There’s a wide variety of events popping off around Northern California this weekend sure to entertain folks of all persuasions.
Winter, spring, summer or fall, every time of year is the perfect time for tacos and margaritas. And this weekend in Sacramento, the Taco and Margarita Festival is brining both an onslaught of tacos and margarita drinks made by award-winning bartenders, according to festival organizers.
If you have a sweet mustache, or if you’d like to craft one, then head on over to Urban Roots for Hops and Handlebars. This special is raising money for prostate cancer research and they’re doing it with a bevy of beers and BBQ. You can’t go wrong with either.
The Boston Celtics will also be in town to battle the Kings in an early afternoon tilt at Golden 1 Center on Sunday. Tipoff is set for 12:30 p.m.
If you’re heading up I-80, you might want to swing by the massive Home & Garden show in Roseville. A little further up the interstate, in Auburn, is the ACT Chili Cook-off.
One of the most unique events this weekend in happening in Santa Rosa, and it’s sure to appeal to both kids and adults. That event is Brick Palooza, a festival centered around that old childhood favorite LEGOs!
Those are just a few of the events happening this weekend, but it’s certainly not everything. Scroll on down to read about some of the awesome things going on around Northern California this weekend.
Do you have an event idea? Send your suggestions to mnuttle@abc10.com
When: November 16 | 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: 1600 Los Robles Boulevard, Sacramento
The Taco and Margarita Festival going down in Sacramento this Saturday is everything its name suggests and much more.
According to event organizers, cooks will be serving up a wide variety of tacos, one of which will be crowned the best-in-show during the taco competition.
And organizers say award-winning bartenders will be on hand slinging an array of margarita drinks. But that’s far from all the event has to offer.
Organizers say there will be live bands playing salsa, rock, reggaeton, and Latin music. There will also be Brazilian drummers, a horse show, and a performance by a comedian.
A full bar and other tasty international foods will be available, too. You don’t want to miss out!
Admission:
$25 – General admission
- $45 – VIP admission, includes access to the VIP area, closer view of the stage and free drink. Bottle service and servers available in VIP area only.
- $370 – VIP admission for 10 people, includes a reserved table and a round of drinks for everyone in the party. Bottle service and servers available in VIP area only.
- $10 – Reserved parking
When: November 17 | Tipoff at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings are set to host the red hot Boston Celtics in an early Sunday afternoon game at the Golden 1 Center.
The Celtics come to Sacramento having won nine straight games (10 if they beat Golden State Friday night) and they will be looking to keep their stellar season going against the injury-plagued Kings still looking to find a rhythm.
The Kings are (4-6) on the year (pending the results of their game against the Lakers on Friday), but they come in winning four out of their last five games (Not counting Friday’s game in Los Angeles). After an 0-5 start, the team seemed to be turning things around. But on Nov. 11, guard De'Aron Fox suffered a grade three ankle sprain in practice, which team doctors said should sideline him for three to four weeks.
With a tipoff scheduled for 12:30 p.m., fans can catch the game and have plenty of daylight remaining to mill around DOCO.
Admission:
When: November 16 | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse, 1322 V Street, Sacramento
The special, FREE, event raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer “Hops & Handlebars” is happening at Sacramento’s Urban Roots Brewery and Smokehouse this Saturday.
The goal of this quirky, carnival-style fundraiser is to educate and raise awareness about prostate cancer and raise funds for research. There will, of course, be beer, barbecue, carnival games, prizes, and a mustache contest!
There will be awesome prizes available, all donated from local businesses and bakeries. Some carnival games include ring toss, mini-golf, and “prostate pong.”
The mustache contest features four categories: mustache, beard, women, and children. And for the mustache-less, there will be a DIY mustache station with fun arts and crafts for competitors to construct their own epic ‘stache.
There will also be pop-up vendors and hourly door prizes. And all proceeds for Hops & Handlebars go to ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer.
Admission:
- FREE!
When: November 16 | 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sacramento RiverTrain, 400 N Harbor Blvd, West Sacramento
Ride the rails and sip on some great Northern California wines at West Sacramento’s Old Vine Express event.
A part of the Sacramento RiverTrain’s “farm-to-glass” event, the Old Vine Express features a live band and offers guests 15 local wines from which to choose.
Guests will receive a souvenir tasting glass and can walk to three different tasting stations throughout the train, each serving up incredible regional wines. Halfway through the trip, the train will stop along the Sacramento River so guests can stretch and enjoy the view, organizers said.
