What’s new about this loo?

• Cleanliness | The coating of the bathrooms makes them particularly easy to clean, and all cleaning + maintenance supplies are located in a cabinet within the unit.
• Price | While installation can be on the pricier side, the loo utilizes common components that are typically easy and cheaper to replace. Plus, each bathroom can be solar-powered, making it good for the earth and the city or organization’s wallet.
• Aesthetic | The stainless steel paneling of the bathrooms features graffiti-proof coating, and the simple, sleek design fits in with most environments.
• Safety | Created with input from Portland authorities, the bathroom was specifically designed for safety. Angled louvers (slats) in the walls allow for loud noises to escape while maintaining the occupant’s privacy.
• Durability | The fixtures used are meant to be durable. If they do need to be replaced, they’re sourced from Portland rather than abroad, making the repair process quicker.
• Ease of use | Hand washing stations are attached to the outside of the bathrooms, encouraging quick use to serve more bathroom-goers. Plus, each facility is ADA-accessible.

Where these latrines can be seen

• César Chávez Plaza, 910 I St., Sacramento
• G Street Plaza + E Street parking lot, Davis

• Light Rail Pub Crawl | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | R15 Bar in Cafe Bernardo, 1431 R St., Sacramento | Free | Enjoy free light rail rides + a three-stop bar crawl in downtown for SacRT’s 50th anniversary.
• Barnflix: “Hocus Pocus” | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 6:40-8:15 p.m. | Drakes: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento | Free | Who lit the black flame candle? The classic Halloween film about the return of the Sanderson Sisters comes to the riverbank of West Sacramento.

• NeighborGood Market | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 4-8 p.m. | District56, 9701 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove | Free | Support neighborhood artisans, farmers + food trucks at this weekly attraction.
• Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $8-$300 | The Beam Team takes on the Utah Jazz in a preseason match-up less than one week before facing off again to open the NBA season.

• Candlelight: The Best of Zelda | Friday, Oct. 20 | 9 p.m. | Center at Twenty Three Hundred, 2300 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento | $52-$61 | Enjoy an evening of tunes from the classic video game series, “The Legend of Zelda”, under the glow of candlelight.
• Ghosts in a Bottle Painting Workshop | Friday, Oct. 20 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Work of Art Studio, 2380 Watt Ave. Ste. 210, Sacramento | $30 | All skills levels are encouraged to attend this ghastly artistic event + learn to create their very own work of seasonal art.

• Roast Battle in the Callback Bar (Sunday, Oct. 22)
• Mark Smalls (Thursday, Oct. 26-Saturday, Oct. 28)
• Ha Ha Halloween Showcase (Tuesday, Oct. 31)
• Ian Bagg (Thursday, Nov. 9-Saturday, Nov. 11)
• That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast hosted by Liza Treyger + Kara Klenk (Monday, Dec. 13)

• Lights, camera, ka-ching. The city’s Film and Media Office is now accepting applications for grants for filmmakers looking to shoot in Sacramento. Interested artists have until Jan. 15 to apply for up to $10,000 in funding. (Sacramento City Express)

• Giddy up partner — GoldenSky Festival announced its 2024 dates. The country music festival is adding an extra date for its third year, and will return to Discovery Park Oct. 18-Oct. 20, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday.

• What do Petra Greek, Cafe Bernardo, and Paragary’s all have in common? Each is one of the local restaurants that will be available inside Golden 1 Center during the Sacramento Kings’ upcoming season. The team’s first home game is Friday, Oct. 27, against the Golden State Warriors. (Sac Biz Journal)

• New sushi restaurant Ōkesutora opens today + is now taking online reservations. Seating up to 30, Chef Hieu Phan offers cuisine Omakase-style, meaning the food will be seasonal and uniquely curated by the chef and culinary team. (Sac Bee)

• The California Parks and Recreation Department is hosting special self-guided, Halloween-themed tours at the Stanford Mansion. Reservations are required for the tours, which run Friday and Saturday this week (Oct. 20-21) + next week (Oct. 27- 28), at 5:30 p.m.

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• Step out of real life and into the mind-blowing mysteries of our universe at MOSAC’s Multiverse Theater. See the night sky, our solar system, or take a tour of our universe at the dome. See the schedule + buy tickets.*

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• Get cozy and indulge in the unique flavors of Matcha Nude’s organic matcha, perfect for the cooler months.

• Stay cozy this season with the French Terry Crewneck from Kennedy Gray. With this soft fabric, it’s the perfect piece to keep you warm.

• Why upgrade to smart light bulbs? Set your lights to custom timers, turn lights off when you’re not home, and set the mood with different colors — all from your phone.

• This arched floor mirror’s modern shape will complement any room’s decor and refresh your space.

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