Seven things to do this weekend
ALL WEEKEND
Theater
'Spring Awakening'
What: The sensational Broadway Sacramento presentation of the new rock-based musical "Spring Awakening" finishes its brief Sacramento run. This is one of the most creative musical productions that's come to town.
When: Continues at 8 tonight and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (last show).
Where: Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sacramento
Tickets: $18-$65
Information: (916) 557-1999, (800) 225-2277, www.tickets.com or www.BroadwaySacramento.com
– Marcus Crowder
TODAY
Theater
'Carousel'
What: The Davis Musical Theatre Company presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic tale of love and redemption, featuring such songs as "If I Loved You" and "You'll Never Walk Alone."
When: Opens at 8:15 tonight and continues at 8:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:15 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 6
Where: Hoblit Performing Arts Center, 607 Pena Drive, Davis
Tickets: $18 general, $16 children, students and seniors
Information: (530) 756-3682, www.dmtc.org
– Jim Carnes
TODAY
Music
The Painkillers and Joe Getty & the Dead Flowers
What: Sacramento radio personalities Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty – in their respective bands, the Painkillers and the Dead Flowers – play Americana, roots, classic rock, honky tonk and a bit of twang in original compositions.
When: 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Palms, 13 Main St., Winters
Cost: $12
Information: (530) 795-1825, www.palmsplay house.com
– Jim Carnes
SATURDAY
Museum
Target Free Saturday
What: The national retailer pays Crocker admission fees for everyone. Be sure to check out the museum's two newest exhibitions: "Treasures, Curiosities and Secrets: The Crockers and the Gilded Age" and "Meadows and Mountains," a retrospective of the paintings of William F. Jackson, the Crocker's first director and curator.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and hands-on family activities noon-3 p.m.)
Where: Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento
Cost: Free
Information: (916) 808-7000, www.crockerartmuseum.org
– Dixie Reid
SATURDAY
Pop music
Ricky & the Redstreaks
What: When they formed in Placerville in 1968, they took their name from a comment Paul McCartney made about wanting to "get back" to something pre-Beatlemania; they've been name-checked by no less than Brooks and Dunn in the hit song "Just Another Neon Night"; and now Sacramento's own Ricky and the Redstreaks (same Ricky, new 'streakers) are rockin' back into town.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Candlerock Lounge in the Country Club Lanes Skyroom, 2600 Watt Ave., Sacramento
Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the door
Information: (916) 488-7545
– Jim Carnes
SATURDAY
Event
'Recycle Rummage Sale'
What: The semiannual rummage sale benefits animal conservation programs around the world.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Sacramento Zoo, Land Park Drive near Sutterville Road, in William Land Park
Cost: Free with zoo admission; $9 general, $6.50 ages 3-12
Information: (916) 808-5888, www.saczoo.com
– Dixie Reid
THURSDAY
Dance
PTDT Fall Concert 2009
What: The Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre, a Davis modern dance troupe, will present its fall concert featuring the premiere of the new dance "Show Your Work." The program will include such past favorites as "Solstice," which premiered in 1991 and focused on what many ancient religions considered the eight holy points of the year, and "The Buddy System," choreographed in late 2001 in response to the events of 9/11 and now updated to expand the concept of "buddy system" as not only necessary in emergencies but as to living a full life.
When: 8 p.m. Thursday- Nov. 21
Where: Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop & Performing Arts Center, 2720 Del Rio Place, Davis
Tickets: $10 general
Information: (530) 756-3949, www.trokanski.com
– Jim Carnes