Up and at ‘em

Midday movin’

Early evening screening

Light up the night

• Paint + Sip | Tuesday, Dec. 5 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Bike Dog Broadway Taproom, 915 Broadway, Ste. 200, Sacramento | $30 | Paint a scenic winter landscape + sip on your favorite brew.
• Palm Street Trivia Night | Tuesday, Dec. 5 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Palm Street Pub & Grill, 6416 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael | Free | Test your knowledge in four rounds of trivia for the chance to take home a prize.
• Stand-Up Open Mic | Tuesday, Dec. 5 | 8 p.m. | Sacramento Comedy Spot, 1050 20th St., Ste. 130, Sacramento | $6 | Got jokes for days? Hop on stage and test some of them out with a live audience, no experience needed.

• Chamber Annual Holiday Mixer | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 5-7 p.m. | Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, 1230 J St., Sacramento | $40 | Festive attire is encouraged at this opportunity to network with local business owners + professionals.
• “Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” | Through Wednesday, Dec. 20 | Times vary | Capital Stage, 2215 J St., Sacramento | $25-$50 | Witness the story of two sisters ready for love in the final installment of the Christmas at Pemberley trilogy.
• Hella Black Comedy Competition | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 8 p.m. | Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club, 1207 Front St., Sacramento | $15 | Laugh along as local comedians duke it out for a $500 cash prize.

• MOSAC Happy Hours | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, 400 Jibboom St., Sacramento | $0-$15 | All exhibits are open for you to browse with a drink in hand at this suds-filled night of science.
• Holiday Wreath Making | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Revival at the Sawyer, 500 J St., Sacramento | $85 | Sip on wine + hand-make a wreath to bring home and class up your entryway.
• Poetry Night | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 First St., Davis | Free | Listen in on spoken poetry + bring your own poems to join in for an open mic.

• Sacramento Ballet presents Nutcracker with live orchestra | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 7 p.m. | SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L St., Sacramento | $49-$99 | Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, Sacramento Ballet’s annual production of the Nutcracker is sure to enchant everyone on your list.*

• You can donate a gift to families in need + support survivors of domestic violence and assault. The Holiday Gift Drive + Reception accepts online donations or unwrapped gifts dropped off today, 5-7 p.m., at WEAVE (1900 K St.).

• Seventeen restaurants opened in Sacramento in the month of November. Some of the new spots are AT Thai Kitchen, Burma Light + Purple Kow. (Sac Bee)

• Sacramento ranked No. 34 for most fun cities in the US out of 182, according to a recent survey by WalletHub. The rankings are based on metrics like movie costs, breweries per capita + more. (WalletHub)

• Rose Park Bistro is coming to the Fountains at Roseville. Predicted to launch in January, this restaurant and bar features a fully in-house menu that rotates seasonally, offering a true farm-to-fork experience. (Sac Bee)

• Due to the drop in temperatures and rise in moisture levels, mornings in Sac are getting foggy. To stay safe, drivers should allow extra distance between cars + use low beam headlights. (FOX40)

• Live in Davis? The city wants your input on the G Street activation project. The survey presents model visuals for retail + dining space, lists benefits and drawbacks for each model, and also asks for name ideas to crown the space. (The California Aggie)

• The California International Marathon had a turnout of ~10,000 runners, along with tens of thousands rooting on their loved ones + observing the race. We braved the masses and shared some of the fun on Instagram. (KCRA 3)

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What’s inside?

• A wide-windowed view of 8th Street with lots of natural light
• Extension chords along the walls for your charging needs
• A custom-built and tiled barista bar for orders + hot food display
• Custom-built wooden tables, arriving in ~2 weeks)
• An upstairs rooftop with seating + a serviceable bar (still in progress, pending up to a month)

What’s on the menu?

• Drinks: coffee, tea, lemonade
• Milk options: whole milk, almond + oat
• Bites: empanadas, toasts, acai bowls + sandwiches
• Gluten-free options