Thursday, 10/17
Book Club on the Go Cesar Chavez Plaza Fountain, noon, no Cover
Join the folks from Sac Library’s Alt Library for an afternoon walk and talk with books. You’ll meet and BOOKS talk with fellow book lovers and explore downtown at the same time. Sound like a dream? Show up, then. The book is Macy Beth’s Dopesick, and the discussion is centered around it. Can’t make this discussion, or haven’t read the book yet? There’s another meet-up on the fourth Wednesday with the same book. 910 I St., meetup.com/altlibrary.
performed in space. Friday 10/18, 6pm. $20. 3615 Auburn Blvd.
SACRAMENTO HISTORIC CITY CEMETERY: Lantern Tours 2019. Ever wonder what might have happened if Edgar Allan Poe had visited Sacramento? What local tales could he have heard? Join the Historic City Cemetery for an evening walk featuring true life intrigue, mystery, murder, insanity and death right here in Sacramento. Through 10/27. $40. 1000 Broadway.
SACRAMENTO HISTORY MUSEUM: Honoring Our Past. A night to discuss the meaning and history of Dia de los Muertos and honor community members for the impact they make. Thursday 10/17, 6pm. No cover. 101 I St.
BOOks Thursday, 10/17 BLACK AUTHORS GROUP-MONTHLY MEET & GREET: Join this group to share your written work, hear from other people who have been in your authorly shoes and to get on track to publish your work. 6:30pm, no cover. Capsity Coworking, 2572 21st St.
BOOK CLUB ON THE GO: On the Go is a walking book club, featured above. Noon, no cover. Central Library, 828 I St.
Friday, 10/18 FIELD TRIP CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY: The California State Library is the oldest continuously operated public library in the American West and is the central reference and research library for state government and the Legislature. Take a tour. 10am, $35. California State Library, 900 N St.
sPOrTs & OuTdOOrs saTurday, 10/19 SACRAMENTO KINGS FAN FEST: Head to the Golden 1 Center to get an up close, behindthe-scenes look at your Sacramento Kings! Enjoy an afternoon of family fun watching your favorite returning and new players in action as they prepare for the new season. 12:30pm, no cover. Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk.
sunday, 10/20 CARMICHAEL COMMUNITY DANCE NIGHT: Get on your feet, Carmichael! Join the Carmichael Recreation & Park District and the John
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Skinner Band for a free community dance for all ages and abilities. 2pm, no cover. La Sierra Community Center, 5325 Engle Road, Carmichael.
TakE aCTiOn Thursday, 10/17 I STREET BRIDGE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: Join the cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento as they unveil final bridge design concepts. This third community workshop is for reviewing the final concepts and providing input. 6:30pm, no cover. Old Sacramento Waterfront Boardwalk, 100 J St.
STATE OF THE COUNCIL 2019: Join the Sacramento Food Policy Council at its yearly open meeting. Get an overview of the work of its campaigns and participate in a discussion on how to deepen its impact through 2020. 6pm, no cover. Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, 3333 3rd Ave.
Friday, 10/18 CELEBRATION OF INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES 2019: The Celebration of Inclusive Communities is an annual event at the Warehouse Artist Lofts, where local businesses are honored for recognizing the value of equal opportunity employment and for opening their doors for all people to contribute in meaningful and creative ways. 6pm, $35. Warehouse Artist Lofts.
saTurday, 10/19 HIGHWATER JAMBOREE: Watch first responders in action, observe a flood simulator and sign up for emergency alerts at this family-friendly flood preparedness exposition. 10am, no cover. Miller Park.
CLassEs saTurday, 10/19 BEGINNING BIRDING: Interested in birding but unsure where to start? Naturalist and wildlife photographer Hayley Crews will lead this class introducing the hobby of birding at a beginner level. 8am, $10-$15. American River Conservancy, 348 State Highway 49, Coloma.
THE SHADOW SIDE OF CREATIVITY WORKSHOP: Navigate imposter syndrome and creative blocks through self-care at this workshop. 1409 Del Paso Boulevard 12pm, $25. Broad Room Creative Collective, 2311 S St.
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