FRIDAY, 15

BEST of Broadway will take place through Sept. 23 at Hiram Johnson High School. A variety of songs from Broadway plays will be performed.

THE ANNUAL Fairytale Town After-Dark Party will include food and beverage tasting and a silent auction. The party is 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at 3901 W. Land Park Drive, Sacramento. For ticket information, call 916-264-5233.

A TASTE of Sacramento will be held 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Golden State Museum, 1020 O St., Sacramento. Restaurants being featured in the event are Sudwerks, the Old Spaghetti Factory, California Fats, Hoppy Brewery Company and many more. Tickets for unlimited beverage sampling are $15 and $25 for unlimited beverage and food sampling. For more information call 916-485-6711.

SATURDAY, 16

DANCES in the Wild will be at the Sacramento Zoo, 3930 W. Land Park Dr., Sacramento. There will be music, animals, dancing, face painting, crafts and more. The Sacramento Ballet will perform “Peter and the Wolf,” along with excerpts from their upcoming season. The event is from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call 916-264-5885.

ELK GROVE Quilt Show will feature quilts from local vendors and quilt related items for sale from the country store. The show is Sept. 16-17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Elk Grove High School, 9800 Elk Grove Florin Road. For more information, call 916-686-7741.

LEARN the art of Chinese placement at the Learning Exchange, 650 Howe Ave., Sacramento. The cost is $46. Call 916-929-9200.

SUNDAY, 17

FOOD and wine tasting event prepared by American River College culinary art students and local eateries and caterers. The event is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $30, single $56 for two. For more information call 916-484-8643