The Pacific Rim Street Festival is Sunday, May 23, 2010, from 10:00AM to 5:00PM in Old Sacramento and Westfield Downtown Plaza and is presented by the Asian Pacific Rim Foundation.  For years the festival has displayed the richness and diversity of many Pacific Rim cultures through cultural programs, entertainment, art and food. The event also enhances the community’s knowledge of Asian/Pacific Island cultures in a fun and positive environment.  For more information about location or driving directions and the events of the day click on this link to pacificrimstreetfest.com. Continue Reading »

May is Bike Month

 

May is bike month and Thursday May 20, 2010 is Bike to Work Day.  If you work close to the Capitol Thursday is your lucky day because if you bike to work you can go to the Capitol BikeFest on the west side of the state Capitol.  Enjoy music and visit with staff from bike shops, cycling, transit, health and fitness organizations.  Free bike valet parking and safety checks.

If you want more information about Bike Month in the Sacramento area go to mayisbikemonth.com.

The Sacramento Kings are inviting all fans to join them for the “NBA’s GREATEST Draft Lottery Party” on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, starting at 4:00PM in Midtown Sacramento on 18th Street between L and Capitol.  Admission is FREE!

“We’d love to have all Kings fans from throughout Sacramento join us for this exciting event to learn what pick we’ll have in this year’s Draft,” said Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof. “Our Lottery pick last year led to Tyreke winning NBA Rookie of the Year, and we’ll have another high pick this year. The future of this team has never looked brighter.” Continue Reading »

Saturday, May 15, 2010, from 7:00PM to 9:00PM you are invited to Carmichael Spring Concert at the Danny Bishop Memorial Pavilion for the Performing Arts (AKA – Carmichael Park Band Shell, 5750 Grant Avenue in Carmichael) with the band, Custom Neon.

This will be a FREE and fun night filled with class rock cover songs from bands like the Rolling Stones, Beatles and the Doors. Continue Reading »

The largest cycling event in America, the Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race presented by AEG that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams is coming to Sacramento on Sunday, May 16, 2010. Continue Reading »

Raley Field 400 Ballpark Drive, Sacramento, CA 95691, will host the fourth annual Raley Field Brewfest on Friday night, May 14, 2010, from 7:00PM to 10:30PM.  The Brewfest will feature tastings of microbrews from local and regional brewers.  For more information click on this link to raleyfield.com or call 916-376-4676. Continue Reading »

The Oakdale Chocolate Festival was born in 1993, and continues every year on the 3rd weekend in May, at Wood Park, at the junction of Hwy 120 and 108, Saturday, for the 17th time on May 15, 2010, from 9:00AM to 7:00PM and Sunday May 16, 2010, from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Continue Reading »

Families and bicycle enthusiasts from throughout the region are invited to a Cyclebration at Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Hosted by the Shriners Quickstep Cycling Team, the all-day event begins at 9:00AM in the front parking circle of the hospital at 2425 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817. Continue Reading »

Whether you are an experienced swimmer or need to learn to swim the City of Sacramento Aquatics Program has something for you.  Their mission statement says:  The Aquatics Section of the Park and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing safe, fun, and educational water-related experiences for all people.

Just click on this link to City of Sacramento Aquatics Programs for summer 2010 for pool locations and lesson times, availability, and online registration.