Placer County Calendar of Events

With award winning spectacular footage of the Himalaya as a backdrop, the film is an intriguing and intimate portrayal of three climbing teams and their journey to the world’s highest peak.

The Auburn Symphony presents Masterworks II Concert: Amaryn Olmeda & Mozart 38! We’re bringing back one of our former Young Artists Competition Grand Prize winners, Amaryn Olmeda. She’s gone on to have a big international career, and we’re lucky to have her return to play Barber’s beautiful Violin Concerto. We’ll also feature Mozart’s Symphony No. 38 and a special spotlight on our wind section with Strauss’s Wind Serenade.

A Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter praised for her timeless voice and heartfelt songs. Her new album “After the Party”, produced with music legends, showcases her rich blend of folk, pop, and soul.

“A Love Story With the Power to Change the World”. Filmed over 20 years, this is the powerful true story of how one woman’s heart opened wide enough to hold fifty children—and change their lives forever. It offers an unfiltered look at compassion that runs deeper than headlines and heroism, revealing a raw portrait of motherhood, loss, and the quiet courage to keep going.

The Golden Thread is a live storytelling series where the stories take center stage. Each show features an opportunity for anyone to step up and tell their story and a curated mix of experienced storytellers sharing personal tales that surprise, move, and inspire. Rooted in Auburn but open to voices from everywhere, The Golden Thread connects audiences through the timeless power of live storytelling.

This will be an amazing show that will keep the dance floor bouncing! Don’t miss this annual event in the magical the Odd Fellows Lodge !

Join Maidu Museum Historic Site for the closing reception of Walking In Our Moccs: Perspectives from Indigenous Artists. Celebrate the artists and their work one last time with community, conversation, and refreshments. Walking In Our Moccs: Perspectives from Indigenous Artists is a community exhibition curated by Sierra Native Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Native families, cultures and environment in Placer County. The exhibition illuminates the experience of “walking in two worlds” through the eyes of contemporary Native American artists. Sierra Native Alliance’s Executive Director, Anno Nakai, states, “Walking in Our Moccs features artwork from youth to elders and creatively illustrates the coexistence of tribal lifeways and mainstream culture, including experiences that marginalize, oppress, uplift and connect Native people to sacred traditions.” This dynamic exhibition includes over 45 artworks in a variety of media, including painting, photographs, jewelry, sculpture, prints, drawings and mixed media. Many of the original artworks are for sale and proceeds support both the artists and the museum.

Professional climber Emily Harrington has summited Everest, 8000-meter peaks, and dominated the competition circuit, but her greatest challenge extends beyond the physical. To cement her legacy in the male dominated world of elite rock climbing, she sets her sights on a career-defining 24-hour ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitan.

The Auburn Symphony presents the Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf! Our Family Concert is always a favorite – this time we’re performing Peter and the Wolf, narrated by the always-charismatic Omari Tau. It’s a great way to introduce kids (and grown-ups!) to the instruments of the orchestra. We’ll also hear from this year’s Young Artists Grand Prize winner, Sumanth Ganga, performing Creston’s Sonata for Alto Saxophone and we’ll perform Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances No. 8, Op. 46. An Instrument Petting Zoo immediately follows the concert lead by Auburn Symphony musicians and Placer High School Music students. Open to all ages, meet the musicians and try out an instrument!

The Flower Farm Event Center -Limited Time Discount on Tickets- Celebrate friendship in style at our annual Galentine’s Event at the Flower Farm Event Center. This special evening brings together live music by the Nitewind Band, a beautifully catered dinner by Simmer and Salt. In addition, you will enjoy a curated collection of local vendors for your shopping pleasure offering one-of-a-kind, customizable experiences including a flower bar, permanent jewelry, and more. The bar will be benefiting the local nonprofit Shine with Purpose, dedicated to fostering community volunteerism. They’ll be providing drinks and bar service, with all beverage proceeds supporting their mission. Sip on specialty drinks, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, all while making a meaningful impact. It’s the perfect excuse to dress up, unwind, and enjoy a memorable night with the women who mean the most to you. Get ready to celebrate in style – this is the event to be at this Galentine’s Day!

In this thrilling adaptation of Hamlet, the play’s iconic characters and devastating story come to life through the sheer talent of a small cast of dynamic and versatile actors.

As our actors move between characters, they reveal the fragility of identity and the corrupting nature of power as a kingdom is brought to its knees by obsession and revenge.

Abridged/adapted by T.S. Forsyth.  Directed by T.S. Forsyth & Anthony DePage.

The documentary feature, directed by David’s wife, Jessica Oyelowo, is an emotional portrait of David Oyelowo’s seven-year journey portraying the legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Come spend a feel-good Saturday wandering through a charming marketplace of 30 local makers and vendors! You’ll find sparkly jewelry, handmade soaps, cozy home décor, and all kinds of delightful treasures.

Guitarist Jon Mendle and mezzo soprano Melinda Martinez Becker utilize both historical and modern instruments to perform eclectic, imaginative programs of uncommon repertoire for guitar, lute, banjo and voice.

Lera Lynn is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress known for her evocative music and genre-blending style. Her music spans a variety of genres, including folk, Americana, rock, and art pop, characterized by her haunting vocals and introspective lyrics.

Live Sand Mandala creation, lectures, children’s activities with Tibetan Buddhist Monks.

