If you’re a fan of Hula-Hoops and a variety of local food, wine and beer, then the Sacramento Zoo’s 10th annual King of Feasts Wine and Food Luau – which will be held Saturday at the zoo – is for you. “The luau is held all over the zoo,” Tonja Swank, public relations coordinator for the Sacramento Zoo, said of the 21-and-over event. “We line the different restaurants, wineries and breweries along different areas of the zoo. Some will be lined along Big Cat Row where the hyenas, snow leopard and where the larger cats are.” Participating restaurants include local favorites such as Zocalo, Taylor’s Kitchen, Kru and Chops Steakhouse. Swank said attendees can expect to find sample-serving siz

Sacramento Zoo's King of Feasts last night pulled a lot of Zoo lovers in to experience the zoo after hours while enjoying great food, wine and other liquors, as well as exotic dancers. Here are some snapshots: Dancers of the Pacific performed on the main stage (above and below). Kercy Adler-Resnick of Rocklin enjoyed her drink in front of the flamingos home. And the flamingos just acted like they are used to partying humans.   The dad of the new baby Sumatran tiger went eye-to-eye with visitors. His offspring, Jingga, the female Sumatran tiger cub, did not make an appearance. It was too late in the day for her. The Mixology Competition Results: Dominique 77pts | Ricky 83pts | Ren

Bring your appetite and your camera for the Sacramento Zoo's King of Feasts Wine and Food Luau on Saturday, where the hot summer gets a taste of the jungle. King of Feasts has been running since the 1990s, though it took a hiatus for several years. This event is hosted by members of "Good Day Sacramento" and is a successful fundraiser for Sacramento Zoological Society. "The funds raised benefit zoo improvements, education programs and wildlife conservation, while at the same time providing the community a chance to get together and enjoy an evening at the zoo with good food and drinks," said Lauren Kraft, the zoo's public relations coordinator. This is the first year that the luau theme

As part of its First Saturday series, the Sacramento Zoo hosted California Celebration. The event, included with zoo admission, featured animal showcases, cultural performances and the activity booths of various businesses and groups. Events like these help organizations with no marketing budget, such as the Discovery Museum, spread the word. "The zoo and the Discovery Museum are in the same business, science education," said Beth Callahan, director of marketing and development at the museum. "We're trying to get kids interested. Our obligation is to provide a science-literate community." The museum's activity, letting kids add yarn "fur" to a bald woolly mammoth, was a hit. By the end o

Summertime is here and Sacramento is stepping up to the plate! Sounds like it's going to be a scorching weekend at upwards of 100 degrees but the music and entertainment events are equally as sizzling! With a nice mix of free and low cost things to do as well as a few splurges, June is going out with a jam packed weekend! Browse this list to find plenty of opportunities to laugh, feast & learn along with local talent & tons of live music. It's sure to keep you and yours entertained all weekend long... Thursday 6.25 Theatre: Hedwig and the Angry Inch -- $25 Where: Artisan Theatre (1901 Del Paso Blvd) When: 8pm (also showing Fri & Sat nights this week) Why: This is the last weekend to see