EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Cosumnes Community Service District
9355 E. Stockton Blvd. Suite 185, Elk Grove
Additional information: 916 405-5300 or https://www.yourcsd.com/177/Adult-Classes
Offering a variety of classes and programs for adults that promote heath, fun and lifelong
learning.
Cosumnes River College
8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento
Additional information: 916 691-7344
and https://www.crc.losrios.edu/culture
Community College attempting to empower students to strengthen the cultural, social,
economic, and environmental well-being of its community.
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education
8401-B Gerber Rd., Sacramento
Additional information: 916 686-7717, egusd.net/egace and https://blogs.egusd.net/egace/always-learning/community-education-enrichment-classes/
Turn your plans into action. Programs and services at EGACE provide convenient times
and close to home locations. Fee-based community education program offering courses
for personal growth, fun, business, workforce development and enrichment.
Hart Senior Center-City of Sacramento Classes and Activities
915th St., Sacramento
Additional information: 916 808-5462 or http://www.cityofsacramento.org/hartcenter
Offering a variety of classes and activities to optimize the experience of aging. How to
put computer and other devices to use for you.
The Renaissance Society
California State University-Sacramento
Adams Building Room 105, 7750 College Town Dr., Sacramento
Additional information: 916 278-7834, rensoc@csus.edu and https://www.csus.edu/org/rensoc/
In partnership with CSUS, the Renaissance Society provides opportunities for
participatory lifelong learning and community engagement for older adults. Many
seminars are on Fridays and Saturdays on the CSUS campus. Others take place in
various locations and days.
Renaissance Society Lectures at Sacramento Public Libraries
https://www.csus.edu/org/rensoc/seminars.html
Arden-Dimick Library – 892 Watt Ave., Sacramento
Carmichael Library – 5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Colonial Heights Library – 4799 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento
Franklin Community Library – 10055 Franklin High Rd., Elk Grove
Additional information: 916 264-2920 or saclibrary.org
Sacramento Zoo-Adult and Senior Classes
3930 W. Land Park Dr., Sacramento
Additional information: 916 808-5888 or saczoo.org and https://www.saczoo.org/event
Continue your learning at the Sacramento Zoo with adult and senior classes in
photography and specialized Tea and Tour programs.
Senior Center of Elk Grove
8830 Sharkey Avenue, Elk Grove
Additional information: 916 685-3160, thesceg.com and https://thesceg.com/what-we-offer
Happy healthy seniors are vital to the community. The Senior Center offers fitness and
creative classes, travel events and a Salad Bar on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sacramento Public Library- Let’s Talk
Additional information: 916 264-2920 or Saclibrary.org/letstalk
Events are designed for you to hear about issues being discussed locally and globally.
These 90-minute forums provide welcoming space for discussions that are often difficult
and the opportunity to see an issue from various perspectives.
RESOURCES FOR FINE ARTS: MUSIC/DANCE/THEATRE
ELK GROVE:
Elk Grove Arts Commission
8401 Laguna Palms Way, 95758
Additional information: 916-691-2489 or 916-627-3214 or http://www.elkgrovecity.org/city_hall/city_government/commission_and_committees/committee_for_the_arts
Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
9683 Elk Grove-Florin Rd.
Additional information: 916-685-5992, egfinearts@frontiernet.net or http://www.elkgrovefineartscenter.org/
Elk Grove Jazz & Blues Vespers
8153 Elk Grove Blvd., #50, 95758
Additional information: Nan Mahon at 916-806-9476 or 916-683-1435, email
jbvespers@gmail.com
Hosted by Elk Grove Presbyterian Church
March through Nov. First Sunday of each month, 4:00 p.m.
Strauss Festival in June & July
Community Band Concert in June, and Hot Summer Nights Concert Series in August,
sponsored by CDS in Elk Grove.
Additional information: 916-405-5600 or http://straussfestival.com/
Sun Grove Church
2285 Longport Court, Elk Grove, 95758
Additional information: 916-691-6818 or sungrove.org
Hosts a variety of Elk Grove musical events.
SACRAMENTO:
Wells Fargo Pavilion
Box Office for Broadway Sacramento: 1510 J St., #200, 95814
Additional information: 916-557-1999 or www.broadwaysacramento.com
Features Broadway at Music Circus in the summer and Broadway on Tour during the rest
of the year, which is currently hosted at the Community Center Theatre.
