Mondavi Center offers a wide variety of world-class touring artists and speakers to UC Davis and the surrounding communities. These events include classical jazz and folk concerts, theater, dance, comedy presentation and lectures. Mondavi Center is located in Davis, California on the UC Davis campus.

Sacramento Community Center Theater hosts a variety of top caliber events, from performances by local artists to Broadway musicals on tour. Currently, the Community Center Theater is home to season productions for the California Musical Theater's Broadway Series, Sacramento Ballet, Sacramento Opera, Sacramento Philharmonic, Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra, and Community Concert series. Recently, capacity audiences have enjoyed performances by world-renowned artists including Bill Cosby, Jerry Seinfeld, and Melissa Etheridge.

The Crocker Art Museum is the leading arts institution in the Sacramento Valley. The Crocker serves as the primary regional resource for the study and appreciation of fine art, with an emphasis on the original Crocker family donation of Califonia art, European drawings, East Asian paintings, and international ceramics.

The Strauss Festival of Elk Grove comes to the stage Thursday through Sunday during the last week of July each year. The show features elegantly costumed dancers and professional symphony musicians playing the music of Johann Strauss, Jr. and his family. The setting is a grassy knoll at the edge of a lake surrounding a small island. Warm evening breezes and lights reflected in the water add to the wonderful experience of this free event.

California State University, Sacramento is committed to teaching and learning as its primary responsibility. In both the academic and student support programs, success is measured in terms of student learning. In addition, the University recognizes the vital connections between pedagogy and learning, research activities and classroom instruction, and co-curricular involvement and civic responsibility. All students, regardless of their entering levels of preparation, are expected to complete their degree programs with the analytical skills necessary to understand the social, economic, political, cultural, and ecological complexities of an increasingly interconnected world. Located in the capital of the nation’s most populous and diverse state, California State University, Sacramento is dedicated to advancing the many social, economic, political, and scientific issues affecting the region and the state.

UC Davis is one of the nation's top public research universities and is part of the world's preeminent public university system. UC Davis is located in the City of Davis, about twenty minutes from downtown Sacramento. The central purpose of UC Davis, as a comprehensive research university, is the generation, advancement, dissemination and application of knowledge. In this, UC Davis is committed to developing and sustaining leading programs in: the arts, humanities, biological and physical sciences, and social sciences—disciplines at the core of all universities; agricultural and environmental disciplines and engineering; professional studies in education, law, management, medicine, and veterinary medicine.

Arden Fair is the premier shopping destination in Sacramento, with over 1 million square feet of shopping! Valet parking, soft seating areas, and year-round special events create the ideal atmosphere. You will find contemporary fashions, jewelry, accessories and brand name merchandise at over 165 specialty stores, plus Nordstrom, Macy’s, Sears and JCPenney. Arden Fair also has a variety of restaurants, everything from fast food to fine dining.

Interested in the convenience of dining, shopping, and watching a movie in one location? Simply go to the Westfield Downtown Plaza and experience all these things. Have the choice of shopping at over 110 retailers, dining at nine eateries or five restaurants, and watching a movie at Century Theaters. We will make it easy for you to see what is playing at Century Theaters to help plan your day or evening. Westfield Downtown Plaza is located on L Street in downtown Sacramento.

ARCO Arena is the top venue for sports, entertainment and special events in the Greater Sacramento area. With over 200 spectator events each year, ARCO Arena is one of the busiest buildings of its kind in the United States. More than 2 million fans from around Northern and Central California visited ARCO Arena last year for events ranging from NBA basketball to Disney On Ice. ARCO has hosted such world-famous acts as the Rolling Stones, Elton John, Garth Brooks, and a growing role call of today's biggest names in entertainment.

ARCO Arena is the top venue for sports, entertainment and special events in the Greater Sacramento area. With over 200 spectator events each year, ARCO Arena is one of the busiest buildings of its kind in the United States. More than 2 million fans from around Northern and Central California visited ARCO Arena last year for events ranging from NBA basketball to Disney On Ice. ARCO has hosted such world-famous acts as the Rolling Stones, Elton John, Garth Brooks, and a growing role call of today's biggest names in entertainment.

"Take Me Out To The Ball Game" The Sacramento River Cats have called Raley Field their home since relocating to California's Capital City in May 2000. Nestled along the Sacramento River in West Sacramento, the ballpark is the crowned jewel of Minor League Baseball. Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland A's, the River Cats have graduated more than 60 players to the next level. The River Cats have led all of minor league baseball in attendance during each of their seasons at Raley Field.

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is your gateway to Northern California destinations, major cities across the U.S., and the world. Service is available from 13 major carriers and one commuter airline. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.