Check the Calendar of Events often as events may be added throughout the month.
MARCH 12 | WEDNESDAYCONCERT – The UC Davis Wind Ensemble and the University Concert Band will perform.
When: March 12, 7 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $14, $11 and $8 general, $7, $5.50 and $4 students and children. Tickets can be purchased online.
More Info: (916) 754-ARTS
COMEDY – Gary Owen, the only white guy to host BET’s Comicview, will try to make you laugh. Becky Donohue and Maurice King will also perform.
When: March 12 to 16, 8:30 p.m. nightly. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Additional 10:30 p.m. shows (doors open at 10:15 p.m.) on March 14 and 15.
Location: Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: $13 for March 12 and 13; $16 for March 14 and 16; and $19 for March 15. There’s a two drink minimum.
More Info: (916) 925-8500
SPORTS – Cheer for your favorite high school team in the CIF State High School Basketball Championships.
When: March 14 and 15. March 14 lineup: 1:30 p.m. (boys D-IV), 3:30 P.M. (girl D-IV), 5:30 p.m. (girls D-II), and 8 p.m. (boys D-II). March 15 lineup: 9:30 a.m. (girls D-V), 11:15 a.m. (boys D-V), 1 p.m. (girls D-III), 2:45 p.m. (boys D-III), 6 p.m. (girls D-I), and 8 p.m. (boys D-I). Note that the Arena will be cleared between the morning and evening sessions.
Location: Arco Arena
Cost: $35 (Kings Row I), $30 (courside reserve rows AA-EE), $20 general, $16 students and seniors, $10 children. Tickets can be purchased online. Parking is $10. (Tolls open 12:30 p.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday.)
More Info: (916) 928-6900
SALES EVENT – Just Between Friends hosts a three-day children and maternity sales event “gently used” clothes, equipment, furniture, and other items. Pre-sale on March 13. Items will be 50% on last day.
When: March 14 and 15, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and March 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: Free
QUARTET – Violinist Roberto Diaz leads a string quartet in chamber music. School performance, recommended for grades 4 to 12, is on March 14.
When: March 14 at 11 a.m., March 15 at 8 p.m. and March 16 at 2 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $11 teachers and $7 students for student matinee. $29 general and $14.50 students and children.
More Info: (916) 754-ARTS
DANCE – Shen Wei Dance Arts will perform their style of dance, fusing theatre, Chinese opera and painting.
When: March 14, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $43, $37 and $29 general, $16, $14 and $12 students and children. Tickets can be purchased online.
More Info: (916) 754-ARTS
AIR SHOW – Kick off Air Force Week with the California Capital Air Show.
When: March 15 and 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Mather Airport
Cost: Advance tickets $11, tickets at gate $15, kids 12 and younger are free. Tickets can be purchased online. Parking is $10.
More Info: (916) 874-0919 or californiacapitalairshow.com
HAIR SHOW – The Global Hair & Beauty Expo comes to Sacramento. VH1’s Jessie Lewis will be the main stage MC.
When: March 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: Professional is $35 advance and $45 at door. Student is $25 advance and $35 at door. Tickets can be purchased online.
More Info: (209) 824-0041 or ghbexpo.com
PARADE – Celebrate St. Patrick’s day with a parade in Old Sacramento.
When: March 17, 6 p.m. (parade start, parade is one hour long), 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. live entertainment.
Location: Old Sacramento. Parade starts at Lot W.
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 558-3912 or oldsacramento.com
BALLET – The whole family can enjoy the Sacramento Ballet’s presentation of Sleeping Beauty.
When: March 20 to 22
Location: Sacramento Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sac.
More Info: (916) 552-5800or sacbellet.org
RUN – The 3rd Annual Resurrection Run benefits a Ugandan orphanage whose parents had died of AIDS. This is a 5K run.
When: March 22, run begins 9 a.m.
Location: Glen Hall Park (in River Park) toward north end of Carlson Drive, Sac.
Cost: $20 to $22
CONCERT – MacArthur Fellow and violinist Regina Carter will perform contemporary jazz.
When: March 22, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $42, $37, $32 general, $21, $18.50, $16 student and child. Buy online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DANCE – The Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre brings its 50th Anniversary Tour to Mondavi showcasing new works as well as Ailey classics. There is a pre-performance lecture March 26 at the Studio Theatre at 7 p.m.
When: March 25 and 26, 8 p.m. nightly. March 26 school matinee at 11 a.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $59, $49, $39 general, $20, $18, $16 student and child. Buy online. For matinee, $11 teacher, $7 student.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
SPEAKER – Richard Dreyfuss is the latest guest in the Sacramento Speakers Series.
When: March 27, 8 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: Tickets can be purchased online.
More Info: (916) 808-5291 or sacramentospeakers.com
EXPO – Crafters can find a wide variety of sewing, quilting and other craft supplies at the Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival. There are also free workshops and seminars.
When: March 27 to 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Location: Cal Expo, Building C & D, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sac. Entrance is at Rodeo Gate.
Cost: $8 admission. A $1 off coupon is available online. Parking is $8.
More Info: (800) 717-8789 or quiltcraftsew.com