January 1

Phantom Blossoms (of Hetchy Hetchy) by Jennifer Peart

Life Is Our Canvas. Celebrate the artistry of six extraordinary talents—Jennifer Peart, Michelle Dahl, Sunya Whitelight, Melissa Uroff, Shaun Burner, and Franceska Gamez—at this captivating showcase that explores the diverse perspectives of life. View the exhibit at the Atrium EDH Gallery (4364 Town Center Boulevard, Building 102) during regular EDH Town Center hours. edhtowncenter.com/upcoming-events (THRU 4)

January 2

Sacred Earth & Healing Arts of Tibet Tour. Join the Gaden Shartse Norling Monastery Monks to learn about culture, community, and arts; there will be blessings and workshops, too. Catch the Placerville tour January 2-12 at the Federated Church and the Folsom tour January 14-18 at Dignity Mercy Hospital.  placervillefriendsoftibet.org (THRU 18)

January 4

New Year’s Duathlon & 5K Run/Walk. Participate as a two-person relay team or individually in this Granite Beach two-mile run, five-mile bike ride, and two-mile run. There will be plenty of lake views and scenic nature trails to enjoy along the way. totalbodyfitness.com/site/races

January 5

Rising Stars of Chamber Music. Hear tomorrow’s classical music stars today at this performance by talented pre-college musicians. The dynamic show—featuring some of the greatest chamber music ever written, along with works by underrepresented and lesser-known composers—kicks off at 2 p.m. at the Harris Center. harriscenter.net/vita-rising-stars

January 7

Placer Farmers’ Market. Head to the Peet’s parking lot located in the Fountains at Roseville from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for fresh produce and more. This is a rain or shine event, but winds over 20 mph may be cause for cancellation. fountainsatroseville.com/events (ALSO 14, 21, & 28)

January 9

Always Remember Your Name: An Evening with Holocaust Survivor Andra Bucci. This impactful evening, hosted by Cristina Mendonsa,  features the story of Andra Bucci—one of the youngest survivors of Auschwitz. Listen to her story of survival from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Folsom Community Center. jewishroseville.com/remember

January 10

Last of the Vaudeville Cowboys. String instruments, yodeling, and comedy await at this fast-paced musical performance by Sourdough Slim and Robert Armstrong. Expect cowboy classics, country blues, vintage jazz, and more. The show takes place at Sutter Creek Theater from 7-9 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. with an open seating policy. suttercreektheater.com/home/events/2025-01

January 11

No Hands Trail Run. Slip on your sneakers and get ready for an outdoor adventure beginning at Auburn’s American River Overlook Park. The route includes a run along the historic Western States trail to “No Hands Bridge” and up the challenging K2 Training Hill; 8K, Heavy Half, 35K, and 50K options are available. insidetrail.com/calendar/no-hands-trail-run

IPA Beer Trail Runs. Choose between a 12K beginning at 8:05 a.m. or a 5K starting at 8 a.m. along Folsom’s Granite Beach. Awards and hot food will follow; those 21+ will be treated to a post-race craft brew in a keepsake IPA Trail Run glass. totalbodyfitness.com/site/races

January 12

The Highland Divas. Watch as three talented women—Georgia Johnson, Margaret Kelly, and Marla Kavanaugh—take audience members on a journey through the folk music of New Zealand, Ireland, and Scotland, then onto some rock opera. The show begins at 2 p.m. at the Harris Center. harriscenter.net/fca-the-highland-divas

January 14

Shen Yun. A story of China before Communism is told through Chinese dance, innovative backdrops, a live orchestra, and traditional stagecraft at this can’t-miss cultural performance. Tuesday’s show takes place at 7:30 p.m. while Wednesday’s is at 2 p.m. harriscenter.net/shen-yun-2025 (ALSO 15)

January 18

Art & Wine with Something MORE. Look forward to over 30 brewery, distillery, winery, and food vendors, art demos, a raffle, and live and silent auctions at this year’s annual fundraiser. All proceeds go toward empowering those with disabilities and enhancing their quality of life. It takes place from 6-9 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds and has a Roaring ’20s theme. morerehab.org/event-details/art-wine-2025 

