COMEDY – Fans can hang with Mr. Cooper’s Mark Curry at the Punch Line Sacramento for a four-night gig. Must be 18 years and older to attend.
When: Nov. 1, 8:30 p.m.; Nov. 2, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; Nov. 3, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; Nov. 4, 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for 8:30 p.m. show and at 10:15 p.m. for 10:30 p.m. show.)
Location: Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way, Second Floor, Sac.
Cost: $18.50 general. Two-drink minimum.
More Info: (916) 925-8500
ICE SKATING – The Westfield Downtown Plaza Ice Rink opens for the holiday season through Jan. 21, 2008. It is Sacramento’s only outdoor rink.
When: Nov. 2 to Jan. 21, 2008, regular hours Sunday through Thursday, noon to 8 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Holiday hours: Thanksgiving, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Christmas Eve, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Christmas Day, closed; and New Year’s Eve, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Westfield Downtown Plaza, Sac.
Cost: $6, 2 hour skating general admission, $2 skate rental. Cash only.
More Info: downtownsac.org
JAZZ CONCERT – The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, founded by Irvin Mayfield, brings New Orleans jazz traditions to the Mondavi Center.
When: Nov. 2, 11 a.m. (school matinee), 8 p.m.
Location: Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac
Cost: $11 teachers, $7 student (student matinee). $42/$37/$32 general, $21/$18.50/$16 student, $21/$18.50/$16 child
More Info: mondaviarts.org
TOUR – Disney’s wildly popular “High School Musical:The Ice Tour” comes to Sacramento. The show will feature full songs and dance from the Disney Channel movies.
When: Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 3, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 4, 1:10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Doors open one hour before show.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $56.75, $36.75, $26.75, $21.75, $16.75 (Price includes $1.75 fee.) Groups discounts available for 20 or more. $10 parking (Tolls open 2 hours before show.)
More Info: (916) 649-TIXS or (916) 928-3650 for group sales.
BODY BUILDING – Sacramento will host the Body Building Championship at Crest Theatre.
When: Nov. 3, doors open at 9:30 a.m. for 5:30 p.m. pre-judge, finals begin at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Crest Theatre, 1310 K St., Sac.
Cost: $30, $35 or $40, all seats are reserved for finals
More Info: John Tuman at (209) 526-8923 or Ted Williamson (951) 687-9366.
CONCERT – Filipino musician and actor Gary Valenciano performs at Cache Creek. His hits includes “How Did You Know?” and “Sana Maulit Muli.”
When: Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Cache Creek, Club 88, Brooks
Cost: $105, $85 reserved
More Info: (888) 77-CACHE
CONCERT – Get down with Cherryholmes, a family (mom, dad and four kids between the ages 13 to 21) bluegrass band.
When: Nov. 3, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Davis
Cost: $42/$37/$32 general, $21/$18.50/$16 student, $21/$18.50/$16 child
More Info: mondaviarts.org
CONCERT – Chris Tomlin, winner of the 2007 Gospel Music Association artist and male vocalist of the year, will perform with Louie Giglio.
When: Nov. 4, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Location: Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St., Sac
Cost: $27.50 reserved. $3 discount for groups of 10 or more
More Info: (916) 808-5181
SPOKEN WORD – Punk rocker turned actor turned author Henry Rollins will perform spoken word.
Location: Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sac.
Cost: $24 all seats
More Info: (916) 44-CREST
CONCERT – Maroon 5, the band best known for “She Will Be Loved” and “This Love” will make a stop at Arco Arena during its “It Won’t Be Soon Before Long Tour.” The Hives are special guests.
When: Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway., Sac.
Cost: $50.50, $38.50 (Price includes $1.75 fee.) $10 parking (Tolls open at 5:30 p.m.)
More Info: (916) 649-TIXS
DANCE – Get mezmerized in the seductive rhythms and movements of tango with Tango Buenos Aires.
When: Nov. 7, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $44/$39/$34 general; $22/$19.50/$17 student; $22/$19.50/$17 child
More Info: mondaviarts.org
CLIMBING – Ladies, learn the basics of rock climbing at this two-hour class where you can learn about tying knots, harnesses, and belaying.
When: Nov. 8, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Pipe Works Climbing Gym, 116 N. 16th St., Sac
Cost: $20 general, $18 CSUS faculty/staff, $14 CSUS students
More Info: (916) 278-6321
PLAY – The Sacramento State Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Loose Knit,” a play written by Theresa Rebeck about a group of women who attend a weekly knitting group and talk about happiness, love and getting older.
When: Nov. 8, 8 p.m.; Nov. 9, 8 p.m.; Nov. 10, 8 p.m.; Nov. 11, 2 p.m.; Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 16, 8 p.m.; Nov. 17, 8 p.m.; and Nov. 18, 2 p.m.
Location: CSUS, Playwright’s Theare, Shasta Hall, Sac.
Cost: $12
More Info: (916) 278-6368
CONCERT – Spend an evening with Grammy-award winner James Taylor in concert.
When: Nov. 8, 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $79.50 floor, lower level (rows A-U), $49.50 lower level (last rows). (Price includes $1.75 fee.) $10 parking. (Tolls open at 6 p.m.)
More Info: (916) 649-TIXS
COMIC – Esau Caldwell performs at the Punch Line Sacramento with Jason Wheeler and Nico Santos.
When: Nov. 8, 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
Location: Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way, Second Floor, Sac.
Cost: $13 general. Two-drink minimum.
More Info: (916) 925-8500