What you need

• 3 cups of kale, roughly chopped | EcoFriendly Greens
• 1 butternut squash, one-inch cubes | Full Belly Farm
• 1 lb of ground beef | Sunfed Ranch
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced or chopped
• 2 tbsp of sage, chopped
• 2 tbsp of thyme, chopped
• 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup of sharp white cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup of panko bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp of Italian seasoning | The Allspicery
• 2 tbsp of olive oil | The Chef’s Olive Mix

• Pence Gallery Holiday Market | Wednesday, Nov. 29-Friday, Dec. 1 | 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis | Free | Shop soaps, candles, scarves, hats, art, and more from 60+ artists.
• Book Launch Party | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 5-8 p.m. | Acheson Wine Company, 1629 19th St., Sacramento | Free | Snack, sip + socialize at this launch party for Kristina Bas Hamilton’s book, “Changemaker.”
• Blues and Bourbon: Proxy Moon | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $18 | Described as esoteric and poetic, this group is bringing jazzy blues + folk music to Sacramento.
• (Re)Constructing Memory | Wednesday, Nov. 29-Friday, Dec. 1 | Times vary | Arthouse Gallery and Studios, 1021 R St., Sacramento | Free | Artwork by Erin Kaczkowski and Amy Vidra explore memory + self-discovery through mixed-media displays.

• Trivia Night | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | J.J. Pfister Distilling Co., 9819 Business Park Dr., Ste. 3, Sacramento | Free | Put your trivia knowledge to the test while enjoying delicious cocktails and bites.
• Drag Bingo | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7-9 p.m. | Tipsy Putt, 630 K St., Ste. 120, Sacramento | $5 | Stop by for bingo + beer with the chance to win prizes, hosted by Sacramento’s Apple Adams.
• “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark” | Thursday, Nov. 30 + Friday, Dec. 1 | 7:30-10 p.m. | American River College Theatre, 4700 College Oak Dr., Sacramento | $15-$18 | This dark-edged comedy sets the stage for Hollywood and its color barriers for rising stars.
• 20 Somethings Group | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 8-9 p.m. | The Sacramento LGBT Community Center, 1927 L St., Sacramento | Free | This community group is for queer folks ages 20-29. Find local queer friends + share experiences and support.

• A Taste of the Delta | Friday, Dec. 1 | 11:30 a.m. | Hemly Cider, 12345 River Rd., Courtland | $85-$145 | Discover local favorites and hidden gems, tour a pear cidery + have lunch and wine at Clarksburg winery. Experience all the scenic Delta of Sacramento has to offer this weekend.
• Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour | Friday, Dec. 1 | 12-8 p.m. | Shine, 1400 E St., Sacramento | $45-$49 | Tour homes in the Fab 40s neighborhood of East Sac + stop by the Sacred Heart Parish School Cafe for treats and drinks.
• Season of Lights Jazz Concert | Friday, Dec. 1 | 7-9:30 p.m. | The Brickhouse Gallery & Art Complex, 2837 36th St., Sacramento | $25 | Enjoy seasonal jazz music, beverages + cookies at this yearly event.

• Old Sacramento is giving away a gift basket full of local goodies — all you have to do is follow Old Sac on Instagram, like the giveaway post + tag your friends in the comments. The gift basket includes gift cards to local businesses, coffee + more.

• The Dreamland Cinema dropped its schedule of screenings for the month of December. Catch classic films like “Edward Scissorhands,” “Black Swan,” “Grand Budapest Hotel” + more this month.

• Chinese restaurant Journey to the Dumpling is officially open in Midtown. Try fan faves like dumpling soup at the new location (1700 21st St.) with the restaurant’s housemade chili oil + plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.

• Get a free succulent for a good cause. Stop by the Roseville Utility Exploration Center (1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd.) to donate canned goods + receive a free succulent from Green Acres. The food drive lasts until Saturday, Dec. 9. (FOX40)

• 85 — That’s how old the Tower Theatre is turning this Saturday, Dec. 2. In celebration, the Sacramento Broadway District is offering photo ops, history overviews + dessert and prosecco at the historic cinema (2508 Land Park Dr.). Snag your tickets now.

• The Forgotten Bakery hopes to officially open by Friday, Dec. 1, in a small retail space that’s been vacant for ~10 years. This bakery (4650 Stockton Blvd.) will offer bagel sandwiches, Chilean-inspired empanadas + organic coffee. (Sac Biz Journal)

• We aren’t given many 21-month grace periods. Oil checks, doctor appointments, Tax Day... time speeds by between them. But The Ascent found a credit card offering 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 21 months — among the longest we’ve seen to avoid interest charges. Learn more.*

• Which ugly Christmas sweater would you choose? We’re liking: the Santa hat-topped wine glass or the “Home Alone” print featuring Catherine O’Hara.*