Sacramento has one of the best climates for year-round produce in America. | Photo by SACtoday staff
West Sacramento launched its newest farmers market this month, set to be held every Sunday (weather permitting) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. year-round.
Located at 1271 West Capitol Ave., vendors are set up in the parking lot between Arthur F. Turner Community Library and Chinese restaurant Peace Cuisine.
Current vendors include:
Bee’s Bakery — Cakes, pies, brownies, and hot chai
Offbeat Coffee — Drip coffee, lattes, and wholesale bagged coffee
Tacos 916 — Street tacos with meat and veggie options
Vendor applications are open, but limited. Interested members of the community can request more information about applying via private message on Instagram.
“Angel’s Egg” (1985) | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 6:30-11 p.m. | Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sacramento | $11 | Watch this animated Japanese art film following the life of a mysterious young girl carrying a large egg.
Masquerade Singles Party | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Silver Lining Piano Bar and Performing Arts Lounge, 1414 16th St., Sacramento | $20 | Single in Sacramento? This event is for ages 25-39 .
“The Play That Goes Wrong” | Tuesday, Jan. 30-Sunday, Feb 4 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Woodland Opera House, 340 Second St., Woodland | $18+ | This award-winning comedy was first performed in London over a decade ago.
Wednesday, Jan. 31
Lisa Phenix Band | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 5:30 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $15 | This week’s Blues & Bourbon event features the Sacramento singer-songwriter Phenix.
Suds and Solutions | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 6-8 p.m. | The Brickhouse Gallery and Art Complex, 2837 36th St., Sacramento | $10 | Enjoy beer, barbecue, and mingle with local organizers passionate about the community impacts of the Aggie Square project.
Celestial Dreams Paint Party | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Flame & Fire Brazilian Steakhouse, 380 Palladio Pkwy., Ste. 305, Folsom | $35 | Sip on your beverage of choice + make some memories while you paint a vibrant night sky scenery.
The Philharmonik Exclusive Live Show | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 7-10 p.m. | All City Homes, 3401 Second Ave., Sacramento | $20 | Dress code is business casual for this interactive performance + art installation in the making.
Wine Tasting Wednesday | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 8-10 p.m. | Self Designs Art Gallery, 1117 18th St., Sacramento | $10+ | Peruse a two-story art gallery with live music + wine in hand.
The Stanley Quencher is Amazon’s No. 1 home and kitchen best seller. | Graphic by 6AM City
Ins for 2024: Portable hydration. According to Fast Company, Stanley — of the viral Stanley Quencher — made $750 million last year, and obsession with the water bottle is not slowing down.
But Stanley is not alone. Choose your weapon water bottle from today’s top brands:
This is not a drill. Hozier added 14 new shows to his tour and Sacramento made the cut. Shoutout to the TikToker who commented, “Come to NorCal pls I’ll die otherwise” — we owe this one to you. See our “Forest Daddy” live at the G1C on Monday, Sept. 9. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 2.
Outdoor
Roseville’s historic Weber Park will be undergoing changes this spring. New features — like fitness stations, police vehicle parking, tables, and a loop pathway — aim to make the park more accessible + eliminate “problem areas” that hinder visibility for patrol cars. (FOX40)
Coming Soon
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings is coming to Land Park. The new restaurant (4001 Freeport Blvd., Ste. 110), which adds a Korean-style twist a Nashville classic, is the first location in California. There are 50 locations throughout eastern America + overseas in Dubai and Korea. (Sac Biz Journal)
Holiday
Organizer RungFong Hsu announced Saturday, Feb. 24 as the date for this year’s Spring Festival — an event held to commemorate the Lunar New Year. Lion dancing, performing arts, live music, and vendors will come together to launch the Year of the Dragon — a year of prestige, power, and strength. (Sac Bee)
Plan Ahead
You can enjoy an intimate evening in the Aerospace Museum for Valentine’s Day. The museum will host “Love is in the Air” on Wednesday, Feb. 14 — a romantic dinner for two with a three-course meal + bottle of wine. Seating is limited, so book sooner than later.
Edu
Plans for a 24-acre school campus were submitted to Sacramento County along with a request for a workshop with Orangevale’s Community Planning Advisory Council. The proposed Orangevale Acadamy Preparatory School would feature a two-story build for ~600 elementary, middle, and high school students. (Sac Biz Journal)
Feel Good
Two San Francisco 49ers fans from Sacramento won tickets to the Super Bowl — fourth grader Adrian + his dad Joel Gallardo. The duo was attending the 49ers’ game on Sunday when the announcement was made, leaving Adrian “mind blown.” (KCRA 3)
Number
$8.5 million — That’s the amount of money Jack N. Sheldon Park received to revitalize and expand. Four hundred other parks across the state applied for this California Statewide Park Program grant. The target completion date for the South Sac park is March 2027. (Cap Radio)
The finalists this year were some tough competition. | Collage of photos submitted by SACtoday readers
The votes are in for the SACtoday 2023 Picture of the Year contest. Check out the finalists below, including the winner that you — our readers — voted for.
Winner: “City of Trees” by Jose C.
“City of Trees” won by a landslide, garnering almost two-thirds of all submitted votes.
A big round of congratulations for Jose — we hope you enjoy your $25 gift card for our online marketplace, Six & Main (and the feeling of pride and joy after getting first place, of course).
And thank you for your participation + beautiful entries, SACtoday readers. Keep the energy up.
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