Sacramento Zoo Happy Hour | 5-8 p.m. | Sacramento Zoo | $30 | Groove to live local music while enjoying drinks, snacks, and the sights + sounds of the zoo at night at this 21+ event.
Friday, May 30
Capitol City Classic Tattoo Convention 2025 | Friday, May 30- Sunday, June 1 | Times vary | Sacramento Convention Center Complex | $42 | Mingle with 300 renowned, award-winning tattoo artists from 23+ countries and get inspiration for your next round of ink.
AAPI Night Market | 5-10 p.m. | Capitol Mall | $34 | This AAPI Heritage Month celebration will feature dozens of food vendors + retailers showcasing Asian American and Pacific Islander culture.
Concerts in the Park: Phantogram | 6-9:30 p.m. | Cesar Chavez Plaza | Free | The weekly concert series returns with music from Phantogram, Mom Cars, Loose Choir, and Adam Jay.
Sacramento Book Festival | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Shephard Garden and Arts Center | Free | Celebrate your love of reading while browsing 100+ local authors selling their books spanning all interests and ages.
The Sacramento Fitness Sampler | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Drakes: The Barn, West Sacramento | $40+ | Try back-to-back, 25-minute “tastes” of fitness classes from local studios — think pilates, yoga, Zumba, and more.
Wines That Touch the Sky | 1-4 p.m. | The Citizen Hotel | $60+ | Perch yourself atop the hotel and sip on samples of over 60 wines from wineries like Lava Cap, Rucksack Cellars, and Edio Vineyards.
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Pacaso’s platform offers easy purchase, ownership, and enjoyment of luxury vacation homes. | Photo by Pacaso
The wealthiest companies target the biggest markets — like Nvidia, skyrocketing ~200% higher in 2024 on the $214 billion AI market’s tailwind. That’s why investors like Pacaso.
Created by the founder behind a $120 million exit, Pacaso’s platform offers easy purchase, ownership, and enjoyment of luxury vacation homes. And their target market is worth $1.3 trillion.
Whew — it’s getting hot out there. The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for the Sacramento Valley beginning at 11 a.m. tomorrow through 11 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Temps could rise between 99° and 109°, so drink plenty of water and take precautions to avoid heat-related risks and illnesses. (The Sacramento Bee)
Ranked
According to new data from Redfin, Sacramento was the most searched-for destination in the US from February to April among homebuyers looking to relocate. The ranking was based on 2 million Redfin users who searched for homes across 100+ major cities. (KTVU)
Sacramentan
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. That describes two Sacramento-area students who made it to the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Rocklin Academy Turnstone sixth grader Shruthi Srinivasan (74th place) and Ridgeview Elementary School fifth grader Ryan Sekera (41st place) represented NorCal in the big competition that wraps up tonight. (ABC10)
Real Estate
A $6.5 million home with “fairytale” vibes is back on the market as the priciest listing in Davis. The 7,225-sqft, castle-like property features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a 39-ft vaulted ceiling in its grand family room, an infinity edge pool, and a poolhouse. It’s currently a popular rental on Airbnb. (The Sacramento Bee)
Development
Sacramento is launching a Small Developer Incubator Program that aims to create a network of developers + contractors who can help strengthen local neighborhoods. If you’re a new or emerging developer, RSVP to the program’s first open house on Tuesday, June 3, 3-5 p.m.
Traffic
Locals are invited to a meeting tonight, 6:30-8 p.m., to discuss proposed safety improvements for Folsom Boulevard in East Sac. The city project aims to make the corridor’s stretch between 48th and 65th streets safer and more accessible by possibly reducing traffic lanes or turning some parking into bike lanes.
Arts
Department of Sound — a local music education nonprofit — received a city grant to launch a program designed to help musicians kickstart their careers. The org will use the money to develop “Making Money with Music” workshops, networking seminars, and a digital training platform for music business education.
Read
Auburn-based best-selling novelist Brenda Novak will release her latest book, “The Summer That Changed Everything” on Tuesday, June 3. She’ll host a launch part this Saturday, May 31, at 11 a.m. at Wild Sisters Book Company at Midtown’s CLARA Auditorium — grab tickets.
Legacy
Legendary Sacramento journalist Stan Atkinson, 92, died on May 25. The award-winning former reporter and anchor was synonymous with NorCal news and worked at KCRA + KOVR for nearly 40 years before retiring from the industry in 1999. Check out this glimpse of his storied career.
Sports
Can the Golden State Warriors go on one final run with Steph Curry’s brilliance and Steve Kerr’s leadership? As Curry secures his 11th All-NBA selection, the Warriors face pivotal decisions on balancing the present and future. Hear from the local experts with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Wellness
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Finance
$2.80 per share is almost gone. Top firms like SoftBank have already invested in Pacaso, the startup disrupting a $1.3 trillion real estate market. Now, after 41% YoY gross profit growth, they recently reserved the Nasdaq ticker $PCSO. You can invest for just $2.80/share.†‡‡*
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The obligatory sculpture photo to let everyone know you’ve landed in Sac. | Photo by SACtoday Staff
Traveling this summer? To help make your time at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from current airport updates to nonstop flights and dining options.
What to know
Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, these maps of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
Reminder| Travelers now need a REAL ID or a passport to board commercial flights in the US.
Nonstop flights
SMF offers more than 50 nonstop flights — 45 domestic across 26 states, plus international flights to two countries. Here are three nearby nonstop flights for a quick vacay.
A rechargeable handheld fan to keep you cool all summer long. With a battery life of up to 14 hours and three adjustable speeds, it’s our favorite hack to keep from overheating in warm weather.
We love a little sweet local news. Yelp Elites ranked the top 50 donut shops in the US and Folsom’s beloved BJ Cinnamon landed at No. 5. The award-winning, family-owned bakery is known for its fluffy donuts and cinnamon rolls.
According to owner Chanthoeun To and his wife, the way they mix + fry their donuts sets their shop apart. Their secret sugary topping on their treats helps, too. Tell us — what’s your favorite spot for donuts in the Sacramento area?
‡This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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