Seven Things to Do This Weekend
By Dixie Reid, The Sacramento Bee, Calif.
Jul. 4–Today
Dixon
Celebrate!
What: Friends of the Dixon May Fair present an old-fashioned celebration with fireworks, a classic car show, food, games and a performance by the Fryed Brothers Band.
When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Dixon May Fair grounds, 655 S. First St., Dixon
Cost: Free. Parking $5. (Demolition Derby $15 general)
Information: (707) 678-5529, http://www.dixonmayfair.com/calendar.html
Today- Saturday
Jamestown
Train time
What: Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, the California State Railroad Museum’s branch known as the “Movie Railroad,” celebrates its 25th anniversary.
When: 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Where: 18115 Fifth Ave., Jamestown (two hours southeast of Sacramento)
Cost: Free. (Steam train ride: $8 general, $3 ages 6-17, departs hourly 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Roundhouse tours: $2 general, $1 ages 6-17.)
Information: (209) 984-3953, www.railtown1897.org
Today-Sunday
Families
International Festival
What: The first weekend of Fairytale Town’s cultural celebration, with live performances ranging from drummers to belly dancers and Irish dancers.
When: Noon and 2 p.m. (continues weekends throughout July)
Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento
Cost: Free with admission
Information: (916) 264-5233, www.fairytaletown.org
Saturday
Class
Watercolors
What: Sacramento artist Kathrine Lemke Waste teaches a beginners-level class in still-life painting.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento
Cost: Free
Information: (916) 264-2920, www.saclibrary.org (For a list of materials to bring to class, call the information number or check the Web site.)
Today-Sunday
Exhibit
‘Clay Now’
What: It’s the final weekend to see a rare gathering of the works of some of Sacramento’s best-known ceramic artists.
When: Library hours (10 a.m.-6 p.m. today, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday)
Where: Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento
Cost: Free
Information: (916) 264-2920, www.saclibrary.org
Saturday- Sunday
Theater
‘Almost, Maine’
What: The residents of Almost fall in and out of love in John Cariani’s lighthearted 11-vignette play. Buck Busfield directs.
When: 5 and 9 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (ends July 20)
Where: B Street Theatre, 2711 B St., Sacramento
Cost: $30
Information: (916) 443-5300, www.bstreettheatre.org
Sunday
Kids
‘Sing Out!’
What: McKinley Children’s Song Circle performs patriotic and traditional songs. Music by Shade Chasers.
When: 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: McKinley Park (in front of Clunie Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento)
Cost: Free
Information: (916) 447-3557, (916) 531-4110
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