April 9
El Dorado Hills Newcomers Club presents Wine, Women, Wellness, an afternoon featuring a panel of local women’s healthcare experts providing tips on women’s wellbeing. Small bites, wine and healthy drinks are included. Open to Newcomers Club members and non-members alike, the event will be held 3-6 p.m. at Serrano Country Club. Cost is $55 per person. Registration and payment are required by April 2. To attend, send an email to EDHWellness25@gmail.com. Questions? Contact Ellen Pensky McGraw epensky@comcast.net.
The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville will host Connections and Cocktails: A Green RoomOpen House + Mixer + Fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
HWY 50 Brewery in Camino will host Music Bingo at 6 p.m. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.
Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom presents the Preservation Hall Jazz Band at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.
April 10
Patrick Walsh will perform, 7-9 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
The Mills Station Arts and Culture Center in Rancho Cordova presents the Student Art Show featuring art from K-12 Rancho Cordova students. The show is on view through April 26. For more information visit rcmacc.org.
April 11
Join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for the Walk with Christ, that takes visitors on a walk through the last days of Jesus Christ’s life. The event will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 3431 Hacienda Drive, Cameron Park. Each small group will journey together through eight specific acts and milestones of Christ's final days. Please allow at least 45 minutes to fully experience the walk.
The David Outlaw Band with special guest Jonny Mojo will perform, 8-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
Kirk Basquez will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.
The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael presents Art Trivia Night at 6:30 p.m. Museum opens at 11 a.m. daily, closed Mondays. For more information visit sacfinearts.org.
Broadway At Music Circus presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at 7 p.m. at the UC Davis Health pavilion in Sacramento. The show runs through April 17. For tickets and more information call (916) 557-1999 or visit broadwaysacramento.com.
The Orestis Koletsos Greek Ensemble presents East Meets West: Blending Cultures through Greek Music at 7:15 p.m. at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
Emery Entertainment presents “Churchill” starring Daniel Payne at 7:30 p.m. at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.
Grass Valley Center for the Arts presents Rock Legend Benmont Tench at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org.
April 12
The Cameron Park Community Services District will host the Eggstreme Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information visit cameronpark.org.
The Rescue Community Center will host a Spring Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For tickets and more information visit rescuecommunitycenter.com.
Gwinllan Estate Vineyard and Winery in Somerset will host its Anniversary Celebration beginning at noon. Visit gwinllanestate.com for more information.
The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will host the Aqua Egg Hunt from 1-3 p.m. at the Community Pool. Join the Easter Bunny on the pool deck and search for the eggs with gold and silver tickets to exchange for goodies. Pre-registration required. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.
Ed Wilson will play at the Placerville Speedway, 4-6 p.m.
The Placerville Speedway at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds presents Points Race #4: Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks, Pro Stock Series| Tilford Tribute at 5:30 p.m. For more information visit placervillespeedway.com.
The El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. For more information visit edcmgs.org.
The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville will host Rock the Cradle: a Benefit for Buck and Amity Earnest and their IVF Journey from 2-11 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
Clerical Estate Trio will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.
Thunder Cover will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.
Grass Valley Center for the Arts presents the Sierra Poetry Festival at 9 a.m. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org.
The California Museum invites prospective volunteers to attend a Volunteer Open House from 10-11 a.m. This free, informational event offers prospective volunteers an overview of its program and requirements, as well as the opportunity to meet staff, enjoy complimentary refreshments, tour current exhibits and start training to be a volunteer. For more information or to register, californiamuseum.org/volunteer-open-house.
Sacramento Youth Symphony presents 1001 Nights at 1:30 p.m. at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.
Folsom Lake Symphony Presents Symphony Goes Wild at 7:30 p.m. at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.
The Sofia in Sacramento presents Shannon Curtis — 80s Kids at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
California Rail Road Museum presents the California Invention Convention state finals from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit californiarailroad.museum.
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Placerville Arts Association will host its Spring Membership Show at the El Dorado County Government Building open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show continues through April 11. For more information visit placervillearts.com.
The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael presents Magnum Opus 2025 through April 12. The museum opens at 11 a.m. daily, closed Mondays. For more information visit sacfinearts.org.
Falcon's Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College presents “American Night: The Ballad of Juan José” at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom at 7:30 p.m. The show runs through April 19. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.
Toogood Estate Winery will host Red Blend wine tastings weekends at 11:30 a.m. through April 19. This event is held in the private dining room of the Wine Cave. For more information visit toogoodwinery.com.
Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “Everything Beautiful Happens at Night” through April 20. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstage.org.
Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom presents “Guys and Dolls” through April 27. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.
The City Theatre at Sacramento City College presents the Storytime Theatre production of Cinderella through May 4. Weekend performances at noon. For more information visit citytheatre.net.
Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom presents “Hansel and Gretel” adapted by Laura Luke at 1 p.m. The show runs through May 4. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.
California Museum in Sacramento presents Our War Too: Women in Service through May 4. For more details visit californiamuseum.org.
The Gallery at 48 Natoma invites the public to Moments of Connection: People, Places, and Presence, a solo exhibition by Yen-Ching Chang on view through May 15. Weekday gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. admission is free. Visit https://www.folsom.ca.us for more information.
Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents Collidoscope – De La Torre Brothers Retrospective through May 4; Frames of Mind – The Ramer Photography Collection through May 4; Selections from the Crocker-Kingsley through May 4; Marvin Lipofsky — Blows Glass Collection through Aug. 17; Black & Gold – Traditional and Contemporary Japanese and Chinese Ceramics through Dec. 31, 2025; and Pueblo Pottery – Native American Pottery and Sculpture through Dec. 31, 2030. For more information visit crockerart.org.
Registration is now open for the 42nd Bob West Drive for Marshall Foundation for Community Health. The event is Friday, June 20, at Cold Springs Golf & Country Club. For more information or to register visit marshallfound.org/golf-registration/?blm_aid=30898.
National Alliance on Mental Illness El Dorado County offers free, in-person family support groups 6-7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in Placerville. For more information visit namieldoradocounty.org.
Do you love to sew (or not sew) and support veterans? Sew4Vets is a fun group that meets twice a month (first Tuesday and second Thursday) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville. Members sew walker bags, wheelchair bags, pillows and quilts for a number of California veterans hospitals, as well as veterans in local assisted-living homes. Non-sewers help with stringing drawstring bags, stuffing pillows and other “hands on” projects. All supplies furnished. Don’t have a sewing machine you can bring to the meetings? There are a few to share. Check us out at Sew4vets.org.
The Sons in Retirement – Gold Country branch meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Cameron Park Country Club. Check out the club and be a guest for a complimentary lunch. Contact Branch 95’s membership chairman at SIRBranch95@gmail.com for more details.
Monday Club Bridge seeks more players. The club is a very informal, friendly group and invites interested men and women party bridge players to join. The club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant on Fair Lane in Placerville at 10 a.m. For more information call (530) 622-1180.
The Master Gardener public office is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon at 311 Fair Lane, Placerville. Have a gardening question or problem? Come in and chat. Bring a cutting or insect in a baggie or a picture. Can’t come in person? Call (530) 621-5512 and leave a voicemail or email mgeldorado@ucanr.edu.
The purpose of the Widowed Persons Club is to provide a support group for widowed men and women of all ages and provide a wide range of social activities through which they have an opportunity to make new friends and find a new direction in their lives. Regular breakfasts are held every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at Denny's in Placerville. General meeting lunches are held at Cold Springs Country Club in Placerville for members and guests on the fourth Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. A social time precedes each meeting. The cost is $18 and reservations are required. For those interested in joining or reservations don't hesitate to get in touch with Glenda at (530) 295-8374 or Nancy at (530) 919-8276.
Sherwood Demonstration Garden on the Folsom Lake College – El Dorado Center campus in Placerville is open 9 a.m. every Friday and Saturday for open garden days. Take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on site to answer questions. The garden may be closed for inclement weather or poor air quality. Check before visiting: ucanr.edu/sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/Demonstration_Garden. Parking permits required; purchase a $2 permit at any kiosk.
UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County host a free public tour on the first Saturday of each month, starting at 9 a.m. After the approximately one-hour tour, wander around the sixteen individual gardens at your own pace or ask docents for help and more information. May be closed for inclement weather or poor air quality; check before visiting: ucanr.edu/sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/Demonstration_Garden/. Parking permits are required, purchase a $2 permit at any kiosk. At the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville.
The Town Center Farmer's Market is back in action on Sundays in its new location in the amphitheater near Brickyard & South Fork. Stop by 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to enjoy local certified produce, fresh flowers, wine, baked goods, micro greens, skin care, handmade goods, baskets, jewelry, face painting, henna art and more. Live music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Marshall Hospital Auxiliary is looking for volunteers. Help people and make new friends. Interviews are held monthly. For more information call Norma at (530) 676-1844 or email grizzyq98@gmail.com.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2680 in El Dorado County invites veterans of World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War as well as those seeing action in Afghanistan, Iraq and other countries during the war on terror plus those serving peace-keeping missions throughout the globe to become VFW members. Member benefits are plenty and there is no fee for the first year. For more information call (530) 499-2950.
The Murer House Foundation continues its Italian language classes at the Murer House Learning Center in old Folsom. Students can learn Italian in small and supportive classes designed to maximize contact with the teacher. For more information and to enroll visit murerhousefoundation.org/language-classes.
Marco’s Café in Lotus hosts a family friendly Open Mic Night Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. For more information visit marcoscafelotus.com.
Gold Bug Park & Mine in Placerville is open Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit goldbugpark.org.
Check out Placerville Cars and Coffee every Saturday, 7-9 a.m. at Lions Park. Hang out with other car enthusiasts.
EDH Cars and Coffee invites car people to meet up and hang out Saturdays, 7-9:30 a.m., rain or shine, in the right-side parking lot of the Regal movie theater in El Dorado Hills Town Center. The motto is “If it rolls, it goes.”
Blu Nightclub inside Bally’s Casino will host free dance parties every Saturday night with a rotating array of renowned, West Coast DJs presented by Late-Nite Productions. Free admission (excluding live concerts) every Saturday night from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. For more information visit lateniteproductions.com.
The Coloma Community Market takes place 1-4 p.m., drizzle or shine, the second and fourth Saturdays at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Find great local products while enjoying live music, food, beverages and more. Parking is free during the market hours.
Arts and Culture El Dorado invites El Dorado County students to submit original poems about their hometown for its Our El Dorado Poetry Project. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org.
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