Editors’ Picks

• Jordan | A-1 Comics | Nerds unite at your friendly local comic shop for up to 50% off your favorite books this weekend.
• Madeline | Superbum Plant Co. | This Saturday, win a raffle entry for every $25 you spend. Prizes come from local vendors in the shop.
• You all love shopping small. Check out where else you said you’ll be shopping on Nov. 25.

California-made Favorites

• SACtoday | Okay, we had to toot our own horn a little. If you know someone who is constantly forwarding our newsletter to share an event or piece of local history, spread the SAC spirit with these gifts.
• Corridor Candle Co. | Bring a little sun with you with scented travel candles, reed diffusers, and sprays inspired by places like Coronado and Anza-Borrego
• SEOULSTITCH | Add a personal touch to your space with tufted rugs and wall art in a variety of colorful designs from this San Deigo-based shop.

Popular Gifts

• For her: simple beaded pearl ring | Drea Studio
• For friends: hygge gift box | Arinna Gifts
• For sisters: personalized “To my sister” blanket | Relatable Basic by Irene and Annie
• For holiday lovers: winter lambs ear wreath | Sprig and Vine Wreaths
• For crafters: paint your own pins kit | Jill Makes
• For anyone: stoneware coffee mug | Spinware

• Holiday Magic Art Show Reception | Thursday, Nov. 23-Saturday, Nov. 25 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Annie Peony Fine Art Gallery, 9635 Elk Grove Florin Rd., Elk Grove | Free | Celebrate the masterpieces of seven artists from the Sacramento area with a live guitarist performance at 4:30 p.m. and a watercolor demo at 6 p.m.
• Thanksgiving Dinner at Firehouse | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 1-8 p.m. | The Firehouse Restaurant, 1112 2nd St., Sacramento | $34.95-$84.95 | Enjoy a three-course meal with a menu featuring Alaskan Halibut filet mignon, ricotta ravioli + more delectable dishes. Call (916) 442-4772 to reserve.

• Native Arts and Crafts Market | Friday, Nov. 24-Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | State Indian Museum, 2618 K St., Sacramento | Free | Shop Native vendors from across California + enjoy food, coffee, and free museum admission.
• Crocker Holiday Artisan Market | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 | Times vary | Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St., Sacramento | $10 | 100+ artists and their original works offer an exciting, varied and quality shopping experience unique to Northern California.
• Paint & Sculpt Clay Ornaments | Friday, Nov. 24 | 3-8 p.m. | Atrium 916, 1020 Front St., Sacramento | $15-$24 | Sip on mulled wine or hot cider + create your masterpiece — a perfect decor or gift item for the holiday season.

• Weekly Craft Classes | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Woodland Library, 250 1st St., Woodland | Free | Have some extra kiddos in town for the holiday? Get crafty with mixed media, all you need is a library card.

• Callie Carney, the first Black woman on the Sacramento City Council, died Nov. 4 at age 88. A long-time resident of Oak Park, Carney was known for her work with many organizations in the area, like the Women’s Civic Improvement Center and the Greater Sacramento NAACP. (Sac Bee)

• Applications are open for Emerging Artist Award with the Pence Gallery. You have until April 4, 2024, to submit your portfolio + potentially win $4,000 to fund your future artistic endeavors.

• Expect street closures today in East Sacramento for the Run to Feed the Hungry and it’s over 28,000 participants. The latest closure is the J Street Bridge, which should reopen by 11:30 a.m. (Sac Bee)

• Anime merch shop Hi Hi Mochi is expanding to Folsom’s Palladio at Broadstone. It’s new location (260 Palladio Pkwy., Ste. 1007) is projected to open by the end of the month. (Sac Biz Journal)

• Two startups won $7,500 each at the Spark Venture Competition, a Sacramento State entrepreneurship competition. Winners Inspirame and AgriNerds were chosen from 50 applicants.