THE SACRAMENTO EXPERIENCE
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Summary of Events:
- Sunset Sippin at Boeger Winery - August 3
- Oktoberfest Fundraiser for Weiner Dog Races - August 6
- Republic FC vs Rio Valley FC Toros - August 11
- Republic FC at Saint Louis FC - August 15
- Republic FC vs LA Galaxy II - August 18
- Kahulanui, Hawaii's Kings of Swing - August 24
- Race for the Arts - August 25
- Shades of Bublé, A Three Man Tribute to Michael Bublè - August 26
- El Dorado Western Railroad Rides - August 26
- In the Mood, The 25th Anniversary Tour - August 30
Forth's Event Pick of the Month:
Race for the Arts
William Land Park
August 25, 7 AM Registration
Grab your running shoes, friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and join the fun! Race for the Arts is for everyone—the serious runners (5K timed by B-tag) and for the casual runner/walker. Run, walk, jog or jeté along the racecourse in Sacramento’s shady William Land Park.
Entertainment throughout the racecourse and a free arts festival—what’s not to love? Come out for the Race and stay for the free arts festival with food, hands-on booths and plenty of entertainment.
Oktoberfest Fundraiser for
Wiener Dog Races
Powell's Steamer Co & Pub
August 6, 5 PM
The Placerville Downtown Association and Powell's Steamer restaurant are having a party to raise funds for bleachers for the annual wiener dog races held at Oktoberfest. Join us for German beer, German music and a special German menu at this one night only event, Monday, August 6th from 5-8 PM at Powell's Steamer on Main Street at the Bell Tower.
Wiener Dog Races
Powell's Steamer Co & Pub
August 6, 5 PM
The Placerville Downtown Association and Powell's Steamer restaurant are having a party to raise funds for bleachers for the annual wiener dog races held at Oktoberfest. Join us for German beer, German music and a special German menu at this one night only event, Monday, August 6th from 5-8 PM at Powell's Steamer on Main Street at the Bell Tower.
Sacramento Republic FC
Various Dates and Locations
August 11, 8 PM
Republic FC vs Rio Grand
Valley FC Toros
August 15, 5:30 PM
Republic FC at Saint Louis FC
August 18, 8 PM
Republic FC vs LA Galaxy II
KahulanuiVarious Dates and Locations
August 11, 8 PM
Republic FC vs Rio Grand
Valley FC Toros
August 15, 5:30 PM
Republic FC at Saint Louis FC
August 18, 8 PM
Republic FC vs LA Galaxy II
Hawaii's Kings of Swing
Harris Center
August 24, 7:30 PM
Meet Kahulanui, a leading exponent of traditional Hawaiian music blended with the big band swing as brought to the Aloha State by U.S. servicemen during World War II. The nine piece band—four horns,guitar, bass, ukulele, drums, and steel — was nominated for a Grammy for their debut CD, Hula Ku’I; their energy and dynamic arrangements have caused a sensation throughout the Islands.
Shades of Bublè
A Three Man Tribute to Michael Bublè
Harris Center
August 26, 2 PM & 7 PM
With three voices singing incredible songs like Feeling Good, Moondance, Come Fly With Me, Home, Everything, Fever, Save the Last Dance for Me, and many more, Shades of Bublè: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Bublé brings the swinging standards and pop hits of Michael Bublé to the stage in an unforgettable high-energy concert event.
El Dorado Western Railroad Rides
El Dorado Station
August 26
The El Dorado Western Railroad, a living history program of the El Dorado County Historical Museum, offers rides on restored Fairmont track inspection cars every Sunday, 10 AM - 3:00 PM, weather permitting, with the last ride departing at 2 PM. The rides depart on the 1st and 3rd Sundays from the El Dorado Station, located on Oriental Street in El Dorado.
In the Mood
The 25th Anniversary Tour
Harris Center
August 30, 7:30 PM
Back by popular demand, In The Mood is more than a concert, it’s an authentic big band theatrical swing revue. Taking its audience back to another time and place, it’s the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, and other greats from the 1940s.