By Nicholas Ibarra | OBSERVER Staff Writer

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All listed events, and more, can be viewed online on The OBSERVER’s community events calendar at SacObserver.com. Be sure to submit your events two weeks in advance to have the chance to be featured on the list.

  1. Festival of the Trees Gala – 5:30-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at Sunrise Event Center. Enjoy a delicious, semiformal dinner while making memories with family, friends and the community. Attendees have a unique opportunity to bid on deluxe decorated Christmas trees available only on this magical evening and not to the general public. Tickets from $250.
  2. Kings vs. Warriors – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Golden 1 Center. Watch your Kings battle it out with the Warriors in this in-season-tournament game. Tickets from $85.
  3. Give Thanks Diversity and Inclusion Career Fair – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 1782 Tribute Road. This in-person event is your chance to connect with a wide range of companies and organizations that value diversity and are actively seeking to build inclusive teams. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, this career fair offers a unique opportunity to network, learn and discover exciting job opportunities. Free and open to the public.
  4. The Men’s Healing Circle – 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 7000 Franklin Blvd., Suite 1020. Hooked on Fishing Not Violence and Heal and Rebuild Collective present this weekly event that features special guest speakers and more. Free and open to all men.
  5. There Goes the Neighborhood Comedy Tour – 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind comedy tour that has showcased many mainstream comics you know and see today. You never know who will drop in for a surprise set. Tickets are $15.
  6. Sacramento Cultural and Linguistic Center Open House – 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at 1610 Arden Way, Suite 273. Immerse yourself in a cultural experience, enjoy delectable refreshments and meet the Sacramento Cultural and Linguistic Center’s diverse team that is fluent in several languages. Explore their programs and services designed to empower and support the vibrant tapestry of the community. Free and open to the public.
  7. Shop East Sac Kick-Off Party – 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Article Consignment Boutique. There will be food, drinks, entertainment and plenty of time to shop. Shop everything local this holiday season Dec. 1-15 and receive some cool swag with your purchases. Free and open to the public.
  8. “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark,” by Lynn Nottage – 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30-Dec. 3, at American River College Theater, stage two. A sharp-edged comedy that tells the truth about Hollywood’s color barrier through the life of a woman who should have been a star. Tickets are $18.
  9. Free Princess Photoshoot – 3-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at PFZ Photo Studio. Included are a free, 15-minute princess photoshoot, a variety of princess/fairytale-themed backdrops, and princess props such as tiaras, crowns, wands, wings, jewelry and more. Free photoshoot, pictures from $25.
  10. California Black Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer – 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Seasons 52. Distinguished guest speakers from the City of Sacramento and SMUD will discuss programs tailored to benefit small businesses. Prize opportunities for attendees. Free and open to the public.
  11. West Sacramento Tree Lighting – 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at City Hall. Join the City of West Sacramento and the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce as they kick off the holiday season. Come out for live music, local entertainment, holiday shopping with local makers, free kids activities, games and free pictures with Santa. Free and open to the public.
  12. Jammin’ Jo’s Winter Dance 2023 – 6:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Country Club Event Center, Sky Room. Jammin’ Jo’s Winter Dance returns after a three-year hiatus. Come out for a night of drink specials, photos, dancing, friends and fun. Tickets from $15.
  13. Season of Lights Jazz Concert – 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the Brickhouse Gallery and Art Complex. Enjoy the gallery filled with luminaries, refreshments and great jazz from Beth Duncan, Carol Manson and the Blue Skies Band. Beverages and holiday treats will be served. Tickets are $25.
  14. “A Raisin in the Sun” – 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 1-Dec. 24, at Celebration Arts. By Lorraine Hansberry, a classic stage drama considered to have “changed American theater forever” and the first play written by a Black woman produced on Broadway. “A Raisin in the Sun” tells the story of a lower-class Black family’s struggle to gain middle-class acceptance. Tickets from $23.
  15. River City Chorale Presents the Brightest and Best Holiday Concert – 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. They will sing about the sacred joys of the Nativity, as well as the secular joys of Santa, sugar plums and family gatherings. Tickets are $25.
  16. Trans-Siberian Orchestra – The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Golden 1 Center. By infusing seasonal classics with rock flamboyance and an eye-popping visual presentation, what began as a side project for a veteran group of American hard rockers has grown into one of today’s top-selling acts, with more than 10 million concert tickets sold since 1999. Tickets from $60.
  17. Third Annual Holiday Craft Fair – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at 1029 Del Paso Blvd. Support local artists and have fun shopping for unique handmade cards, gifts, ornaments and more. Masks required indoors. Free care-kits will be available for all attendees. Free and open to the public.
  18. Wish Upon a Star and Holiday Expo – 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Hiram Johnson High School. The entire production is a musical centered around the children and celebrity stars. The day begins with a Holiday Expo for Christmas shopping and fun for everyone with vendors, food and more entertainment before the Wish Upon a Star production. Tickets from $15.
  19. Jay Leno with Very Special Guest Arsenio Hall – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Thunder Valley Casino. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness two entertainment legends take the stage. Tickets from $40.
  20. Sacramento Blues Society Membership Gala: Featuring Sugaray Rayford – 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at Harlow’s. A year-end, soul-lifting finale featuring cocktails, food, dancing and the chance to vote for the new Blues Society board members. Buy your raffle tickets. Tickets from $35.