No outside food or drink is allowed on the train, but light concessions will be available for purchase. Guests may also buy a meal at checkout.
Admission:
- $75 – Adult admission
- $50 – Designated driver admission
- $10 – Dogs
When: Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: @The Grounds, 800 All American City Boulevard, Roseville
Home landscaping hobbyists unite this weekend in Roseville for their annual Home and Garden Show.
Going down this Saturday and Sunday @The Grounds in Roseville, the Home and Garden Show features tons of exhibitors stretched across 25,000 square feet inside two buildings.
This event showcases some of the region’s best in home, garden, design, landscaping and more! And it’s not only outdoor exhibitors, but all aspects of the home, like kitchen, bathroom, even solar panels. Tickets to the event are only $5, so come out and get inspired!
Admission:
- $5 – General admission.
When: November 17 | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Auburn Community Tap House and Bottle Shop, 1850 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn
If you like to cook chili, or just like to eat it, then you’ll want to check out Auburn Community Tap House’s 2nd annual Chili Cook-off this Sunday.
This year’s competition is open to 15 worthy competitors with prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. If you want to just hangout and eat some good, inventive chili, then you can buy a tasting kit for $15 which includes a pint, a bowl and a spoon.
Once judging is complete, guests can try out every competitors’ concoction and judge for themselves. An don’t forget to add your favorite toppings at the topping bar.
Admission:
- $15 – General admission tasting kit, includes a pint, bowl, spoon, napkins, and tastings of each competitors’ chili.
When: November 17 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Rosa Veterans Building, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa
Who doesn’t love LEGOs? They’re a ubiquitous childhood toy that spans a generation. But did you know that the only LEGO festival in Northern California is held in Santa Rosa?
Brick Palooza is a giant festival, exhibition, and celebration for LEGO fans of all ages. Entering its fourth year, this amazing event features art, robotics, hands-on exhibits, play areas, and vendors all about those special little building bricks.
There will be new LEGO sets, vintage LEGO sets, special figurines, jewelry, T-shirts and much, much more! And food and drinks will be available on-site for purchase.
And if that isn’t good enough, a part of the proceeds raised at the festival will go to Play Well Africa a 501c3 non-profit and Sonoma County schools.
Admission:
- $12 – Early-bird general admission.
- $15 – General admission the day of the event.
- $60 – VIP package, includes access to the VIP lounge all day with snacks and drinks, early entry, a free goodie bag, lanyard with custom-printed Lego tile.
When: November 17 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Lake Tahoe AleWorX Taproom, 2050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe AleWorX on the California-Nevada state line is throwing a prohibition party this Sunday.
Roaring 20s costumes are encouraged at the event dubbed the “Pray 4 Snow Prohibition Party.” According to organizers, there will be an electro-swing DJ to give the sounds a more modern feel.
There will also be a cocktail contest featuring local bartender trying to craft the best Old Fashioned.
There will be a $100 prize awarded to the person with the best costume, too.
This party promises to be a good time. You don’t want to miss out, especially at a time when you don’t need chains to get to South Lake Tahoe.
Admission:
- $30 – General admission.
When: November 15, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | November 16, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Neck Of The Woods, 406 Clement Street, San Francisco
A special pop-up comedy event is coming to San Francisco this weekend featuring some of the city’s top comedians.
This weekend’s guests have appeared on NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, Viceland, MTV, Netflix, and more!
San Francisco Winter Comedy Festival, put on by Funcheap and Hella Funny, is taking over Neck of the Woods this Friday and Saturday with just 200 tickets available for each show. Tickets at the door cost $10 but if you RSVP here you can get in for FREE!
Friday’s comedians are Clay Newman, Emily Ward, and Tony Sparks.
Saturday’s comedians are Jalisa Robinson, Paco Romane, and Daniel Dugar.
Admission:
- FREE!
When: November 17 | 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Complex Oakland, 420 14th Street, Oakland
The annual NOISE RAGE music festival is back at Complex Oakland this Sunday.
Featuring some of the Bay Area’s best hip-hop artists and DJs, the festival will have food, a full-service bar, vendors and more. Organizers say the event is open to guests of all ages.
This year’s headlining artists are Nef the Pharaoh and Keak da Sneak.
Doors open at 8 p.m. Nef the Pharaoh is scheduled to perform at 11:55 p.m. Keak da Sneak is scheduled to perform at 12:30 a.m.
Admission:
- $25 – Early-bird admission.
- $30 – General admission the day of the event.
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