line
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| Dave Attell |
Funnyman and Comedy Central's "Insomniac" Dave Attell will step up to the mic at the Punch Line.
When: Feb. 27 and 28 at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for 8:30 show and 10:15 p.m. for 10:30 p.m. show.)
Where: Punch Line Comedy Club, 2100 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: $32.50. Buy tickets online.
More info: (916) 925-8500
Attell has an affinity for the bizarre and raunchy and will tell you how racists dinosaurs are to his creative takes on Jägermeister commercials. If you are easily offended, perhaps you should pass on this comedian. But if you can stand it, you should check him out. Oh by the way, hecklers beware, Attell heckles right back.
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Comedy Central.
Encore for Beer and Ballet Performance
The Sacramento Ballet and Brew It Up! has teamed up to introduce the classical dance of ballet in a casual setting.
When: Feb. 21, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Where: Sacramento Ballet Studios, 1631 K St., Sac.
Cost: $25
More info: (916) 552-5800, ext. 2
If you are new to ballet or ever felt intimidated about attending a performance, here is your chance to break through that wall in this intimate setting. New works and old favorites from the dance company will be featured. This is a popular event, so get your tickets now.