Sacramento Black College Expo | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | California State University Sacramento | Free | Seniors, juniors, and college transfer students, take note: Meet with HBCUs and a variety of other universities.
Sacramento Water Festival 2024| 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 1600 Garden Highway | Free | This festival aims to raise awareness and ensure the availability of sustainable management of water for all.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Sac Brunch Fest | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Old Sacramento Waterfront | $24+ | Dreams do come true: This festival is entirely dedicated to the most important meal of the day, complete with bottomless mimosas, a specialty menu, and two stages of music.
An Evening with Brittney Griner | 7:30-9 p.m. | Mondavi Center, Davis | $19+ | The WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist takes part in a Q&A about her book, “Coming Home,” detailing her detention in Russia.
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Election Day | 7 a.m.-8 p.m. | Various Locations | Free | Get out there and vote, SAC — Vote Centers across the city are open all day.
Noah Gundersen with Abby Gundersen | 7 p.m. | Harlow’s | $25+ | The Seattle-born siblings — both composers and instrumentalists — celebrate the 10th anniversary of Noah’s album, “Ledges.”
“A Flea in Her Ear” | Through Sunday, Nov. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Harris Center, Folsom | $12+ | Falcon’s Eye Theatre presents this new version of Georges Feydau’s farce by David Ives — a comedy set in Paris at the turn of the century.
With temps cooling down, Sacramento’s fall and winter landscaping watering schedule is in effect now through Feb. 28, 2025. Per the Department of Utilities, customers can use their sprinklers once per week, on either Saturday or Sunday. Watering is not allowed during rain or for 48 hours after it rains.
Civic
Time for a glow up, Northgate Boulevard. District 3 is awarding $200,000 in grants to fund exterior improvements for 23 storefronts along the commercial corridor — think: new paint, signs, doors, windows + awnings. Local small business awardees include El Trigal Bakeries, Gallery Barber Studio, and La Mini Birria.
Development
Sacramento Regional Transit was awarded $76.8 million in grant funding that will be used to build a new hydrogen fueling station at an existing industrial site in McClellan Park. The money will also go toward upgrading a bus maintenance facility and launching a workforce development program with American River College. (KCRA)
Open
Cookie Butter, anyone? Trader Joe’s has opened a second location in Roseville at 10261 Fairway Dr. — ~4 miles away from its other Roseville store. The 10,000-sqft location staffs 60+ local employees, plus 25 employees who transferred in from neighboring TJ’s stores. (The Sacramento Bee)
Real Estate
A $188 million Lake Tahoe ranch just hit the market. Built in 1873, the 130-acre Shakespeare Ranch features 17 residences, a 465-ft private pier, horse stables, rodeo grounds, and stunning views of Lake Tahoe + the Sierra Nevada. Fine, we’ll settle for a road trip to Lake Tahoe instead. (The Sacramento Bee)
Closing
Nico Wine plans to close up shop by the end of the year. The natural wine bar recently restocked its bottles and will offer specials by the glass throughout this final stretch. Want to keep up with local food + drink news? Read more on our website.
Sports
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🍳 The art of brunching
One of Sibling by Pushkin’s brilliant benedicts.|Photo by @sarahbakesgf
The crunch of leaves. The brisk autumn air. Pumpkin coffee cake and apple cinnamon pancakes. We’re soaking up all the fall vibes right now, and loving it.
What is your favorite autumnal brunch item? Here’s a roundup of local brunch spots that will warm your spirits and fill your bellies this season.
Weekend must
Dad’s Kitchen | Saturday + Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Brunch means lunch too, right? While the Land Park location may have gained recognition for its appearance on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, the Fair Oaks location serves the same famous lunch along with breakfast.
Weekday wonder
Sibling by Pushkin’s | Daily, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | This 100% all-natural + gluten-free eatery also boasts a separate menu of vegan-friendly items. What we’re ordering: A goat cheese omelet. You can thank us later.
Daytime party
The Porch Restaurant | Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Grilled brie, beignets, shrimp and grits, and catfish bites are just a few of the fun, Southern-inspired eats that await at this eatery.
A tiny label maker that’s a bestseller and on deal for a limited time. Organize pantry items, office supplies, cables, and anything you can stick a label on (stay still, kids).
Still haven’t had your fill of the spooky season? A Seat at the Table Books and The Penny Dreadful Popcorn Company will host Adult Storytime on Saturday, Nov. 23, 7-9 p.m., at the bookstore. The 18+ event will include “an evening of macabre storytelling” paired with drinks and popcorn. Tickets are $20.
