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• “Snow Fever: A Karaoke Christmas” | Wednesday, Dec. 6-Friday, Dec. 15 | Times vary | B Street Theatre, 2700 Capitol Ave., Sacramento | $9-$39 | This play tells the story of a group of coworkers determined to make the holidays at their tiny Montana bar better than last year’s.
• Miracle on Broadway | Wednesday, Dec. 6-Saturday, Dec. 16 | 4-11:55 p.m. | The Butterscotch Den, 3406 Broadway, Sacramento | Free | Enjoy festive cocktails served in collectible mugs, special holiday performances + more.
• Johnny Taylor & Friends | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 7 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $15.25-$22.25 | Grab a drink and share a laugh with these local comedians.
• Food Truck Mania | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Old Town Plaza, 9615 Railroad St., Elk Grove | Free | Dine at your favorite local food truck while you enjoy live entertainment.
• Blues & Bourbon: Tia Carroll | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $18-$20 | Tia Carroll brings her Bay Area vocal stylings to Sacramento.

• SVP Fast Pitch Showcase 2023 | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 5:30 p.m. | Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts, 2700 Capitol Ave., Sacramento | $75 | Network with other professionals and listen to pitches at this event.
• Me First and the Gimme Gimmes | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $28.50 | One-half punk rock group, one-half cover band, one heck of a good time.

• 12 Days of Christmas Market | Friday, Dec. 8-Saturday, Dec. 9 | Times vary | Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St., Folsom | $5-$8 | Check out 100+ craft vendors, a hot cocoa bar, live music, gourmet food trucks, and more.
• December Boozy Book Fair | Friday, Dec. 8 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | A Seat at the Table, 9257 Laguna Springs Dr., Elk Grove | $10 | Remember how much you loved the book fair in elementary school? Now imagine it with booze.

• Applications are now open to join Sacramento’s 2024 Planning Academy. The free course lasts 11 weeks and gives community members a look into topics such as urban design, housing, historic preservation, and more. Submit an application by Wednesday, Jan. 31. (Sacramento City Express)

• What does “Barbie” + “Lady Bird” director Greta Gerwig plan to do next time she’s back home in Sacramento? Take her kid to visit the Sacramento Railroad Museum. Speaking to ABC10 Morning News, Gerwig said, “I’m a Sacramento girl. Always will be.” (ABC 10)

• Red Hawk Resort and Casino is planning to add an event center to its property, according to paperwork filed with El Dorado County. The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians requested the federal government add ~189 acres into trust for the tribe for the planned development. (Sac Biz Journals)

• The Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce has released its 2023 AAPI-Owned Holiday Gift Guide. Hang on to your receipt + use it to enter to win two tickets from Southwest Airlines as well.

• UC Davis has hired Tim Plough to be the next head coach of its football team. Plough played quarterback for the Aggies from 2003 to 2007 + most recently served as the tight ends coach for the UC Berkeley Golden Bears. (FOX40)

• Check out this series of Ansel Adams photographs showcasing 1960s Placer County. The 22 photos are held in the archives of the Crocker Art Museum + were commissioned by Sunset International Petroleum Corporation — who, at the time, were planning to build a city on the land. (FOX40)

• Rock superstars the Red Hot Chili Peppers will be making a stop at the Toyota Amphitheatre on June 2, 2024. Snag your tickets for the “Unlimited Love” tour on Friday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m. (Rolling Stone)

• To celebrate Hannukah, Chabad of Elk Grove is inviting community members to its second Light Up Elk Grove event Sunday, Dec. 10, 2:30-4 p.m. Activities at the free event include food, live music, carnival booths, and the lighting of a 9-ft menorah. (Sac Bee)

• Nonprofit Sacramento Steps Forward is looking for volunteers to help with the next Point in Time count, taking place Jan. 24 + Jan. 25. The count helps determine the number of unhoused residents + help Sacramento obtain federal funds. (KCRA 3)

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