Event Calendar

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The Sacramento Bee produces and sponsors some of the region's leading community events throughout the region. Please check below for details on upcoming events.

July 24: Bee Book Club presents James Rollins

The Bee Book Club welcomes James Rollins to discuss his new book "The Last Oracle" on Thursday, July 24 at 6 p.m. at Borders Books, 2339 Fair Oaks Boulevard, in Sacramento. Click on the link above for more information on authors scheduled for 2008.

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April-August: RiverCats Games

Raley Field, 400 Ballpark Drive, West Sacramento
Visit The Bee kiosk on the concourse at Raley Field throughout the season to find out more about The Bee's designated player autograph sessions, contest drawings, and much more. Be sure to stop by The Bee booth for your special event subscription offer!

May-August: Friday Night Concerts in the Park

Cesar Chavez Plaza, Sacramento, 5 - 9 p.m.
Sponsored by SacLights.com, this is the place to be to hear some of Sacramento's best bands. And, you can get some great deals on eats & drinks at nearby restaurants. Check it out today!

July 19: Oak Park Summer Concert

McClatchy Park, 33rd Street and 5th Avenue, Sacramento, 1 - 6:30 p.m.
Don't miss this great day of food, vendors and music at the 22nd annual Oak Park Concert Series, featuring Midnight Star, Somethin' Smoothie, Sacred Fire, Foe Deep and Faizon & K Frost Band. Admission FREE.

July 25, 26 and 28: 27th Annual California State Home and Garden Show

Sacramento Convention Center, 13th and J Streets, Sacramento
Don't miss this spectacular showcase of expositions, vendors and demonstrations at the 27th annual California State Home and Garden Show. Festivities include a Go Solar Giveaway, the Boulevard of Gardens Landscape Competition, and special guest appearances by Frank Bielec from TLC's ''Trading Spaces.'' Admission $8 for adults, FREE for kids 16 and under.

August 3: Bark in the Ballpark

Raley Field, 400 Ballpark Drive, West Sacramento
It's doggy day at Raley Field. Bring your canine friends with you to watch the River Cats take on the Memphis Redbirds. A pre-game parade and costume contest are just the beginning of a fun night for humans and dogs alike! Tickets $15.

August 17: Woofstock '08

Johnson-Springview Park, Rocklin
This event, which is a fundraiser for the Placer SPCA, is open to people and their dogs free of charge, with certain special events requiring a fee. Included in the day's festivities are: 3K Walk, 5K Run, Pancake Breakfast, 60's Costume Contest, Woofstock Idol (yes, a singing contest for you and your dog!), Canine Art/Photo Show, Are You Smarter than a Veterinarian?, Weiner Dog Races, the Petco Park Canine Cooldown Station, lots of demos and booths and a performance by Country Recording Star Cliff Hughey, just to name a few. Admission FREE.