Calendar of events

n Theater students from Roseville's four high schools will battle it out in "ComedySportz," a wacky improv-based contest. Event begins at 7 p.m. today inside Roseville High's JB Gayle Little Theatre, One Tiger Way. Tickets are $5 students, $8 adults.n Robert J. Church, noted railroad authority and author of "Snowbound Streamliner," will speak at 1:30 p.m. today at Sierra Pointe, 5161 Foothills Blvd., Roseville. Church will share stories and photos of the dramatic rescue in 1952 of the Southern Pacific Streamliner City of San Francisco. The speech is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Information or reservations: 780-3330 or actsierrapointe@surewest.net.n Magic Circle Theatre's children's production of "Cinderella" opens today at the Tower Theatre, 421 Vernon St. Information: 782-1777 or www.mcircle.org.n The South Placer 3rd Saturday will host a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the 404 Gallery, 404 Vernon St. Information: 784-9898n Learn how to prune your young shade trees at a free Pruning Clinic sponsored by Roseville Shade Tree Program. Certified arborists will demonstrate "from the ground" pruning of young trees. The event, which is free, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd., Roseville. Rain will cancel the event. Information: 774-5666 or www.rosevilleelectric.org. n "French Passion" will be performed Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 27-28, at the Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College Rocklin Campus, 5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin. Information: 789-2812.n The Auburn Masonic Preservation Association's third annual Crab Feed Dinner will be Saturday, Jan. 27, in the Sierra Building at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. The dinner raises funds for the maintenance and preservation of the John H. Robinson Memorial Masonic Center. Menu for the Crab Feed will be crabs, prawns, shrimp, chowder, salads and garlic bread. A good display of raffle prizes will also be available. Tickets: $35 per person. Reservations and information: George Williams at (530) 885-6652.n Reno artist Michael Sarich will show his iconographic paintings, ceramics and works on paper through Feb. 24 at JAYJAY, 5520 Elvas Ave., Sacramento. Gallery open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesday through Saturday. Information: 453-2999 or www.jayjayart.com.n The 4th annual Crab Island Gala to benefit the Rotary Club of Granite Bay and A Touch of Understanding, is set for Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Divine Savior Church, 9079 Greenback Lane, Orangevale. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for a no-host bar and silent auctions; dinner will be served at 6 p.m., and live music will again be provided by the Omar Sharriff Trio. Information or tickets: 791-4146 or Mike Wilson at 791-3596.n "Fundraising and Golf Tournaments 101" is a free seminar set for 9 a.m. to noon at the Granite Bay Golf Club, 9600 Golf Club Drive, Granite Bay. Whether your goal is to raise money for your group or learn how to start a golf tournament, this event can help. There is no cost. Information: Martin Kerns at 791-5379 or martin.kerns@ourclub.com.n Local elected officials and experts will square off in the Lincoln Club of Placer County's premier debate "A Conversation on Conservation: What is the PCCP and Why Should You Care?" The event will take place from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday at the Granite Bay Golf Club, 9600 Golf Club Drive, Granite Bay. Placer County Supervisor Robert Weygandt, attorney Brigit Barnes and other noted experts will debate the costly and controversial Placer County Conservation Plan (PCCP); its impact on the future of farming, housing and development in Placer County; and the short- and long-term benefits as well as costs to taxpayers. The event is open to the public. Information: Dennis C. Revell, 443-3816.n The Roseville Genealogical Society will conduct an educational meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Senior