Check the Calendar of Events often as events may be added throughout the month.
TRADE SHOW – Model train enthusiasts can converge at The World’s Greatest Hobby as it makes a tour stop.
When: Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Jan. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: $10
More Info: (630) 279-5094
INSTALLATION – The Tehema Lodge #3, Free & Accepted Masons will host its annual installation of officers. Dress code is dressy. Refreshments will be served.
When: Jan. 5, 2 p.m.
Location: Masonic Temple, 1123 J St., Sac.
More Info: (916) 421-1200
DINNER THEATRE – Explore contemporary relationships in “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!”
When: Jan. 5 to Feb. 17, an extra performance on Feb. 14. Friday and Saturday, dinner starts 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Sunday brunch starts 12:30 p.m., dinner at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Garbeau’s Dinner Theatre, 12401 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova
Cost: Tickets: $18 to $28. Dinner entrees: $9 to $29.
More Info: (916) 985-6361
FREE CLASS – Homeowners can learn how to prune trees with a slide presentation and tool demonstration.
When: Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at South Natomas Library and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sylvan Oaks Library
Location: South Natomas Library, 2901 Truxel Road, Sac. and Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights
More Info: (916) 924-TREE
PHOTOGRAPHY – Photographer David L. Robertson records the rich history of the abandoned terracotta Gladding, McBean factories in Lincoln. A reception will be held Jan. 11, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Members can enter reception at 6 p.m.
When: Jan. 5 to Feb. 15. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis
More Info: (530) 758-3370
PLAY – The Chautauqua Playhouse Children’s Theatre presents Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Little Mermaid and Other Tails.”
When: Jan. 5, noon to 2 p.m.
Location: La Sierra Community Center, 5325 Engle Road, Carmichael
Cost: $13 to $15
More Info: (916) 489-7529
CONCERT – Eagles tribute band Life in the Fast Lane will perform in Club 88 at Cache Creek.
When: Jan. 5, 8 p.m.
Location: Cache Creek Casino Resort, 14455 Highway 16, Brooks
Cost: $20 general, free with Cache Club card (which are available for fee at Cache Club counter)
More Info: (888) 77-CACHE
CONCERT – Sacramento’s R&B group the Midnight Players will perform Old School and R&B.
When: Jan. 5, 10 p.m.
Location: Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sac.
Cost: $10
More Info: (916) 441-4693
SEMINAR – The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber hosts a “Getting Started with Government Contract” workshop.
When: Jan. 6, 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Federal Technology Center Wireless Computer Lab, 4600 Roseville Road, Suite 100, North Highlands
Cost: Free
More Info: Norma Screeton at (916) 334-9388
EXHIBITION – The Sacramento Fine Arts Gallery will display the 140th American Watercolor Society’s Traveling Exhibition. A reception will be held Jan. 12, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
When: Jan. 6 to Feb. 9. Gallery hours: Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m to 3 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Fine Arts Gallery, 5330-B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael
More Info: (916) 971-3713
CONCERT – Stacie Eakes and the Superfreakes will perform R&B favorites.
When: Jan. 6, 9 p.m.
Location: The Torch Club, 904 15th St., Sac.
Cost: $5
More Info: (916) 443-2797
FREE SEMINAR – The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber hosts a “Contracting with the City of Sacramento” workshop.
When: Jan. 8, 9 a.m. to noon
Location: South County Career Center, 8401 Gerber Road, Suite A, Sac.
Cost: Free
COMPUTER CLASSES – Seniors can sign up for SeniorNet computer classes and attend the orientation and registration for new students on Jan. 8. First session: Jan. 14 to March 22.
When: Jan. 8, 10 a.m.
Location: Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sac.
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 808-5462
FREE WORKSHOP – The City of Sacramento Animal Care Services hosts an “Introduction to Foster Care” workshop.
When: Jan. 8, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: City of Sacramento Animal Care Services, 2127 Front St., Sac.
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 764-6862
FREE SEMINAR – The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber sponsors a free “E-Commerce for Government Contracting” workshop.
When: Jan. 9, 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Citrus Heights Career Center, 7640 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights
Cost: Free
More Info: Norma Screeton at (916) 334-9388
ART INSTALLATION – The Pence Gallery presents an experimental installation by Chris Daubert. A reception will be held Jan. 11, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Members can enter reception at 6 p.m.
When: Jan. 9 to Feb. 29
Location: Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis
More Info: (530) 758-3370
COMEDY – HBO “Curb Your Enthusiasm's” JB Smoove performs with Steph Sanders and Ali Wong.
When: Jan. 9 and 10, 8:30 p.m.; Jan. 11 and 12, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; and Jan. 13, 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 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: $13, with two drink minimum
Parking: Free
More Info: (916) 925-8500
HIP HOP CONCERT – Human beat box Doug E. Fresh takes the mic.
When: Jan. 10, 10 p.m.
Location: Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sac.
Cost: $30
More Info: (916) 441-4693
LECTURE – Sue Miller, author of “The Good Mother,” will talk with Joyce Maynard in this California Lectures series.
When: Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. Pre-lecture at 6:30 p.m. Seating at 6:15 p.m.
Location: Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sac.
Cost: $25
More Info: (916) 737-1300
EXPO – HGTV’s Lee Snijders, host of “Design on a Dime,” will share his expertise at the the California State Home & Garden Show.
When: Jan. 11, noon to 7 p.m.; Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Jan. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 13th and J streets, Sac.
Cost: $2 to $8.
Parking: $6 special event rate at 14th & I Parking Garage
More Info: ascshows.com