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Sacramento January Events Calendar

by Rowena Millado
for About.com

Check the Calendar of Events often as events may be added throughout the month.

JANUARY 21

CELEBRATION – The community will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a march, job fair and expo. March route can be found at mlk365.org.
When: Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m. march, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. celebration
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1401 K St., Sac.
More Info: (916) 920-8655

JANUARY 22

FAIR – The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber hosts a “Small Business Procurement Fair,” where business owners can learn about State of California contracting, meet with Caltrans buyers, and network with other small businesses.
When: Jan. 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Employement & Training Agency, 925 Del Paso Blvd., Sac.
Cost: Online registration begins Dec. 18
More Info: Tiffani Alvidrez at (916) 324-0453

MIXER – The Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber hosts an industry mixer at the Kings vs. Nets game.
When: Jan. 22, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $35 nonmember and $25 members before Dec. 31. $45 nonmember and $35 members after Dec. 31.
More Info: Mitch Beutler at (916) 446-7883

JANUARY 23

PERFORMANCE – The L.A.-based Speak Theatre Arts presents N*W*C, short for N*GGER WETB*CK CH*NK, an examination of cultural derogatory terms.
When: Jan. 23 to 26, all 8 p.m. performances
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $36 general admission, $18 student and children
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS

COMEDY – Gabriel Iglesias will make you laugh with his funny sound effects.
When: Jan. 23 and 24, 8:30 p.m.; Jan. 25 and 26, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 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: $20, with two drink minimum
More Info: (916) 925-8500

JANUARY 24

JOB FAIR – The Greater Sacramento Urban League hosts a Diversity Job Fair.
When: Jan. 24, 10 a.m.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center Meeting Rooms, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 808-8225

PERFORMANCE – This special student performance from the Spirit of Uganda will expose children to East African music.
When: Jan. 24 and 25, all 11 a.m. performances
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $11 teacher, $7 student
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS

JANUARY 25

EXPO – The Northern California Home & Landscape Expo boasts one of the state’s largest expos.
When: Jan. 25, noon to 8 p.m.; Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Jan. 27 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sac.
Cost: $2 to $7 admission.
Parking: $7
More Info: (916) 443-4961

CONCERT – Marvin Sapp brings his “Never Should Have Made It – Celebrate Life” tour to Sacramento.
When: Jan. 25, 7 p.m.
Location: Community Center Theatre, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: Advance: $26.50 and $19.50. Day of show: $39.50 and $29.50.
More Info: (916) 264-5158

CAR SHOW – Monster Jam revs up at Arco Arena. Trucks scheduled to appear include Grave Digger.
When: Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.; and Jan. 27, 2 p.m. (doors open one hour before show.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $21.75 gold circle seats – lower level, $18.75 general and $6.75 kids 2 to 12 years upper level (includes $1.75 processing fee).
Parking: $10 (tolls open two hours before show)
More Info: (916) 928-6900

CONCERT – Jazz and R&B band Tower of Power will perform.
When: Jan. 25, 9 p.m. and Jan. 26, 8 p.m.
Location: Cache Creek, 14455 Highway 16, Brooks
Cost: $49 reserved, $39 general admission
More Info: (888) 77-CACHE

JANUARY 26

PERFORMANCE – Spirit of Uganda will perform inspiring music from the country’s children.
When: Jan. 26, 8 p.m. Family Series performance at 3 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $39/$34/$24 general, $19.50/$17/$12 students and children
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS

CRAB FEED – The Japanese American Citizens League hosts an crab feed and paper airplane contest.
When: Jan. 26, 5 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Buddhist Church Gym, 2401 Riverside Blvd., Sac.
Cost: Call
More Info: (916) 447-0231

JANUARY 27

LUNCHEON – The Hadassah of Sacramento will honor women at a fund-raising luncheon.
When: Jan. 27, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: North Ridge Country Club, 7600 Madison Ave., Fair Oaks
Cost: $90. Giving opportunities: $1,000, $500, $360, $150, $100 , and $54
More Info: (916) 452-3099

ORCHESTRA – Violinist Pinchas Zukerman will conduct and perform a solo with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
When: Jan. 27, 7 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $89/$79/$69 general, $44.50/$39.50/$34.50 students and children
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS

JANUARY 29

JAZZ ORCHESTRA – Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Orchestra will celebrate jazz.
When: Jan. 29, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $59/$49/$39 general, $29.50/$24.50/$19.50 students and children
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS

JANUARY 30

MUSIC – Leahy performs contemporary Celtic music.
When: Jan. 30, 8 p.m. School matinee at 11 a.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $44/$39/$34 general, $22/$19.50/$17 students and children. School matinee: $11 teachers, $7 students
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS

JANUARY 31

CONCERT – Frankie Valli will perform with The Four Seasons.
When: Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. nightly
Location: Sacramento Community Center Theatre, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: $44 to $79
More Info: (916) 808-5181

CONCERT – Country music star George Strait, joined by Josh Turner, performs at Arco Arena.
When: Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $66.25 and $56.26 (includes $1.75 processing fee)
More Info: (916) 928-6900

COMEDY – Tommy Davidson, of “In Living Color” fame, takes the stage. Special guests are Kelly Pryce and Moshe Kasher.
When: Jan. 31, 8:30 p.m.; Feb. 1, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; and Feb. 2, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 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: $18.50, with two drink minimum
More Info: (916) 925-8500

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