Entertainment & Events in Sacramento, California

Special Events

Ballroom, The 916-737-7929
6009 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95819
Sacramento's largest dance facility, this ballroom features 8,000 square feet of dance floors for all ages. Renting of the facility is available for special occasions. more

Cinema

Esquire Imax Theater 916-443-IMAX
1211 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
This 407-seat theater features a six-story-high screen and digital wrap-around sound. The theatre also show IMAX DMR remastered Hollywood blockbusters played in the most advanced film format in the world. Have your birthday party here, or simply enjoy on the weekend. more
UA Arden Fair 6 916-568-5188
1739 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
This cinema provides first-run Hollywood movies, critically acclaimed films, comfortable seating, and a large concession stand. more
UA Laguna Village 12 916-689-0403
8755 Center Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823
Visit the large concession stand and then enjoy first-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films shown at this theater. more
Regal Natomas Marketplace 16 916-419-0205
3561 Truxel Road
Sacramento, CA 95834
Watch first-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films while at this theater that also features a large concession stand and comfortable seating. more

Night Life

Faces 916-448-0706
2000 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Voted the best dance bar in Sacramento, this night spot always has something happening with nightly drink specials, live music, and special events. more
Depot Video Bar, The 916-441-6823 (voice)
2001 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
An upscale bar that features a video bar with large screens, live video jockey, billiard tables, an outdoor patio, and 28 TV screens showing music videos and comedy clips from your favorite movies and TV shows. It also serves a large selection of premium cocktails. more
Laughs Unlimited 916-446-8128
1207 Front Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
A comedy nightclub that features stand-up comics and cabaret shows, complete with a full bar and light food menu. You can even rent your own comedian for your private event. more
Punch Line Comedy Club Restaurant & Bar 916-925-5500
2100 Arden Way, Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95825
Sacramento's hottest comedy club, this venue showcases national and local comedians. Check website for details and line ups.
Blue Cue 916-442-7208
1004 Twenty-Eighth Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
This upscale billiard lounge, complete with custom pool and shuffleboard tables, features a large selection of premium vodkas and single malt scotches at its popular bar.

Concerts & Performances

Best of Broadway Benefit Productions 916-974-6280
4010 El Camino Avenue, Suite E
Sacramento, CA 95821
Showcasing local performers performing Broadway music, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to bringing live theatrical experiences to the community of Sacramento through music, song, and dance. Performances are held at the Luther Burbank Theatre and the Whitney Theatre at Whitney High School. For further detail and audition information, please visit the website. more
Camellia Symphony Orchestra 916-929-6655
1300 North Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
Located in Old Sacramento
A nationally recognized community orchestra that presents world premier, rarely performed, and standard repertoire programs from October to May. more
Crest Theatre, The 916-442-7378
1013 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Located in Downtown Sacramento
Sacramento's last intact movie palace, the restored Crest Theatre presents classic and current movies, live music, community events, local film festivals, and comedy shows. The Crest Theatre is available for private events. more
Sacramento Ballet 916-552-5800
1631 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
This professional dance company brings classical and contemporary ballet to the Sacramento area from October through May. The mission statement of the Sacramento Ballet is to entertain, educate, inspire, and engage people through the powerful vehicle of dance. more
Community Center Theater 916-264-5181
1301 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento Convention Center Complex
This 2,452 seat theatre is Sacramento's largest and most prestigious theater. It presents opera, ballet, Broadway, and many more high quality entertainment events throughout the year. more
First Friday Christian Concerts 916-879-6947
9933 Business Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95827
Inside Groundworks Cafe of Warehouse Ministries
All ages concerts on 1st Friday of each month with free admission, open Cafe, and loud music.

Plays & Productions

Department of Theatre and Dance 916-278-6604
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
Located at California State University
This award-winning Department of Theatre Arts offers a variety of plays to the community from September to May.
B Street Theatre, The 916-443-5300
2711 B Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Sacramento's professional year round theatre that is dedicated to producing quality, new works. B Street is also home to the California Children's Theatre, Fantasy Theatre that travels to schools, a Conservatory, and an Intern Company. more
Sacramento Theatre Company 916-446-7501
1419 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento's regional professional theatre that presents classical and modern plays from September to June. There are also several educational activities for the family to explore. more
Garbeau's Dinner Theatre 916-985-6361
12401 Folsom Boulevard
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Voted Sacramento's best dinner theatre, this venue features delectable cuisine, hit musicals, comedies, mysteries, and concert events. more
Actor's Workshop of Sacramento 916-456-7066
1721 25th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816-6813
This is an actor's studio, which regularly produces new works and classics. They also offer private lessons and group classes for children and adults by Ed Claudio, award-winning actor, playwright, producer, and director. more

Festivals & Fairs

Italian Festival 916-482-5900
2791 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
This festival offers traditional Italian foods, and an Italian Marketplace. There is also live entertainment and arts and crafts. Check website for dates and special Italian events. more
Sacramento Greek Festival 916-443-2033
600 Alhambra Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95816
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Held each Labor Day weekend, this popular festival offers authentic foods, entertainment and displays to promote the Greek community. Great Greek fun for the whole family! more
Chalk It Up Art Festival 916-484-5710
P.O. Box 162908
Sacramento, CA 95816-2908
Fremont Park
This event uses proceed funds children's art programs. Festivities occur on Labor Day weekend and include food, entertainment, a kids area, a beer garden, crafts and sidewalk chalk art. more
American River Salmon Festival 916-358-2884
2001 Nimbus Road
Sacramento, CA 95670
Nimbus Fish Hatchery
This festival offers fun and entertainment for the whole family each October. For two days, this event gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy Wild Salmon BBQ & Food Vendors, Wildlife Demos, Live Music , Fly Casting Demonstrations and much more. more
Harvest Festival
1600 Exposition
Sacramento, CA 95815
Located at Cal Expo
This annual three-day event takes place in November and it features a magical marketplace of quality, handmade crafts with music, food, a variety of activities, and fun. more
Annual Folsom Renaissance Faire and Tournament 415.354.1773
Natoma and Stafford Street
Sacramento, CA 95860
Held at Folsom City Lions Park nex to Folsom Zoo
A true Renaissance Faire, held every year on the third weekend of October, this annual two-day event features minstrels, puppet shows, full costume performers, entertainment, children's activities, crafts, games, ale, and food for all. more
California State Fair 916-263-FAIR
1600 Exposition Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95815
Located at The Cal Expo Fairgrounds
For over 150 years, families have enjoyed fantastic rides, attractions, events, live entertainment, and food during this spectacular fair which lasts for almost four weeks and starts in August. more
Traditional Jazz Youth Band Festival 916-372-5277
1101 Kingsford Drive
Carmichael, CA 95608-6161
This event features performances, feedback forums, music exhibits and clinics and an evening showcase. more
Bridge to Bridge Waterfront Festival 916-808-7777
Waterfront
Sacramento, CA 95815
Old Sacramento
This two day event in July offers high powered speed boat racing, sky diving stunts from Redbull and a live music beer garden, and much more. more

Sporting Events

Sacramento River Cats Baseball 916-376-4700
400 Ballpark Drive
Sacramento, CA 95691
Raley Field near Sacramento River
Come out to the ball game and watch the 2007 & 2008 PCL and AAA Champions and the Minor league affiliate of the Oakland A's in action. Special promotions and events are held throughout the season. more
WNBA Sacramento Monarch 916-928-0000
One Sports Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95834
ARCO Arena
This is a great opportunity to watch Women's basketball at its best. Their schedule runs from May through August. more
Power Balance Pavilion 916-928-6900
One Sports Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95834
The entertainment capital of the Sacramento Valley, this arena is home to the NBA Sacramento Kings, WNBA Sacramento Monarchs, concerts, and family entertainment. more
NBA Sacramento Kings 916-928-0000
One Sports Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95834
Arco Arena
From November until May, watch the Sacramento Kings at ARCO Arena and enjoy contests and promotions. more

Tours

Hysterical Walking Tours 916-441-2527
117 J Street
Sacramento, CACafe New Orleans in Old Sacramento
You'll experience unforgettable mysteries, thrills, and surprises on the original Hysterical Walking Tour or the a ghost tour, Walk of the Dead. This is a unique evening entertainment that appeals to all ages. more

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