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Sunday, May 11

+Critic's pick – Edward Ortiz

CLASSICAL MUSIC

ALEXANDER STRING QUARTET

In its final concerts of the season, the quartet is joined by pianist Lara Downes and violinist Andrew Duckles for an all-Brahms program. 2 and 7 p.m. Studio Theatre, Mondavi Center, UC Davis. $39 general, $19.50 students and children. (866) 754-2787, www.MondaviArts.org

+Critic's pick – Chris Macias

POP/R&B CONCERT

ALICIA KEYS

The multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-pianist arrives on her "As I Am" tour, with Ne-Yo and Jordin Sparks opening. 7 p.m. Arco Arena. $125, $85, $49.50, $39.50. (916) 649-8497, www.ticketmaster.com

THEATER

'THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO'

Alfred ("Driving Miss Daisy") Uhry's play about religious prejudice in the South during World War II is staged by Imprint Theatre Company. 7 p.m. (continues at 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and 7 p.m. Sundays, through May 25). 1100 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom. $20 general, $15 students and seniors. (916) 627-6533, www.imprinttheatre.org

STAGED READING

'TITUS ANDRONICUS'

The Sacramento Shakespeare Festival presents a staged reading of Shakespeare's tragedy in a fundraising event. 7 p.m. Art Court Theatre, Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Blvd. $10. (916) 558-2228, www.sacramentoshakespeare.net

Monday, May 12

POETRY

REBECCA FOUST AND ELIZABETH KRAUSE

Poets Rebecca Foust and Elizabeth Krause read at this weekly event sponsored by the Sacramento Poetry Center. 7:30 p.m. SPC, 25th and R streets. Free. (916) 979-9706, www.sacramentopoetry center.org

Tuesday, May 13

ROCK SHOW

EISLEY

Eisley is both a band and a family from Tyler, Texas – three sisters, a brother and a cousin – playing alternative rock; the Myriad and Vedera are also on the bill. 7:30 p.m. Empire, 1417 R St. $15 advance, $18 day of show. (916) 448-3300

ANIMATION

'THE ANIMATORS BALL'

Community college and high school animators showcase their work while Pixar animator Austin Madison (a Sheldon High alumnus) delivers the keynote address; sponsored by the Art Directors & Artists Club and the Graphic Communication Department at Sacramento City College. 6:30 p.m. Student Center, Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Blvd. Free. (916) 558-2415, www.animatorsball.com

Wednesday, May 14

MEXICAN MUSIC AND DANCE

PACIFICO DANCE COMPANY

Traditional music and dances of Chihuahua, Chiapas, Jalisco and other Mexican states are on display in this performance by one of California's leading Mexican folklorico dance ensembles. See story, Page 16.

WORLD MUSIC

CHIARA CIVELLO

Vocalist Chiara Civello sings jazz with Latin, Brazilian and Caribbean influences. 8 p.m. (also 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday). Studio Theatre, Mondavi Center, UC Davis. $36 general, $18 students and children. (866) 754-2787

TV/CLASSICAL MUSIC

'SONGS OF HOPE'

If you missed the Sacramento Philharmonic's recent concert featuring Arab and Israeli musicians and compositions, here's a show about the concert and its background. 7 p.m. (also 6 p.m. next Sunday) on Channel 6 (KVIE). (916) 929-5843, www.kvie.org

Thursday, May 15

KIDS ENTERTAINMENT

PUPPET SHOW

Tony Borders and his puppets present "Books Are a Treasure." 3:30 p.m. McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd. Free. (916) 264-2920

JAZZ

THE GARRETT PERKINS PROJECT

The Crocker Art Museum's Third Thursday Jazz Summer Concert Series kicks off with a performance by the Garrett Perkins Project, which plays a variety of styles from bebop to contemporary jazz. 5:30-8 p.m. Crocker Park, Second and O streets. $10. (916) 808-7000

AMERICANA MUSIC

THE BOTTOM DWELLERS

The country-bluegrass band celebrates the release of its new CD, "Think I Need a Drink," at this Americana Ramble show; the Painkillers open. 8 p.m. Marilyn's on K, 908 K St. $5. (916) 446-4361

Friday, May 16

+Critic's pick – Bruce Dancis

R&B CONCERT

ETTA JAMES AND THE ROOTS BAND

Whether singing her hits from the '50s ("Roll With Me Henry") or the '60s ("At Last," "Tell Mama," "I'd Rather Go Blind"), or covering blues, rock, gospel, R&B and jazz standards, Etta James remains one of the great American singers. 7:30 p.m. The Grove, Radisson Hotel, 500 Leisure Lane. $49, $45. (916) 849-6497, www.ticketmaster.com