NIGHT&DAY 10THURS DON’T MISS! THE ENGLISH BEAT & THE ROMANTICS: The English
Beat and special guest the Romantics will perform at the Dixon May Fair. The English Beat manages to fuse all of its musical influences—soul, reggae, pop and punk—into a unique sound that is highly danceable. One of Detroit’s best exports from the ’80s, the Romantics are best known their hits like “Talking in Your Sleep” and “What I Like About You.” Th, 5/10, 7pm. $20-$25. Dixon May Fair Grounds, 655 S. First St. in Dixon; http://dixonmayfair.com.
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Special Events SACRAMENTO JOB FAIR: Meet face to face with top employers at the National Career Fairs Job Fair. Register online to receive the company list and online job-fair guide. Free résumé reviews will be available at the event from two local career experts. Th, 5/10, 11am-2pm. Free. Red Lion Sacramento Inn, 1401 Arden Way; (916) 649-4852; www.nationalcareerfairs.com/ career_fairs.
THIS AMERICAN LIFE—LIVE!: Ira Glass, host of the critically acclaimed radio show This American Life, returns to movie screens nationwide with This American Life—Live!, a special live performance. Broadcast live from the Skirball Center at New York University, Glass will present stories by writer David Rakoff, comedian Tig Notaro and Snap Judgment host Glynn Washington. Th, 5/10, 8pm. Call for pricing. Century Stadium 14, 1590 Ethan Way; (916) 922-7044; www.fathomevents.com/ originals/event/thisamerican life2012.aspx?d=5/10/2012.
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UCP HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD DINNER: United Cerebral Palsy of Sacramento and Northern California will hold its 19th annual Humanitarian of the Year Award Dinner. The group, which empowers people with developmental disabilities, will honor Chevo Ramirez, regional vice president of Wells Fargo Foundation for the Northern and Central California Region. The event includes a gourmet dinner and auctions. Th, 5/10, 6-9pm. Call for pricing. Sheraton Grand Sacramento, 1230 J St.; (916) 283-8317; www.ucpsacto.org.
Concerts CRAZY JAZZ: The Sacramento City College Jazz Ensemble plays popular songs including the “Pink Panther Remix,” “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes,” “On Green Dolphin Street,” “Yankee Doodle” and more. Th, 5/10, 7pm. Free. Sacramento City College Student Center, 3835 Freeport Blvd.; (916) 558-2515; www.scc.losrios.edu.
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DON’T MISS! SPRING INTO BEER:
Sacramento has a rich beer history. Participate in that tradition by touring the town and tasting what there is to offer. This tour includes four tastes at each site, a special session with the brewers and a tour of at least one brewery. F, 5/11, 4-8pm. $65. Hoppy Brewing Company, 6300 Folsom Blvd.; (916) 335-4427; http://brewyourown adventures.com/Spring_ into_Beer.html.
Special Events SEXY, SINGLE, SOLD: A BENEFIT CONCERT: This benefit concert and charity auction benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Enjoy the music of the Chris Gardner Band and Mercy Me while you bid on things like an autographed guitar or one of Sacramento’s most eligible bachelors or bachelorettes. All proceeds from this event benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. F, 5/11, 7pm-midnight. $10-$12. The Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd.; (916) 925-8230.
Art Galleries 1801 L ST.: 1801 L Courtyard Art Show, join for an evening of creative arts, music and inspiration in a beautiful outdoor venue right in the heart of Midtown. F, 5/11, 5-9pm. Free. 1801 L St.
THE GALLERY: Second Friday ArtAbout, the gallery located inside US Bank will feature local professional and student (Sac State and UC Davis) artists showing work in mixed media, photography, paintings, sculptures and more. Refreshments will be served. F, 5/11, 4-7pm. Free. 304 F St. in Davis; (916) 646-4374.
SACRAMENTO STATE: The Art Ball, roll on over to Sac State for the annual Art Ball. The University will be overflowing with art displays. Student paintings, photography, sculpture, electronic art and more will be displayed in Kadema Hall galleries and studios, the Library Gallery, the Art Sculpture Lab and Mariposa Hall. A reception in the Kadema Courtyard will offer music and refreshments. Parking permits will be available in the Kadema office. F, 5/11, 5-8pm. Free. 6000 J St.; (916) 278-5155.
Concerts KELLIE PICKLER AND PHIL VASSAR: Kellie Pickler, featured on the fifth season of American Idol, landed a contract with 19 Recordings/BNA Records, launching a career that is still going. Phil Vassar’s self-titled debut made him country’s leading piano man with the success of songs like “Carlene,” “Just Another Day in Paradise” and “Six-Pack Summer.” Every concert ticket includes admission to the Dixon May Fair. F, 5/11, 7pm. $29-$65. Dixon May Fairgrounds, 655 S. First St. in Dixon; http://dixonmayfair.com.
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DON’T MISS! BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S FILM & FOOD EVENT: The
Nevada City Film Festival, Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Emily’s Catering and Cakes will present Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the classic, 1961 romantic-comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, followed by a plentiful spread of hors d’oeuvres, plus live music and dancing. Sa, 5/12, 4:30pm. $35-$38. Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring St. in Nevada City; (530) 265-5040; www.minersfoundry.org.