Room of the Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville. Speaker Pam Dallas will cover "The New Frontier, The Northwest Territory." There is no cost. Information: Elva Christian at 771-8091.n The Valley Oaks Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the NEC Building, 7501 Foothills Blvd., Roseville. The program will be presented by Steve Phillips, a certified arborist and certified pest control technician. He will talk on "Taking Care of Your Landscape, Specifically Trees and Shrubs." The event is free. Information: 543-6930 or 543-6046.n The Widowed Persons Association offers a wide range of social activities through which widowed men and women can make new friends and find redirection in their lives. Roseville Chapter No. 9 holds its regular general meeting and lunch the second Friday of each month at the Roseville Elks Lodge. Each month there are a host of social activities scheduled, such as breakfast, luncheons, bridge, movies, Mah Jong, card games and day trips. Information: 773-7336 or 624-1938.n Placer School for Adults will offer "Money Matters for Women," a five-week course for women on the basics of personal finance, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 30. Instructor Pamela Christensen will lead the classes. Cost: $58. Information or registration: (530) 885-8585 or www.placeronline.org.n Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Monday evenings 7-8:30 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1090 Main St., and 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Kaiser Medical Center, Conference Room, 1900 Dresden, Lincoln, beginning Feb. 6.. Information: (800) 600-6028 or www.foodaddicts.org.n A New Hope Animal Foundation is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals in Placer County. Information: Lynn at 652-4164.n Volunteers wanted to help drive seniors, help seniors no longer driving remain independent and in their homes. Information: 782-4202.n The Gold Country Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will hold the regular monthly meeting at 9 a.m. today at Lou La Bontes Restaurant, 13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn. The guest speaker will be local historian Fred Bohmfalk, who will be speaking on the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.n Meals on Wheels is in need of drivers in the Roseville area. The service ensures homebound residents in Roseville receive a hot meal delivered to their home Mondays through Fridays. Volunteers must be able to spare two hours, one day a week. Mileage is reimbursed. Information: Laura at (530) 888-7178.n The First Presbyterian Church in Roseville is offering a Divorce Care Support group, meeting every Thursday from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 515 Sunrise Ave. Information: 782-3186.n The Scrabble Club will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the upstairs food court of the Roseville Galleria, 1151 Galleria Blvd. Information: 771-9539.n The Sunrise Lions Club of Roseville meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lyman Leak Memorial Youth Center, 1203 Gabrielli Drive, Roseville. Club meetings offer something for everyone, including speakers, dinner and fellowship. Information: 786-9414.n Retired men can get out of the house once a month for a nice lunch and guest speaker. The local chapter of Sons in Retirement meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Elk's Lodge, 3000 Brady Lane. Cost: $12. Information: 773-2103.Exhibits:n Umpqua Bank in Lincoln plays host to "A Very, Very Special Art Show," with artwork by members Placer ARC, a special needs program. Bank located at 571 Fifth St., Lincoln. View during normal business hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: 645-8714.n Laughter meets art at the Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis. Free exhibit showcases the best in California art with an emphasis on humor. Artists include Robert Arneson, Tom Rippon, Suzanne Adan, Peter VandenBerge, Roy de Forest, and Tony