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Five arcades around Sacramento
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More arcade games than you can shake a joystick at. | Photo courtesy @que_lindo_photo
Game on. We love video games, especially when we can get out and play them with other people. That’s why we’re rounding up five arcades around Sacramento where you can try to set a high score.

Coin-Op Game Room, 908 K St., Sacramento

With 40+ arcade games, outdoor activities like giant “Jenga,” a sizable beer selection, and pizza available by the slice or pie, this arcade bar is a great place to spend a Saturday night.

Country Club Lanes, 2600 Watt Ave., Sacramento

In addition to two arcades, this River City institution of more than six decades boasts bowling, laser tag, a full bar + billiards tables.

Jas Laser Tag, 9823 Old Winery Pl., Sacramento

Test your skills with laser tag, bumper cars, or “Beam Buster” — a Mission Impossible-style experience where you have to navigate a room full of lasers.

Zion VR, 12401 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova

Step into the future as you and your friends choose from 15+ virtual reality games to play, like the “Alice In Wonderland” VR escape room.

Round 1 Bowling & Arcade, 1191 Galleria Blvd., Roseville

Situated in the Roseville Galleria, Round 1 offers bowling, billiards, and karaoke in addition to a wide variety of arcade games.
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B. No, but I understand the appeal
C. I’m indifferent
D. Yes, when playing with others
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 9
  • Paints and Pints | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | King Cong Brewing Company, 1709 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento | $30 | Spend an evening on the patio sipping beer and learning to paint sunflowers.
  • Beats Antique | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 7 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $25 | Dance the evening away to this experimental electronic music group.
Thursday, Aug. 10
  • St. HOPE Back to School BBQ | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 4-6 p.m. | McClatchy Park, 3500 5th Ave., Sacramento | Free, RSVP | Bring the kids for free barbecue along with free school supplies.
  • King Trivia | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Drakes: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento | Free | Test your knowledge and compete for prizes at this free-to-play event.
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News Notes
Development
  • Raging Waters is getting a second life. The water park will undergo a $40 million renovation before reopening under the name Calibunga. The development is part of a “multi-attraction park complex” at Cal Expo known as California Dreamin’. (Sac Biz Journal)
Eat
  • The five-course menu for this year’s Tower Bridge Dinner has been unveiled. Guests can enjoy dishes such as pork belly al forno and furikake-crusted albacore tuna during the tenth year of the highly-coveted event. (KCRA 3)
Sports
  • Sac State football fans making the trip to Palo Alto to see the team take on former head coach Troy Taylor are in luck. A bus trip and tailgate party are planned for the Saturday, Sept. 16 matchup between the Hornets and Stanford Cardinal. (FOX40)
History
  • Curtis Park’s Montgomery Way has been nominated to join the National Register of Historic Places. The honor is due to the “historical architectural significance” of the street’s homes — many of which were built in the 1920s as part of the Better Homes in America movement. (Sac Bee)
Show
  • Stand-up comedian Liza Treyger is coming to Punch Line Sacramento for a five-show run Thursday, Aug. 17-Saturday, 19 — and you don’t want to miss this one. Get tickets.*
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Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Sports

The next generation is here

Republic FC signs 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough
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Before eEpublic FC, Da’vian trained with Woodland Soccer Club. | Photo via Republic FC
Sacramento Republic FC added to its legacy yesterday, when the club signed 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough — making him the youngest professional athlete in American team sports history.

Kimbrough has been a familiar face around the club since 2021, when he joined Republic FC’s Academy at age 11. Facing kids in a higher age division, he scored a team-leading 27 goals in 31 matches — good enough to help the team to a nationwide-best 30-1 record, with 27 straight victories to begin the season. Kimbrough is the sixth Republic FC Academy student that the club has signed since it began in 2015.

The signing makes Kimbrough eligible to play for the Indomitable Club in USL matches — including Saturday’s road game against Birmingham Legion FC. The club’s first home game with Kimbrough is the tenth anniversary celebration at Hughes Stadium.

Are you excited about the signing? Let us know.
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Read
  • The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.
Trending
  • The buzziest deodorant in the beauty scene: Lume whole body deodorant. Free of aluminum or baking soda, it offers odor protection anywhere and everywhere.
Award
  • The 2023 Etsy Design Award Winners are here. Check out extraordinary, imaginative items including cactus leather bags, whimsical dandelion lamps, and donut mugs.
Pets
  • Want to give your pup a paw-sitive surprise? Spoil them with treats from Botanical Bones – guaranteed to fit any pup’s personality.
 
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