In today's edition:
🎩 A Las Vegas legend brings his magic to Thunder Valley
🚗 300+ classic cars roll into Old Town Auburn Friday night
🌶️ Nashville hot chicken is landing in Rocklin this month
🍔 Food trucks, farmers markets, and free music all over South Placer
⭐ Featured: A Vegas Legend, One Night Only
Lance Burton, Master Magician & Friends comes to Thunder Valley's Venue this Friday, July 10 at 8 PM. Burton headlined his own theater on the Las Vegas Strip for 31 years and performed over 15,000 shows — the kind of act you'd normally book a Vegas trip to see. He's bringing his favorite fellow magicians along for the ride. A rare caliber of touring act for this market.
Where: Thunder Valley Casino Resort, 1200 Athens Ave, Lincoln 95648 Get Tickets →
🚗 Don't Miss: Auburn Cruise Night
Friday evening, Lincoln Way in Old Town Auburn turns into a rolling museum — 300+ classic cars, all 1975 and earlier, plus Music on the Square and the Market in the Square running 5–8 PM the same night. One trip up the hill, three free events. Bring the kids and an appetite.
When: Friday, July 10 · evening | Where: Old Town Auburn More Info →
☕ This week's issue is brought to you by Pause Coffee House
Serving craft coffee at three convenient locations. Grab your favorite drink and take a pause from your day. Rocklin: 2168 Sunset Blvd, Suite 105 · Fair Oaks: 8121 Madison Ave A1 · Loomis: 3565 Taylor Rd
📰 This Week's Spotlights
🌶️ Nashville hot chicken is coming to Rocklin. Angry Chickz — the LA-born hot chicken chain with a cult following — is set to open its Rocklin location this month. If you've seen the lines at their other California spots, you know: mild to "angry," go at your own risk. Details →
🍩 Now open in Roseville: Donuts & Coffey. Mochi donuts, cronuts, tiramisu donuts, croissants, and boba under one roof. Weekend breakfast run, upgraded. And for the patient: seafood institution King's Fish House has Roseville on its map for 2027 — worth watching. Details →
🏍️ A first ride with heart. The inaugural Leslie's Ride — a memorial ride and music festival honoring Leslie Craig-Goings — rolls into @the Grounds in Roseville on Saturday, July 11. Community, live music, and a cause worth showing up for. More Info →
📅 Local Happenings: July 8–14
👨👩👧 Family & Community
Food Truck Mania What: SactoMoFo's gourmet food truck round-up with live music and a kids zone Where: Vernon Street Town Square, 311 Vernon St, Roseville 95678 When: Thursday, Jul 9 · evening Cost: Free entry More Info →
Lincoln Potters Baseball — Home Stand What: Summer collegiate baseball under the lights; four straight home games Where: Historic McBean Stadium, 65 McBean Park Dr, Lincoln 95648 When: Friday, Jul 10 – Monday, Jul 13 Cost: Ticketed Get Tickets →
Market in the Square + Auburn Music on the Square What: Vendors, refreshments, and live music — downtown Auburn's Friday-night double feature Where: Downtown Auburn Square When: Friday, Jul 10 · 5:00–8:00 PM Cost: Free More Info →
Living Smart Farmers Market What: Rocklin's Saturday-morning community market — produce, local goods, good cause Where: Quarry Park Adventures parking lot, 5373 Pacific St, Rocklin 95765 When: Saturday, Jul 11 · morning Cost: Free More Info →
Old Town Auburn Farmers Market What: Year-round Saturday market from Placer's local growers and makers Where: Old Town Auburn When: Saturday, Jul 11 · 8 AM–12 PM Cost: Free More Info →
🎨 Arts & Culture
Free Outdoor Movie: "Rudy" What: Family-friendly film night from the Arts Council of Placer County & Auburn State Theatre — bring chairs and snacks Where: Auburn (see event page for location) When: Wednesday, Jul 8 · evening Cost: Free, donations welcome More Info →
Heritage Trail: Bernhard Museum Family Day What: Living history at a restored Victorian farmhouse — build a fruit crate, make vintage toys, try 19th-century chores (ice cream included) Where: Bernhard Museum, 291 Auburn Folsom Rd, Auburn 95603 When: Saturday, Jul 11 · daytime Cost: Free More Info →
