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The most local events in Sacramento, CA

Drone shot of the Sacramento skyline at sunset

September has arrived, hopefully cooler weather isn’t far behind. | Photo by @teddymorrow

You asked, we’re answering. A new and improved SACtoday events calendar is here.

Or maybe you didn’t realize we even had an events calendar — consider this your ticket to the most fun and relevant events in Sacramento, including:

Cocktails, Mocktails & Bites Food Tour | Wed. Sept. 7 | 4:30-7 p.m. | 5861 18th Ave. | $125+ | Indulge in craft cocktails, non-alcoholic mocktails + tasty eats while you see some of Midtown’s best art. 🍸
Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 8 p.m. | Hard Rock Live | $200+ | “Listen to the Music” as the renowned rockers jam out in the River City. 🎸
Outdoor Family Storytime | Fri. Sept. 9 | 9:30-10 a.m. | Kunsting Park | Free | Bring the kids to enjoy songs + stories aimed at improving literacy, courtesy of the Franklin Library. 📚
Little Women | Thurs., Sept. 22-Sun., Oct. 2 | Times vary | Sacramento Theatre Company | $23+ | Witness the stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s acclaimed novel.
Sacramento Songwriter Showcase | Wed., Sept. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Library of Musiclandria | $10 | Enjoy an evening of tunes courtesy of a revolving door of local musicians. 🎤

As Sacramentans ourselves, we love making sure that Sac has access to the most robust, relevant, and hyperlocal events calendar possible. In part, we rely on readers like you to keep us in the loop — start submitting your events now. (Just like before, you can add your event to our calendar for free but we’ve also added a few new paid promotional opportunities to take advantage of as well, starting at just $15.)

In addition to the hundreds of events that you can discover each month on our website, each issue of our newsletter features a dedicated events section, with our curated editorial picks for the upcoming week, organized by day. Keep scrolling just a little bit and you’ll see what we mean. Pro tip: Click the link to see our full calendar if you want to start planning ahead.

Want to know which events we’re most excited about? Your friendly neighborhood City Editors (👋 that’s us, Matt + Jordan) can often be found out and about at the newest restaurant openings, Republic FC games, festivals, and fairs — see what we’re up to in the Wrap section at the bottom of each newsletter or by following us on Instagram @SACtoday. Click the button below to bookmark your best events for September. ⤵️

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Today

ArtMix: Supernatural | Thu., Sep. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | Crocker Art Museum | Free | Supernatural forces, light, joy, and the unexplainable mystical elements that surround us swirl together for this otherworldly event.
Take Me To The Zoo Exhibit: Creating a Sanctuary Through Art | Thu., Sep. 8 | 12-6 p.m. | Kennedy Gallery, 1931 L St. | Free | Take a safari through the animal world this month at Kennedy Gallery where art lovers will be treated to the delights of creatures

Friday

The Big Sleep (1946) | Fri., Sep. 9 | 7 p.m. | Crest Theatre | $10.00 | In this film, private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy family.
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” | Fri., Sep. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Folsom Public Library (at the Gazebo behind the Library), 411 Stafford St. | $10.00 | Twins Viola and Sebastian are separated by a shipwreck in this adaption of what is considered to be Shakespeare’s first gender-bending comedy.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather

112º | The surface of the sun | 0% chance of rain ☀️
Due to high temperatures, cooling center operations have been extended to Fri., Sept. 9 — now with hours running from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Facial coverings, snacks + water will be available for all visitors. 🌡 (Roseville Today)

Sports

Republic FC lost their match against Orlando City for the U.S. Open Cup Final last night by a score of 3-0. Republic was the first non-MLS team to reach the final round since 2008. (FOX40) ⚽️

PlanAhead

Five-time Grammy winner + comedy musician “Weird Al” Yankovic is bringing pop parodies + “nerd rock” to the Mondavi Center. Join the crowd in singing, “Oh, my, my, this here Anakin guy,” on Sat., Sept. 24. 🎶

Opening

Here’s the scoop. Ohio-based franchise, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, is coming to Natomas. Although they haven’t confirmed an opening date, the creamery will be setting up shop on Del Paso Rd. — near Sprouts Farmers Market, Club Pilates, and Chipotle. 🍨 (Sacramento Business Journal)

Real Estate

Sacramento’s rent spikes may be coming to an end. After increasing up to 5% over the past year, rent has stabilized and, in some areas, even dropped. Despite the change, Sacramento is still less affordable compared to many metropolitan cities, including Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Portland. 🏘️ (Sacramento Bee)

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The memes don’t stop

Memes about the heat wave in Sacramento, CA

Sacramentans searching for a bantha to ride. | u/That1chicka

I can’t y’all. The sheer amount of memes being made across social media about the heat is amazing, but all the laughter is making me sweat even more, so please stop.

As a big Star Wars nerd, this one of the Tusken Raiders — a people indigenous to the twin-sun planet of Tattooine — sent me over the edge. Send me your favorites as well.

THE WRAP

	Today’s issue was written by Jordan. Editor’s pick: I had such a great time at the Republic FC Watch Party last night. There are few things that bring a city together the way sports does, and few cities have fans as passionate as we do.
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