Sacramento Community Center Theatre
1301 L ST., 95814, Downtown
Additional information: 916-808-5181 or www.broadwaysacramento.com
Besides Music Circus and Music on Tour, this is the home to the Sacramento Ballet, Opera & Philharmonic Orchestra.
Memorial Auditorium
1515 J St., 95814
Additional information: 916-808-5291 or www.sacramentoconventioncenter.com/
This opened in 1927 and was dedicated as a memorial and tribute to the city residents
who gave their lives in service to our country. The 3,859-seat auditorium hosts a diverse
range of entertainment from wedding and graduations ceremonies to boxing and concerts.
In the fall, it will host Broadway on Tour.
Sacramento Theatre Company (STC)
1419 H. St., 95814
Additional information: 916-443-6722 or www.SacTheatre.org
This performing arts theatre features productions of well-known classical, musical, and
contemporary plays.
Sacramento Ballet
2420 N St., #100 95816
Additional information: 916-552-5810 or www.sacballet.org
Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra & Opera
1110 2nd St., 95814
Additional information: 916-594-7333 or www.sacphilopera.org
Performances are at the Sacramento Community Center Theatre.
Golden 1 Center
500 David J. Stern Walk – Downtown Commons, Sacramento, 95814
Additional information: 877-940-2901 or www.boxofficeticketscenter.com or
www.golden1center.com
Hosts sports & musical events such as Cirque du Soleil.
The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts
Home of the B Street Theatre.
2700 Capitol Ave 95816 Midtown
Additional information: 916-443-5300 or www.bstreettheatre.org
Hosts musical series, theatre, children’s theatre, & other performing arts series.
Crest Theatre
1013 K St., 95814
Additional information: 916-476-3356 or https://www.crestsacramento.com/
This is an old vaudeville palace art deco theatre. They host film festivals and a variety of
different performance arts genres.
Celebration Arts
2727 B St. 95816
Additional information: 916-455-2787 or celebrationartsact@gmail.com
This is a multi-cultural, multi-discipline performing arts organization in Sacramento.
Mission statement: Provide training & performance opportunities for community
residents in areas of theatre, dance, & music. We strive to make art and its presentation
accessible.
Celebration Arts Performing Arts and community Theatre
4469 D . St., East Sacramento.
Additional information: 916-455-2787
This features dance mostly.
Capital Stage
2215 J St., Midtown
Additional information: 916-995-5464 or boxoffice@capstage.org or www.Capstage.org
In 2006 Sacramento New & Review voted this the best professional theatre in the greater
Sacramento region. “It continues to bring an edgier, urban sophistication to professional
theatre. This is a comfortable, intimate theatre that puts the spotlight on the art.”
Guild Theatre
2828 35th St., Sacramento. (Oak Park)
Additional information: 916-905-7024 or https://www.sthope.org/guild-theater-home
This all-purpose, bi-level theatre features movie screenings, concerts, plays etc.
West Sacramento Community Theatre
1075 Capitol Ave., West Sacramento
Additional information: 916-491-1085 or https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/community-center/black-box
WSCT provides high quality entertainment through productions ranging from well-
known favorites and classic stage plays and musicals to World Premiere plays.
Tower Theatre
2508 Land Park Dr., 95818, Sacramento
Additional information: 916-442-0985 or https://www.readingcinemasus.com/tower
This is an old post opera house art deco theatre with modern service. It features a variety
of artsy movies not shown by large theater chains, and offers beer & wine with your
snacks.
Cal State University Sacramento
University Theatre, Musical Recital Hall (Capistrano Hall)
On campus at 6000 J St.
Additional information: 916-278-6368 or www.csus.edu/music
Hosts theatre, dance, and symphony orchestra.
FOLSOM:
Harris Center
10 College Parkway, at Folsom Lake College, 95630
Additional information: 916-608-6888 or www.harriscenter.net
This is an indoor multi-purpose arena with 3 stages. Besides music, such as symphonies
and stage productions, it also hosts sporting events. This is a $50 million facility
dedicated to the performing and visual arts. Artists come from all over the world and
throughout the community to the newest arts venue in the Sacramento region.