🎸 Live Music
Vices to Virtue What: Soulful vocals and rich musicianship over dinner and wine Where: House of Oliver, 3992 Douglas Blvd, Roseville 95661 When: Thursday, Jul 9 · 6:30–9:30 PM Cost: No cover House of Oliver →
Friday Nights Live: Good2Go What: High-energy covers spanning Motown, disco, rock, and country under the lights Where: Fountains at Roseville, 1182 Roseville Pkwy, Roseville 95678 When: Friday, Jul 10 · 7:00–9:00 PM Cost: Free More Info →
Jason & Kat Rockabilly What: Vintage rockabilly, country favorites, and classic hits from a high-energy duo Where: House of Oliver, 3992 Douglas Blvd, Roseville 95661 When: Friday, Jul 10 · 6:30–9:30 PM Cost: No cover House of Oliver →
Golden Era Rave What: EDM night at Roseville's downtown music hall Where: Goldfield Trading Post, 238 Vernon St, Roseville 95678 When: Friday, Jul 10 · evening Cost: Ticketed Get Tickets →
Locked N Loaded What: Live rock at Old Roseville's honky-tonk Where: Opera House Saloon, 411 Lincoln St, Roseville 95678 When: Friday, Jul 10 · doors 8:00 PM Cost: Ticketed Opera House Saloon →
Bobby Dixon Presents Johnny Cash What: The Man in Black plus Waylon, Willie, and Merle — classic country done right Where: House of Oliver, 3992 Douglas Blvd, Roseville 95661 When: Saturday, Jul 11 · 6:30–9:30 PM Cost: No cover House of Oliver →
Boots N Beats What: Country night at Goldfield Where: Goldfield Trading Post, 238 Vernon St, Roseville 95678 When: Saturday, Jul 11 · evening Cost: Ticketed Get Tickets →
Blood Orange Liquor & Mad Hatters What: Double-bill rock night Where: Opera House Saloon, 411 Lincoln St, Roseville 95678 When: Saturday, Jul 11 · doors 8:00 PM Cost: Ticketed Opera House Saloon →
Belmont with Major League, Spite House & all in ur head What: Touring alt/pop-punk bill Where: Goldfield Trading Post, 238 Vernon St, Roseville 95678 When: Sunday, Jul 12 · doors 6:00 PM Cost: Ticketed Get Tickets →
🎟️ Live Events
Wonho — Live Korean Concert What: The K-pop star and former MONSTA X member — a rare K-pop stop for this market Where: Thunder Valley Casino Resort, 1200 Athens Ave, Lincoln 95648 When: Saturday, Jul 11 · 8:00 PM Cost: Ticketed Get Tickets →
Summer Hits Karaoke with Legend DJ NETT What: Take the stage for beach anthems and sing-alongs — or just cheer from a good seat Where: House of Oliver, 3992 Douglas Blvd, Roseville 95661 When: Tuesday, Jul 14 · 6:30–10:30 PM Cost: Free entry House of Oliver →
Sip & Paint: "Love at First Sip" What: Paint a local artist's design with all supplies included, wine optional but recommended Where: House of Oliver, 3992 Douglas Blvd, Roseville 95661 When: Tuesday, Jul 14 · 6:00–8:00 PM Cost: Ticketed Get Tickets →
📌 Mark Your Calendars
Tickets worth grabbing before they're gone:
Valerie: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse — Fri, Jul 17 · Opera House Saloon, Roseville · Opera House Saloon →
The PARLOR Magic Experience — Sat, Jul 18 · House of Oliver, Roseville · only 14 seats, $45 · Get Tickets →
Whiskey Dinner (Blanton's, Weller & more) — Thu, Jul 23 · House of Oliver · 16 seats, $110 · Get Tickets →
Bill Burr Live — Sat, Jul 25 · Thunder Valley, Lincoln · Get Tickets →
Knights of Queen — Sat, Jul 25 · Opera House Saloon, Roseville · Opera House Saloon →
Summer WineFest — Sun, Jul 26 · House of Oliver · $25 GA · Get Tickets →
of Montreal — Thu, Jul 30 · Goldfield Trading Post, Roseville · Get Tickets →
Save Ferris — 29 Year Anniversary Tour — Fri, Jul 31 · Goldfield Trading Post, Roseville · Get Tickets →
Lindsey Stirling — Duality Untamed Tour — Fri, Jul 31 · Thunder Valley, Lincoln · Get Tickets →
George Thorogood & The Destroyers with The Robert Cray Band — Sat, Aug 1 · Thunder Valley, Lincoln · Get Tickets →
Life feels richest when we slow down to savor what's around us — good food, good friends, and a good community. See you around town this week.
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