Masterworks II: Sublime Sibelius. Get ready to be dazzled by a symphony orchestra, including oboe soloist Jesse Barrett performing Mozart’s Concerto for Oboe, at Auburn’s Placer High School Theater. Saturday’s show starts at 6 p.m. while Sunday brings a 3 p.m. option. There will also be a pre-concert talk 45 minutes before showtime. auburnsymphony.com (ALSO 19)

Zep Live! This Led Zeppelin tribute show features notable hits from the rock band, such as “Rock and Roll,” “Whole Lotta Love,” “Stairway to Heaven,” “Black Dog,” and more. Choose between a 3 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. show at the Harris Center. harriscenter.net/zeppelin-concert

Electrifying Roots Music Fiddle. Enjoy the fiery fiddling of Tom Rigney and musical accompaniments from Flambeau as they perform everything from Cajun two-steps and ballads to waltzes, New Orleans grooves, and blues. The open-seating show begins at 7 p.m. suttercreektheater.com/home/events/2025-01

Placerville Third Saturday Artwalk. Head to Placerville’s Main Street from 4-8 p.m. for live music, artist demos, drink specials, dining, shopping, and more. Admission is free. visit-eldorado.com/events

January 23

January 24

Monster Jam. World champion drivers and an array of colossal monster trucks speed through Golden 1 Center at this action-packed, family-friendly event. Look forward to stunts, competitions, high-flying action, and more. Evening and daytime performances are available. golden1center.com/events/detail/monster-jam-2025 (THRU 26)

January 25

Connections at the Symphony. This concert for the whole family explores the connections between symphonic songs and topics like sports and literature, plus an “instrument petting zoo” and the grand-prize winner of their Young Artist Competition. The fun begins at 11 a.m. at the Harris Center. harriscenter.net/connectionsthesymphony

Freckleface Strawberry. Roseville Theatre Arts Academy presents this musical based on Julianne Moore’s best-selling book of the same name. Watch as Freckleface Strawberry desperately tries to rid herself of freckles, then realizes her differences make her special; kids will be inspired to love the skin they’re in. All performances begin at 2 p.m. rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com/events/rtaa-presents-freckleface-strawberry (THRU FEBRUARY 2) 

The Gumby 10K & 5K. Join famed TV claymation characters Pokey and Gumby for a fun race around Folsom Lake’s shores along a beautiful, well-marked course. The 10K begins at 8 a.m. while the 5K starts at 8:05 a.m. totalbodyfitness.com/site/races

Folsom Jazz Festival. The 36th annual competition at Folsom High School promises exciting, family-friendly performances from middle and high school vocal jazz choirs, jazz bands, and jazz combos from across our state and Nevada. folsommusic.org/folsom-jazz-festival

January 26

We Love Our Library. Held annually since 1952, this event promises appetizers and a raffle at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and dessert with a short live auction. The fundraiser takes place at the Ridge Golf Course & Events Center and is sponsored by Friends of the Auburn Library. folauburn.indiemade.com/news/we-love-our-library-dinner-jan-2025

January 31

El Dorado County Tourism Summit. Listen to industry leaders discuss the future of tourism with timely topics such as generational preferences, media and business collaborations, experiential tourism, El Dorado County visitor insights, and more. Old Town Grill will provide a catered lunch, and a wine reception featuring El Dorado County wines begins at 4 p.m. It all takes place at Holiday Inn Express in El Dorado Hills starting at 9 a.m. visit-eldorado.com/event/2025-el-dorado-county-tourism-summit

Home & Landscape Expo. California’s largest three-day show of its kind—with an average of 38,000 attendees—is returning to Cal Expo. Expect DIY features, interior design ideas, a themed landscape showcase, inspiring exhibits, and more. homeandlandscapeexpo.com (THRU FEBRUARY 2)  

by Caitlin Emmett
Hot Tea photo © I-MM - stock.adobe.com. Art & Wine with Something MORE photo by Stanley M. Simons Photography. Life is Our Canvas image courtesy of Jennifer Peart. No Hands Trail Run photo by Let’s Wander Photography. Other photo courtesy of its respective company or organization.