Check the Calendar of Events often as events may be added throughout the month.
NOV 1 | SATURDAY
ELECTION HISTORY – The California State Capitol will harcken back to the early 1900’s as the California State Capitol Museum hosts Election Day Living History.
When: Nov. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: State Capitol, 10th Street, between L and N streets
Cost: Free.
More Info: (916) 324-0333
FREE MUSEUM DAY – Visit area museums as part of the Bank of America Free Museum Day. Just show your Bank of America card at The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts, Crocker Art Museum and the Explorit Science Center in Davis.
When: Nov. 1 and 2
Location: Various locations
Cost: Free with Bank of America card.
More Info: Contact individual museums for details.
PET ADOPTATHON – The Sacramento SPCA will host Santa Paws, Adoptathon and Holiday Shopping event where pets and their owners can get pictures taken with Santa. Also would-be-pet-owners can find their four-legged friends at the pet adoption area.
When: Nov. 1 and 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 6201 Florin Perkins-Road, Sac.
Cost: Photo packages are $25. Adopt a cat for $40. Adopt a dog for $50.
More Info: (916) 383-7387, ext. 9068
HALLOWEEN BASH – Pure Combat MMA Cage Fighting presents a bout between Sacramentan Chris David and David Granados of Merced. David has a record 14-7-2.
When: Nov. 1, 7 p.m. (Doors open 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St., Sac.
Cost: $150/$100/$80/$65 reserved and $45 general admission (balcony). Buy tickets online.
More Info: purecombatmma.com
CASSANDRA WILSON – Grammy-award winning artist Cassandra Wilson performs.
When: Nov. 1, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $50/$40/$30 general, $42/$34/$25 add-on and CYO, and $25/$20/$15 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
SACRAMENTO PHILHARMONIC – The Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra will present its Great Works Concert 1: Feel the Swing-New York to Rio. Music from Villa Lobos and Bernstein will be performed. Michael Morgan conducts and Mamie Breckenridge is the soprano.
When: Nov. 1, 8 p.m.
Location: Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: $80-$16. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 732-9045
NOV 2 | SUNDAY
APPLE HILL RUN – Contribute to the education of Camino students at the 29th Annual Apple Hill Run. The run winds through the fruit farms and scenic neighborhoods.
When: Nov. 2. Registration from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Half-mile run is 8:30 a.m. The 8.5-mile run starts 8:50 a.m. The 3.5-mile run starts 9 a.m.
Location: ParaVi Winery, 2875 Larsen Drive, Camino
Cost: $35-$16.
More Info: (530) 644-4552, ext. 234
HOLISTIC EXPO – Get in tune with your body at the Holistic Healing Expo which features information on tarot, aromatherapy, reiki and much more.
When: Nov. 3, 9 a.m to 5 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Express, 9175 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove
Cost: $3 (attendees 12 and older). $1 off online coupon available.
More Info: (916) 284-5552
NOV 5 | WEDNESDAY
COLOR PURPLE – The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker comes to the stage as Oprah Winfrey presents “The Color Purple.” Kids four and younger are not permitted to performance. Kids 12 and older recommended.
When: Nov. 5 to 16. Check Web site for times.
Location: Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: $69-$16.50. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
NOV 6 | THURSDAY
DANCE – Young dancers ages 16 to 19 perform as part of the American Ballet Theatre. School matinee is for kids in grades 6 to 12.
When: Nov. 6, 11 a.m. (school matinee)
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $11 teacher and $7 students.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
COWBOY MUSIC & POETRY – Enjoy some old time story telling at the 14th Annual Cowboy Poetry and Music festival.
When: Nov. 6 to 8, 1 p.m.
Location: Blue Goose Fruit Shed, 3550 Taylor Road, Loomis
Cost: Friday: $100-$35. Saturday: $20 and $15 adults, $10 and $8 kids 14 and younger.
More Info: (916) 787-0878
NOV 7 | FRIDAY
ICE RINK – The Westfield Downtown Plaza will once again open an ice rink for some skating fun.
When: Nov. 7 to Jan 19, 2009
Location: St. Rose of Lima Park, 7th and K streets, Sac.
Cost: $6 admission and $2 skate rentals
More Info: (916) 442-8575
BIRD FESTIVAL – Get information about bird watching, go on nature tours, attend lectures and workshops and do more at the 12th Annual Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival.
When: Nov. 7 to 9
Location: Hutchins Street Square, Lodi
Cost: Free
More Info: (800) 581-6150 or visit cranefestival.com
BIRTH DOCUMENTARY – The experience of birth is examined in a documentary sponsored by the California Association of Midwives.
When: Nov. 7 and 8, 3 p.m.
Location: Movies on a Big Screen, 600 4th St., West Sac.
Cost: $12
More Info: (530) 908-9250
WINE TASTING – The Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society hosts its 10th Annual Wine Tasting event that will feature not onlyfood, but an art show and silent auction.
When: Nov. 7, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Hellenic Center, 614 Alhambra Blvd., Sac
Cost: $25
More Info: (916) 371-1627
DANCE – Young dancers ages 16 to 19 perform as part of the American Ballet Theatre.
When: Nov. 7 and 8, 8 p.m. nightly
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $55/$45/$35 general, $47/$38/$30 add-on and CYO, and $27.50/$22.50/$17.50 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
NOV 8 | SATURDAY
RAILFAIR – Hobbists and people who love trains can head over to the 3nd Annual International Railfair. The event also features a model railroad show.
When: Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd., Roseville
Cost: $7
More Info: (916) 772-7502 or visit internationalrailfair.com