12.22.2023

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52º | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:23 a.m. | Sunset 5:01 p.m.

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Season’s greetings, Sacramento. We’ll be out of office until the New Year to spend time with our loved ones. Until then, we’re pausing our newsletter sends and reducing our social posts. We’ll see you in your inboxes at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. 👋

Ring in 2024 the right way

Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Sacramento

Ring in the new year with a cocktail and stellar views at Revival. | Photo by @sacboyeats

City Editor Jordan here — if you’re anything like me, you and your group of friends can’t agree on where to go to celebrate New Year’s Eve. How do you choose with so many options?

Go ahead and relax — we’re sharing some of the most enticing places to ring in 2024 in Sacramento.

The 7th Street Standard, 1122 7th St.
Located inside the Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento hotel, guests can enjoy a prix fixe four-course meal that includes filet au poivre, lobster bisque, chocolate flan cake, and more. Just be sure to book your spot ASAP.

Tipsy Putt, 630 K St., Ste. 120
Skip the cover charge and party at this golf-themed watering hole, or get the VIP experience inside the Trophy Club speakeasy that includes champagne, live music, and all-you-can-eat snacks.

Punch Bowl Social, 500 J St., Ste. 100
DJ Zac Black will be spinning hits all night as you munch on cheeseboards and enjoy free play on bowling, darts, karaoke, and other games. Snag your ticket now.

Vine+Grain, 414 K St., Ste. 170
Not planning on staying out until midnight? Make a reservation at Vine+Grain for daytime discounts on both flights and cocktails to ensure you’re home in bed by 9 p.m.

Revival at the Sawyer, 500 J St.
Dress your best and dance the night away at Revival’s Midnight Masquerade featuring music, dessert, cocktails, a champagne toast at midnight, and more.

Events

Friday, Dec. 22

Pence Gallery Holiday Market | Friday, Dec. 22-Sunday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis | Cost of purchase | Shop soaps, candles, scarves, hats, art, and more from 60+ artists.
“Unscripted Melodies” | Friday, Dec. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Sacramento Comedy Spot, 1050 20th St., Ste. 130, Sacramento | $10 | Enjoy this musical improv show where the songs are inspired by audience prompts.
The Closers: A Comedy Show | Friday, Dec. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | High Water Brewing, 1210 66th St., Sacramento | Free | Grab some brews and laugh along with local comedians Jake Rizzly and Logan Farr.
Sour Diesel Jams | Friday, Dec. 22 | 8 p.m. | Fox & Goose, 1001 R St., Sacramento | Free | Groove to the sounds of this jazz-funk-rock fusion band.

Saturday, Dec. 23

“Gremlins” | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 8-10 p.m. | Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sacramento | $10 | See this classic story about how bad dudes are at following rules.
The Boys of Summer | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | Opera House Saloon, 411 Lincoln St., Roseville | $20+ | Rock out to the tunes of The Eagles with this cover band.

Sunday, Dec. 24

Vinyl Sundays | Sunday, Dec. 24 | 12-5 p.m. | Midtown Lounge, 1111 24th St., Sacramento | Free | Bring your own favorite record from home to spin + discover new music.
S’mores & Stouts | Sunday, Dec. 24 | 12-10 p.m. | Drake’s: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento | Cost of purchase | Snag a make-your-own s’mores kit, set up at a firepit with friends + get roasting.

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Seasonal

4 last-minute holiday gifts

The red and blue Nintendo Switch console.

Get two-day shipping on a Nintendo Switch. | Photo via Amazon

Not quite done holiday shopping? No judgment here. Browse digital gifts and gifts that, last we checked, ship in two days with Prime.

For college students: A Prime Student membership. They’ll get discounts on college essentials + free Grubhub delivery.

For family members: A Nintendo Switch. You can play games fun for the whole family, like Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

For “Star Wars” fans: A stormtrooper shaver.

For kids (or busy parents): An Owala kids bottle.

More last-minute gifts this way

News Notes

Trending

Sacramento Kings and local fashion brand Advisry teamed up for the creation of a new merch line. The “City of Trees” collection represents different neighborhoods across the Sacramento area, and was available exclusively to attendees of Wednesday’s game.

Award

Thrasher Magazine has named Sacramento’s Miles Silvas as its Skateboarder of the Year. Silvas has been skating for 20+ years, and is the first skateboarder from Sacramento to be awarded the honor. (CBS 13)

Civic

Sacramento city leaders have converted a third hotel into permanent housing for residents experiencing homelessness. Sacramento Central Studios is a 92-unit housing complex funded by the city’s Mental Health Services Act and California’s Homekey program.

Coming Soon

Roseville officials announced this week that a planned pickleball court at Gibson Park is expected to open in January. The 14-acre space at 201 Gibson Dr. will also boast 10 tennis courts, a 200-space parking lot, basketball courts, and more. (FOX40)

Sports

Four student athletes from Grant Union High School have signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports. Devin Green, Wayshawn Parker, and Kingston Lopa have committed to playing football at UNLV, Washington State, and Oregon respectively — while Samaya Dillard will play women’s basketball at Prairie View A&M. (FOX40)

Closed

Two Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. locations in the Sacramento area have closed. The Arden Fair (1717 Arden Way) and Downtown (1121 I St.) both displayed signage directing customers to the Sunrise Mall storefront instead. (Sac Biz Journal)

Community

Well, this is officially our last News Note of 2023. Thank you to our SACtoday community for staying connected with us this year. If you want to support us in 2024, consider becoming a member — you’ll support us directly and keep these newsletters coming. Until next year, folks.

Drink

Let the fun be-gin 🍸

Sip, snack, save: A guide to happy hour deals in Sacramento

A cocktail made with gin, lemon, allspice, simple, pomegranate. It's yellow at the top and deep red at the bottom.

Happy hour all day at Kick’n Mule? Count us in. | Photo via @jujusactown

Need to entertain a guest or just get a break from those holiday visitors? We’ve put together a list of some of the best happy hour offerings across the City of Trees.

Juju Kitchen & Cocktails | Monday-Sunday, 4-5:30 p.m. | Choose from either $2 off beer + wine, $8 house spirits, or let the bartender give you a cocktail of their choice for $10.
Hook & Ladder | Monday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 10-11 p.m. | A $6 plate of hot wings is sure to go well with a Tecate + tequila combo at the same price.
Tiger | Friday-Saturday, 5-8 p.m. | Start the weekend off right with half-off bottles of wine, and $1 oysters to set the mood.
58° Holding Co. | Tuesday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. + Saturday 2-4 p.m. | Come for the $10 glasses of wine, stay for the $5 chambongs.

14 more happy hours

The Buy

The Buy 12.22.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

This versatile wristlet from Avryn Co. that’s crafted with top-grade leather — because you’ve probably been buying for others this holiday season, and you deserve something nice too.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jordan

From the editor

Today is my son’s ninth birthday, and all I want to say is how proud + lucky I am to be his dad. ❤️

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