Live Sand Mandala creation, lectures, children’s activities with Tibetan Buddhist Monks.

Live Sand Mandala creation, lectures, children’s activities with Tibetan Buddhist Monks.

An amazing Jam Grass Rockin’ fun night of Poor Man’s Whiskey music that is not to be missed!

Live Sand Mandala creation, lectures, children’s activities with Tibetan Buddhist Monks.

Live Sand Mandala creation, lectures, children’s activities with Tibetan Buddhist Monks.

Live Sand Mandala creation, lectures, children’s activities with Tibetan Buddhist Monks.

Live Sand Mandala creation, lectures, children’s activities with Tibetan Buddhist Monks.

Live Sand Mandala creation, lectures, children’s activities with Tibetan Buddhist Monks.

Winner of 8 Academy Awards-the film blends flamboyant entertainment with serious political undertones, capturing the characters’ desires to ignore the growing Nazi threat for personal pleasure and connection.

Live Sand Mandala creation, lectures, children’s activities with Tibetan Buddhist Monks.

The Auburn Symphony presents Masterworks III Strauss & Tchaikovsky! We welcome back soprano Carrie Hennessey for Strauss’s gorgeous Four Last Songs, paired with Tchaikovsky’s powerful Symphony No. 5. These are two of Maestro Murrays’ all-time favorite works, and they will leave a lasting impression.

Calling all snow lovers! Get ready to hit the slopes with Jonny Moseley and embrace the thrill of the Ski for MS Vertical Challenge, returning to Palisades Tahoe on March 21, 2026. This epic event combines your passion for skiing and riding with a purpose – supporting the MS community.

The Mothership Classic is a pledge-driven event held each Spring on the world’s greatest chairlift, KT-22. Participants begin by gathering pledges like a NASCAR racer chasing sponsorships. On the day of the event, each participant will challenge themselves to hot lap KT-22 as many times as possible from first chair to last on skinny skis, retro snowboards, mono-skis, snow blades, etc. Nostalgic ski attire is encouraged. Must raise $150 to participate

Come support the U.S. Mogul Freestyle team at Palisades Tahoe. This event will take place on Red Dog Face at Palisades.

Parking reservations are required in all Palisades Tahoe parking lots this weekend prior to 1pm. Carpooling and alternative transportation options are highly encouraged. Read our guide on what to do if parking reservations sell out.

Come support the U.S. Mogul Freestyle team at Palisades Tahoe. This event will take place on Red Dog Face at Palisades.

Parking reservations are required in all Palisades Tahoe parking lots this weekend prior to 1pm. Carpooling and alternative transportation options are highly encouraged. Read our guide on what to do if parking reservations sell out.

Come support the U.S. Mogul Freestyle team at Palisades Tahoe. This event will take place on Red Dog Face at Palisades.

Parking reservations are required in all Palisades Tahoe parking lots this weekend prior to 1pm. Carpooling and alternative transportation options are highly encouraged. Read our guide on what to do if parking reservations sell out.

Ditch the ski jacket for a collared shirt and khakis: Alpine’s Annual Snow Golf Tournament is back for its 40th year! As the only top-to-bottom snow golf course, this highly anticipated spring event is a unique way to spend a day on the slopes with friends and family. The ten-hole course starts at the top of Summit Express chair and meanders its way down the mountain with the last holes bringing competitors to The Chalet for a Caddyshack-themed afterparty.

Valid Lift Ticket or Season Pass Required

Come experience “Symphony Under the Sky”! This special event, a collaboration between the Auburn Symphony and Placer Land Trust, brings you the joy of music in the great outdoors! Wander the easy walking trail on the preserve and find musician ensembles tucked in the trees… hear Mozart in the meadow or Bach just around the bend . . . choose your own adventure!

The 34th Annual Cushing Crossing is the best event of the spring season. Join in on the fun, watch big spills, and share some much-needed laughs with our celebrity judges and 2 of the best emcees around. Costumes are highly encouraged! The awards ceremony will immediately follow the event at Cushing Pond. Each category winner will win prizes from our sponsors: Yeti, Smith, Dakine, and Darn Tough.

The Auburn Symphony presents the Season Finale: Saint-Saëns: The Organ Symphony! Every year, the Auburn Symphony invites you to travel “down the hill” with us to the acoustically spectacular venue, the Robert & Margrit Mondavi Center for the Arts at UC Davis. On this grand stage, we present larger orchestral works bringing in special guests, choirs, and other unique programs. We’ll wrap up the season in grand fashion at the Mondavi Center, with two audience favorites: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring Parker Van Ostrand, a Young Artists Competition winner, and Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony. The acoustics at Mondavi make this an unforgettable experience every time. A bus is available for transport to and from Auburn (the Auburn Public Library parking lot at 350 Nevada Street, Auburn) for guests who would like to sit back and enjoy the ride with no parking hassle! Bus departs at 1:00 pm.

With the intuitive sense and emotional depth of a filmmaker, California native David Luning looks deeply into the human condition in his music, exploring its shadowy recesses and its brilliantly lit corners. He spent a few years studying film scoring at the Berklee College of Music, then John Prine’s music changed his life.

Bring your family into the gallery for Monthly Family Activity Day to enjoy an art project as a family- drop-in arts and crafts activities are a great way for children to explore their creativity and dabble in a variety of different art mediums.