Special Events IS YOUR NUMBER IMPORTANT?: This event is a dialogue about the alarming rates of sexually transmitted infections and HIV within the African-American community. According to the Center for Disease Control, STI and HIV rates in the AfricanAmerican community are eight times higher than other ethnic groups in the United States. Sa, 5/12, 6-9pm. $5. Carol’s Books, 1913 Del Paso Blvd.; (916) 565-3845.
WINE, BERRIES AND CHOCOLATE: Celebrate berry season this Mother’s Day weekend with wine and berry pairings, chocolate treats and vendors offering gifts to delight mothers. Sa, 5/12, 11am-5pm. Free admission. Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave. in Clarksburg; (916) 765-5345; www.oldsugarmill.com.
Art Galleries CREATIVE IMPRESSIONS GALLERY: Second Saturday Vacation Memories, join for an evening of beautiful vacation-photo giclee art by Bobby and Denise Rinkle, handmade wire art and handmade gourd art. There will also be a special Mother’s day raffle and live music from local band In The No. Sa, 5/12, 6-10pm. Free. 917 Seventh St., (916) 600-6980.
THE GALLERY: Second Saturday Art Show, the gallery located inside US Bank will feature local professional and student (Sac State and UC Davis) artists showing work in mixed media, photography, paintings,
sculptures and more. Refreshments will be served. Sa, 5/12, 4-7pm. Free. 2264 Fair Oaks Blvd., (916) 646-4374.
SACRAMENTO GAY & LESBIAN CENTER: THEshow’s mission is to showcase both emerging and established artists of the Sacramento region in an environment of creativity, love and acceptance. Second Sa of every month, 5-9pm through 12/8. Free. 1927 L St., (916) 442-0185.
SHIMO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Betty Bailey, Larry Fox, Mick Brown, view drawings by Betty Bailey, paintings by Larry Fox and sculpture by Mick Brown in this new gallery space. Sa, 5/12, 6-9pm. Free. 2117 28th St., (916) 706-1162.
SOL COLLECTIVE: Still closing reception. Still is the newest group exhibition presented by Sol Collective. It features collage and photography work from Northern California artists Bobby Mull, Liz Donner, Jesse Vasquez, Savannah Macias, Brandi Scott, Dominick Porras, Robby Moncrief, Trent Liddicoat, Paloma Glasser, and Carlos Amaya. Sa, 5/12, 7-10pm. Free. 2574 21st St., (916) 832-0916, www.solcollective.org.
STUDIO 24: DeviantSac Group Art Show, DeviantSac members will show works ranging from illustrations, paintings, sculptures, jewelry to photographs. DeviantSac is composed of local
INTRO TO A RESOURCE-BASED ECONOMY: The Zeitgeist Movement will be holding a presentation at the Whole Earth Festival on the University of California Davis campus. The festival promotes education, music and art. The Zeitgeist Movement is a sustainability advocacy group that looks at environmental and social issues and solutions. Sa, 5/12, 10:30am12:30pm. Free. UC Davis, Young Hall Room 194, 1 Shields Ave. in Davis; (530) 752-1011; http://wef.ucdavis.edu.
artists who are members of www.deviantart.com and trying alternative ways to exhibit their art works through out the greater Sacramento area. Sa, 5/12, 4-9pm. Free. 2220 K St., (916) 442-8262, www.studio24.com.
UNION HALL GALLERY: Out of My Mind, ceramicist Sandy Fong Whetstone combines whimsy and human form, sculptures credible and incredible. Bob Miller’s paintings complement Whetstone’s works. Sa, 5/12, 6-9pm. Free. 2126 K St., (916) 448-2452.
Kids’ Stuff ORANGEVALE TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT: See cool trucks and support the American Cancer Society at the first annual Orangevale Touch-A-Truck event. Children and adults are encouraged to climb inside firetrucks, police cars and dump trucks as well as a variety of other vehicles. Owners and operators will be on hand to answer questions about their vehicles. Sa, 5/12, 10am-2pm. $3. Casa Roble High School, 9151 Oak Ave. in Orangevale; (916) 712-7904.
Poetry THE SHOW: A POETRY AND MUSIC EVENT: Experience “The Show,” an ongoing open-mic poetry and music event. It’s guaranteed to
KIM STANLEY ROBINSON & PAOLO BACIGALUPI: Kim Stanley Robinson is an American science-fiction writer known for his award-winning Mars trilogy. His work delves into ecological and sociological themes. Paolo Bacigalupi is the author of The Drowned Cities, The Windup Girl, and others. Both will deliver a lecture. Sa, 5/12, 1-4pm. Free. UC Davis, Young Hall Room 194, 1 Shields Ave. in Davis; (530) 752-1011; http://wef.ucdavis.edu.
LARRY THE CABLE GUY: Larry the Cable Guy and special guest Reno Collier will perform at the Dixon May Fair. With his signature catchphrase, “Git-r-Done,” Larry the Cable Guy is currently the host of Only In America with Larry the Cable Guy for the History Channel, now filming its second season. Ticket price includes admission to the fair. Sa, 5/12, 7pm. $35-$75. Dixon May Fairgrounds, 655 S. First St. in Dixon; http://dixonmayfair.com.
SCAVENGER HUNT MEETS JAPANESE GAME SHOW: The Asobuyo Photo Scavenger Hunt is a terribly fun and engaging way to play and get to know people in ways you normally wouldn’t. In teams, work together to complete social challenges and provide proof through videos and pictures. Some challenges are easier but worth fewer points, and others are harder and worth more points. Sa, 5/12,
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