TODAY-SUNDAY
Fundraiser
Fall Book Sale
What: The Sacramento SPCA presents its much-anticipated
new- and used-book extravaganza, one of the largest book sales
in Northern California.
When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today and Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
Where: Marketplace at Birdcage, 5975 Birdcage Centre Lane, Suites 102-104, Citrus Heights (near Ulta and Sanctuary Salon)
Cost: Free admission
Information: (916) 383-7387, ext. 9103, or www.sspca.org
– Dixie Reid
TODAY-SUNDAY
Museum exhibit
'1968: It Happened Here'
What: The Sacramento History Museum and the Sacramento Archives & Museum Collection Center present a new exhibit that documents Sacramento's role during a most pivotal year. Continues through March.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Sacramento History Museum (formerly the Discovery Museum Gold Rush History Center), 101 I St., Old Sacramento
Cost: $3-$5
Information:
(916) 264-7059
– Dixie Reid
TODAY
Book reading
Cool Cuisine
What: Digesting the climate crisis never tasted so delicious. Laura Stec and Dr. Eugene Cordero discuss their new book, "Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming," a guide to keeping your carbon footprint off the kitchen floor.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Avid Reader, 617 Second St., Davis
Cost: Free admission
Information: (530) 758-4040 or www.laurastec.com
– Anna Ritner
TODAY
Film screening
'Mock Up on Mu'
What: Movies on a Big Screen shakes things up with notorious filmmaker Craig Baldwin's latest mash-up, an alternative history of California that could be dubbed an audacious visual decoupage.
When: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Where: 600 Fourth St. (corner of Fourth and F streets), West Sacramento
Cost: $5
Information: www.shiny-object.com/ screenings
– Anna Ritner
SATURDAY
Comedy
Daniel Tosh
What: The "bro" set will be Crest-bound on Saturday night to catch the sardonic, offhand humor of comedian Daniel Tosh, whose Gen Y appeal has quickly earned him icon status among college crowds.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $28.50 advance, $30 at the door
Information: (916) 442-7378 or www.thecrest.com
– Anna Ritner
SATURDAY
Cultural festival
Viking Fest
What: Mark your runestones – the Sons of Norway Viking Fest celebrates all things Norwegian, from folk dancing to food to Scandinavian demonstrations. Horned helmets not recommended.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: San Juan Masonic Hall, 5944 San Juan Ave., Citrus Heights
Cost: Free admission
Information: www.sonsofnorway sacramento.com
– Anna Ritner
SUNDAY
Dance
The Velveteen Rabbit
What: ODC/San Francisco modern dance company returns to the Mondavi stage with an award-winning production of Margery Williams' classic tale, which taught us all how to be "real" long before reality TV.
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center, 399 Old Davis Road, Davis
Cost: $15-$30
Information: (866) 754-2787 or www.mondaviarts.org
– Anna Ritner
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