Sacramento – June 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, at 3:30pm & 7:30pm – Cirque duSoleil-Alegria

Cirque du Soleil (French for “Circus of the Sun”) is a Canadian company self-described as a “dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment. The company was founded in 1984, by Guy Laliberte, in Montreal, QC, Canada. Tickets $40-$90, located at One Sports Parkway, Sacramento, CA. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.
Vacaville – June 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, at 10am – Vacaville Art Wine & Brew Festival
Historic Downtown welcomes the sounds and tastes of Art, Wine & Brew Fest. Come enjoy music in Town Square, taste beer and wine as you stroll through the streets of crafters. Located at the Downtown Café, 374 Merchant St., Vacaville, CA, call for info at (707)448-0490 6,000 attendees expected.
Lodi – Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 5:00pm – Downtown Lodi Certified Farmers Market
The Downtown Certified Farmers Market is the family friendly market held every Thursday evening beginning in June throughout the end of September. Over 25 certified farmers offer an array of fresh produce, wine and flowers. 50 homemade and commercial arts and craft vendors line the streets of downtown attracting over 5,000 attendees each week. Located at Pine St. and School St., Lodi, CA.
Dixon –Thursday June 3, 2010 at 4:00pm-8:00pm – Farmer’s Market
Celebrate the Bounty! The Downtown Dixon Business Association with the help of the City of Dixon brings the Pacific Coast Certified Organic Farmer’s Market to downtown every Thursday starting Thursday, May 20 through mid-September 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Women’s Improvement Club Park next to the Dixon Public Library on the corner of North First and East C Streets.
Clovis –Friday, June 3, 2010 at 5:30-9:00pm – Farmer’s Market
Friday Night Farmer’s Market is in full swing in the heart of Old Town Clovis. Sample fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables, grown here in the nation’s finest agricultural region, each in the peak of season! Old Town Clovis, Pollasky Ave.
Sacramento – Friday, June 4, 2010 at 8pm – Super Summer Soul Jam
R&B and Soul, Rock, Pop, Blues, Rap, Disco, Freestyle, Hip-Hop at the Radisson Hotel, 500 Leisure Ln, Sacramento, CA. Tickets $45 at www.ticketmaster.com
Modesto – Friday, June 4, 2010 at 8pm – Modesto Symphony Orchestra-Broadway Rocks.
Broadway ROCKS! Steven Reineke, conductor, Christina Norrup, vocalist, Mark Willett, vocalist, Kirsten Bracken, vocalist, Zachary Prince, vocalist. Broadway Rocks! is sure to bring the house down with selections from Ain’t Misbehavin’, Grease, West Side Story, Dirty Dancing, Footloose, Fame, Wicked, Hairspray and more! Located in the Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA. Tickets cost – $34 – $77. Call for info – (209)338-2100.
Modesto – Saturday, June 3, 2010 at 7:30am to 12:20am – Gourmet Farmers Market
Enjoy farm fresh fruits & vegetables grown and brought to market by certified growers. Just picked strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and other tree-ripened stone fruits; melons, grapes and citrus will be available at their peak during their annual seasons. Vine ripe tomatoes, eggplants, squash, peppers and spicy chilies, artichokes, sweet corn, gourds, and herbs are all coming fresh to you as they are ready to pick. Regional vendors will display farmstead goat cheese, locally produced variety olive oils, classic wine vinegars, fresh eggs, honey, sausages, fine meats & smoked salmon, and Pacific Ocean fresh-caught fish. Wholesome local dried fruits, fresh whole nuts, kettle corn, gourmet coffees & teas, donuts, breads, pastries, pies and more. Located at 10th Street between H & I, call for more info
Lodi –Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 9:00am – ACS Relay for Life of Lodi
Follow ACS to a world with more birthdays by fighting back against the continuous struggle with finding a cure for cancer. For more information please call 209-327-1997 209-327-1997. Location: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street.
Livingston – Saturday, June 5th – Sunday, June 6th at 8:00am – The Pick and Gather at Riverdance Farms
The Pick and Gather at Riverdance Farms is an annual Family Festival on the Merced River near Highway 99 that celebrates the best of the Valley’s local and organic foods. Features U-Pick Organic Blueberries and Cherries * Workshops * Poetry * Local Artisans * Crafts * Farmers Market * Live Music * Lots of Activities for Children * Petting Zoo * Farm Tours * River Fair * Fishing Lessons * Local and Organic Foods * Camping Saturday Night * Sunday Morning Organic Breakfast. Adults-$10, Children-$5.00, Campsite Saturday nite-$10.00. Located at 12230 Livingston Cressey Rd, Livingston, CA, call for more info at (831)763-2111.
Read more: Riverdance Farms Pick Your Own Produce
Manteca – Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 11am – Ride the Tide
Take part in the 1st Annual Ride the Tide, a 13 Mile relay that runs through the city of Manteca, CA. Participants are encouraged to contribute or raise additional funds to benefit breast cancer awareness. This event will host skateboarders, bikers, runners, walkers and supporters to the city of Manteca to support breast cancer awareness. Meet at Tidewater Bike Path, Library Park at 7am to 10am Registration & Warm up, 10:30am Starting line, 12 pm Hydration Stop & Photo opportunity,12:30 to 2pm Ride toward the finish line, closing ceremony. Entrance Fee: $25 – Includes sponsor goodie bag and event t-shirt, call for info (209)482-2115.
Madera – Big Brothers, Big Sisters 2nd Annual Youth Soccer Clinic – Saturday, June 5, 2010, Registration 8am-9am, Clinic 9am-3pm.
This clinic is FREE to all children between the ages of 8 and 15. No experience necessary. This clinic will be conducted by the men and women soccer coaches from local area High Schools. You may register online at www.bigs.org or you may register the morning of the event. REGISTRATION & PARENTAL RELEASE FORM must be completed. Located at Sunrise Rotary Park (across from Millview School). Contact Ren Hallet (559)673-4862, or email-hallettsan@gmail.com. Free lunch, free coaching, free t-shirt.
Fresno –Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 7:05pm – Fresno Grizzlies Staycation Night
Fresno Grisslies –vs- the Sacramento RiverCats. Want your business to stand out? Set up a raffle and giveaway an exciting prize package! Exclusive offer only to businesses looking to promote fun and exciting activities around the area! For more information contact Laura Pimentel at (559)320-2528, or email at lpimentel@fresnogrizzlies.com
Sacramento – Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 6pm-8pm – Jazz in the Park, Sunday Concert Series
FREE, Featured Performers: The Hucklebucks. Bring the family and encourage your neighbors to attend. There will be children’s activities provided by the City of Sacramento. Located at Winn Park, 2715 P Street, Sacramento, CA. For more information call (916)808-3821
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