Natoulas. Runs through March 4. Information: (530) 758-3370.n Items from the Roseville and Placer County's past are on display at the Roseville Historical Society's Carnegie Museum, 557 Lincoln St. Open noon-4 p.m. Monday through Friday and weekends by appointment. Information: 773-3003 or www.rosevillehistorical.org.n Gold Rush history is on display at the Gold Country Museum, 1273 High St. at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn. The museum reproduces a hard rock mine and more. Free admission; $2 fee for gold panning. Information: (530) 889-6500.Live theater:n B Street Theatre, 2711 B St., Sacramento. Information: 443-5300 or www.bstreettheatre.org. Now through Feb. 25, "What the Butler Saw"; Jan. 27-March 11,"Johnny Tremain" (Children's Theatre).n California Music Theater, Sacramento Community Center Theatre, Sacramento. Information: 557-1999 or www.californiamusicaltheatre.com. Wednesday through Feb. 4, "All Shook Up."n City Theatre, Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento. Information: 558-2228 or www.citytheatre.net. Now through Sunday, "The Merry Wives of Windsor." n Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sacramento. Information: 766-2277 or www.thecrest.com. Today, "Holy Cry - The Experience"; Jan. 27, Lisa Lampanelli; Jan. 31, "Charlotte's Web."n Garbeau's Dinner Theatre, 12401 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova. Information: 985-6361 or www.garbeaus.com. Now through Feb. 18, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!"; Thursday, Steelin' Dan - The Steely Dan Tribute Band; Jan. 28, Joni Morris in "A Tribute to Patsy Cline."n Magic Circle Theatre, Tower Theatre located at 421 Vernon St. and Roseville Theatre at 241 Vernon St., both in Roseville. Information: 782-1777 or www.mcircle.org. Today through March 17, "Cinderella" (children), Tower Theatre; Friday through March 3 "Driving Miss Daisy," Tower Theatre.n Sacramento Theatre Company, 1419 H St., Sacramento. Information: 443-6722 or www.sactheatre.org. Wednesday through Feb. 18, "Private Lives."Movie Theaters:n Century Roseville 14, 1555 Eureka Road, Roseville. Information: 797-3456 or (800) 326-3264 ext. 920 or www.cinemark.com. "The Hitcher" opens this weekend.n Olympus Pointe 12, 520 North Sunrise Ave., Roseville. Information: 772-1245 or (800) 326-3264 ext. 516 or visit www.fandango.com. "Stomp the Yard" now showing.n Century Greenback 16, 6233 Garfield Ave., Sacramento. Information: 338-1982 or (800) 326-3264 ext. 969 or www.cinemark.com. n Century Folsom 14, 261 Iron Point Road, Folsom. Information: 353-5252 or (800) 326-3264 ext. 907 or www.cinemark.com.n Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sacramento. Information: 442-7378 or www.thecrest.com.n Esquire IMAX Theatre, 1211 K St., Sacramento. Information: 443-4629 or www.imax.com/sacramento.n The Old State Theatre, 985 Lincoln Way, Auburn. Information: (530) 888-7936.n Regal Auburn Stadium 10, 500 Nevada St., Auburn. Information: (530) 745-0160 or www.fandango.com.n Tower Theatre, 2508 Land Park Drive, Sacramento. Information: 442-4700 or www.thetowertheatre.com.Music:n Camellia Symphony Orchestra presents an "On The Town" concert Jan. 27 at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 16th and J streets. Information: 595-9800 or camelliasymphony.org.n Chamber Music Alive performs "French Passion" Jan. 27 and 28 at the Dietrich Theatre, 5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, or Saint Mark's Church, 2391 Saint Marks Way, Sacramento. Information: 789-2920 or visit www.sierracollege.edu/foundation.Clubs:n Boardwalk, 9426 Greenback Ln., Orangevale, 988-9247. Ballistics, today, $15 advance.n Constable Jack's, 515 Main St., Newcastle; 663-9385. Lou Deluca Band, 9 p.m. today, $8; All-Star comedy, 8 p.m Thursday Jan. 25, $10; Code Red, 9:30 p.m. Friday Jan. 26, $7; Bonedrivers, 9 p.m. Saturday Jan. 27, $8.n Harlow's, 2708 J St., Sacramento; 441-4693. Hip Service 10 p.m. today, $12; Ten Finger Orchestra and Johnny Rabb, 10 p.m. Thursday Jan. 25, $10; Ifa Modupe, 10 p.m. Friday Jan. 