Check the Calendar of Events often as events may be added throughout the month.
APRIL 18 | FRIDAYCREEK WEEK – The Urban Creeks Council of Sacramento presents the 18th Annual Creek Week
When: April 18 to 26
Location: Various locations.
Cost: Can vary depending on location.
More Info: (916) 454-4544
LECTURE/RECITAL – Mondavi Arts Artist-in-Residence Lara Downes celebrates American Music in this lecture/recital which will feature music from George Gershwin and Duke Ellington.
When: April 18, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $33 general; $16.50 students and children. Tickets can be purchased online for the 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. performances.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
CONCERT – The Glow in the Dark Tour features Kanye West with Rihanna, N.E.R.D., and Lupe Fiasco.
When: April 18, 7 p.m. (Tolls open 5 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.)
Location:
Cost: $72.50 (floor), $52.50 (lower level) and $39.50 (upper level). (Prices includes $1.75 fee). Tickets can be purchased online. Parking is $10.
More Info: (916) 928-6900
QUARTET – Contemporary composers, Kronos Quartet, will perform music from musicians aged 30 and younger.
When: April 18, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $36, $31 and $26 general; $16, $14 and $12 students and children. Tickets can be purchased online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
RUN – It’s time for the California Earth Day Run & Walk at Discovery Park. Event ends with a river clean-up at noon.
When: April 19, 7:30 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. kids start, 9:15 a.m. run start, and 9:30 a.m. walk start.
Location: Discovery Park, Sac.
Cost: $30 adult walk/run and $17 kids. Register online.
More Info: (916) 364-3410
BOOK SIGNING – Children’s book author Caroline Arnold will hold an interactive reading and book signing. Limited seating.
When: April 19. Zoo hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Zoo, 3930 West Land Park Drive, Sac.
Cost: $9 general, $8.25 seniors, $6.50 kids 3-12 and free for kids 0-2. Free with paid entrance.
More Info: (916) 808-5888
TRADERS FAIRE – Experience how the early California pioneers traded in an outdoor shopping experience at Sutter’s Fort.
When: April 18 to 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Sutter’s Fort, 2701 L St., Sac.
Cost: $6 adults, $3 youths 6-17, free kids 5 and younger
More Info: (916) 445-4422
EARTH DAY – Celebrate Earth Day at Sacramento Earth Day 2008 at Southside Park featuring a mini farmer’s market, booths, displays, and crafts.
When: April 20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Southside Park, 2107 6th St., Sac.
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 444-0022
LECTURE – Regarded journalist and NPR host of “Fresh Air” Terry Gross will talk about her life and career. Note: Event is sold out, but a waiting list is available.
When: April 21, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $40, $34 and $29 general; $20, $17 and $14.50 students and children.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
SUMMER CAMP – The Sacramento Zoo will hold summer camp open registration.
When: April 22. Zoo hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Zoo, 3930 West Land Park Drive, Sac.
Cost: $9 general, $8.25 seniors, $6.50 kids 3-12 and free for kids 0-2.
More Info: (916) 808-5888 or visit the Sacramento Zoo’s summer classes page for schedule and prices.
LECTURE – The Sacramento Zoo will host its spring lecture series which will focus on different topics. Limited tickets available at door.
When: April 22. Zoo hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Zoo, 3930 West Land Park Drive, Sac.
Cost: $8.50 general, $7.75 seniors, $6 kids 3-12 and free for kids 0-2. Lecture $8 for members and $9 for nonmembers.
More Info: (916) 808-5888
COMEDY AUDITIONS – Think you’re funny enough to be on TV? Prove it at the HBO Def Comedy Jam Northern California auditions.
When: April 23 at 8:30 p.m. (Doors open 7:30 p.m.)
Location: Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: $15. Two drink minimum.
More Info: (916) 925-8500
COMEDY – Russell Peter’s brand of comedy speaks to many immigrant groups. He is joined with Mike E. Winfield and Tapan Trivedi.
When: April 24 and 27 at 8:30 p.m., April 25 to 26 at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (Doors open 7:30 p.m. for 8:30 p.m. show and 10:15 p.m. for 10:30 p.m. show.)
Location: Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: $35. Two drink minimum.
More Info: (916) 925-8500
DANCE – Martha Graham alum Merce Cunningham is the creative force behind the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, which will perform its signature use of chance procedures, rolling the dance to determine the performance. Shelly Gilbride leads a pre-performance lecture. David Grenke leads a post-performance Q&A on April 26.
When: April 25 and 26, 8 p.m. nightly
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $43, $37 and $29 general; $16, $14 and $12 students and children. Tickets can be purchased online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
HOLISTIC EXPO – Learn from holistic suppliers and exhibitors at the Holistic Healing Expo.
When: April 27, 9:30 a.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Express, 9175 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove
Cost: $1 to $3
More Info: (916) 284-5552 or holistichealingexpo.com
FESTIVAL – Festival de la Familia is one of the largest celebrations of Latino cultures in Northern California.
When: April 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sac.
Cost: $6 general, free for those 59 and older and 12 and younger.
More Info: festivaldelafamiliar.com
OPERA – The Carl Rosa Opera returns to Mondavi to perform Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, “H.M.S. Pinafore.”
When: April 27, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $59, $54 and $49 general; $29.50, $27 and $24.50 students and children. Tickets can be purchased online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS