Weekend Planner Dec. 16-18

1. Listen to live music from Sacramento Gold for a as you swing into the past at 1:45 p.m. today at the ! The band will be playing fun tunes from the '30s to the '60s for a swinging good time.

2. It wouldn't be the Christmas season without 's production of ! Bring the family out to experience the classic tale of a man redeemed. Performances run every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. until Dec. 23. You can also catch special performances, including a bus tour of neighborhood holiday lights and sing-a-longs, at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 16, Dec. 18 and Dec. 21. Extra performances will also be held on Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 22 at 7 p.m.

3. In high school boys basketball, and renew their annual Battle of American River Drive tonight at Jesuit at 7 p.m. Last year, the Marauders won going away at Rio .

4. Fundraising event at for off-leash dog park renovations. Photo session for dogs to appear in 2012 calendar. All dogs photographed on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will appear in the calendar. Calendars pre--purchased for $15 on date of photo shoot. Regular after-event price $17. Individual months featuring your dog(s) for $50 donation. Front cover exclusive feature to highest bidder at auction, contact Bobbie Reagan, carmichaelcaninecorral@yahoo.com. All funds raised from sales, special "month" purchases, and cover auction go towards renovation of the dog park -- we have raised nearly half the total needed.  Help us get there! See www.carmichaeldogpark.com for more details.  

5. At , we take a traditional game and put a little twist to it. After a 1-year hiatus, CBS’ unique and exciting Tournament will be played Saturday with the first spin at 7 p.m. Bring your friends and recall the thrill of dreidel – with a grown-up twist!