Plus: What to expect at Concerts in the Park
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6 homes we’re drooling over this month

6 homes we're drooling over
Spending the morning watching these homes cycle? Works for us. | Photos via: Mona Gergen, Coldwell Banker Homes, Walker Realty, Porta Real Estate Services, Compass, Sotheby’s International Realty
If you’re like us — whether you’re in the market for a new home or not — you’ll take any excuse to look at real estate in Sacramento and our surrounding areas.

Here are six stunning homes to take a look at (and swoon over):
  1. Spacious home with serene private courtyard | Listing agent: Mona Gergen
  2. Swanky modern home in Land Park | Listing agent: Antonio Cardenas, Coldwell Banker Homes
  3. Charming craftsman bungalow with koi pond | Listing agent: Steve Walker, Walker Realty
  4. Newly renovated home in East Sacramento | Listing agent: Pedro Gomez, Porta Real Estate Services
  5. Elite condo on the Sacramento River | Listing agent: Braxton Warren, Compass
  6. Historic “Pink House” adjacent to country club | Listing agent: Christine Dariotis, Sotheby’s International Realty
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Events
Friday, May 5
  • Friday Night Swing Dancing | Friday, May 5 | 8-11:59 p.m. | Midtown Stomp, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Ste. 150, West Sacramento | $10-$15 | Tap your feet to the sounds of swing music — spend the first hour getting a lesson, if you feel the need.
  • Phil Hanley | Friday, May 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $23-$33 | Spend an evening with this Vancouver-based comedian.
Saturday, May 6
  • So Bad, It’s Good Film Festival | Saturday, May 6 | 4-10:30 p.m. | Colonial Theatre, 3522 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento | $10-$30 | Enjoy some of the worst films around — old and new — and get a chance to meet some of their stars.
Sunday, May 7
  • Wellness Festival | Sunday, May 7 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Dr., Sacramento | $8 | Bring out the kids for games, gardening activities, and more all while learning about the importance of physical exercise.
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News Notes
Civic
  • City leaders are asking Sacramentans to provide their thoughts on “social cannabis consumption,” meaning use out in the open at lounges, cafes, or public events. There are ~12 places in California that currently allow some form of public consumption, including the city of Palm Springs and San Francisco County. (Sacramento City Express)
Transit
  • Sacramento Regional Transit is testing the first of its new light rail trains. The agency’s goal is to introduce 76 of the locally made trains to replace its current fleet in which some vehicles are 30 years old. (CBS 13)
Sports
  • The accolades don’t stop for the Beam Team — Kings General Manager Monte McNair has been named the NBA Basketball Executive of the Year. McNair has been with the team for the past three seasons. (KCRA 3)
Outdoors
  • Due to the large amount of snowfall this season, officials with the California State Parks expect multiple campsites in the Tahoe area to be closed until mid-June. According to crews, many of the campgrounds are still covered in up to six inches of snow. (FOX40)
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Wellness
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Finance
  • This card features a whopping 18 months of 0% intro APR on balance transfers (that’s well into 2024) and an additional 0% intro APR on purchases. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. It also gives you the chance to rake in cash back deals — with no annual fee.*
Fun Fact
  • National Beverage Day is this Saturday, May 6. In celebration, we’re featuring some of our Six & Main beverage brands across our markets including a|dash, Blanchard’s Coffee, Sarilla, Matcha Nude, and more. Start sipping now.
Concert

Are you ready to rock?

What to expect as Concerts In the Park returns to Sacramento

Are you ready to rock, River City? | Photo by @aeroalosha
Are you ready to rock, River City? | Photo by @aeroalosha
Concerts In the Park — California’s biggest free music festival — is back at Cesar Chavez Plaza beginning today at 5 p.m. to kick off 12 weeks of jams with 50+ performances.

Here’s a little refresher of what to expect:

🎸 Music

Each week until July 28 (except Fourth of July week), 4-5 acts will take the stage from 5-9 p.m., with Latin Grammy Award-nominated Kat Dahlia headlining the opening night. Artists span all genres and include big names like Blue October.

🍻 Drinks

There will be a beer + wine garden, and concertgoers can also head to participating bars after the show ends for CIP Afterparty drink specials.

🍴 Grub

Local food trucks will be on hand each Friday. Last year’s offerings included Drewski’s, Taqueria El Taco Naco, and Zumapoke and Lush Ice.
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From the editor
I hope to see y’all at Concerts in the Park tonight. I’m ridiculously excited that it’s finally back, but doubt any performance can top Franz Ferdinand’s.
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