Pulse-pounding first date ideas in Sacramento

Rihanna found love in a “hopeless place” — maybe you can find it on an obstacle course. | Photo by @quarryparkadventures

Research has suggested for decades that the link between adrenaline and attraction is strong. Considering Sacramento’s less-than-stellar reputation for its singles scene, we thought some of you could use all the tips you can get (just kidding, you’re perfect the way you are).

Check out five spots around the City of Trees where you can have a thrilling first date:

iFly Indoor Skydiving, 118 Harding Blvd., Roseville
Getting a license to skydive requires a level of commitment that — let’s be real — will take longer than a relationship may last. Flap your wings on over to iFly to get the rush you’re looking for in the meantime.

K1 Speed, 3130 Bradshaw Rd., Sacramento
Before you bust out the real relationship killer and play “Mario Kart” together, consider real-life karting at this indoor racetrack — which also includes a restaurant and arcade.

Quarry Park Adventures, 5373 Pacific St., Rocklin
Work up a sweat with rock climbing, zip lining, a 40-ft free fall, and so much more at this insane obstacle course.

Wake Island Water Park, 7633 Locust Rd., Pleasant Grove
Wake Island boasts tons of activities to get your blood pumping, including an aquatic obstacle course and boatless wakeboarding where participants are pulled by a suspended cable.

Wells Fargo, Various locations
Honestly — what’s more heart-pounding than applying for a high-interest loan or opening a joint checking account with someone you just met? Just the idea of putting our credit score and financial well-being in the hands of a complete stranger gets us sweating. (Please, do not do this. We cannot stress enough that this particular listing is a joke.)

Asked

What’s your go-to first date?

A. Classic dinner and a movie
B. Keep it simple with a coffee date
C. Some kind of activity (rock climbing, hiking)
D. Honestly? I prefer my cat/dog
E. Other: _______

Let us know

Events

Wednesday, May 17

Palladio’s Wednesday Concerts | Wednesday, May 17 | 7-9 p.m. | Palladio Mall, 410 Palladio Pkwy., Folsom | Free | Grab dinner at your favorite restaurant before enjoying a night of free tunes.
We Own the Laughs | Wednesday, May 17 | 8 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $23.25 | Seven acts take the stage in this touring comedy showcase.

Thursday, May 18

Elder | Thursday, May 18 | 6 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $20-$25 | See the “mostly Berlin-based” prog rock band on its stop in the City of Trees.
Root Down Rise Up 2023 | Thursday, May 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Oak Park Brewing Company, 3514 Broadway, Sacramento | $75 | Join AlchemistCDC’s biggest fundraising event of the year for live music, a limited drink release, silent auction, and more.

Friday, May 19

Sacramento State Commencement Ceremonies | Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21 | 8 a.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | Congratulations Class of 2023. While tickets are unavailable to the general public, the ceremonies will be livestreamed on the university’s website.

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News Notes

Development

Work on the Roseville Industrial Park has halted so that the company behind the development can gather more public opinion. Panattoni Development Corporation wants to meet with neighborhood residents on the proposed 2.4 million-sqft industrial park and allow further feedback. (ABC 10)

Travel

Megabus is now offering multiple daily trips between Sacramento and other California cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. The company is known for its affordable travel fares — some as low as $2 round-trip. (KCRA 3)

Opening

Cakes by Jeff the Chef — a specialty cheesecake shop from award-winning chef Jeff Taylor — will open its DOCO location on Saturday, May 27. Guests can stop by the 400 K St. shop to get a taste of desserts so good they were featured at last year’s state fair, including flavors like Banana Pudding Cheesecake and LV Pistachio Cheesecake. (Sac Bee)

Concert

We’ve come to the “End of the Road” as the final round of performers for this year’s California State Fair Toyota Concert Series have been announced. Boys II Men, Kool and the Gang, and Third Eye Blind will join an already jam-packed lineup of musical acts. Grab tickets to the fair now. (FOX40)

Today Is

Today Is World Baking Day. To celebrate, shop our online store (Six & Main), which features Sourhouse, a company that creates simple tools for sourdough bakers to care for their starters. You might just knead it. Start shopping now.

Sports

Football is life

Hagginwood Park sports field gets a makeover

The updated field is lined for soccer and flag football. | Photo via City of Sacramento

Let’s kick it. Hagginwood Park’s sports field (3271 Marysville Blvd.) has received an update, courtesy of Sacramento’s Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment.

The department announced that it installed new shock padding at the park and replaced the synthetic turf first put in 13 years ago. Part of the new turf field is made with cork filler, which will keep the temperature of the field up to 20° cooler on average.

The majority of funding for the $650,000 project, which finished ~two months ahead of schedule, came from Measure U tax dollars — the 2012-approved half-cent sales tax aimed at funding city services.

Looking for somewhere else to play? The City of Trees has 100+ athletic fields for local frolicking.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jordan

From the editor

Shout out to NPR for absolutely calling me out on the Zelda-centric reason on why I was out of office Friday — at least I wasn’t the only one.

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