Check the Calendar of Events often as events may be added throughout the month.
DEC 1 | MONDAY
LECTURE � Pulizter Prize winning author Tracy Kidder speaks as part of the 2008-09 Campus Community Book Project at UC Davis.
When: Dec. 1, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $35/$25/$20 general, $30/$21/$17 add-on and CYO, and $17.50/$12.50/$10 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DEC 2 | TUESDAY
SESAME STREET LIVE � Join Sesame Street�s favorite red monster, Elmo, as he shares his love of music. Other familiar faces from the neighborhood include Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, Grover, Cookie Monster, Count Von Count and Zoe.
When: Dec. 2, 7 p.m.
Location: Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St., Sac.
Cost: $28-$14. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 808-5291
MUSIC � Join Dan Zanes for a holiday house party filled with plenty of holiday classics.
When: Dec. 2, 7 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $35/$30/$20 general, $30/$25/$17 add-on and CYO, and $17.50/$12.50/$10 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DEC 3 | WEDNESDAY
MUSIC � The University Concert Band performs modern works from Ticheli and Zaninelli.
When: Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $14/$12/$8 general, $7/$6/$4 students and children.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
THEATRE � Sacramento Theatre Company�s popular production of �Cinderella� returns.
When: Dec. 3 to Jan. 4, 2009
Location: Sacramento Theatre Company, 1419 H St., Sac.
Cost: $15-$46. Buy tickets online
More Info: (916) 443-6722
DEC 4 | THURSDAY
POLAR EXPRESS � The Polar Express at the California State Railroad Museum is sold out.
STORYTIME WITH MRS. CLAUS � Curl up with a mug of hot chocolate or apple cider and cozy up with Mrs. Claus who will be at Streamers for the first three weekends in December for festive storytime.
When: Dec. 4 to 7, Dec. 11 to 14, and Dec. 18 to 21
Location: Streamers, 101 K St., Old Sac.
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 442-7644
BEST OF SAC � Sacramento Magazine hosts its 10th Annual Best of Sacramento party to benefit The March of Dimes. Must be 21 and over to attend. Tainted Love is scheduled to perform.
When: Dec. 4 (Silent auction at 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment at 9 p.m.)
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: $75 advance/$95 at door. Buy tickets online.
More Info: sacmag.com
CONCERT � Irish singers Celtic Thunder continues its nationwide premier tour.
When: Dec. 4, 8 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m. Tolls open at 6 p.m.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $57.50/$47.50/$37.50. Prices include $1.75 fee. Parking is $10. Buy tickets for the online.
More Info: (916) 928-6900
DEC 5 | FRIDAY
FITNESS EXPO � As part of the California International Marathon, a 25-mile race from Folsom to Sacramento, the Sports and Fitness Expo will take place following the race.
When: Dec. 5,
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: Expo is free.
More Info: (916) 983-4622
CHORUS � UC Davis students, faculty and community members comprise this singing group who will perform songs from the Baroque period to the present.
When: Dec. 5, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $16/$14/$10 general, $8/$7/$5 students and children.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
HOME TOUR � If you have ever drove through the Fabulous Forties neighborhood and wondered, �I wonder what those homes look like on the inside.� Well you don�t have to wonder any further. Every year during the holidays, serveral homes in this coveted community open their doors for a holiday walking home tour.
When: Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Various locations.
Cost: $20 (online until Dec. 4)/$30 (starting Dec. 7). Same day tickets can be purchased at the Sacred Heart Parish School library at 3933 I St. Proceeds from the tour will benefit the Sacred Heart Parish School.
More Info: shpsholidayhometour.com
DEC 6 | SATURDAY
THE NUTCRACKER � This years marks the 21st time the Sacramento Ballet will perform a holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. The Sacramento Philharmonic will accompany. See a video online. Nutcracker Sweet Sunday is Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.
When: Dec. 6 to 23
Location: Community Theater, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: $75-$28
More Info: (916) 808-5181 or visit sacballet.org
REAL ESTATE AUCTION � Homes from the Sacramento area will be sold at auction. Homes in the following cities include: Sacramento, Elk Grove, Plymouth, El Dorado Hills, Nevada City, Woodland, Vacaville, Carmichael, Lincoln, Rancho Cordova and Yuba City. =312&search=1]A list of properties are available online.
When: Dec. 6, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Cal Expo, Buildling A/B, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sac.
Cost: Parking is $8.
More Info: (800) 499-6199 or visit ushomeauction.com
NE�QWA SIGNING � The artist Trieste will be available to sign and answer questions regarding Ne�Qwa art. This meticulous form of handpainting the inside of an ornament is a one-of-a-kind collectable. Each oranment is safely packaged in a velvet-lined box accomapnied with a certificate of authenticity. br]
When: Dec. 6, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Visions of Eden, 126 J St., Old Sac.
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 448-1499
BOAT PARADE � The Sacramento Yacht Club takes part of the lighted boat parade where boats will decorated in festive lights and cruise along the river.
When: Dec. 6, dusk
Location: Old Sacramento waterfront
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 442-7644
CONCERT � Pianist Christopher Taylor takes on Messiaen�s �Vignt regards sur l�enfant-Jesus.� Watch a video clip of this performer.
When: Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $40 general, $34 add-on and CYO, and $20 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS