Featured Events in Sacramento in May 2025 (April Updated)

Succulent Sand Workshop May 3rd | 4:00–5:30 PM Looking for a creative and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Join us for a vibrant, hands-on Succulent Sand Workshop , perfect for all ages and especially fun for kids! In this guided experience, you'll learn how to layer colorful sand and soil to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind succulent arrangement. Our team will walk you through the steps to design a miniature desert landscape that’s not only visually striking but also low-maintenance—ideal for gifting, decorating your home, or simply enjoying a new plant project. Whether you're a plant enthusiast or just looking for a fun and family-friendly activity, this workshop is a wonderful way to explore your artistic side and leave with something you made yourself. All materials are included , and no prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and a love for plants! Spots are limited, so reserve yours early and come get your hands a little sandy with us. Information Source: Exotic Plants | eventbrite

Welcome to Cinco De Mayo First Sundays ! Join us at Our Place for a festive celebration filled with music, dance, and delicious food. Don't miss out on the fun - mark your calendars and come celebrate Cinco De Mayo with us! for inside and outside tables of 8 with a bottle of champagne- $200 $10.00 Guestlist from 4:00pm- 5:00pm Food available for purchase This event is 21 and Up only For more info or questions, contact 916concertseries@gmail.com Information Source: Old School Ent. | eventbrite

Don’t miss this opportunity to visit with Senate Pro Tempore Mike McGuire on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in the next installment of the UCSPC’s California Leaders Speaker Series. On the eve of the May revise and key legislative deadlines, Pro Tem McGuire will discuss California’s most pressing issues and his vision for the future and answer questions in the UCSPC’s intimate, engaging setting. Save your seat now. Information Source: UC Student and Policy Center | eventbrite

The Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy is hosting its 34th Annual Showcase. Join Sacramento business leaders and entrepreneurs for outstanding food and drinks, hear from our keynote speaker, and see the results of the business planning process of the Class of 2025 Fellows. Information Source: Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy | eventbrite

Disturbed: The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour is set to electrify Sacramento at the Golden 1 Center on May 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Celebrating a quarter-century of their groundbreaking album, "The Sickness," this tour promises an unforgettable evening of hard-hitting rock and metal. Fans will be treated to a powerful performance featuring iconic tracks like "Down with the Sickness" and "Stupify," along with other fan favorites. Located at 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento, CA, the Golden 1 Center will provide the perfect backdrop for this monumental event. With their intense stage presence and dynamic sound, Disturbed is sure to deliver a show that resonates with both long-time followers and new listeners alike. Don't miss the chance to witness this historic celebration of one of rock's most influential albums.

Single mom, you are incredible and deserve to be celebrated every day, especially Mother's Day! Kick-off your Mother's Day weekend by celebrating YOU, with a FREE dinner and gift. There are no strings, we just want to remind you that YOU ARE ENOUGH! Single Mom Strong celebrates Sacramento-Area single mothers every day, but we have some surprises in store for Mother's Day! Stop by and pick-up your hot meal, fresh off of some of Sacramento's finest food trucks! Stay a few minutes to meet other local single moms, or bring a blanket and your kiddos and make an evening of it, while we enjoy a picnic in the park. Your dinner and first child's meal are FREE, with additional kids' meals available for just $7/ each. Take the night off of cooking and kick off the holiday weekend right! THE FINE PRINT: Please- one order per family led by a single mom, which will include one adult meal, and a child's meal if your child will be present (if reserved, please do not reserve if your child will not be with you) and a special gift for mom. Register to receive UP TO TWO additional kid's meal at a special, discounted rate of $7 each. NOTE: your eventbrite ticket is NOT your meal voucher. See us at the Single Mom Strong pop-up tent on-site at the park between 5:30-6:30pm to pick up your gift and exchange your eventbrite tickets for your meal tickets. Happy Mother's Day, with love, from Single Mom Strong! Information Source: Single Mom Strong, Inc. a California non-profit organization | eventbrite

Christina Lauren will be in conversation with Tarah DeWitt to talk about their upcoming release of the deluxe edition of Love and Other Words on May 9th at 7pm at The Crest Theatre. Tickets include a copy of the deluxe edition of Love and Other Words and a seat to the event. Tickets are $40 for general seating and $55 for premium seating. Please note that Christina Lauren will NOT be signing books at the event but will have a photo line at the end of the discussion. All deluxe editions of Love and Other Words will be presigned. Information Source: Capital Books | eventbrite

Julie Soto will be in conversation with Susan Lee to talk about Julie's upcoming release of The Thrashers on May 10th at 1pm at The Crest Theatre. Tickets include a copy of the book and a seat at the event. Tickets are $25 for general seating and $35 for premium seating. Please note that Julie Soto will NOT be signing books at the event but will have a photo line at the end of the discussion. All copies of The Thrashers will be presigned. Information Source: Capital Books | eventbrite

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Impound Comics Presents.... IMW - IMPOUND MANIA WRESTLING - W/ RIKISHI = RAMPAGE = (LIVE WRESTLING EVENT!) @ SCOTISH RITE TEMPLE = SUNDAY, MAY 11TH 2025 = RIKISHI - MEET & GREET STARTS @ 5PM (PLUS WRESTLERS) ➡️ RIKISHI CHARGES FOR PICTURES AND AUTOGRAPHS, 5PM ENTRY IS GRANTED WITH ANY TICKET LEVEL⬅️ MAX GRIFFEN (MEET & GREET) LIVE WRESTLING START @ 7PM WRESTLERS SIDNEY AKEEM THE SUPERBEAST GODFATHER OF SWOLE JORDAN BLU M4 BIG UGLY CHUPACABRA MIGHTY MAYRA MIKE RAYNE KAL JAK ROB SH*T -- TALENT -- NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMANCE BUGBEE (COMMENTATOR) DJ OASIS (SOUND & MUSIC) MIKEY RARE (FILM CREW) = TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! = MERCH & VENDORS ON SITE! SPONSORED BY: IMPOUNDCOMICS.COM Information Source: Impound Comics | eventbrite

Welcome to 916 Estate Farms: 3rd Annual Mother's Day Brunch! Come join us at our scenic Estate Farms location for a delightful Mother's Day celebration. Treat your mom to a special brunch filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, live music and great company. This in person event is the perfect way to show your appreciation for all that she does. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings while creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make Mother's Day extra special this year! Information Source: Ijeoma Ononuju | eventbrite

2025 Honorees: Administrators of the Year Silver Star Recipients Exemplary Woman in Education Student Scholarships Monday, May 12, 2025 Hilton Ballroom - 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento, CA 95815 5:15 - Registration & No Host Social Time 6:00 - Dinner and Awards Program $60.00 prior to April 19 (early bird rate). Price increase to $75.00 after April 19 and at the door. Dinner Choices (select during registration): Flank Steak with Chimichurri, Salmon Tapenade, Vegetable Mediterranean (grilled veggies with herbs in a puffed pastry shell). Email region3consultant@acsa.org with any questions. *Please note we are not able to take table assignment requests. However, we will make sure tables are close in proximity. ACSA Charters represented at our awards gala will be Capitol Charter Elk Grove Administrative Team Folsom Cordova Leadership Association North Charter San Juan ACSA Charter Yolo Charter Information Source: ACSA Region 3 | eventbrite

Join us for the return of our IN-PERSON PUBLIC Tours Learn how to conduct research at the State Archives Our FREE guided tour provides a close encounter with our one-of-a-kind historical documents and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at our stacks, and Preservation and Imaging Labs We look forward to welcoming you back to the State Archives Information Source: California State Archives | eventbrite

First generation MexicanAmerican, Willie arrived at age six and grew up in East and Northeast L.A. with a tough single mom, no father, streetwise, among gang bangers and blue collar. Early on, Willie learned to question everything. A devoted road comic for over two decades, Willie regularly headlines comedy clubs sharing his unique voice and provocative personality. Unrepentant and outspoken, Willie is reliably funny and twisted, an old school badass — and he’s garnered a widespread underground fan base across America from his live and TV appearances. Between 1996 and 2011, Willie had eleven appearances on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO (the most of any Latino comedian), and three broadcast one-hour comedy specials: - WILLIE BARCENA: DEAL WITH IT (2009 - Comedy Central) - WILLIE BARCENA: I GOTTA BE HONEST (2012 - Showtime, Netflix, now available streaming on Amazon Prime) - WILLIE BARCENA: THE TRUTH HURTS (2016 - Netflix, also now available streaming on Amazon Prime) His fourth one-hour special is currently prepping for an early 2021 shoot. Additionally, Willie has written a pilot for a half-hour comedy docu-series based around his experiences, called CRAZY’S NORMAL. Willie’s real life as a husband, sports coach, and father of three millennial sons has been an endless source of material and a unique vantage point on society and its stereotypes. Information Source: Crest Sacramento | eventbrite

14th Annual Ladies in Fellowship Together Prayer Breakfast We are excited to invite you to the 14th Annual Ladies in Fellowship Together (LIFT) Prayer Breakfast at City Church of Sacramento . Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., and the event will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. This year, our theme is “Walking It All Out,” inspired by Lisa Whittle's book Jesus Over Everything and Proverbs 3:1-8. Join us as we explore what it means to fully live out our faith in every aspect of life—both within our Christian community and in our daily walk. Come and experience a morning of prayer, fellowship and spiritual growth as we encourage and uplift one another. Whether you're a returning attendee or joining us for the first time, we welcome you to be part of this inspiring gathering. Tickets are available for purchase here on Eventbrite! You can choose to buy a single ticket or reserve a table of eight for you and your group. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other women who are passionate about walking in faith and putting Jesus first. We can't wait to see you there! Information Source: City Church of Sacramento | eventbrite

The PELLETB is the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) exam. What is the PELLETB? The PELLETB is a multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank written examination designed to measure reading and writing ability. Applicants are given 2 ½ hours to complete the PELLETB, which contains five sections: -Spelling (applicants select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options) -Vocabulary (applicants select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options) -Clarity (applicants select the sentence that is most clearly written from a pair of options) -Reading Comprehension (applicants read a passage and answer questions about the passage’s content) -CLOZE (applicants use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains blanks/missing words) How to prepare for the PELLETB? The best method for preparing for the test is to participate in activities that involve reading and writing. Assessment centers at community colleges can generally provide information about specific reading and writing deficiencies and guidance on how to improve those deficiencies. Online writing labs (OWLs) are another tool that can be used to identify weaknesses and improve reading and writing skills. A simple internet search will render results for the many OWLs that are currently available for free on the internet. Free resources can be found at the link below. https://www.policetesttutors.com/ The PELLETB can be taken multiple times, however, before an applicant can retest, the applicant must wait for a period of one month (31 calendar days) before taking the exam again. This applies even if the exam is taken through a different department/agency than the original exam. If you have any questions please email: recruiting@sacsheriff.com Information Source: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office | eventbrite

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Join us for a bookish discussion on Liz Tomforde's newest release, Rewind it Back with Liz Tomforde and Lyla Sage. Every ticket includes a pre-signed copy of your chosen edition of Rewind it Back and grants you access to a signing line with both Liz Tomforde and Lyla Sage. Please note: Liz will only be signing up to 5 books brought from home and one personalization. About Liz Tomforde: Born and raised in Northern California, Liz Tomforde is the youngest of five children. She loves all things romance, traveling, dogs, and sports. Before writing, Liz was a private flight attendant for an NHL team, which gave her the inspiration to write her debut novel MILE HIGH. When she’s not writing, Liz can be found reading a good book or taking her Golden Retriever, Luke, on a hike in her hometown. Information Source: Capital Books | eventbrite

For the past 70 years, the UCLA Anderson Forecast has supplied the public, the media, and policymakers with critical insights on the economy. The California Forecast is the most cited in the state and is the premier economic analysis of California’s economy. Join us on May 21, 2025, for the Second Annual California Economic Futures Forum at which the Jerry Nickelsburg, Faculty Director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast, will release the latest analysis of California’s economy, followed by engaging panels with business and government leaders. Seating will go quickly, so reserve your spot today here. You can learn more about the UCLA Anderson Forecast here . Information Source: UC Student and Policy Center | eventbrite