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• California Burgers Cruise-In | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 4-8 p.m. | California Burgers, 8537 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights | Free | Grab a burger while you check out vintage and classic cars, and stick around for raffle prizes.
• Holiday Book Crawl | Wednesday, Dec. 13-Friday, Dec. 15 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Shop from 11 local bookstores by Dec. 24 and be entered to win a year’s worth of books.
• Happy Hour | Wednesday, Dec. 13-Friday, Dec. 15 | 5-8 p.m. | Liaison Lounge, 2667 Alta Arden Epwy., Sacramento | Free | Enjoy three hours of discounted beverages + small plates at this vibrant, yet casual spot.
• The Lemon Twigs | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 7 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $30 | Catch this American rock band live, fronted by two brothers from Long Island.

• Trivia Night | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 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.
• “A Raisin In The Sun” | Thursday, Dec. 14-Sunday, Dec. 24 | 7 p.m. | Celebration Arts, 2727 B St., Sacramento | $15-$23 | See this adaptation of the story of a Black family’s struggle to gain middle-class acceptance.
• Teatime | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 3:15-4:30 p.m. | Classy Hippie Tea Co., 3200 Broadway, Sacramento | Cost of purchase | Join this monthly meet-up of middle managers to connect + talk leadership over tea.

• Reveal Yourself Fashion Show | Friday, Dec. 15 | 5-9 p.m. | Upper Echelon Event Studios, 3033 Hurley Way, Ste. 105, Sacramento | $65-$600 | New pieces by local designers hit the runway in this drag-inspired show.
• Karaoke Game Night | Friday, Dec. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Roscoe’s Bar & Burgers, 2007 K St., Sacramento | Sing away the night with prizes + no cover from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sacramento Ballet presents “Nutcracker”| Friday, Dec. 15 | 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.

• Sacramento City Council recently approved the implementation of “Smart City Kiosks” in public areas. These outdoor computer terminals offer information important for pedestrians and tourism, like transportation updates, public safety announcements + more. (Sacramento City Express)

• Country music festival Golden Sky’s presale starts today, with general admission passes going on sale Friday, Dec. 15. The 2024 lineup for performers includes headliners Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, and Luke Bryan.

• Front Street Animal Shelter is offering free pet adoptions until Saturday, Dec. 23. The shelter surpassed maximum capacity, resorting to housing some shelter animals in offices after running out of kennels. If you’re considering a new addition to the family, check out the current adoptable animals. (FOX40)

• Sacramento’s Department of Public Works is updating the city’s event and detour policy. The idea is to improve accommodation + communication for rerouting pedestrians, scooters, and cyclists in areas of construction. Any comments and concerns can be sent via the city’s website. (Sacramento City Express)

• Halu Crystal Shop is now open at Westfield Galleria in Roseville. Shop Reiki-infused crystals, candles, handcrafted jewelry + more at this Brazilian brand’s storefront.

• Funding for a water supply preservation project was fully approved by the Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors. The RiverArc Project aims to shift drinking water demand from the Lower American River to the Sacramento River, with the goal of preserving native fish species impacted by water shortages. (Roseville Today)

• La Familia Counseling Center expects to break ground next year for a job hub and emergency shelter. Funded largely by grants, state funds + awards, $11 million out of the $16 million needed for the project has already been raised for the “Opportunity Center” in South Sacramento. (Sac Bee)

• We’re already thinking ahead to keeping kids and relatives busy (and out of the kitchen) over the holidays, and we’re pretty sure we’ve found the answer: these five exhibitions at MOSAC.*

• We’re hiring a Branded Copywriter to support the strategy, creation, and placement of branded content campaigns for 6AM City’s clients. From creating dynamic content (including written articles and social) within the 6AM tone and style to closely following the process of how we fulfill advertiser contracts — see details and apply.

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