08.18.2023

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52º | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:23 a.m. | Sunset 5:01 p.m.

Groove along with us

A guide to Sol Blume Festival

Bring the whole squad for a day of music and good vibes. | Photo by @wrivera283

Following a delay due to heavy rains, Sacramento’s biggest R&B music festival is upon us: Sol Blume begins tomorrow.

No need to stress over what to expect — we’re here to give you a complete guide to the festival, so you can dance all night and party all day.

🎤 The performers

More than 35 acts will grace the two-day event at Discovery Park. Some of the big names include:

Kehlani
Teyana Taylor
Brent Faiyaz
Ella Mai
Jessie Reyez

🚗 Getting to the show

Concertgoers will only be allowed to enter Discovery Park from the south side — at 140-170 Jibboom St.

There is no parking inside the festival grounds, but visitors can purchase a parking pass and walk from a nearby corporate center.

Guests can also use the all-day shuttle system to move to and from the park. Shuttles begin at 10:30 a.m. from the St. Joseph’s Jury Lot at Eighth and G streets. The last shuttle leaves Discovery Park 90 minutes after the last performer wraps up their set.

🍻 The experience

Music isn’t all there is to see. Between all the dancing, visitors can check out local food vendors, interactive art installations, games, and a roller rink (dubbed the Sol’r Rink).

Tickets for the event are still available, with general admission passes starting at $200 and VIP passes starting at $400. Pro tip: Save a few bucks (and a potential headache) by heading to DOCO and buying tickets in-person at the Sol Blume pop-up store.

Events

Friday, Aug. 18

2023 Summer Concert Series | Friday, Aug. 18 | 6-10 p.m. | The Officer’s Club, 3410 Westover St., McClellan Park | Free | This week’s performers are Crosstown 5 — a five-piece cover band playing everything from The Beatles to Lady Gaga.
Fridays in the Grove: Movie Night | Friday, Aug. 18 | 8 p.m. | District56, 8230 Civic Center Dr., Elk Grove | Free | Bring a blanket and chairs for the whole family as you gather to watch Disney’s “Luca.”

Saturday, Aug. 19

Banana Festival | Saturday, Aug. 19-Sunday, Aug. 20 | 10 a.m. | William Land Park, 3800 W. Land Park Dr., Sacramento | $6-$8 | Check out music, art, activities, and some banana-filled treats at this 12th annual celebration.
The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 8 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $25 | Shake it off at this Eras-themed dance party.

Events calendar here

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Travel

The cheapest US destinations to fly to, according to travel experts

A plane flying over a blue sky, possibly to a cheap US destination, with palm trees below.

Start dreaming of your next vacation. | Photo by Tom Cattini via Pexels

Our partners at Going search for cheap flights for a living (and then email you about them for free). Check out their list of the cheapest destinations in the US to fly to, including:

No. 3: San Francisco

Last year, the Going team found 89 flight deals here.
Fun fact: San Francisco International Airport has direct flights from 88 US cities.

No. 2: Los Angeles

Going finds ~10 deals per month to LA — like Chicago to LA for $138 roundtrip.

See the No. 1 cheapest place

News Notes

Travel

Drivers on Highway 50 can expect multiple lane closures tonight as Caltrans crews continue work on the Fix 50 project. Travelers heading westbound will experience the most delays; only one eastbound lane will be affected.

Number

$43 million. That’s how much will be awarded to Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services to continue their efforts helping homeless residents and those living with mental illnesses. The money will allow officials to add 110 beds to three Safe Stay locations across the county. (FOX40)

Arts

Sacramento Theatre Company has announced it will not hold performances on its main stage this season. The company will use the time to better evaluate its current expenses before hiring a new executive director. (Sac Biz Journal)

Biz

Off The Charts is the newest dispensary in the City of Trees to open under Sac’s CORE program. The program’s goal is to offer reparations to victims of the war on drugs in the form of dispensary licenses. (Sac Bee)

Finance

One card, all the perks. A $200 welcome bonus, unlimited cash back, and 0% interest into 2024 all with no annual fee almost sounds too good to be true — but this card has it all.*

Development

We’ve got the street smarts

Broadway Complete Streets Project begins: What you need to know

The multiphase project will cover a two-mile stretch of road. | Photo via City of Sacramento

The Broadway Complete Streets Project is now underway, geared towards making the historic roadway safer for all types of travelers.

You can stay streets ahead of the construction with these tips from the Greater Broadway District:

Construction takes place on weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Work stretches from 3rd to 24th streets; the project’s next phase will extend from 24th Street to Franklin Boulevard.
Traffic control is focused on one lane in each direction at a time, spanning 2-3 blocks per day.
No parking signs will be posted with 72 hour notice.

Residents with questions about the project can call (279) 236-3799, or send an email to BroadwayCompleteStreet@gmail.com.

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The Wrap

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