01.16.2024

Today’s Forecast

56º | Cloudy | 22% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:21 a.m. | Sunset 5:09 p.m.

🍷 Weather the winter in Wine Country

Hit the Road: a 60-mile getaway to Napa Valley

Hit the road with the whole family + explore Napa Valley. | Photo via @lagiermeredith

Looking for an easy getaway? We’ve compiled the perfect list of to-dos for a day (or a few) in Napa Valley.

Before you start packing your bags, here’s everything you need to know about the area + our insider recommendations.

Drive time: ~1 hour from Downtown Sac
Est. population: 136,207
Avg. high in winter: 55-60°

🎟️ Things to do

di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, 5200 Sonoma Hwy., Napa
Protected under the Napa County Land Trust, this art park + nature preserve features multiple galleries filled with the works of Bay Area-based artists across its 217 acres.

Napa Valley Gondola, 700 Main St., Napa
Complete the aesthetic of being in the Italian countryside with wine tasting + a romantic gondola ride for two — or get up to five of your friends to come along.

Olive & Hay’s signature burger is a great mid-wine tour meal. | Photo by @oliveandhay

🧀 Best bites

Olive & Hay, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa
Located at the Meritage Resort, this Italian-inspired eatery offers farm-to-table dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a weekend brunch menu.

The French Laundry, 6640 Washington St., Yountville
Oh you fancy-fancy? The French Laundry has been awarded Michelin’s highest rating of three stars since 2007, with chef Thomas Keller offering two tasting menus each day.

Overnight stays in Napa

Asked

What kind of travel do you hope to do more of in 2024?

A. Roadtripping
B. Adventure (backpacking, skydiving, etc.)
C. Cruising
D. Ecotourism
E. Family vacations
F. Luxury trips
G. Sports tourism
H. Other

Penny for your thoughts

Events

Tuesday, Jan. 16

Pro Am Showcase | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 7 p.m. | Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club, 1207 Front St., Sacramento | $5 | New comics and seasoned pros share the stage at this 17+ event.
R&B Yoga | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 7-10 p.m. | Sol Collective, 2574 21st St., Sacramento | Donations encouraged | This event is BYOM — bring your own mat.
STEAM for Kids: Hexbugs | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Colonial Heights Library, 4799 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento | Free | Kids ages 6-12 can engage in activities that explore science, tech, engineering, art and math.

Wednesday, Jan. 17

Inside the Box | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 4-9:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join in from the comfort of your home to play games + share some laughs.
Painting at the Meadery | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Strad Meadery, 2539 Mercantile Dr., Ste.1, Rancho Cordova | $40 | Drink some mead (or bring your own nonalcoholic beverage of choice) and paint with friends.

Thursday, Jan. 18

Drag Bingo | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 7-9 p.m. | Tipsy Putt, 630 K St., Ste. 120, Sacramento | $5 | Drag + bingo — name a more iconic duo, we’ll wait.

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News Notes

Arts

You can now bring Tupi Coffee’s mural to your home gallery — the artist behind the vibrant coffee shop’s exterior, Rachel Kerns, is selling prints of the design on her Sunny Dispo Studio site.

Drink

On Monday, Feb. 5, Tack Room (1624 J St.) is hosting the “Gin and Whiskey Showdown.” Starting at 7 p.m., local bartenders compete for prize money with gin- + bourbon-based cocktails. Entry is $5 at the door, which pays for samples of each competitor’s original cocktail creation.

Film

Grab a bite and go back in time with Tower Theatre’s “Dinner with...” series, where you can enjoy dinner + a star-studded classic film. The series launches with a screening of “High Society” on Monday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. — tickets are on sale now.

Plan Ahead

On Saturday, Jan. 20, the “Redes & Reflexiones” exhibit premieres at Sol Collective (2574 21st St.) — a silkscreen printing display by artists Dominick Porras and Xico Gonzalez. Spoken word + musical performances begin at 7 p.m., accompanied by food and refreshments.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madeline

From the editor

Juju’s own Noah Pilkington will be competing in the “Gin and Whiskey Showdown” — I personally can’t wait to see what some of Sacramento’s best mixologists craft up for this one.

Sincerely,
Your local bourbon bestie 🥃

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