Local legends

Think outside the pizza box

SAC-style

• Eco-Art and Sip | Wednesday, Jan. 24-Thursday, Feb. 29 | 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | The Atrium, 1020 Front St., Sacramento | Cost of purchase | Sip on kombucha while you paint a tote bag, sculpt a clay magnet, or create a canvas masterpiece.
• Chicago Steppin Beginner Class | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Liaison Lounge, 2667 Alta Arden Expwy., Sacramento | Free | Learn the ins and outs of this improvisational Chicago dance style.
• Trivia Night | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Track 7 Brewing Co., 3747 W. Pacific Ave., Ste. F, Sacramento | Round up your friends and test your knowledge while you sip on some suds.
• Open Mic | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Torch Club, 904 15th St., Sacramento | $10 | Step out of your comfort zone by performing for a live audience + discovering new local talents.

• PACE 2024 Annual Conference | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Sacramento Library Galleria, 828 I St., Sacramento | $300 | Over 250 state policymakers, researchers, and education leaders gather to address the future of California’s school systems.
• Sorting Out Race | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 2-7 p.m. | Mills Station Arts and Cultural Center, 10191 Mills Station Rd., Rancho Cordova | Free | Enter a thrift store-themed exhibit, where 130 donations are displayed that provoke questions surrounding racial identity and stereotypes.
• General Interest Book Club | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 4-5 p.m. | A Seat at the Table, 9257 Laguna Springs Dr., Elk Grove | Free | Join in on a discussion over Ethan Chatagnier’s “Singer Distance” — read it in advance, or prepare to be alright with spoilers.
• John Mulaney | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 8 p.m. | Thunder Valley Casino, 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln | $74+ | Known for his work with “Saturday Night Live,” although he can also be heard as Peter Porker in “Into the Spider-Verse.”
• Aaron Lewis | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 8 p.m. | Hard Rock Live Sacramento, 3317 Forty Mile Rd., Wheatland | $59+ | While he may have been the founder of metal band “Staind,” he’s fully in his Country Boy Era now.

• Golden Road Brewery closed its Midtown tap room on Monday, Jan. 22, after more than five years of business. Some of you may remember the brewery’s controversy, when the city failed to implement standard restrictions on hours and alcohol licensing.

• The Sacramento County Office of Education aims to place ~300 mental health clinicians in school districts, covering every campus in the county. This would be an end result of the three-tier program to foster discussion, target needs + increase access to mental health services for all students. (Sac Bee)

• This spring, California is rolling out another $250 million in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. This new round of assistance launched yesterday, and homebuyers have until April to find a state-approved lender and start working on an application for the lottery — of which ~2,000 will be selected. (CapRadio)

• “Hey Zach! Do you want to talk about it?” — This was the message displayed in place of a pride banner that was stolen from Parkside Community Church (and caught on video). The church has had 20 banners vandalized in the past three years, and has opted to open dialogue instead of pressing charges. Read the full letter to “Zach” here. (KCRA 3)

• Early plans for two new Midtown housing projects were submitted — one for the historic Marshall School property (2718 G St.), the other for an office building at 23rd St. + Quill Alley. The plan details duplex additions to the school property, garden planters, and utilizes the existing structures for apartments. (Sac Biz Journal)

• Bay Area-based 5 Tacos & Beers is approaching construction for its first Sacramento location. The restaurant will occupy the space formerly held by Hot Italian (1627 16th St.), serving a rotating menu of craft beers and traditional Mexican tacos. (Sac Biz Journal)