Today
Hip-hop show
Del tha Funkee Homosapien and DJ Q-Bert
WHAT: Native Oakland rapper Del tha Funkee Homosapien brings his whimsical blend of smart and quirky hip-hop to the Empire. DJ Q-Bert, originally of San Francisco's Invisibl Skratch Piklz, shows off his master turntablist skills.
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Empire Events Center, 1417 R St.
COST: $18
INFORMATION: www.groovetickets.com
– Rachel Leibrock
Today-Dec. 14
Theater
Snow White: A British Panto
WHAT: City Theatre at Sacramento City College presents an original adaptation by Christine Nicholson of a classic fairy tale called "Snow White: A British Panto." The production directed by Luther Hanson and starring Doug Lawson will be told in the English holiday panto style with lots of music, comedy, audience involvement and cross dressing. The show is recommended for children six and over.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Also Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Through Dec. 14.
WHERE: The Art Court Theatre at Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento. Parking is available next to the theater on 12th Avenue.
COST: $15-$10.
INFORMATION: (916) 558-2228 or citytheatre.net.
Monday-Dec. 23
Free event
'Holiday Music at the Capitol'
WHAT: The California State Capitol Museum presents its annual noontime musical respite in the grand building's decorated rotunda.
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m. daily (except Dec. 9)
WHERE: State Capitol, 1303 10th St.
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (916) 324-0333, www.capitolmuseum.ca.gov
– Dixie Reid
Wednesday
Pop concert
Jingle Ball
WHAT: It's time for 107.9 The End's annual pop stocking-stuffer. This year's show is headlined by "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta with Jesse McCartney, Katy Perry, Boys Like Girls and Shontelle.
WHEN: 6:45 p.m.
Where: Arco Arena, 1 Sports Parkway, Sacramento
COST: $29 and $39
INFORMATION: (916) 649-8947 or www.ticketmaster.com.
– Rachel Leibrock
Saturday and Dec. 13
Living history
'Christmas Memories'
WHAT: With period decor and costumed docents, the former home to 13 California governors and their families relives its glory holidays.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Governor's Mansion State Historic Park, H and 16th streets
Cost: $5 general, $3 ages 6-17
Information: (916) 323-3047, www.parks.ca.gov/governorsmansion
– Dixie Reid
Saturday
Calistoga
'Lighted Tractor Parade'
WHAT: The Napa County town and its Chamber of Commerce host the 13th annual holiday event, with 50 vintage tractors, trucks and construction equipment on parade through downtown Calistoga.
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Lincoln Avenue at Cedar Street, Calistoga
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (707) 942-6333, www.calistogavisitors.com
– Dixie Reid
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