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THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Andrea Bocelli – Live in Concert!

Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera

Friday, May 12, 8 p.m.

Golden 1 Center, 500 David J. Stern Walk • sacphilopera.org

Join beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli for one night of enchanting music. Italian singer and musician Zucchero joins Bocelli for the opening act to perform the 1991 hit “Miserere,” which launched Bocelli’s career. This is the first time they will perform the song together in the U.S. Tickets are $95–$385.

Big Day of Giving

Sacramento Region Community Foundation

Thursday, May 4 bigdayofgiving.org

This year, the annual fundraising bonanza highlights nonprofits led by people of color, which typically receive less funding than those run by their counterparts. Donate a minimum of $15 online to hundreds of local organizations.

Spring Concert

Sacramento Symphonic Winds

Sunday, May 7, 2:30 p.m.

El Camino High School Center for the Arts, 2340 Eastern Ave. • sacwinds.org

Enjoy a lively concert by the symphonic wind ensemble under the direction of Dr. Matthew Morse. Tickets are $15 general admission; $10 for students and seniors; free for children 8th grade and younger.

Carmina Burana

Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra

Saturday, May 13, 8 p.m.

SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L St. • sacramentochoral.org

Carl Orff’s spectacular masterpiece is performed under the baton of conductor Donald Kendrick featuring soprano Patricia Westley, tenor Sam Faustine and baritone Joseph Lattanzi. Tickets are $40–$50 general; students receive a 50% discount.

Master Singers Go to the Movies

Sacramento Master Singers

Friday, May 19, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 21, 3 p.m.

McClatchy High School, 3066 Freeport Blvd. • mastersingers.org

Enjoy music from the movies, including “Top Gun: Maverick,” “O Brother, Where Art Thou?,” “The Greatest Showman,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “A Star is Born” and, back by popular demand, Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Tickets are $37 for adults; $10 for students.

Bufferlands Walk on the Wildside

Regional San

Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Elk Grove • regionalsan.com/bufferlands

This free event celebrates International Migratory Bird Day with hikes, tours, wild animal encounters, live music, children’s activities, food vendors, exhibits and more.

Toy Train Show

Sacramento-Sierra Chapter, Train Collectors Association

Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St. • brsta@comcast.net

By Jessica Laskey

Explore more than 160 tables of trains at this 52nd annual sale featuring operating layouts and food. Admission is $10; children 12 and younger are free. Enter a free train set drawing for ages 17 and younger.