By Mary Freeman
In the U.S. the last milestone before adulthood is the 21st birthday. With the exception of renting a car, you now have all the same rights and privileges as anyone else. Most 21st birthdays are spent exercising these rights, especially the right to buy alcohol. Sacramento, California's capitol, will not fail to provide you with a memorable 21st birthday no matter who you are.
... And Let the Games Begin!
Competitive spirits can enjoy a night of playing billiards at The Blue Cue located in mid-town Sacramento. The brick building is located at the corner of 28th and J St. The bar also has shuffleboard and televises local sporting events. The cocktail bar is extensive with the themed "Cue-tini" or, for those of you that tire early in the night, espresso martinis. Happy hour lasts Tuesday to Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Blue Cue
1004 28th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Tel: (916) 441 6810
www.paragarys.com/go/prg/locations/blue-cue/index.cfm
Arabian Nights
The Kasbah Lounge offers up a taste of the Middle East with a bit of Spanish infusion. The interior is decorated with brightly colored silk tapestry, and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 p.m. belly dancers perform for your viewing pleasure. The lounge is open daily from 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Serving food until closing, the lounge boasts to be one of the few places in Sacramento that won't kick you out at 2:00 a.m.
Kasbah Lounge
2115 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
Tel: (916) 442-4388
www.kasbahlounge.com/lounge.html
Birthday on a Budget
The crazy and wild biker crowd at the historical Stoney Inn will no doubt leave with an unforgettable night. With free prime rib buffet up until 8 p.m. with paid cover, and $2 Long Island Ice Teas and $3 32 oz. "big beers" from 8 to 10 p.m., this bar offers quite a deal. Equipped with pool and beer pong tables, karaoke and televisions there is plenty to do here. Check its website before going in as there are different events and deals every single night.
Stoney Inn
1320 Del Paso Blvd.
Sacramento, CA
Tel: (916) 927-6023
www.stoneyinn.com
Everyone is Welcome
If all you want to do is dance than Sacramento has Faces, featuring mainstream hip-hop and R&B. The club stays open for after-hours dancing until 3am and offers deals via by texting FACES to 25827 (clubs). With a motto like, "Everyone is Welcome," this gay and lesbian-friendly venue is known for not only a friendly, but usually packed dance floor. On Sunday nights Faces hosts a BBQ from 2 to 8 p.m., with $1 drafts and $2 well drinks.
2000 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Tel: (916) 448-7798
www.faces.net
About the Author:
Mary Freeman is a freelance writer. She has held several editorial positions at the print publication, "The Otter Realm." She traveled throughout Europe, which ultimately resulted in an impromptu move to London, where she stayed for eight months. This life experience inspired her to pursue travel writing. Freeman received a degree in human communication from California State University.