26, $10; Mercy Me, 10 p.m. Saturday Jan. 27, $10.n La Provence Restaurant & Terrace, 110 Diamond Creek Place, Roseville; 789-2002. Live jazz 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. Sundays. n Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, 6628 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin. Live blues Friday and Saturdays from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Flying Pig Lounge. Billy Dunn, Friday Jan. 19; Layce Baker Saturday Jan. 20; Johnny Guitar Knox, Friday Jan. 26; Billy Dunn, Saturday Jan. 27.n Main Street Brewery, 101 Main St., Roseville; 446-4361. Call for bands and cover.n Marilyn's, 908 K St., Sacramento; 446-4361. Scott Rodell, 9:30 p.m. today, $8; Marty Cohen and the Sidekicks, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 24, $6; 1070, 7:30 p.m. Thursday Jan. 25, $5; Gina Villalobos, 9:30 p.m. Friday Jan. 26, $10; Minus Halo, 9:30 p.m. Saturday Jan. 27, $10.n Mark & Monica's, 8705 Auburn-Folsom Road, Granite Bay; 771-7110. All bands 9:30 p.m. No cover. Sex on Sunday, today; The Junk Funkies, Saturday, Jan. 27.n Nina's Dessert Café, 6815 Lonetree Blvd., Rocklin; 781-6462. All music 8 p.m. No cover. Frijoles Negros, Saturday, Jan. 27.n Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St., Sacramento; 443-9751. Sherman Baker CD Release, Saturday, Jan. 27.n The Owl Club, 109 Church St., Roseville; 782-5222. All shows 9 p.m. $5 cover. Rockabilly show with Bottom Dwellers & Alkalai Flats, today; Human No Longer (funk, fusion & rock), Friday, Jan. 26; Heavy metal show with Cadaveric, Saturday, Jan. 27.n Pistol Pete's, 140 Harrison Ave., Auburn; (530) 885-5093. All shows 9 p.m. $3 cover. Gada, today.n PowerHouse Pub, 614 Sutter St., Folsom; 355-8586. All shows 9:30 p.m. The Atomic Punks, a tribute to early Van Halen, today, $12; Kaye Bohler, 9 p.m. Thursday Jan. 25, no cover; Pop Rocks, 9:30 p.m. Friday Jan. 26, $12; Mumbo Gumbo, 9:30 p.m. Saturday Jan. 27, $12; Loose Change 9:30 p.m. Friday Feb. 2, $10; Cheeseballs, 9:30 p.m. Saturday Feb. 3, $12.n Riverside Clubhouse, 2633 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento; 448-9988. Jazz at 9 p.m. Saturdays.n Torch Club, 904 15th St., Sacramento; 443-2797. Acoustic with Pailer, Taylor & Fratis, 5 p.m. Fridays; acoustic with Good Gravy, 5 p.m. Saturdays.n Underground Cafe, 2401 Olympus Drive, Roseville, 786-7942. Mozart Season, 8 p.m. today, $10; Corey Mason Tribute, 8 p.m. Friday Jan. 26, $8; A Skylit Drive, 7:30 p.m. Saturday Jan. 27, $10; Thriving Ivory, 7 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 30, $8.n Yager's Tap House & Grille, 727 Trader Lane, Folsom; 985-4677. All shows 9 p.m., call for cover. Devious Gruve, today; The BBC, Beatles tribute, Saturday, Jan. 27.Comedy:n Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave., San Francisco; (415) 928-4320. Tommy Chong, today and Sunday, $25, $20; Mike Epps, Jan. 25-28, $35-$40.n Constable Jack's, 515 Main St., Newcastle; 663-9385. Thursday Night Live All Star Comedy, 8 p.m. Thursday, $10.Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sacramento; (800) 225-2277 or 442-7378 (44-CREST). ticketmaster.com. Lisa Lampanelli, 7 p.m. Saturday Jan. 27, $32.50.n Improv at Harveys, Highway 50 and Stateline Avenue, Stateline, Nev.; (800) HARVEYS (427-8397). Show time is 8 p.m. all nights. Tickets are $25, Sunday and Tuesday-Friday, $30 on Saturday, dark Monday. Jeremy Hotz, today and Sunday; Bob Smith, Jan. 23-28; Orny Adams, Jan. 30-Feb. 4.n John Ascuaga's Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, Nev.; (800) 648-1177. Joan Rivers, today, $50.n Laughs Unlimited, 1207 Front St., Sacramento; 446-5905; Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 8 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets: Thursday and Sunday $10, Friday $15, Saturday $20. Jack Gallagher with Stephen B., today and Sunday; Shawn Wayans, Jan. 26-27, $35; Eric Schwartz, Feb. 1-3.n Montbleu, 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nev.; (800) 648-3353; ticketmaster.com. Margaret Cho, Saturday Jan. 27; $35 and $45.n Punchline Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way, Suite 225, Sacramento; 925-8500. Pablo Francisco with Randy Kagan and Moshe Kasher, today and Sunday, $20-$25; Jim Norton with Kevin Shea, Jan. 26-28, $22.50; Chelsea Handler with Sheng Wang, Feb. 1-3, $15-$20. n Punchline San Francisco, 444 Battery St., San Francisco; (415) 397-7573. Bob Rubin with Shazia Mirza, today, $20; Arj Barker with John Hoogasian and Reggie Steele, Jan. 23-27, $13-$20. n Silver Legacy, 407 N. Virginia St., Reno, Nev.; (775) 325-7452. Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club, show times 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Dark on Mondays. Tickets are $14.95 Tuesday through Sunday and $16.95 Saturday. Dana Eagle, today and Sunday; Tim Jones/Rob Sherwood, Tuesday through Jan. 28.Concerts:n Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sacramento; (800) 225-2277 or 442-7378 (44-CREST). ticketmaster.com. Ladysmith Black Mambazo, 8 p.m. Thursday, $28-$45.n Harrah's, 15 Highway 50, Stateline, Nev.; (800) 786-8208. All shows 7:30 p.m. Frank Sinatra Jr., today, $60.50; Smokey Robinson, Saturday, Jan. 27, $85, $110; Starship-starring Mickey Thomas, Saturday, Feb. 3, $30.n Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St., Sacramento; tickets.com or 264-5181. Slayer, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, $30; The Moody Blues, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, $29, $39, 59$.n Montbleu, 55 Highway 50, Lake Tahoe, Nev.; (800) 648-3353. ticketmaster.com. Jason Mraz, today, $45.n Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland; (510) 465-6400; ticketmaster.com. Sisters in the Spirit gospel superstars, 8 p.m. Friday, $55.50, $69.50; Brian Wilson, 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, $45, $65, $85.Sports:BasketballPrepsVarsity boys (all games at 7:30 p.m.)TuesdayWoodcreek at RocklinNevada Union at RosevilleGranite Bay at Del OroThursdayRoseville at RocklinNevada Union at Granite BayOakmont at Del OroVarsity girls (all games at 7:30 p.m.)WednesdayRoseville at Nevada UnionDel Oro at Granite BayFridayDel Oro at OakmontRocklin at RosevilleGranite Bay at Nevada UnionJunior collegeMenTuesdaySierra at Santa Rosa JC, 8 p.m.WomenTuesdaySierra at Santa Rosa JC, 6 p.m.CollegeMenTodayUOP at UC Davis, 2 p.m.Cal at Oregon, 5 p.m.Stanford at Oregon State, 5 p.m.ThursdayUCLA at Cal, 6 p.m.Eastern Washington at Sac State, 7:05 p.m.UC Davis at Cal State Fullerton, 7:05 p.m.USC at Stanford, 8 p.m.FridayPortland State at Sac State, 7:05 p.m.WomenTodayUC Davis at Cal State Northridge, 7 p.m.Oregon at Cal, 2 p.m.Oregon State at Stanford, 2 p.m.UC Davis at UOP, 7 p.m.ThursdayStanford at Arizona, 6 p.m.Cal at Arizona State, 5:30 p.m.UC Riverside at UC Davis, 7 p.m.Sac State at Portland, 7:05 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 27Stanford at Arizona State, 11 a.m.Cal at Arizona, 3 p.m.Cal State Fullerton at Davis, 7 p.m.NBASacramento Kings play at Arco Arena. Information: www.arcoarena.com or www.nba.com/kings. Golden State Warriors play at Oracle Arena. Information: www.nba.com/warriors.TodaySacramento at Detroit, 4:30 p.m.Cleveland at Golden State, 7:30 p.m.MondayNew Jersey at Sacramento, 7 p.m.Golden State at Lakers, 7:30 p.m.WednesdayMilwaukee at Sacramento, 7 p.m.New Jersey at Golden State, 7:30 p.m.FridaySacramento at New Orleans, 5 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 27Sacramento at Dallas, 5:30 p.m.Charlotte at Golden State, 7:30 p.m.HockeyECHLStockton Thunder plays at Stockton Arena. Information: www.stocktonthunder.com.WednesdayStockton at Alaska, 8:15 p.m.FridayStockton at Alaska, 8:15 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 27Stockton at Alaska, 8:15 p.m.NHLSan Jose Sharks play at HP Pavilion at San Jose. Information: www.sjsharks.com.TodaySt. Louis at San Jose, 7:30 p.m.FridaySan Jose at Edmonton, 6 p.m.WrestlingPrepsTuesdayDel Oro at Granite Bay, 6 p.m.Rocklin at Woodcreek, 6 p.m.Roseville at Nevada Union, 6 p.m.ThursdayNevada Union at Granite Bay, 6 p.m.FridayOakmont at Del Oro, 6 p.m.