Midtown Spirits with friends is always a good idea. | Photo via Midtown Spirits
Happy hour, anyone? For our glass half full kind of locals, we’ve rounded up 21 places to find deals on drinks + snacks around Sacramento. Cheers.
Keeping spirits up
Midtown Spirits | Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Save $3 on draft cocktails and slushies like the Hawaiian POG made with vodka, passion fruit, orange + guava juice. If you’re hungry, you’ve got options.
Hungry for meal deals
Field-and-Flame | Monday-Friday, 2-5 p.m. | Midtown’s new Mediterranean spot offers all kinds of snacks for $9 or less, including zucchini fritters, spiced lentin bites, and meatball sliders. You’ll also find $10 happy hour cocktails.
Off the vine
58° Holding Co. | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. + Friday-Saturday, 9 p.m.-close | Come for the $10 glasses of wine, stay for the $5 chambongs and $3 oysters.
California State Fair | Through Sunday, July 27 | Times vary | Cal Expo | $10+ | The beloved annual event is going strong with exhibits, live entertainment, competitions, concerts, rides, and wild fried foods.
Cody Johnson | Thursday, July 17-Friday, July 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Golden 1 Center | $69+ | The award-winning country crooner known for hits like “‘Til You Can’t” performs his “Leather Deluxe Tour.”
Friday, July 18
Float-In Movie Night: “Wish” | 6:30-10 p.m. | Christine Thompson Aquatic Center | $8 | Watch the magical Disney flick while floating in the pool and enjoying arts + crafts, photo opportunities, and ice cream.
Oklahoma City Comets vs. Sacramento River Cats | Friday, July 18-Sunday, July 20 | Times vary | Sutter Health Park | $17+ | This series will be outta this world — catch “Star Wars” Night on Saturday, July 19 and grab player autographs during Sunday Funday on July 20.
Saturday, July 19
Wasteland Expo: Clothes, Art, Vibes | 11 a.m. | The Press Club | Free | Explore a diverse selection of clothing, accessories, and artwork from local vendors and help support independent artists.
Tacos & Tequila Fund-Fiesta | 1-4 p.m. | Rancho Cordova City Hall, Rancho Cordova | $50+ | The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Cordova will host this fundraiser featuring tacos, drinks, and lawn games in support of local causes like the Kiwanis Family House at UC Davis Medical Center.
Hella Good Market | 6:30 p.m. | Drake’s, West Sacramento | Free | Peruse vintage clothing vendors while enjoying live music, a cool car show, food, and beer — doesn’t that sound hella good?
Sunday, July 20
Toad the Wet Sprocket | 7 p.m. | Quarry Park Amphitheater, Rocklin | $80+ | Throw it back to the jams of the 1990s with SoCal’s “All I Want” alt-rockers and special guests Sixpence None the Richer.
Disney Descendants/Zombies: “Worlds Collide Tour” | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center | $56+ | Disney Channel fans will get a kick out of this interactive concert experience featuring stars like Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, and Malia Baker.
Tuesday, July 22
Cypress Hill | 8 p.m. | California Exposition & State Fair | $109+ | If you’re a fan of this legendary California hip-hop group, this concert will be “Insane in the Brain.”
Pacaso plans to expand to Italy. | Photo provided by Pacaso
How do you follow a record-setting year? By getting stronger.
Take Pacaso. Their real estate co-ownership tech set records in Paris and London in 2024. No surprise. Coldwell Banker says 40% of wealthy Americans plan to buy abroad within a year, so Pacaso’s planned Italy expansion is big.
They’ve already made $110 million+ in gross profits to date, including 41% YoY growth last year. (They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.) And you can invest for $2.90/share. †‡‡
The funding plan for the Railyards soccer stadium development has been delayed by at least a year due to locals’ concerns about affordable housing. Meanwhile, city officials are looking for other ways to support the project and Mayor Kevin McCarty said crews will break ground “very soon.” (ABC10)
Development
A 220,000-sqft district called Project Elevate is coming to Elk Grove, across from District56. The mixed-use project will include an upscale hotel, a central outdoor gathering area for year-round events, and 100,000-sqft of dining, retail, and entertainment spaces. Construction could start in mid-2027, followed by the first openings in 2029.
Open
Sweet news — Chip Cookie recently debuted its second location on Fair Oaks Boulevard in the Campus Commons area. The gourmet cookie shop specializes in gooey creations like classic chocolate chip cookies, plus treats that can be customized with your choice of toppings.
Coming Soon
Temple Coffee will soon open up shop in Terminal B at Sacramento International Airport as part of SMF’s era of new concessions. The traveler-focused location will offer the brand’s beloved coffee drinks, cold brew, and specialty items like the Espresso Tonic, plus grab-and-go snacks and locally made pastries.
Closing
Strapping will shutter its Ice Blocks location at the end of this month. Owner Susan Stewart said this will help her staff refocus their energy + finances on their other two gift shops. In the meantime, Strapping Oak Park will host a fundraiser this Saturday, July 19 with music, food, and drinks.
Fun Fact
If you love local history, this throwback will give you satisfaction. The Rolling Stones performed two shows at Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium nearly 59 years ago as part of their “American Tour.” Peep the show poster from July 22, 1966 — tickets started at just $2.50.
History
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and advocate for inclusion. To learn more, check out KCRA’s archival stories covering disability activism and progress, from tech adaptations to voices that made a difference. (KCRA)
Legacy
Beloved Sacramento radio personality + blues musician Mick Martin, 76, died last weekend. The former host of “Mick Martin’s Blues Party” is remembered for his harmonica skills, wealth of knowledge, love of music, and involvement in the local Blues in Schools program. (KCRA)
Feel Good
A batch of baby Caribbean flamingos recently hatched at the Sacramento Zoo. The chicks will eventually turn pink and grow to up to 4 ft tall. Check out their flock next time you visit; the zoo is open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Plan Ahead
Tickets are now on sale for Fairytale Town’s annual Tales & Ales Brewfest Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 23, 5-9 p.m. The event will feature sips from craft breweries, wineries, and cideries, live music, raffles, and food trucks selling snacks. Proceeds will support park improvements + educational programs.
Sports
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will enter the final year of his contract in 2025-2026. What does his future look like in the Bay Area? Hear from the local experts on the Golden State Warriors with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Indomitable strategy, indeed. Republic FC signed goalkeeper Danny Vitiello and defender Jared Timmer to new multi-year contracts that will keep the soccer standouts playing in the City of Trees.
“Sacramento has become home for me and my family,” said Vitiello, the club’s all-time clean sheets leader with 44 shutouts. “I’m proud to keep fighting for this crest and for this community.”
“I love this city. I love this organization,” added Timmer. “I am grateful to be here and I will give everything I can for Sacramento.”
Cheer for the team at their next home match this Saturday, July 19 — get tickets.
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We know Sac’s taco scene is stellar, but who makes the best taco in town?
The organizers behind the upcoming Sac Taco Fest launched the inaugural Battle of the Taco, a bracket-style competition that invites locals to vote for their favorite local taco spot. The second round of voting is now open and the winner will be announced at the fest on Saturday, Sept. 20.
OK, your turn to dish. Where is your go-to spot for tacos in our city? Drop the deets.
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