Check the Calendar of Events often as events may be added throughout the month.
MAY 3 | SATURDAY
CONCERT – The Sacramento Youth Symphony Premier Orchestra performs .
When: May 2, 8 p.m. and May 3, 2 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $29 general, $14.50 student and children. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
CONCERT – Croatian classical guitarist Robert Belnic performs.
When: May 2, 8 p.m. and May 3, 2 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $29 general, $14.50 student and children. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
MAY 4 | SUNDAY
CONCERT – Adult contemporary crooner Michael Buble performs at Arco.
When: May 4, 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac
Cost: $86.75 and 66.75 floor and lower level; $51.25 for upper level (Prices include $1.75 fee) Buy tickets online. Parking is $12 (tolls open at 6 p.m.)
More Info: (916) 928-6900
MAY 8 | THURSDAY
EXPO – Get information about the latest environmentally-friendly products and services used in homebuilding at the Sacramento Green Home Expo.
When: May 8, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: Expo is free. Seminars are $20 for State BIA members, $30 for non-members, and $9.95 government representative.
More Info: sacgreenhomeexpo.com
LECTURE – Sports Illustrated senior contributing writer and NPR commentator Frank Deford marks the final event for the Sacramento Speaker Series.
When: May 8, 8 p.m.
Location: Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: Visit sacramentospeakers.com.
More Info: sacramentospeakers.com
MAY 9 | FRIDAY
TRAIN – Thomas the Tank Engine will give area children a ride at the Sacramento RiverTrain.
When: May 9 to 11 and May 16 to 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Location: Corner of East Main & E Street, Woodland
Cost: $16 for ages 2 and older
More Info: (866) 468-7630
CONCERT – Phebe Craig and Michael Sand co-direct the UC Davis Baroque Ensemble in a concert featuring Baroque works.
When: May 9, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $12 general, $6 student and children. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
MAY 10 | SATURDAY
RUN – Run or walk to fight breast cancer at the 2008 Komen Race for a Cure event. Register between May 3 to 9 at Arden Fair Mall, in front of Nordstrom, from 10 a.m. to 6:60 p.m.
When: May 9
Location: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sac.
Cost: Visit KomenSacramento.org.
More Info: Visit KomenSacramento.org.
CHORAL – The Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra concludes its current season with Mozart. A pre-concert talk is scheduled for 7 p.m.
When: May 10, 8 p.m.
Location: Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: $35, $25 and $15. Buy tickets online.
More Info: Visit sacramentochoral.org.
MAY 11 | SUNDAY
CONCERT – The Alexander String Quartet returns to Mondavi Center to perform its popular lecture-concert series with an all-Brahms program. Lara Downes will accompany on piano with Andrew Duckles on violin.
When: May 11, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $39 general, $19.50 student and children. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
CONCERT – Alicia Keyes concludes a western swing on her A I Am Tour at Arco. Jordin Sparks and Ne-Yo also performs.
When: May 11, 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $125, $85, $49.50, and $39.50 (Price includes $1.75 fee.). Buy tickets online. Parking is $12. (Tolls open at 5 p.m.)
More Info: (916) 928-6900
MAY 12 | MONDAY
FILM – Stanley Kubrick’s 1957 film “Paths of Glory” will be discussed and screened. A Pre-screen talk with Eric Smoodin, professor of American studies, begins at 6:30 p.m. The film will start at 7 p.m.
When: May 12, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $10 general, $5 student and children. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
MAY 14 | WEDNESDAY
CONCERT – Berklee School of Music alumnae Chiara Civello sings Jazz with a splash of Brazilian music and topped off with a Mediterranean twist.
When: May 14 to 17, 8 p.m. nightly
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre Cabaret, Davis
Cost: $36 general, $18 student and children. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DANCE – California’s premier Mexican folklorico dance ensemble, the Pacifico Dance Company, performs traditional and contemporary dance. The school matinee is intended for children in grades 3 to 12. There is a pre-performance lecture for the evening performance.
When: May 14, 11 a.m. (school matinee) and 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $39, $34 and $24 general; $19.50, $17 and $12 student and children. Buy tickets online. School matinee prices: $11 teacher and $7 student.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
MAY 17 | SATURDAY
COMEDY – Ron White stops by Memorial Auditorium during his “You Can’t Fix Stupid” Tour.
When: May 17, 8 p.m.
Location: Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St., Sac.
Cost: $42.75. Buy tickets online.
More Info: TaterSalad.com
MAY 18 | SUNDAY
DANCE – Kim Epifano choreographs and directs Zhang Ailing’s 1940’s tales about love and Chinese traditions during war with the San Francisco’s Epiphany Productions Sonic Dance Theatre.
When: May 18, 4 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $10 general; $5 student and children. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
CONCERT – D. Kern Holoman will conduct the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra in a concert featuring Mussorgsky, Wagner and Brerloiz.
When: May 18, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $16, $13 and $10 general; $8, $6.50 and $5 student and children. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
