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• Photos with Santa | Monday, Dec. 11-Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Arden Fair, 1689 Arden Way, Sacramento | $20-$50 | Grab a photo with Santa + tell him what’s on your wish list, then shop around nearby.
• Pence Gallery Holiday Market | Monday, Dec. 11-Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 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.
• Music Open Mic | Monday, Dec. 11 | 7 p.m. | Fox & Goose, 1001 R St., Sacramento | Sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. for Sacramento’s longest-running open mic night.
• Sacramento Kings vs. Brooklyn Nets | Monday, Dec. 11 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $17+ | The Beam Team, or the Dream Team? We think it’s both.

• Taco Tuesday | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Tipsy Putt, 630 K St., Ste. 120, Sacramento | Prices vary | Grab a $5 draft beer or margarita + hit the (mini) green with some friends.
• Palm Street Trivia Night | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Palm Street Pub & Grill, 6416 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael | Free | Test you knowledge in four rounds of trivia for the chance to take home a prize.
• Stevie Nicks | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 8 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $65+ | Catch this Fleetwood Mac legend live in Sacramento.

• Holiday Magic Art Show Reception | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 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.
• “Snow Fever: A Karaoke Christmas” | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 2 p.m. | 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.
• Festive Ornaments and Sparkling Delights Food Tour | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 4-7 p.m. | Old Sacramento Waterfront, 1014 Second St., Ste. 200, Sacramento | $129 | Get those creative juices (and champagne bottles) flowing, with ornament painting and delectable desserts.

1. The Savvy Oak Dough Bowl Candle is unique and smells amazing.
2. Holiday parties just got better with the savory Appalachian Trail Mix.
3. Glassware featuring our city’s skyline is a festive way to toast to the holidays.
4. Celebrate the city and state we all love with artwork great for any home or office.
5. Perfectly curated gift sets are excellent go-to presents for the holidays.

• UC Davis Medical Center ranked No. 1 for best hospitals in Sacramento. The medical and surgical facility was also nationally ranked in several categories, like neurology, geriatrics, endocrinology + gynecology. (U.S. News)

• The Geminids meteor shower is predicted to peak on Wednesday, Dec. 13 + Thursday, Dec. 14. According to NASA, this dazzling annual shower is considered “one of the best and most reliable.” Read up on where and when to catch the cosmic light show. (NASA)

• Sacramento Regional Transit is entering its final phase of testing for a new light rail train feature — “low-floor” entry ramps. These ramps deploy from trains when the door’s blue accessibility button is pressed, allowing for safer + smoother passenger boarding. (KCRA 3)

• For three days, pockets of Elk Grove will get a visit from Santa and his elves. Tuesday, Dec. 12-Thursday, Dec. 14, parades will tour select neighborhoods from 7 to 9 p.m., collecting unwrapped toys for a holiday donation drive guided by local police + fire departments. (Sac Bee)

• A local grassroots organization is sewing the seeds to reduce tree canopy coverage disparities in Sacramento. This effort is slow growing — results won’t be tangible for a couple decades, when the newer plantings mature + take root. The Meadowview Urban Tree Project is focusing on stump removal and planting saplings in South Sacramento. (Capital Public Radio)

• The Sacramento Raceway sold for $11 million — the new owner, A&S Family Properties LLC, purchased the 191 acre property, but hasn’t disclosed any specifics yet about the “number of plans” being considered. (Sac Biz Journal)

• On Saturday, Dec. 16, Roseville’s Vernon Street Town Square is turning into a winter wonderland. The open-air Merry Makers Winter Night Market will have carolers, vendors, crafts + more, from 3 to 8 p.m.