Michelin rated

Date night spots

Dinner only

Veg options

• Cultivating Compassion Tibetan Buddhist MonkTour | Thursday, Jan. 4-Saturday, Jan. 6 | 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. | Mercy Hospital, 1580 Creekside Dr., Folsom | $5+ | Learn about Sand Art Mandala, healing ceremonies + meditation practices in hands-on workshops and seminars.
• Trivia Thursday | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 7-10 p.m. | Midtown Lounge, 1111 24th St., Sacramento | Cost of purchase | Identify cat pictures, test your sports + history knowledge, and enjoy a cider at this trivia night.
• Happy Hour | Thursday, Jan. 4 + Friday, Jan. 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Liaison Lounge and Restaurant, 2667 Alta Arden Epwy., Sacramento | Cost of purchase | Enjoy three hours of discounted beverages + small plates at this vibrant, casual spot.

• Teen Anime Cafe | Friday, Jan. 5 | 4-5 p.m. | Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento | Free | Your teen can join in this First Friday for all things anime and manga.
• Decadent Homemade Chocolate | Friday, Jan. 5 | 4-6 p.m. | Location provided after booking | $75 | Chef Birdi leads this workshop, teaching you how to make gourmet chocolates by hand.
• Imaginarium | Thursday, Jan. 4-Sunday, Jan. 7 | Times vary | Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento | $12+ | Enjoy the last week of this light display before it packs up for the year.

• Bottomless Mimosas and Limitless Games | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Tipsy Putt, 630 K St., Ste. 120, Sacramento | $19+ | Brunch with mini golf? This event is a hole-in-one.
• “What’s Eating You?” | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Her Elevated, 1900 28th St., Sacramento | $50 | Start the year strong with psychologist Ameshia Arthur in an open dialogue on empowerment in health and wellness goals.

• Local staple Sam’s Hof Brau will not be reopening after a fire closed the restaurant down in February 2023. The 7,208-sqft space (2500 Watt Ave.) is now listed for lease with almost all of the former restaurant equipment having been removed. (Sac Biz Journal)

• Got ink? Sacramento History Museum’s new exhibit, “Tattooed and Tenacious: Inked Women in California History,” debuts in February. If you are a tattooed women or tattoo artist in Sacramento area, you can be a part of it by reaching out before Saturday, Jan. 13 for consideration.

• If you have formal attire no longer seeing daylight, we have just the opportunity for you — the Prom Drive and Giveaway. Through January, bring your gently used dresses, suits, shoes + accessories to any Sacramento Public Library location.

• In the market for a part-time, full-time or seasonal position? Roseville’s Parks, Recreation and Libraries department is hosting a free job fair for multiple openings on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 1550 Maidu Dr. (FOX40)

• Retail + housing could be next on the docket for Foothill Farms Center (5445 Auburn Blvd.). A community planning application in late December reimagined the space into 96,000-sqft of retail space and ~400 apartments. (Sac Biz Journal)

• Tonight is the peak point for activity in the Quadrantids Meteor Shower — anywhere from 60 to 200 meteors can be seen under ideal conditions. An ideal viewing area will have minimal light pollution + no tall visual obstructions. (KCRA 3)

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🌱 Spring for seeds

• The Plant Foundry, 3500 Broadway, Sacramento
• Talini’s Nursery, 5601 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
• Matsuda’s, 10600 Florin Rd., Sacramento

🌱 Get growing

• Beans
• Beets
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Kale
• Lettuce