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Events
Events
This Weekend
Holiday Artisan Faire | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Maidu Community Center, Roseville | Free | Browse hand-crafted items, vintage finds + specialty foods that could make the perfect gifts.
GoldenSky Country Music Festival | Saturday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 20 | 11 a.m. | Discovery Park | $143+ | The star-studded country music fest includes Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, Shaboozey, Elle King, Ashley McBride, and many more.
Harvest and Health Festival | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | City Church of Sacramento | Free | Check out health and wellness vendors while enjoying fun fall activities like hayrides and a pumpkin patch.
Sinister Halloween Con 2024 | Saturday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | Scottish Rite Center | $30+ | Watch live demos by special effects artists, listen to panels, and browse 100+ vendors selling spine-tingling goods.
512: The Selena Experience | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 8 p.m. | Harlow’s | $33 | Bidi bidi bom bom — this tribute act plays homage to the iconic Queen of Tejano Music.
Plan Ahead
“Come From Away” | Tuesday, Oct. 22-Sunday, Oct. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Harris Center, Folsom | $85+ | This Tony Award-winning musical follows the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them on Sept. 11, 2001.
Croce Plays Croce | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 8 p.m. | Crest Theatre | $190+ | AJ Croce plays timeless hits by his late dad, Jim Croce, as well as some of his own tunes.
Falloween at McBean | Friday, Oct. 25 + Saturday, Oct. 26 | 6-9 p.m. | McBean Stadium, Lincoln | $5 | Bring your blankets and enjoy a screening of “Hocus Pocus” on Friday + “Coco” on Saturday, plus try a slice of Old Town Pizza.
A Red Flag Warning continues in Sacramento through 5 p.m. today for gusty winds + low humidity. Meanwhile, PG&E has been monitoring local counties for potential public safety power shut-offs (PSPS) all week; El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, and Yolo counties could be impacted by PSPS today. (ABC 10)
Civic
Official ballot drop boxes are open countywide through Tuesday, Nov. 5 for voters looking to drop off their ballots for the Presidential General Election. Vote center locations begin opening on Saturday, Oct. 26 — find the one closest to you before Election Day.
Arts
Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture opened the second round of its Creative Venues Grant program. The program offers 13 grants between $10,000 and $20,000 to independent, for-profit music venues, art galleries, comedy venues, and bookstores that support local artists. Applications are due by Monday, Oct. 28.
Coming Soon
The city will unveil a new art installation — “Hanami” — on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Robert T. Matsui Waterfront Park. The piece was created by local artists Jennifer Madden and Jeffrey Reed, inspired by the beauty of Japanese cherry blossoms and their fleeting bloom. Join the unveiling, 5:30-7 p.m.
Legacy
Rest in peace, Cleo. The Sacramento Zoo’s beloved lioness, Cleo, has died. Zoo officials said Cleo’s kidneys had been failing, impacting her comfort, appetite, and daily routine. The 19-year-old lioness arrived at the zoo 17 years ago and produced a litter of cubs with her longtime mate, the late Kamau. (ABC 10)
Drink
The Black Lagoon Pop-Up at The Snug is going strong. Check out the Halloween-themed traveling bar and its spine-tingling cocktails through Thursday, Oct. 31. Want to keep up with local food + drink news in our area? Read more on our website.
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at YogaSix would feel. Find your flow at these Sacramento yoga studios.
Sports
Andrew Wiggins was quiet in his return to Golden State, Moses Moody was not. Hear from the local experts on the Golden State Warriors with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Seasonal
Looking to boost your brand’s visibility? Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is the perfect place to showcase your gift-worthy products. With thousands of engaged readers, you will be seen by the right audience just in time for holiday shopping. Get in the guide.
City Guide
City Guide
🏡 Staycation, all I ever wanted
This tiny house in Woodland is on a working horse ranch.|Photo via Airbnb
Interested in taking a staycation or looking for a place for your guests to stay during their next visit? Good news — Sacramento has plenty of great Airbnb rentals to try out.
Close to Downtown
Modern in Midtown Discover the history of this remodeled home from 1905.
~$150 a night
1 BD | 2 BA
Open kitchen-dining-living room area, high-end plumbing fixtures, full size paneled fridge
This tiny home includes a private entrance and a deck with a fire pit.
Luxury living
“Record House” Winner This ground floor unit featuring designer furniture and elevated decor was highlighted by “Architectural Record Magazine” in 2022.
~$225 a night
1 BD | 1 BA
This architectural beauty is withing walking distance to coffee shops + restaurants.
Kings fans, it is time.Fan Fest returns tomorrow to Golden 1 Center, 1-4 p.m., with photo ops, a kids zone, food samples, and giveaways. Fans will also get to meet Slamson and Kings Entertainers, as well as NBC Sports broadcasters Kayte Christensen, Kyle Draper, Morgan Ragan, and Deuce Mason. Snag your free tickets ASAP, or splurge on a VIP courtside experience starting at $75.
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