Check the Calendar of Events often as events may be added throughout the month.
MUSIC – Sacramento Theatre Company presents “Come Here The Music Play” featuring music from John Kander and Fred Ebb.
When: Jan. 11 and 12, 8 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Theatre Company, 1419 H St., Sac.
Cost: $25
More Info: (916) 443-6722
CONCERT – Lani Misalucha with the Society Seven performs an evening of music and comedy.
When: Jan. 11, 9 p.m., Jan. 12, 8 p.m.
Location: Cache Creek, 14455 Highway 16, Brooks
Cost: $89, $75 reserved
More Info: (888) 77-CACHE
PLAY – From Pulitzer Prize author Tony Kushner, The Lambda Players present “Angels in America: Millennium Approaches.”
When: Jan. 11 to Feb. 16, 8 p.m. performances Friday and Saturdays
Location: Studio Theatre, 1028 R St., Sac.
Cost: $16.50, $13
More Info: (916) 444-8229
MUSICAL – The Magic Circle Theatre presents Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Sound of Music.”
When: Jan. 11 to Feb. 23, 8 p.m. performances Friday and Saturdays. Sunday matinees on Jan. 13, 20, 27 and Feb. 3, 10 and 17, 2 p.m.
Location: Magic Circle Theatre, 241 Vernon St., Roseville
Cost: Orchestra/balcony seating: $22 adults, $20 seniors and students, and $12 children 11 and younger. Loge seating (includes food and drink): $25 adults, $23 seniors and students, and $14 children.
More Info: (916) 782-1777
FESTIVAL – The City of Galt will hold its first Annual Winter Bird Festival. Event includes tour of Chabolla Center, a theatre performance and children’s activities.
When: Jan. 12, 8 a.m.
Location: Chabolla Center, 600 Chabolla Ave., Galt
More Info: (209) 366-7220
OPERA – The Sacramento Opera presents “Macbeth” on the big screen.
When: Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m.
Location: Regal Natomas Marketplace Stadium 16, 3561 Truxel Road, Sac.
Cost: $15 to $22
Parking: Free
More Info: (916) 419-0205
BOOKSIGNING – Poet Suzanne Roberts will read from her latest book, “Shameless.” She will also be on hand for a booksigning.
When: Jan. 12, noon
Location: Book Lovers, 5800 Madison Ave., Suite W, Sac.
More Info: (916) 332-3133
FAMILY – Families can celebrate world traditions through art activities. Event is sponsored by the Crocker Art Museum.
When: Jan. 12, noon to 3 p.m.
Location: Pannell Meadowview Community Center, 2450 Meadowview Road, Sac.
Cost: Free with admission of $3 to $6
More Info: (916) 808-5423
PROGRAM – Children of all ages can learn about the life of bees in “The Buzz About Bees,” and interactive program that includes honey tasting, cooking demonstration, and other activities.
When: Jan. 12, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Clunie Community Center, 601 Alhambra Blvd., Sac.
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 451-2337
LECTURE – Fulbright Scholar Rebecca Albiani will present a lecture about still life painting in the Netherlands during the 1600s. Reservations are required and must be made by Jan. 10.
When: Jan. 12, 1 p.m.
Location: Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sac.
Cost: $5 nonmembers, free for members
More Info: For reservations, call Stacy Beckley at (916) 808-1182 or (916) 808-5423
NATURE – Nature lovers, or those just curious about nature, can learn about the different creatures burrowing underneath Mather Regional Park in this nature walk.
When: Jan. 12, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Splash Education Center, 4426 Excelsior Road, Mather
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children ages 5 to 8. Must pay by cash or check. Reservations required. Children must be accompanied by adult.
More Info: (916) 364-2437
EXHIBIT RECEPTION – A reception for the “China: Rivers of Change” photo exhibit will be held.
When: Jan. 12, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, 551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd., Sac.
More Info: (916) 441-2341
GALA – Author Regina Louise will keynote the 9th Annual MLK Celebration Dinner. News10’s Dana Howard will emcee. Attendees must register by Jan. 7.
When: Jan. 12, 6 p.m. dinner and program, 5 p.m. registration
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: $100 per person, $750 per table of 8
More Info: Anthony Yanez at (916) 932-1348
CONCERT – Grammy award winning and touted as the King of Blues, B.B. King, will perform at Mondavi Center.
When: Jan. 12, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $85/$60/$45 general admission
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
ORCHESTRA – Celebrate the music of Beethoven with The Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Bravo Beethoven” concert.
When: Jan. 12, 8 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: $15 to $75
More Info: (916) 264-5181
CONCERT – Solsa will perform favorite Latin and R&B songs at Harlow’s.
When: Jan. 10, 10 p.m.
Location: Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sac.
More Info: (916) 441-4693
COMEDY – Funny lady Susan Westenhoefer returns to the Crest.
When: Jan. 12, 8:30 p.m. (Doors open 7:30 p.m.)
Location: Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sac.
Cost: $25
More Info: (916) 44-CREST
EXPO – Brides and grooms can get a head start on planning by attending the Bridal Showcase.
When: Jan. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Cal Expo, Expo Center, Sac.
Cost: $10 admission, $8 (with $2 off coupon)
Parking: $8
More Info: (800) 787-2248 or www.bridalshowcase-ca.com
JAZZ – The Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society hosts its 10th annual Rent Party where local adult and youth bands get to perform.
When: Jan. 13, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sac.
Cost: $3 to $12
More Info: (916) 372-5277
LECTURE – The Sacramento Chinese Culture Foundation presents a dinner, lecture and book signing entitled “Driven Out: The Forgotten Wars Against Chinese Americans.”
When: Jan. 13, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Holiday Villa, Seafood Restaurant, 7007 South Land Park Drive, Sac.
Cost: $10 to $15
More Info: (916) 392-1001
CONCERT – The Empyrean Ensemble performs its eclectic program.
When: Jan. 13, 7 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $29 general admission, $14.50 student and children
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS