TODAY
Cemetery's black history
What: Celebrate the stories of Sacramento's black pioneers at the Historic City Cemetery. Teachers, soldiers, restaurant owners and other notable residents will be featured. Parking is available across the street from the 10th Street gate.
Where: 1000 Broadway, Sacramento.
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free (donations are accepted. Funds are used for ongoing restoration and preservation projects).
Information: (916) 448-0811 or www.oldcitycemetery.com
Birders unite
What: Take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Hosted by the Audubon Society, the event is geared to first-time birders, families and children.
Where: 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael.
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Cost: Free (parking is $5 per car).
Information: (916) 489-4918.
Fat Tuesday on Saturday
What: Jazz, rock 'n' roll and Cajun music will permeate the bars, restaurants and clubs of Old Sacramento to celebrate Mardi Gras. The Old Sacramento Business Association is offering celebrants VIP access to 10 venues.
Where: Old Sacramento State Historic Park.
When: 5 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Tickets $15 (for adults 21 and older).
Information: www.oldsacramento.com for a complete list of participating establishments.
TODAY-SUNDAY
Kustom Kars
What: The 62nd Sacramento Autorama, featuring some of the West's top automotive craftspeople and hundreds of colorful cars, continues at Cal Expo. Billed as one of the longest-running indoor car shows in the world, the event spotlights more than 450 custom cars, hot rods, classics, motorcycles and specialty vehicles from across the nation.
Where: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento.
When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Cost: Tickets $18 for adults; $10 for children ages 6-12; free for children 5 and younger when accompanied by an adult. Parking $10 on Cal Expo grounds.
Information: (877) 763-7469, www.rodshows.com, or www.calexpo.com/events.
SUNDAY
Frothy suds' tales
What: Beer historian Ed Carroll, author of "Sacramento's Breweries," will discuss the city's rich suds history at Time Tested Books in Sacramento. The talk is part of the store's Living Library series. Peter Keat and Tim Foster will host the event.
Where: 1114 21st St., Sacramento.
When: 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.).
Cost: Free
Information: (916) 447-5696 or http://timetestedbooks.blogspot.com/
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