Check the Calendar of Events often as events may be added throughout the month.
OCT 1 | WEDNESDAY
SAKE FESTIVAL – Get immersed in Japanese cuisine and drink at the Northern California Permium Sake Fest where information about sake and shochu are on hand as well as samples of sushi from local restaurants.
When: Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Grand Ballroom, 1230 J St., Sac.
Cost: $60/$55
More Info: (916) 373-1111, ext. 120 or nafdc.com
BEYOND PASTA – Pasta fundraiser with a sneak preview of the Sacramento premier of “Matt and Ben.”
When: Oct. 1, 6 p.m.
Location: Luna’s Café, 1414 16th St., Sac.
Cost: $25
More Info: (916) 743-1640 or beyond-pro.org
WIND ENSEMBLE – The Sacramento State Department of Music presents a concert of its symphonic wind ensemble.
When: Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sacramento State, Capistrano Hall, Sac.
Cost: $8/$5
More Info: (916) 278-5155 or csus.edu/music
DROWSY CHAPERONE – The Sacramento Community Center Theater presents “The Drowsy Chaperone” from Oct. 1 to 12.
When: Oct. 1 to 12, 2 p.m. or 8 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: $66.50-$16.50. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 808-5151
OCT 2 | THURSDAY
PRELUDE LUNCHEON – The Arts & Business Council of Sacramento hosts its annual luncheon celebrating local artists and organizations.
When: Oct. 2, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Double Tree Hotel Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way, Sac.
Cost: $60 individual or $1,200 table of 10. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 923-1241
AMERICAN POP – The Crocker Art Museum presents Tour: American Pop 101, a tour that uses laymen terms to help those unfamiliar with art history become more learned.
When: Oct. 2, 6 p.m.
Location: Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sac.
Cost: $6/$3
More Info: (916) 808-7000
SYTYCD TOUR – Features top 10 finalists, Joshua Allen, Stephen Boss (Twitch), Comfort Fedoke, Courtney Galiano, Chelsie Hightower, Mark Kanemura, Gevorg Manoukian, Kherington Payne, Katee Shean, and William Wingfield.
When: Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tolls open 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $54.50/$45/$35. Prices include $1.75 fee. Parking is $12. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 928-6900
CHIPPENDALES DANCERS – Don’t have to be in Las Vegas to see these dancer as Chippendales comes to Sacramento. Must be 21 and older to attend.
When: Oct. 2, 8 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.)
Location: Radisson Hotel Sacramento, 500 Leisure Lane, Sac.
Cost: $40 VIP/$25. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 922-2020
OCT 4 | SATURDAY
MEMORIAL EVENT – Veterans will be honored at the 2nd Annual Memorial Balloon Release Event sponsored by the Never Forget Our Fallen Organization. The event kicks off with a one-mile walk/run around the Capital, lunch and speakers.
When: Oct. 4, 8:30 a.m.
Location: State Capitol at 10th Street and L and N streets, Sac.
Cost: $30 donation
More Info: (916) 205-1972 or neverforgetourfallen.com
MAIDU INDIAN DAY – Celebrate Native American culture at the Maidu Indian Day at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Activities includes basket making demonstrations, storytelling, food, games and nature walks.
When: Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Ancil Hoffman County Park, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael
Cost: $3 admission. $5 parking.
More Info: (916) 489-4918 or effieyeaw.org
WARHOL LECTURE – The Crocker Art Museum presents as part of its Films & Lecture series, Warhol-a-thon.
When: Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sac.
Cost: $6-$3
More Info: (916) 808-7000 or crockerartmuseum.org
ONIPAA LUAU – ONIPAA presents its 17th Annual Luau with Dan’s Hawaiians and Ka Pa Hula Kanoelehua’okahalema’uma’u’o Kalama.
When: Oct. 4, 4 p.m. (Doors open at 3 p.m. Luau 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dance at 6 p.m.)
Location: Elks Lodge #6, 6446 Riverside Blvd., Sac.
Cost: $40-$25
More Info: (916) 344-7270 or onipaa.net
FAINA LUSHTAK – The Sacramento State Department of Music presents as part of its piano recital series, Faina Lushtak.
When: Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sacramento State, Capistrano Hall, Sac.
Cost: $12/$10
More Info: (916) 278-5155 or csus.edu/music
CONCERT – Baritone Thomas Hampson performs for the new season as well as a special birthday of a Mondavi Arts supporter.
When: Oct. 4, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $65/$55/$35 general, $55/$47/$30 Add-on and CYO, and $32/$27.50/$17.50 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
OCT 5 | SUNDAY
CONCERT – The Alexander String Quartet performs an all Beethoven concert, including Op. 18, No. 3 and Op. 18, No. 1.
When: Oct. 5, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $40 general, $34 add-on and CYO, and $20 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
OCT 7 | TUESDAY
HIREvent – The California Job Journal hosts its 17th Annual Fall HIREvent, which will also feature free resume critques and information for working in the public sector. Marketing, public safety, education, communications and banking are among the fields employers are looking to fulfill.
When: Oct. 7, noon to 4 p.m. Seekers with disabilites have exclusive access from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Lions Gate Hotel/Conference Center, Garden Pavilion, 5640 Dudley Blvd., McClellan Business Park
Cost: Free
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
OCT 8 | WEDNESDAY
CONCERT – The award winning Global Drum Project reunites.
When: Oct. 8, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $45/$35/$25 general, $38/$30/$21 add-on and CYO, and $22.50/$17.50/$12.50 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
THEATRE – Robert Lewis Stevenson’s Treasure Island comes to life with the Sacramento Theatre Company. Ken Ludwig the brains behind this new rendition.
When: Oct. 8 to Nov. 8
Location: Sacramento Theatre Company, 1419 H St., Sac.
Cost: $15-$46. Buy tickets online
More Info: (916) 443-6722