By Nicholas Ibarra | OBSERVER Staff Writer

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. Free Groceries Pop-Up For Students – 10:30 a.m.-noon Monday, April 8, at Sacramento State, Library Quad. The pop-up is a separate and additional service of the Associated Students Inc. food pantry. In an effort to provide healthier eating options, ASI has partnered with the Central Downtown Food Basket to distribute fresh produce at no cost to Sac State students in need. Free and open to Sac State students.
  2. Town Hall on Public Safety – 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Isleton Community Center, 208 Jackson Blvd. Extension, Isleton. Join Supervisor Pat Hume and Sheriff Jim Cooper with representatives from the district attorney’s office and California Highway Patrol in a community forum to discuss public safety. Free and open to the public.
  3. Comedy With J.B. Ball – 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Punch Line Comedy Club. J.B. Ball is proving himself to be quite the jack-of-all-trades in comedy. He has found success as a stand-up comedian, TV writer, sketch writer, performer, director and producer. One night only. Tickets from $25.
  4. NCNW Black Baby Doll Drive – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Better Life Children Services, 1750 Howe Ave. No. 280. NCNW Sacramento Valley Section is partnering with the Sacramento National Pan-Hellenic Council to sponsor this third annual drive to support Black maternal and infant health and the U.S. Congressional Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Local organizations and donors will donate Black baby dolls to boys and girls in foster care and children in support service organizations. If you are unable to donate in person, you have two options to donate online via Amazon or a monetary donation.
  5. Reparation Conversations – 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Sacramento State and via livestream. This event aims to foster community engagement, provide valuable information, and collect surveys, with a primary focus on the active participation of Sacramento’s Black/African American community in discussions about city-level reparations. In line with this event, the mayor’s office would like to hear from you. Participate by completing this survey: bit.ly/SacReparationsSurvey. Watch the live broadcast on YouTube via Zion Utopia Media, Facebook via Zion.Taddese and Instagram via Taddesezion. Free and open to the public.
  6. AARP Tax Help – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Valley Hi-North Laguna Library, 7400 Imagination Parkway. The AARP tax aide program provides free tax assistance for seniors and people with low-to-moderate income. Appointments can be made by calling 211, calling AARP at 916-642-9372, or by visiting the AARP Tax Appointment page.
  7. “Black Beyond Control” Tour 2024 Starring Black Kasper – 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Colo’s Southern Cafe, 2326 Del Paso Blvd. Enjoy a night of music, food and drinks hosted by Swiss TheBigCheez, with performances from Black Kasper, Ricco Da Great and more. Tickets from $30.
  8. SacTown Spring Fest – 7-10 p.m. Friday, April 12, at The Rink Studios, 1031 Del Paso Blvd. Experience the ultimate spring kickoff with electrifying performances by 310babii and 4Fargo, immerse yourself in a viral craze of music and entertainment. Tickets from $35.
  9. Nef the Pharaoh – 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Harlow’s. Come support the Bay Area native rapper as he performs for one night only in Sacramento. Tickets from $20.
  10. Oak Park Farmers Market – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, April-November, at McClatchy Park. Shop from locally grown produce, flowers and artisanal goods. Kids activities and community resources are also available. SNAP and EBT accepted. Free and open to the public.
  11. Let’s Read Oak Park – 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Underground Books. Let’s Read Oak Park is presented by St. HOPE for elementary school-age children to explore books and participate in hands-on activities, with an emphasis on cultural themes. Students will engage in interactive book readings and select a free book of their choice to take home and encourage reading together as a family. Attendees must register; space is limited.
  12. Healthy Kids Day – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Sacramento Central YMCA. Healthy Kids Day is a national YMCA initiative aimed at improving the health and well-being of children and families. This event features arts and crafts, STEM and science activities, youth sports, games and educational opportunities for children and families, as well as healthy food, a coffee truck, fire truck tours and so much more. Free and open to the public.
  13. Mother Daughter Table Talk – 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum. Celebrate the unique bond between mothers, daughters, aunts, grandmothers and all mother figures. They’ll have engaging conversations, heartwarming stories and valuable insights to share. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen the special relationship between mothers and daughters. Refreshments will be served. Register on eventbrite.
  14. Curator Talk: Earnestine Jenkins – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Crocker Art Museum. Dive into “Black Artists in America: From Civil Rights to the Bicentennial” with this insightful talk from the exhibition’s curator. Dr. Jenkins, a professor of art history at the University of Memphis, examines how artists such as Sargent Johnson, John Biggers and James A. Porter help us better understand the relationship between the African diaspora and African American art. Tickets from $12.
  15. 32nd Annual Africa Peace Awards Dinner Banquet – 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Sacramento State, University Union Ballroom. Come out for an evening of dinner and awards presented to this year’s peace heroes who work tirelessly to promote peace in their everyday lives. Hosted by Terry Moore, the keynote speaker is the Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo. Proceeds will help Sac State’s Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution in actively engaging with the community, promoting peace and advocating for social justice at local, national and international levels. The cost covers a dinner consisting of authentic African cuisine, as well as complimentary drinks from 6:30-7:30 p.m., entertainment and dancing. Tickets from $75.
  16. Tori Kelly – purple skies tour – 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Ace of Spades. Known for her run on “American Idol,” experience the angelic voice of Tori Kelly as she performs her classics. Tickets from $130.
  17. Voice of the Youth 10th Annual Crab Feast Fundraiser – 7-10 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Barbara Morse Wackford Community and Aquatic Complex, 9014 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove. All-you-can-eat crab, a live DJ, raffle prizes, a bar and more. Chef Berry Accius will serve his famous “hot” crackin’ Cajun and lemon herb crab. All proceeds will support the Voice of the Youth program and this year’s college tours to Southern California and HBCUs. Tickets from $75.
  18. 2nd Sunday Jazz Brunch – 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at 1107 Firehouse Alley, Old Sacramento. Enjoy an afternoon of live music by Kevin Cain and the Dirty Mercenaries. Food and drinks being sold separately include shrimp and grits, oxtails and grits, chicken and waffles, and bottomless mimosas. Tickets from $25.