💫 Meteor showers

• Draconids: October 7
• Orionids: October 21-22
• Southern Taurids: November 4-5
• Northern Taurids: November 11-12
• Leonids: November 17-18
• Geminids: December 13- 14
• Ursids: December 21-22

🌕 Full moons and supermoons

• August 30: Blue moon
• September. 29: Harvest moon
• October 28: Hunter’s moon
• November 27: Beaver moon
• December 26: Cold moon

📍 Where to go

• Community Observatory | 6699 Campus Dr., Roseville
• Ice House Observation Point 1 | Ice House Road, Eldorado National Forest
• Foresthill Bridge | Foresthill Road, Auburn

• All Ages Paints & Pints | Monday, Aug. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Old Town Pizza & Tap House, 9677 Elk Grove Florin Rd., Elk Grove | $25-$30 | This time, the normally 21+ event is open to all, — so bring the whole family for a night of creativity.
• Band-Maid | Monday, Aug. 14 | 7 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $45 | The Japanese rock group brings its “10th Anniversary Tour” to the City of Trees.

• Sacramento River Cats vs. Tacoma Rainiers | Tuesday, Aug. 15 | 6:45 p.m. | Sutter Health Park, 400 Ballpark Dr., West Sacramento | $13-$73 | Score $2 hot dogs and ice cream for Toyota Family Value Tuesdays.
• Post Malone | Tuesday, Aug. 15 | 8 p.m. | Toyota Amphitheatre, 2677 Forty Mile Rd., Wheatland | $90-$359 | The hip-hop superstar takes the stage in celebration of his latest album, “Austin.”

• LoLGBT+ Presents: Queens & Comedy (ages 13+) | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $22.25 | You’ve seen a comedy show before, and maybe you’ve seen a drag show before too, but have you ever seen both at the same time?*

• Elk Grove’s Sky River Casino is plotting an expansion that includes a hotel and convention center. Both structures had been planned during the original development of the casino, but were scrapped due to financing issues. (Sac Biz Journal)

• Sacramento’s Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment Department is accepting applications from local organizations to host events for kids and teens on Friday and Saturday nights. The city will provide $1.3 million in funding to host these events through August 2024. (Sacramento City Express)

• If you have hoop dreams — and house dreams — we’ve got the perfect spot for you. This $4 million El Dorado Hills home comes with an indoor hardwood court to dribble on. If basketball isn’t your thing, maybe the 20-ft rock climbing wall is a selling point for you. (Sac Bee)

• Start working on your cosplay, SacAnime returns to the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center for Labor Day weekend, Friday, Sept. 1-Sunday, Sept. 3. Special guests include Tom Kenny — the voice behind Spongebob Squarepants. (FOX40)

• Last chance: MANSCAPED’s annual Summer Sale ends in just two days. Now’s your chance to take advantage of 20% off + free shipping site-wide to save big on their best-selling electric trimmers, premium grooming kits, and UltraPremium formulations. Activate your discount.*

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