Concerts, films, art exhibits and more are starting the year on a high note all around the Sacramento area this month.

Feb. 23 Founded by Cirque du Soleil alum Yamoussa Bangoura, Cirque Kalabanté makes its Mondavi Center debut this winter.

Before the actor was charged with assault, “Magazine Dreams” generated Oscar buzz for his performance as a bodybuilder. The movie is now scheduled to reach theaters in March. By Reggie Ugwu ...