Woodland Opera House (Woodland, CA)

Everyone's favorite bedtime story comes alive on stage at Woodland Opera House in this new musical based on Margaret Wise Brown's classic 1947 picture book. The sweet tale of a young bunny wishing goodnight to everything in its great green room is still lulling little ones to sleep. Now, you and your family can watch as Bunny dances and sings his way to sweet dreams, passing through popular nursery rhyme scenes along his sleepy way. You'll see memorable characters, like dancing bears with chairs, the Cat and the Fiddle and the Cow Jumping Over the Moon. Learn more...

Sharon Meadow (San Francisco, CA)

The 14th Annual Guinness Oyster & Music Festival -- the largest Oyster festival on the West Coast since it began in 2000 -- returns, featuring a stellar lineup of bands and beer, wine and premium spirits, as well as plenty of fresh oysters and other tasty food offerings from San Francisco's best restaurants. Along with oyster shucking contests and informative cooking demos, you'll hear crowd-pleasers Devo, Mutemath, Shiny Toy Guns and Family of the Year -- all ready to rock Golden Gate Park's Sharon Meadow. All of the event's food vendors place a huge emphasis on providing healthy, local, sustainably farmed product, and all food and beverage containers will be compostable, resulting in zero waste. Learn more...

Veterans Memorial Theatre (Davis, CA)

Corrie ten Boom: her name has become a byword for courage in the face of overwhelming persecution. Discover the powerful real-life story of this World War II-era hero in The Hiding Place, an all-new stage adaptation of her best-selling book now at Veterans Memorial Theatre. Secretly sheltering Jewish refugees in their small home, Corrie ten Boom and her family provided a rare sanctuary in wartime Holland. However, a still greater test of character came later when, after their discovery and arrest by the Nazis, Corrie and her sister Betsie were sent to a concentration camp. Together, must discover how to survive and keep their deep belief in charity, hope and faith intact. Learn more...

Raley Field (Sacramento, CA)

The Sacramento River Cats are one of the top franchises in all of minor league baseball, with 11 division titles, four Pacific Coast League crowns and two Triple-A national championships under their belts. The 2013 campaign promises more exciting baseball action at Raley Field, with the top affiliate of the Oakland A's showcasing the bright young talent that soon will be making waves in the big leagues. Join the fun as the River Cats battle the best in the PCL and show you a good time in the stands. Learn more...

Sleep Train Arena (Sacramento, CA)

Get your fill of indoor, off-road motorcycle mayhem with the GEICO EnduroCross event at the Sleep Train Arena. Described as the world's "toughest, nastiest sport," EnduroCross is a mix of supercross, trials, and enduro racing held indoors over off-road style obstacles like rocks, boulders, logs, sand, mud and water holes. Some of the top motorcyclists in the world will race, including Justin Soule, Cory Graffunder and Taddy Blazusiak, named by ESPN as the "best all-round off-road rider on the planet." The Pro Taper Handlebar Foot Race and the presence of the Monster Energy Girls add to the fun and excitement of this rough-racing showdown. Learn more...

America's Cup Pavilion (San Francisco, CA)

See a pair of California's greatest rock bands live on the waterfront this summer when the Steve Miller Band and The Doobie Brothers rock the America's Cup Pavilion, San Francisco's first outdoor, waterfront concert venue. Steve Miller made his name as one of the top San Francisco blues-rock groups during the late '60s and early '70s and then evolved into a hugely successful pop/rock act in the '70s and early '80s with hits like "The Joker," "Fly Like an Eagle," "Rock'n Me," and "Abracadabra." The Doobie Brothers were another California band with their own evolutionary curve, starting out as a boogie band infused with the mellow West Coast hippie vibe and growing into a top-selling pop band who blended soul influences into their grooves. They quickly piled up the gold and platinum albums, with hits such as "Listen to the Music," "Black Water," and "China Grove." Learn more...

Sacramento Community Center Theater (Sacramento, CA)

Brit Floyd, the premiere U.K.-based Pink Floyd tribute band, is coming to Sacramento Community Center Theater. Boldly calling themselves "the world's greatest Pink Floyd show," Brit Floyd is confident in their ability to recreate the experience of seeing Pink Floyd live. Loosely based on the 1994 Division Bell tour, the performance includes an elaborate light show, projections and inflatables. They have played large venues in the U.K., including the Royal Albert Hall and O2 Arena, as well as festivals such as the Isle of Wight and Glastonbury. Learn more...

Capital Stage (Sacramento, CA)

One of the most compelling and contradictory women in dramatic literature, Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler returns from a long honeymoon pregnant and bored by her academic husband and fearing a life of tedious convention. But aided and abetted by a predatory cohort, Hedda begins to manipulate the fates of those around her with devastating and tragic consequences. The question of whether she's a hero, a villain, or merely a victim of society has continued to fascinate audiences all over the world since its 1891 premiere and will no doubt continue to intrigue those who see this new Capital Stage production as well. Learn more...

Ovation Stage at R25 Arts Complex (Sacramento, CA)

Ovation Stage presents the Sacramento premiere of Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them. This highly original black comedy centers around a young woman who suspects that her new husband -- whom she married while drunk -- may be a terrorist. If that's not enough conspiracy theory for you, she's also wondering if her father's hobby of butterfly collecting could be a cover for his involvement in a shadow government. With a minister-turned-porn director, an over-sexed lady operative and more outrageous characters with each twist of the plot, Why Torture Is Wrong is another hilarious offering from the delightfully absurd mind of Christopher Durang, writer of Baby With the Bathwater and Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All For You. Learn more...

Florence Markofer Elementary School (Elk Grove, CA)

Just when ten-year-old Stanley Lambchop tires of being the most ordinary boy around, a nighttime accident leaves him flat -- really flat. The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. follows the beloved, 2-D character from Jeff Brown's classic children's book in a whirlwind travel adventure. From Hollywood to France to Honolulu, music and magic accompany this paper-thin boy as "Flat Stanley" searches for a solution to his unique problem. The culmination of Musical Mayhem Productions' Homeschool Performance Workshop, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. showcases local young acting talent in a show perfect for children of all ages. Learn more...

Raley Field (Sacramento, CA)

The Sacramento River Cats are one of the top franchises in all of minor league baseball, with 11 division titles, four Pacific Coast League crowns and two Triple-A national championships under their belts. The 2013 campaign promises more exciting baseball action at Raley Field, with the top affiliate of the Oakland A's showcasing the bright young talent that soon will be making waves in the big leagues. Join the fun as the River Cats battle the best in the PCL and show you a good time in the stands. Learn more...

Stockton Empire Theatre (Stockton, CA)

Don't blink, or you'll miss a flurry of impersonations, observations and off-the-wall social commentary from Darren Carter, a.k.a. The Party Starter, one of the top comedians working the circuit today. With his contagious charm and vivid delivery, Carter has made audiences laugh from coast-to-coast. You've probably also caught him chatting it up on E!'s Chelsea Lately or on BET. This L.A.-based comic caught the eye of Snoop Dogg, who caught wind of Carter's spot-on impersonation and invited him to perform several times during his family reunion. Catch this master of mimicry and mirth in what promises to be a laugh riot you don't want to miss! Learn more...