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Have you ever seen a shooting star? What about 100?
The Perseid meteor shower — aka the Perseids — is predicted to take place throughout July and August. The shower happens when Earth passes through the trail of Comet Swift-Tuttle, offering spectators across the globe the opportunity to see ~100 meteors per hour when the shower is at its peak. Ready to go meteor hunting? Check out our guide below. |
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👀 When to view The best time to watch the meteor shower is late at night or in the predawn hours during its peak from Thurs., Aug. 11-Sat., Aug. 13. These days will provide the opportunity to see the brightest + most numerous meteors. However, because of the full Sturgeon moon on Thurs., Aug. 11, the showers are expected to be washed out. On this night, the sky will be darkest right before dawn. Bonus: Even if you can’t watch the Perseid meteor shower during its peak, you can still catch views of the shower throughout August.
🌲 Where to go When choosing a spot to watch the Perseids, aim for a location that is away from man-made light. Here are some spots that we suggest:
Pro tip: You don’t need binoculars or a telescope to view the Perseids. If you have trouble finding the shower, make sure you are looking at the darkest part of the sky and allow your eyes at least 20 minutes to adjust to the darkness.
🍫What to bring - Blanket
- Light jacket (or even a sleeping bag)
- Chairs
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A red flashlight (learn how to make your own)
Pro tip: Pick up chocolates + warm bevs from Ginger Elizabeth to sweeten the evening. |
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The Juniper Tree | Fri., Aug. 5 | 8 p.m. | The Dreamland Cinema | $10 | This retelling of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale — set in medieval Iceland — features Björk in her first on-screen performance. 📽️
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Gem Faire | Fri., Aug 5-Sun., Aug. 7 | Times vary | Scottish Rite Center | $7 | Discover gemstones, crystals, beads + more at one of the country’s largest traveling jewelry shows. 💎
Saturday - Model as a Muse | Sat., Aug. 6 | 2 p.m. | 2 p.m. | Crocker Art Museum | $12+ | Renowned model, actress + visual artist Twinka Thiebaud will discuss her career and “unique ability to perform for the camera.” 📷
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Harvest Day 2022 | Sat., Aug 6 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fair Oaks Horticulture Center | Free | Root yourself with garden tours, workshops, fruit tastings + talks from master gardeners on topics like healthy soils.
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Sac Republic FC vs. Rio Grande Valley | Sat., Aug. 6 | 8 p.m. | Heart Health Park | $15+ | ⚽
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Lemonade Day | Sun., Aug. 7 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | McClatchy Park, 3500 5th Ave. | Free | Let a cold glass of lemonade make your day sweeter + shop from small vendors at the Oak Park Community Farmer’s Market. 🍋
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Peach Festival Folsom | Sun., Aug. 7 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 915 Sutter St. | Free | Peach, please — you know there will be a peach eating contest, stone fruit beer + wine, food trucks, live music, and more at the annual event. 🍑
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Hooveriii | Sun., Aug. 7 | 8 p.m. | Harlow’s | $12+ | The LA-based psych-rock band — influenced by Bowie’s Berlin period + Iggy’s “The Idiot” — is throwing a release party for its new record, “A Round of Applause.” 🎸
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Weather - 90º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain 🌤️
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The National Weather Service says that — starting today — the Sacramento area can expect seasonable temperatures into Wednesday of next week with highs hovering around 93º. Chances for thunderstorms will continue in the Sierra just south of Hwy 50.
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Sacramento has partnered with community-based organizations for three back-to-school health fairs on Sat., Aug 6. The fairs will provide free backpacks filled with school supplies + offer COVID-19 vaccinations in South Natomas, South Sac, and Oak Park. Learn more. 🎒 (Sac City Express)
Award -
The Academy of American Poets has named Sacramentan Andru Defeye as one of its 22 Poet Laureate Fellows for 2022 — an honor which comes with $50,000 to fund public poetry programs. Andru says he will use the funding for Sacramento Poetry Day curriculum, a cash prize poetry contest + more. 💰 (Poets.org)
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652,873. That’s how many people attended this year’s California State Fair & Food Festival, which is a 8.9% increase over 2019 — the last year the fair was last held. “We are thrilled that so many families came out,” said Cal Expo general manager + CEO Rick Pickering. 📈 (FOX40)
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Legendary Chinese restaurant Frank Fat’s — which has even gained a reputation as the “third house of the legislature” — is celebrating its 83rd anniversary with a special menu that includes Honey Walnut Prawns + its famous Banana Cream Pie. The special lasts until Sep. 30, and runs $83 for two.
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The city is seeking applicants for a new opening on the Utilities Rate Advisory Commission. Commissioners serve two-year terms and advise the City Council on utility service rate changes + the rate setting process. Learn more. (Sac City Express)
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We're hiring a Sales Executive to lead our advertising relationships in Sacramento. This exec would oversee the entire SAC territory, identifying and securing new advertising partnerships, and growing existing client relationships — all while earning a competitive salary with unlimited PTO. To be considered or recommend someone, learn more + apply.
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After teaching for 31 years, Clint Bodene — who retired from the Sacramento City Unified School District last summer — is far from done. Cementing his new calling, his debut art show blending fine art with clay sculptures premieres at Sacramento Art Glass from 3-9 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 13. 🎨 (Sac Bee)
Announced -
Locally-owned chain Crazy Fruit & Ice Cream — which has a menu with dessert items like coconada and savory treats like cheesy Hot Cheetos — will take over the 1,240-sqft space previously occupied by Devil May Care in the Kay District at 710 K St. The owners expect to open by September. 🍨 (Sac Biz Journal)
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You’ve seen him in “In Living Color,” “White Chicks,” and “Scary Movie.” Shawn Wayans (yes, that Shawn Wayans) is performing at Punch Line Sacramento Fri., Aug. 12-Sat., Aug 13. Tickets start at $30. 🎤*
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What exactly is a Dylan’s Beach? | Photo via @inkeats |
Midtown’s Ink Eats & Drinks is teasing all of us with its new cocktail menu — which will feature a dizzying 17 new drinks when it drops next week — with a challenge: Guess all the ingredients in this delightful looking cocktail dubbed Dylan’s Beach for a 15% discount on your first drink.
We’ll bite — we love a good challenge. Here’s our best guess: - Fresh guava juice
- Lime simple syrup
- Tonic water
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Indigo Gin
Want to give it a shot yourself? Send Ink a message over Instagram with your answers + let us know as well.
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