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. Youth Healing Circle – 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 2251 Florin Road No. 156. Hooked on Fishing Not Violence presents a space for youth to talk about their experiences and grow from them. Each week features special guest speakers and more. Free and open to the public.
  2. Dee McCoy Radio Community Skate Party – 6:45-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at The Rink. This inaugural event is all about bringing the community together to celebrate the life and legacy of Mr. Shane Carpenter, Dee McCoy’s radio mentor. Whether you’re a pro on wheels or just starting out, this party is for everyone. Dee McCoy Radio airs on KUPU 96.5 8-10 a.m. Mondays and midnight-2 a.m. Saturdays. Tickets are $10.
  3. Comedy on the Rocks – 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Pink Martini California Kitchen and Cocktails, 6700 Lonetree Blvd. Suite 100, Rocklin. Hosted by comedian Marcus Mangham, get ready to be rolling on the floor laughing as talented comedians take the stage. Food and beverage available to order. Tickets from $25.
  4. Destiny Talks Luncheon – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at 9670 Laguna Springs Drive, Elk Grove. Dive into thought-provoking discussions from panelists, connect with a community of driven professional women and gain valuable insights. This is your chance to expand your possibilities and explore new perspectives. Tickets from $25.
  5. Health4Life: Let’s Celebrate Life! – Noon-1 p.m. Thursday, April 25, via Zoom. Join California Black Health Network in celebrating the efforts of four Black health leaders bringing awareness to the need to increase diversity in the donor population and how it can lead to increased access to transplantation, compatibility and the chance of longer-term survival for the Black community. Learn how you can save a life through the gift of organ and tissue donation. Free and open to the public.
  6. 2RAW Spring Sk8 Jam – Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28, locations and times vary. Dancing, sk8 parties, cookouts and a crazy lineup of some of the hottest DJs from across the country. All information can be found at 2rawsk8rs.com. Tickets from $15.
  7. The Message: A Journey from Jazz to Hip-Hop – 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Crocker Art Museum. Uncover the history and roots of contemporary hip-hop with this unique concert series. Starring some of Sacramento’s most exciting contemporary musical voices, this epic journey of four performances traces music’s evolution from jazz, to soul and funk, to hip-hop and rap, exploring how music has been used to give voice to suppressed stories. The culmination of this musical journey features local hip-hop and rap groups Jakhari Smith and TIP Vicious. Tickets are $10.
  8. Donnell Rawlings – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, and 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, at Punch Line Comedy Club. Best known for his appearances and writing on “Chappelle’s Show,” you won’t want to miss the legendary Donnell Rawlings. Tickets from $45. 
  9. California Jazz Championships – 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 26-27, at Palladio Mall, 410 Palladio Parkway No. 1601, Folsom. This two-day festival features more than 60 jazz ensembles of college, high school and middle school students. Tickets are $25.
  10. Racial Justice Conference – 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 26, and 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Sierra Vista United Church of Christ, 890 Morse Ave. Friday night focuses on the retention of Black and brown students in the university setting. Saturday’s keynote speaker is Bishop Dwayne Royster, a UCC cleric and faith-based social justice warrior who heads the world’s largest grassroots faith-based organization. Saturday workshops address mental health, down payment assistance as reparations, faith-based communities as social justice agents, homelessness and racial disparities. There will be dinner Friday evening and continental breakfast and lunch Saturday. Free, donations accepted.
  11. MRI: Masters of Rap Improv – 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Sacramento Comedy Spot. Sacramento’s only freestyle rap improv show. The MRI cast gets a one-word suggestion from an audience member to inspire a freestyle, then performs improvised scenes based on the rap. If you like hip-hop and improv, this is the show for you. Tickets are $10.
  12. Capitol Fridays: Afrobeat Meets Dancehall – 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, April 26, at Harlow’s. A night of nonstop dancing while some of the area’s hottest DJs spin Afrobeats and dancehall classics. Tickets from $10.
  13. Make Them Hear You: Uplifting Black Voices – 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 26-28, at Sacramento Theatre Co. Featuring all Black performers, musicians, and music from shows by, about, and for Black Artists. Tickets from $25.
  14. BAPAC 5th Annual Crab & Shrimp Feed Fundraiser – 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Dante Club. Door prizes, a spin-to-win game, a silent auction and a live performance by Sacramento jazz artist Shawn Raiford. Tickets are $95.
  15. Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival 2024 – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (family event) and 1-4 p.m. (21+ event) Sunday, April 28, at Southside Park. The family-friendly event is $10 for admission and features live music, games/activities and more. The 21+ event is $75 and features unlimited grilled cheese, beer and wine tasting.