ALL WEEKEND
Theater
'Closer'
What: Del Paso-area company Big Idea Theatre has been making waves with its lineup of stand-apart productions. Don't miss its rendition of "Closer," a story of tragic lust in which a writer, a stripper, a doctor and a photographer find themselves stuck in a vicious love quadrangle. The sexy drama made a star-studded big screen debut in 2004, but the play allows audiences to feel the heat from the stage. Through Sept. 12.
When: 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Big Idea Theatre, 1616 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento
Cost: $12-$15
Information: (916) 960-3036 or www.bigideatheatre.com
TODAY
Live music
End of Summerfest
What: The finale of the Concerts in the Park series is a bittersweet reminder of the changing seasons, but this year, summer vacation got extended. End of Summerfest adds five glorious additional weeks to the Friday night party at Cesar Chavez Plaza. Same amazing beer garden, same free admission, same lineup of local bands, and – as it turns out – same summertime heat. What a treat. Tonight, check out local punk legends Secretions, plus Th' Losin Streaks and Problem Girls.
When: 5-9 p.m.
Where: Cesar Chavez Plaza, 901 J St., Sacramento
Cost: Free admission
Information: www.endofsummermusic.com
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Festival
46th annual Greek Festival
What: Sacramento's Greek Festival draws thousands of salivating merrymakers to the Sacramento Convention Center each year, and the 46th annual celebration will carry forth the festival's tradition of friends, family and food. Admission is cheap, and a three-day event lineup includes live music, dancing, dance lessons, plus the event's most luminous highlight: Greek food. From dolmathes to gyros to mouthwatering moussaka, no one leaves this event hungry.
When: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. today, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-10 p.m. Sunday
Where: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sacramento
Cost: $4-$5 general, free for ages 12 and under
Information: www.sacramentogreekfestival.com
TODAY
Concert
John Legend
What: Six-time Grammy Award- winning soul singer John Legend takes the Raley Field stage tonight, giving Sacramento R&B fans a prime opportunity to spring for a romantic date under the stars. Legend will be joined by India.Arie, the colorful soul singer and fellow Grammy winner who recently released an acclaimed album, "Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics."
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Raley Field, 400 Ballpark Drive, West Sacramento
Cost: $41-$101
Information: (800) 745-3000 or www.raleyfield.com
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Musical theater
'Footloose'
What: What do you do when you move to a remote farm town and discover that dancing and rock music are illegal? You steal the prettiest girl and dance your heart out, of course, all to the tunes of a Tony- nominated top 40 score. "Footloose," an explosive movie musical, has been adapted for the stage with additional music, but the story of Ren McCormack – and the message, that kids can be smart, too – remains the same.
When: 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through Sept. 27
Where: 24th Street Theatre, 2791 24th St., Sacramento
Cost: $15-$20
Information: (916) 207-1226 or www.runawaystage.com
TODAY
Street fair
Fountains First Friday in Roseville
What: Fountains First Friday has quickly established itself as Roseville's new monthly dose of culture. Each month, the series offers a different lineup of free entertainment and interesting activities, and it's quickly giving life to a burgeoning street festival where locals come to kick off their weekends. Tonight, take lessons in East Coast/West Coast swing dancing, then check out the farmers market, a car show and items for purchase from local vendors and artists.
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Fountains at Roseville, 1182 Roseville Parkway, Roseville
Cost: Free admission
Information: www.fountainsatroseville.com
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Comedy
Tom Rhodes with Barry Weintraub and Keith Lowell Jensen
What: Off-the-wall comedian and sitcom star Tom Rhodes is something of an adopted hometown legend in San Francisco. This weekend, he'll perform with Keith Lowell Jensen, Sacramento's own comic sensation. Jensen, who has spent the past few years homing his comic chops, is back home to release his first stand-up comedy CD, "To the Moon … Live at Luna's." One small step for Keith, one giant leap for Sacramento.
When: 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Punch Line Comedy Club, 2100 Arden Way, Sacramento
Cost: $16
Information: www.punchlinecomedyclub.com
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