EXPO – Scrapbookers unite at the 5th Annual Scrapbook Expo. Pre-registration is available online. There are workshops, contests and an exhibitors hall.
When: Nov. 9, Expo floor hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; workshop hours 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; crop night hours 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Nov. 10, expo floor hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., workshop hours 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., crop night hours 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Registration and will call opens at 8 a.m. for both days.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac
Cost: $8 each day, $10 to $31 per workshop class, $25 per person for crop nights. Reserve tables available for addition $15.
More Info: scrapbookexpo.com/sa/
MUSICAL – The River City Theatre Company presents two casts of 128 first through 12th graders to perform Broadway’s “42nd Street.” More than 70 area schools are participating.
When: Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m.; and Nov. 17, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hiram Johnson High School Auditorium, 6879 14th Ave., Sac.
Cost: $15 adult, $10 senior, student and child
More Info: (916) 457-RCTC
COMIC – Actor and comedian Bill Bellamy will make a three-night appearance at the Punch Line Comedy Club in Sacramento. Must be 18 and older.
When: Nov. 9, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Nov. 11, 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: $30 general. Two-drink minimum.
More Info: (916) 925-8500
FAIR – Sacramento Modular Railroaders, Roseville Roundhouse Model Railroad Club, European Train Enthusiasts, and the Sierra Division of the National Model Railroad Association hosts the 31st Annual International Railfair.
When: Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Placer County Fairgrounds, Washington Blvd. at All American City Blvd., Roseville
Cost: $7 adults, free kids 12 and younger. Free parking.
More Info: (916) 772-7502 or internationalrailfair.com
LECTURE – Get behind the scenes low down to Discovery Channel’s “Mythbusters” with show hosts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage.
When: Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $52.50, $37.50
More Info: mondaviarts.org
CONCERT – Don’t let Dionne Warwick’s Cache Creek concert “Walk On By.” She is known for such hits as “Do You Know The Way To San Jose?” and “I Say A Little Prayer.”
When: Nov. 10, 8 p.m.
Location: Cache Creek, Club 88, Brooks
Cost: $69, $59 reserved
More Info: (888) 77-CACHE
CONCERT – The Camellia Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 45th season with “Russian Soul.” Program includes Kabalevsky's "Overture to Colas Breugnon"; Rachmaninof's "Piano Concerto #2" with soloist Natsuki Fukaswa; and Shostakovich's "Symphony #5."
When: Nov. 10, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pre-concert activities begins 6:30 p.m.
Location: Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St., Sac
Cost: $25 general, $20 seniors, $15 students with ID, $8 children 12 and younger
More Info: (916) 808-5181
NOVEMBER 12
RALLY – Lung disease caregivers can gather for a one-day event for inspirational messages, education and exhibits.
When: Nov. 12, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Physician’s Plaza, 6501 Coyle Ave., Carmichael
Cost: Free, $5 donation
More Info: (916) 492-2470
LECTURE – A discussion about breast cancer entitled “Y-Me Breast Cancer Lecture with Dr. Susan Love” includes a pre- and post-discussion book signing.
When: Nov. 14, 7 p.m. (Doors open 6:30 p.m.)
Location: Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sac.
Cost: $20 general
More Info: (800) 225-2277
CONCERT – Kelly Clarkson brings her “My December Tour” to Sacramento. Jon McLaughlin is featured.
When: Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St., Sac.
Cost: $40 all seats. Eight-ticket limit per customer.
More Info: (916) 808-5181
CONCERT – UC Davis Jazz Band performs.
When: Nov. 14, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $12 general, $6 student and child
More Info: mondaviarts.org
BASKETBALL – The Harlem Globetrotters dribbles its way to Arco Arena for a four-night home-stand during its 2008 World Tour.
When: Nov. 15, 7 p.m., Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m., Nov. 17 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Nov. 18, 1 p.m. (Doors open one hour before start.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $134, $90 Kings Row, $47, $31, $25, $19 lower level. Opening night all seats $15, excluding Kings Row. (Prices include $1.75 fee.) Group purchases are a minimum of 10. All Scout troups receive a patch. $10 parking (opens two hours before show).
More Info: (916) 649-TIXS or (916) 928-3650 for group sales
LECTURE – Asian American Literary Award Winner Ha Jin talks about his work in this installment of the California Lecture series. He is the author of “The Bridegroom” and “A Free Life.”
When: Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Pre-lecture at 6:30 p.m. Seating begins 6:15 p.m.
Location: Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sac.
Cost: $25 (sinlge tickets)
More Info: (800) 225-2277
RAGTIME FESTIVAL – Sacramento is the host of the “biggest ragtime festival in the world.” There will musicians, and of course dancing at this three-day event.
When: Nov. 16, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Nov. 17, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Red Lion Hotel Sacramento, 1401 Arden Way, Sac.
Cost: $95 all event badge, $35 Friday only, $45 Saturday only, $25 Sunday only, $60 Saturday and Sunday badge. Free for children 16 years and younger. Day badges for adults half price when bringing children 16 years and younger.
More Info: (916) 457-3324
ART SHOW – The Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft show will feature more than 16,000 original hand crafted photos, pottery, jewelry, food and much more.
When: Nov. 16 and 17, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sac.
Cost: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 youth, free 12 and younger. Ticket is good for three days. $7 parking.
More Info: (415) 447-3205 or harvestfestival.com