Six & Main is our online store where we show love to local artisans from our sister markets across the nation. | Photo by 6AM City
We’re head over heels for our readers. As we enter the month of love, we want to show our love by helping you choose the sweetest gifts from our online shop,Six & Main,which showcases local artists and small businesses from around the country.
Whether you plan to spend Valentine’s Day with your significant other, friends, or family — or simply by treating yourself — these goods will have you falling in love at first sight.
Read the love 💌 Write something sweet to someone special using the “You Make Me Happy” card by Joy Paper Co. If you’re feeling extra smitten, let them know they’re “Quite the Catch.”
Smell the love 🕯️ Let the mood fill the room with this rosemary sage candle by Resolute Candles, or smell the aroma of Venice with this bellini candle by Wixology Candle Company.
Wear the love ❤️ For the jewelry lovers, check out these heart necklaces from Eleven + Jane. What’s even sweeter? There are matching heart earrings to go with it. If you’d rather don on a love-inspired shirt, this flamingo button-down from Block + Ink is the perfect fit.
There’s more love to go around. Click the button below to explore the entire Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.
California Perspectives | Monday, Jan. 30-Monday, Feb. 6 | Times vary | Art House on R, 1021 R St. (Upstairs), Sacramento | Free | Discover the work of watercolorist Elaine Bowers, who paints both aerial and traditional landscape views of the Delta and North Valley.
Kings Watch Party | Monday, Jan. 30-Sunday, April 9 | 6 p.m. | Flatstick Pub, 630 K St., #120, Sacramento | $9.16-$99 | Can’t make it to see your team in-person? You can still snack on unlimited pretzels and mustard during every game at this watch party.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
The Elusive Muse | Tuesday, Jan. 31, Wednesday, Feb. 1, Thursday, Feb. 2 | 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis | Free | See new work from Kelley Mogilka, who was honored with the Pence Gallery’s 2022 Emerging Artist Award.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Trivia Night | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 7-8 p.m. | Torch Club, 904 15th St., Sacramento | Assemble your crew and test your knowledge while enjoying a few cold drinks.
Roast Battle: Bay Area | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 8 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $18-$21 | As seen on Comedy Central, Roast Battle combines the best parts of sports and standup comedy.*
Thursday, Feb. 2
NO COVER Happy Hour with Mind X | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Torch Club, 904 15th St., Sacramento | Chill out to the sounds of local musicians jamming some bluegrass + psychedelic rock.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Tickets to Sol Blume, the R&B, soul, and hip-hop festival coming to Discovery Park on April 29 and April 30, go on sale through the festival website at 10 a.m. — as in, four hours from the time this hits your inbox.
Ranked
In U-Haul’s “growth cities” index, Roseville made the top two in the nation. The index shows how many people are moving into a city by measuring one-way truck rentals. Roseville has held no. 1 before according to U-Haul. (Sac Bee)
Trending
A recent Reddit thread offered advice to Sacramentans seeking to evade escalating egg prices by raising their own chickens. That’s some good lateral thinking — just make sure to check the city’s guidelines before caring for your own mother cluckers. (Sac Bee)
Development
Whole Foods will take up residence in The Village, a new retail project in Elk Grove. Current plans filed by Sacramento-based Pappas Investments show the high-end grocery store occupying one of two “major” (25,000+ sqft) tenant spaces. (Sacramento Business Journal)
Finance
Erase credit card interest until nearly 2025? Sounds good to us. This balance transfer card can do just that, providing you up to 21 months for the important stuff: travel, education, good food, time with family, or paying off debt. Apply today in minutes.*
Wellness
If one of your 2023 goals is to create more time for self care and relaxation, an acupressure mat is a must. The mats are designed to stimulate pressure points to relieve tension, decrease stress levels, and increase circulation. This ProsourceFit full body mat includes neck support.*
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Cheese and chorizo — we know, kind of a mouthful. | Photo by @federalist_pizza
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Editor’s pick: Have you made your Valentine’s Day reservations? Consider this a PSA — and I hope your top pick has open seats. (Or you could just say, “Everywhere feels like five stars when I’m with you” as you pull into the drive-thru.)
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