AUG 4 | MONDAY
CONCERT – Dolly Parton brings her Backwoods Barbie Tour to Sacramento.
When: Aug. 4, 8 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m. Tolls open at 6 p.m.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $69.50/$55.75/$39.50. Prices include $1.75 fee. Parking is $12. Buy tickets for the online.
More Info: (916) 928-6900
AUG 5 | TUESDAY
CONCERT – American Idol winner Jordin Sparks performs along with Jesse McCartney. This is approximately a 3-hour concert.
When: Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Community Center Theatre, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: $49.50-$39.50. Buy tickets for the online.
More Info: (916) 808-5181
AUG 8 | FRIDAY
COMEDY – Comedian and actor on NBC’s “30 Rock” Tracy Morgan comes to the Sacramento Punch Line. Nico Santos also performs.
When: Aug. 8 and 9, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; Aug. 10, 8:30 p.m. (Doors open 7:30 p.m. for 8:30 show and 10:15 p.m. for 10:30 p.m. show.)
Location: Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: $30
More Info: (916) 925.8500
AUG 12 | TUESDAY
JOB EXPO – Jobseekers can look for new employement at the Sacramento Career Expo, which includes free seminars and resume reviews.
When: Aug. 12, noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: Free for job seekers. No pre-registration required.
AUG 13 | WEDNESDAY
CONCERT – Fairytale Town will host weekly Wednesday entertainment with its Twilight Concert Series throughout July and August. Blues band The Hucklebucks performs. Seating is first come, first served. Don’t forget to bring a blanket.
When: Aug. 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Doors open 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sac.
Cost: $10 adults and kids 12 and younger are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Capital Public Radio members get 2 for 1 tickets.
More Info: (916) 264-5233
COMEDY – Latino stand-up comedian Dennis Gaxiola leads the Sacramento Comedy All Stars. Gaxiola has performed in Jamie Foxx’s Lafapalooza and Paul Rodriquez’s Latin All-Stars of Comedy.
When: Aug. 13, 8:30 p.m. (Doors open 7:30 p.m. for 8:30 show.)
Location: Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: $13
More Info: (916) 925.8500
AUG 14 | THURSDAY
COMEDY – Biologist turned comedian Tim Lee performs. Lee earned a Ph.D at UC Davis.
When: Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m. (Doors open 7:30 p.m. for 8:30 show.)
Location: Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: $15
More Info: (916) 925.8500
AUG 15 | FRIDAY
STATE FAIR – The California State Fair Grape & Gourmet event showcases more than 600 wines which are California State Fair Medal Winners. Proceeds will benefit the California State Fair Scholarship Program. Event is for 21 and older.
When: Aug. 15 to Sept. 1
Location: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sac.
Cost: Advance tickets: $8 adulst, $6 seniors, $5 kids (5-12), free for kids 4 and younger. Poppy Pak: $29.95. Season Passes: $36 adults (13+) and $26 kids (5-12). Parking is $8. Rides: $20 book of 40, $50 book of 100, $100 book of 200. (A $1.75 fee will be charged.) Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 263-3000 or visit bigfun.org
COMEDY – Punch Line regular W. Kaumau Bell, who was also voted “Best Comedian” by SF Weekly, performs with Jason Wheeler and Steph Sanders.
When: Aug. 15 and 16, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (Doors open 7:30 p.m. for 8:30 show.)
Location: Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: $19-$16
More Info: (916) 925.8500
AUG 17 | SUNDAY
TRAIN EXPO – The Toy Train Operating Society will hold its annual convention. Sunday is open to the public.
When: Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: $6 at door, $9 family pass
More Info: (916) 263-3000 or visit bigfun.org
AUG 20 | WEDNESDAY
COMEDY – Paul Mooney, who has written for Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor, performs. Tapan Trivedi also performs.
When: Aug. 20, 21 and 24, 8:30 p.m.; Aug. 22 and 23, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (Doors open 7:30 p.m. for 8:30 show and 10:15 p.m. for 10:30 p.m. show.)
Location: Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: $22.50-$20
More Info: (916) 925.8500
AUG 23 | SATURDAY
HAWAIIAN CONCERT – Enjoy the spirit of hula at the Ho’ike 2008 Moea.
When: Aug. 23, 7 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $25. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
AUG 25 | MONDAY
QUAD CONCERT – “Poetry Man’s” Phoebe Snow performs at a free concert at The Quad. Join in the fun with a picnic at 6:30 p.m.
When: Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Location: UC Davis Quad, Davis
Cost: Free.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
AUG 27 | WEDNESDAY
CONCERT – Fairytale Town will host weekly Wednesday entertainment with its Twilight Concert Series throughout July and August. Rock and reggae band Cuesta Drive performs the last date in this series. Seating is first come, first served. Don’t forget to bring a blanket.
When: Aug. 27, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Doors open 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sac.
Cost: $10 adults and kids 12 and younger are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Capital Public Radio members get 2 for 1 tickets.
More Info: (916) 264-5233
AUG 28 | THURSDAY
FILM FEST – The first annual California Next Gen Film Festival will feature films, digital animation and narrative and documentaries in HD.
When: Aug. 28 to 31
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: $10 daily admission, $35 VIP opening night, $25 4-day pass. Buy tickets onine.
More Info: (916) 802-FILM (3456) or visit nextgenfilmfest.org
COMEDY – Anecdotal comedian Ron Shock performs with Steve Mazan and Justin McClure.
When: Aug. 28 and 31, 8:30 p.m.; Aug. 29 and 30, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (Doors open 7:30 p.m. for 8:30 show and 10:15 p.m. for 10:30 p.m. show.)
Location: Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: $19-$13
More Info: (916) 925.8500