Check the Calendar of Events often as events may be added throughout the month.
JUNE 11 | WEDNESAY
COMEDY – Get a midweek laugh with Funny Wednesdays. This week’s comedians include Daniel Dugar, Kris Tinkle, Kirk McHenry, Kimmie Kay and Darius. Must be 18 and older. There is a two drink minimum.
When: June 11, 8:30 p.m. (Doors open 7:30 p.m.)
Location: Punch Line Comedy Club, 2100 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: $13. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 925-8500
JUNE 12 | THURSDAY
COMEDY – “Last Comic Standing” season 2 winner John Heffron performs. He joined by Sandy Stec. Must be 18 and older. There is a two drink minimum.
When: June 12 and 15, 8:30 p.m.; June 13 and 14, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (Doors open 7:30 p.m. for 8:30 p.m. show and 10:15 p.m. for 10:30 p.m. show.)
Location: Punch Line Comedy Club, 2100 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: $15 to $20. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 925-8500
FESTIVAL – Celebrate the different cultures at the Forum for People of Color’s International Faire 2008.
When: June 12, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Sacramento County Administration Center, 700 H St., Sac.
Cost: Free.
More Info: (916) 874-7125 or fpoc.net
JUNE 13 | FRIDAY
FESTIVAL – The City of Isleton hosts its annual Crawdad Festival, which features a street fair, food and entertainment.
When: June 13 to 15. June 13, noon to 10 p.m.; June 14, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and June 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: City of Isleton, Main Street at Highway 160, Isleton
Cost: $5. Parking is $5.
More Info: (916) 777-5880 or crawdadfestival.org
EXPO – Celebrate being inked at the 7th Annual All American Tatoo Festival. Artists come from Sacramento, Northern California, Arizona, Kentucky, Great Britian and Japan to name a few.
When: June 13 to 15. June 13, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.; June 14, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and June 15, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: $15 per day, $30 weekend pass, free for kids 12 and younger.
More Info: (916) 808-5291 or visit allamertatfest.com
CONCERT – Jazz and funk band Tower of Power performs.
When: June 13, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Radisson Hotel Sacramento, 500 Leisure Lane, Sac.
Cost: $34
More Info: (916) 649-8497
SPORTS – Sacramento King Kevin Martin, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, actor Morris Chestnut and rapper Master P are among the celebrities scheduled to play in the Maddbacker Celebrity Basketball Game.
When: June 13, 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tolls open at 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $201.75 courtside, $36.75 reserved, $20 general, $15 students, $10 kids (2-12). Prices include $1.75 fee. Parking is $12. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 928-6900
ICE SHOW – Watch solo and pair performances at Ice Fantastic 2008.
When: June 13 at 8 p.m. and June 14 at 2 p.m.
Location: Iceland Ice Arena, 1430 Del Paso Blvd., Sac.
Cost: $7-$10
More Info: (916) 925-3121
JUNE 14 | SATURDAY
FESTIVAL – Celebrate Celtic culture at the Fourth Annual Celtic Midsummer Faerie Festival with food, entertainment, vendors and exhibits.
When: June 14, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and June 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Fair Oaks VFW Hall, 8990 Kruithof Way, Fair Oaks
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 339-7157 or groveoftheoak.org
FESTIVAL – The Croatian-American Cultural Center presents the 26th Annual Croatian Extravaganza which features music, bocce ball and a family-style picnic.
When: June 14, noon
Location: Croatian-American Cultural Center, 3730 Auburn Blvd., Sac.
Cost: $7.
More Info: (916) 971-0662 or cacc.com
COMEDY – Philippine Fiesta News presents The Balut Comedy Tour 2008 with comedians Ron Josol, Justin Rivera and Jimmy Earll. Sacramento’s DJ Octane will host. Must be 18 years old and older.
When: June 14, 7 p.m.
Location: The 24th Street Theatre, 2791 24th St., Sac.
Cost: $15. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 631-5472 or The Balut Comedy Tour myspace page
JUNE 18 | WEDNESDAY
SPORTS – ESPN Boxing presents bouts including Vicente Escobedo of Woodland, Roger Gonzalez and Cornelius Lock.
When: June 18, 7 p.m. (Doors open 6 p.m. Tolls open at 5 p.m.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $101.75/$77.25/$52.25/$37.25/$24.25. Prices include $1.75 fee. Parking is $12. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 928-6900
COMEDY – Dave Chapelle opener Kevin Avery, one half of San Francisco’s Live 105 movie review team “Siskel and Negro,” performs. He joined by Kris Tinkle and Matt Morales. Must be 18 and older. There is a two drink minimum.
When: June 18, 8:30 p.m. (Doors open 7:30 p.m.)
Location: Punch Line Comedy Club, 2100 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 925-8500
JUNE 21 | SATURDAY
FESTIVAL – The City of Sacramento presents its Seventh Annual Juneteenth celebration with entertainment, golf tournament, children’s activites and awards.
When: June 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: William Land Park, Freeport Boulevard at Sutterville Road, Sac.
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 808-8983 or discovergold.org/juneteenth
FESTIVAL – Equinox, Lee Bootz and the Southside Shuffle and the Jeff Watson Band are scheduled to perform at the Northern California Blues Festival.
When: June 21 to 22
Location: Fair Oaks Park, 11625 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Cost: $10-$45
More Info: (916) 924-3836 or matsonian.com/blues
FESTIVAL – Celebrate your pride at the Sacramento Pride Festival. Parade begins at Capitol Park at N and 13th street and contineus to South Side Park at 6th and T streets.
When: June 21, 10 a.m.
Location: Capitol Park, N and 13th streets, Sac.
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 442-0185 or sacramentopride.org
MUSIC – Celebrate world music with Fete de la Musique, where gardens, parks and sidewalks become impromptu stages.
When: June 21, noon
Location: Various places in Midtown.
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 455-9390