Today - Sunday
Sacred relics a blessing at free Buddha exhibit
What: Come seek wisdom and purity at a free exhibit of ancient and sacred relics of the Buddha – visually stunning crystal-like objects, found, post-cremation, in the ashes of the historical Buddha and Buddhist masters. It is believed that enlightened beings use the pearl-like crystals as a means for passing on the blessings of their body, speech and mind.
Where: Spiritual Life Center, 2201 Park Towne Circle, Sacramento.
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Cost: Free.
Information: www.maitreyaproject.org.
Today
Hey, pardner, test your luck at chuck-a-luck
What: Poker and roulette are familiar to us today, but have you played faro and chuck-a-luck? Come learn games that miners played, and pan for gold to get a "stake" at Hands on History: Mining the Miners.
Where: Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, 2701 L St., Sacramento.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $6 per adult (18 and older), $4 per youth (ages 6-17), free for children 5 years and under.
Information: (916) 445-4422 or www.parks.ca.gov/suttersfort .
Sunday
Gotta dance? Step out and give it a whirl
What: Yes, indeed, you really can dance in Roseville after all. Come strut your stuff and watch a surprise dance group, followed by Music in the Park bands Steelin' Dan and Super Huey.
Where: Royer Park, 190 Park Drive, Roseville.
When: 5 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Information: www.rosevillemusicinthepark.com or (916) 786-7380.
Today
Dance enriches spirit through movement
What: Celebrate the Gospel through praise dance at the Ross Dance 2011 Sacramento Praise Dance Festival. Praise dance is a form of worship that seeks to articulate the word and spirit of God through the body and is a popular part of many church services across the country.
Where: Veterans Memorial Theatre, 203 E. 14th St., Davis.
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: $10
Information: www.rossdance.com or (510) 828-5760.
Today - Sunday
Enjoy tradition of hand-carved decoys
What: The Pacific Flyway Decoy Association presents its 41st annual festival celebrating traditional wildlife art forms with contests and displays of carvings, paintings, antique decoys, and sculpture during the Wildlife Art Festival.
Where: Doubletree Hotel, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Cost: General $5, children 12 and under, free (Admission cost is for the weekend).
Information: (925) 754-4978 or www.pacificflyway.org.
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