Here are The Sacramento Bee's critics' picks for the best things to do this weekend.
TONIGHT
Music
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Keri Carr Band
WHAT: Rowdy Kate disbanded, but the group's former lead singer goes on. Carr says she's expanding, integrating country rock into her set list. She comes calling with Steve Randall on guitar, Richard March on guitar, Larry Carr on drums, RW Grigsbey on bass and Beth Grigsbey on supporting vocals.
WHEN: 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Palms Playhouse, 13 Main St., Winters
COST: $15
INFORMATION: (530) 795-1825, www.palmsplayhouse.com
- C.M. Anderson
FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS
Theater
'Annie'
WHAT: Thandie Van Wiesenbeeck lights up the stage as the optimistic Depression-era orphan in this musical that tells us better days are just ahead. The sun will come out ... you know when. The production got 3 1/2 stars from The Bee.
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday- Sunday, through July 24
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre, 7991 Californa Ave., Fair Oaks
COST: $15 general, $13 students, seniors and SARTA members, $8 children Friday-Saturday; "Retro Sundays" tickets are $10 general, $5 children
INFORMATION: (916) 966-3683
- Jim Carnes
SATURDAY
Cajun
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
WHAT: The Cajun accordion master leads a team that is heavy with musical talent, from guitar dynamo Sam Broussard to fiddle virtuoso Kevin Wimmer. Their Cajun French music can make you feel like having a rollicking good time or plunge you into despair.
WHEN: Picnics at 6 p.m. with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Quad at UC Davis
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (866) 754-2787, www.mondaviarts.org
- C.M. Anderson
SATURDAY
Comedy
Lady Business
WHAT: This six-woman improv comedy troupe brings lots of smarts to its shows, which are based on true stories about the comedians and audience members. This show will be followed (separate admission) by a performance by the Anti-Cooperation League with poet Kel Munger.
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Sacramento Comedy Spot, 1050 20th St. (in the MARRS Building), midtown
COST: $8 ($10 for Anti-Cooperation League, or $12 for both shows)
INFORMATION: (916) 444-3137, www.saccomedyspot.com
- Jim Carnes
SATURDAY
Pop music
'80s redux
WHAT: It sounds like the makings of a "Manic Monday," the pairing of the Bangles - also known as Susanna Hoffs and sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson - with Rick Springfield in a concert line up. They all bring an impish spirit, a set list of popular oldies and great heads of hair.
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Summer Stage at Cache Creek Casino Resort, 14455 Highway 16, Brooks
COST: $39, $49, $65
INFORMATION: (800) 352-0212, www.tickets.com, www.cachecreek.com
- C.M. Anderson
SUNDAY
Acoustic guitar
Doug Smith
WHAT: Smith's blazing fingerpicking and dynamic stage presence has been praised in Billboard magazine and Fingerstyle Guitar magazine.
WHEN: 4 p.m.
WHERE: Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main St., Sutter Creek
COST: $16 advance, $18 on day of show
INFORMATION: (916) 425-0077, www.suttercreektheater.com
- C.M. Anderson
THURSDAY
Country music
James Otto
WHAT: This singer-songwriter had his sophomore album produced by none other than John Rich and Jay DeMarcus, a collaboration that helped him to chart Billboard's No. 1 country single in 2008, "Just Got Started Lovin' You." The Tom Drinnon Band also will be performing.
WHEN: 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Powerhouse Pub, 614 Sutter St., Folsom
COST: $20
INFORMATION: (916) 355-8586, www.powerhousepub.com
- C.M. Anderson
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