09.29.2023

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Is this thing on? 6 open mic nights in Sacramento

Young woman in jeans and black top, holding mic and smiling on a stage with a Comedy Spot backdrop.

Any comedian, regardless of skill, can perform at Sacramento Comedy Spot’s Tuesday open mic night. | Photo via Sacramento Comedy Spot

Tap tap ... *mic screech*

Whether your idea of a fun night out is watching aspiring comics try out bits, or maybe you’re the one who wants to work on your “tight five” — there are open mic nights all over Sacramento calling your name.

Downtown

Torch Club | Wednesdays | 6-8 p.m. | 904 15th St. | $10 | A Sacramento staple for 85+ years, you can count on Wednesday Open Mic Night at the Torch Club like you can count on death and taxes.
Lucid Winery | Thursdays | 7-9 p.m. | 1015 R St. | Free | Is there a better place to host a night full of laughs (and maybe some bombs) than a winery? We think not.

Midtown

Sacramento Comedy Spot | Tuesdays | 8 p.m. | 1050 20 St. #130 | $6 | Whether you’re just starting on the stand-up scene or have been around the block a few times, everyone can participate + hone their skills. Sign-ups end at 7:30 p.m.

Man in plaid shirt and glasses, in front of a mic speaking to a seated crowd of about 20 audience members. — Stab Comedy hosts not one but two open mics a week, on both Thursdays and Sundays.
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Photo via STAB! Comedy Theater

Land Park

STAB! Comedy Theater | Thursdays and Sundays | 8:30 p.m. | 1710 Broadway Blvd. | Free | Test out new ideas or refine your act in five-minute, rapid-fire sets. Sign-ups start at 8 p.m.

Elk Grove

A Seat at the Table Books | Fourth Fridays | 6:30-8:45 p.m. | 9257 Laguna Springs Drive #130, Elk Grove | Free | Tell a joke, play an instrument, sing a song — anything is possible on the fourth Friday of the month at this bookstore + cafe. All experience levels welcome.

Rancho Cordova

Log Off Brewing | Monthly, dates vary | 8-10 p.m. | 3054 Sunrise Blvd. Ste. J, Rancho Cordova | Free | The next free Comedy Night will be Friday, Oct. 6 — hosted by Imin Love with Roman Spinale headlining.

Events

Friday, Sept. 29

WWE Friday Night SmackDown | Friday, Sept. 29 | 4:45 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $20-$575 | Let’s get ready to ruuuumble as pro wrestling takes over Golden 1 Center.
Brewfest at the Ballpark | Friday, Sept. 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Sutter Health Park, 400 Ballpark Dr., West Sacramento | $55 | Enjoy unlimited craft beer tastings on the field, and rock out to this year’s band, One Sharp Mind, all night long at the 16th iteration of this event.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Oktoberfest Midtown | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 3-9 p.m. | Der Biergarten, 2332 K St., Sacramento | $15-$20 | Music, food, and (of course) beer collide at this annual block party.
Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 7 p.m. | Toyota Amphitheatre, 2677 Forty Mile Rd., Wheatland | $35-$89.50 | The All-American Rejects, New Found Glory, Motion City Soundtrack, and more take the stage for a night of classic emo songs.

Sunday, Oct. 1

Original Lowrider Sacramento Super Show | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento | $0-$35 | Check out dozens of classic cars, trucks, and bikes as you browse vendor booths and jam out to live music.
3x3 International Cup | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 11 a.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | Free | Enjoy this showcase of 3-on-3 basketball talent as teams compete to win cash prizes.

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News Notes

Open

Pazza Notte, an NYC-based Italian bistro, opened its first location outside of Manhattan in Sacramento’s midtown. The space includes an open kitchen, a patio for al fresco dining, and a pizza oven cooking up thin-crust pizzas with toppings like lobster and smoked Gouda. (The Sacramento Bee)

Feel Good

Give a warm welcome to J Gregory, the Sacramento Zoo’s first rhino. The 28-year-old southern white rhinoceros reportedly loves snacks and taking naps (us too) and will be easily visible when he adjusts to his new habitat. (KCRA 3)

Environment

A new statue, made entirely of garbage, is on display at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. Artists Joel Dean Stockdill and Yustina Salnikova used materials from 25,821 pounds of trash that divers removed from Lake Tahoe as part of the Clean Up the Lake project. (FOX40)

History

Sacramento County is seeking $250,000 in grants to preserve the history of Freeport in two monument signs. The town of ~100 includes a bridge built by Joseph Strauss, chief engineer for the Golden Gate Bridge. (CBS Sacramento)

Ranked

What’s for dinner? If you answered “tacos” — and if you didn’t, here’s your sign — the recently opened Tacos 65 ranked first in Yelp’s September top ten list of taco spots in Sacramento. We have our own thoughts on that matter, but head there to decide for yourself. (FOX40)

Home

Borrow from your home — not the bank. Your home value could go down anytime; borrow now while it’s high. Calculate your payment.*

Seasonal

“Why does my water taste funny?”

Why your drinking water may taste funny through later summer and early fall

Water dripping from a tap in front of a yellow background.

Our favorite fall flavors: pumpkin spice, maple, and dirt. | Photo via Pexels

Apparently, the City of Sacramento fields this question a lot this time of year. You may have noticed a slightly musty, beet-like taste or odor in your drinking water.

The cause: geosmin. The organic compound is produced by algae and enters our water supply from upstream reservoirs and rivers. Since it’s totally harmless, systems that filter + disinfect our water may miss trace amounts.

Humans can detect a hundredth of a microgram of geosmin in a liter of water, leading to an earthy taste. In fact, geosmin — from the Greek words “earth” and “smell” — is responsible for petrichor, the word for that after-rain smell.

If you have a sensitive palate and want a geosmin-free glass of water, the city recommends adding a spritz of lemon or lime. Plus, the compound is harder to detect in chilled water.

Call 311 and check the city’s water quality portal if you’re worried about other, not-as-harmless chemicals in your water.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jordan

From the editor

‘Tis the [cold and flu] season, everyone. Take care of yourselves, and send me your favorite comfort foods — I could use ‘em right now.

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