Sutter Street Theatre
717 Sutter St., 95630, Folsom
Additional information: 916-353-1001 or Sutterstreettheatre.com
This theatre offers off Broadway series & plays for young audiences. It is supported by
the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission Cultural Arts Awards Program, the city
and county of Sacramento.
DAVIS:
Robert & Margaret Mondavi Center, Performing Arts Theatre
UC Davis. 523 Mrak Dr. Davis, 95616
Additional information: Ticket Office 530-754-2787 or www.mondaviarts.org
“Mondavi Center presents a rich program of diverse artists & thinkers in public
performance & as the basis for education & engagement programs on our campus & in
our region, while stewarding & sustaining a state-of-the-art venue for artists and
audiences. UC Davis Symphony Orchestra performs at Mondavi Center.”
MUSEUMS: HISTORY, ART, SCIENCE, WILDLIFE
HISTORY:
California Automobile Museum
2200 Front Street, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/442-6802 or www.Calautomuseum.org
California Museum
1020 O Street, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/653-7524 or www.Californiamuseum.org
California State Capitol Museum
Capitol Building, 10th & L Streets, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/324-0333 or www.Capitolmuseum.Ca.Gov
California State Library
Stanley Mosk Library and Court Building
914 Capitol Mall, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/651-6452 or www.Library.Ca.Gov
California State Railroad Museum
125 “I” Street, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/323-9280 or www.californiarailroad.museum
Center for Sacramento History
551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd., Sacramento
Additional information: 916/808-7072 or www.centerforsacramentohistory.org
Elk Grove Historical Society
9941 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove
Additional information: 916/685-8115 or www.elkgrovehistoricalsociety.com
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
800 N Street, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/324-0575 or http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=489
Museum of Medical History
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
5380 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/452-2671 or www.SSVMS.Org/Museum
Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
1200 Front Street, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/483-8818 or http://oldsacschoolhouse.scoe.net/
Old Sacramento State Historic Park
Front and I Streets, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/445-6645 or http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=497
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
1000 Broadway – Enter on Broadway at 10th Street, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/448-0811 or www.Historicoldcitycemetery.Org
Sacramento History Museum
101 I Street, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/808-7059 or www.Sachistorymuseum.Org
Sojourner Truth African American Museum
2251 Florin Road, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/320-9573 or www.Sojoartsmuseum.Org
State Indian Museum
2618 K Street, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/324-0971 or http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=486
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
2701 L Street, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/445-4422 or www.Suttersfort.Org
Wells Fargo History Museum (Capitol Mall)
400 Capitol Mall, Downtown Sacramento
Additional information: 916/440-4161 or www.Wellsfargohistory.Com
Wells Fargo History Museum (Old Sacramento)
1000 2nd Street, Old Sacramento
Additional information: 916/440-4263 or www.Wellsfargohistory.Com
ART:
Crocker Art Museum
216 O Street, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/808-7000 or www.Crockerartmuseum.Org
Sacramento Children’s Museum
2701 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA
Additional information: 916/638-7225 or www.Sackids.Org
Sojourner Truth African American Museum
2251 Florin Road, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/320-9573 or www.Sojoartsmuseum.Org
Verge Center for the Arts
625 S Street, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/448-2985 or www.Vergeart.Com
SCIENCE:
Aerospace Museum of California
3200 Freedom Park Drive, McClellan, CA
Additional information: 916/643-3192 or www.Aerospaceca.Org
Museum of Medical History
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
5380 Elvas Ave, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/452-2671 or www.SSVMS.Org/Museum
Powerhouse Science Center
3615 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/674-5000 or www.PowerhouseSC.Org
Sacramento Children’s Museum
2701 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
Additional information: 916/638-7725or www.Sackids.Org
WILDLIFE:
Fairytale Town
3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/808-5233 or www.Fairytaletown.Org
Sacramento Zoo
3930 W. Land Park Drive, Sacramento
Additional information: 916/808-5888 or www.Saczoo.Org
NOTE: Call or visit website for hours and admission fees.
For further descriptions, visit SacMuseums.org.
WEBSITES FOR LOCAL CULTURAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
The following website can help you access local cultural events and festivities in our vicinity.
