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. OHGEESY & 310 BABII LIVE – 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Red Light Lounge, 2326 J St. Don’t miss this epic night with Ohgeesy & 310 BABII as they hang out and perform their most famous tracks live at this intimate venue. Tickets are $29. 
  2. U-CAN HBCU BLACK COLLEGE FAIR – Wednesday-Saturday, Sept. 11-15, at multiple high schools and times. High schools include Luther Burbank, Sacramento Charter, Grant Union, El Camino, Monterey Trail, and Rex and Margaret Fortune Early College. The United College Action Network Inc. (U-CAN) is a 501c(3) nonprofit that provides leadership services and college preparation assistance to students desiring to enroll in four-year postsecondary colleges, with a focus on admissions to the nation’s more than 100 HBCUs. Attendees must register.
  3. Sacramento City Council District 2 Candidate Forum – 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Greater Sacramento Urban League. Meet your 2024 candidates, Roger Dickinson and Stephen Walton. Free and open to the public.
  4. Uptown Funk – Tribute to Bruno Mars – 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Lodi Grape Festival Grounds. International touring sensation Uptown Funk invites you to experience the essence of Bruno Mars, his live band and the music that defines today’s pop culture. Tickets are $8.
  5. ‘A Raisin In The Sun’ – 7-10 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2-5 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 12-29, at Black Box Theater, 1075 W. Capitol Ave., West Sacramento. This production offers a fresh perspective on race, family dynamics and mental well-being, redefining media engagement in the Black community. Tickets are $38.
  6. Jakhari Smith – 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Harlow’s. The talented and versatile Sacramento native rapper started his musical journey in July 2021 after losing his grandfather in April 2020. Other performers include Coco Simone, French75, and sounds by SouthDouble06. Tickets are $18.
  7. 3rd Annual WEUSI Music Festival & Vendor Fair – Noon-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Sacramento State’s Serna Plaza lawn. Food trucks, Stinger Expo vendor fair with more than 30 Sac State student makers and sellers, plus activities. Live music features DJ RUNITBAK, Ideateam, Arden Park Roots, The Philharmonik, DJ LG and Banda Mexicana de Los Bocanegra. A limited number of tote bags and festival wristbands will be available as a free souvenir. Free and open to the public.
  8. Together We Heal: Repairing the Connection between Mothers & Daughters – 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the Washington Neighborhood Center, 400 16th St. A transformative and nurturing event designed to strengthen and heal the unique bond between mothers and daughters. Featuring meditation, journaling, a reiki energy healing, an open dialogue session and refreshments. Tickets from $100, which includes entry for two.
  9. Sam Jay – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, and 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 13-14, at Punch Line Comedy Club. Sam Jay is best known for their writing on “Saturday Night Live.” Tickets from $32.
  10. Uncover the Hidden Legacy of Slavery in America – 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento, 2425 Sierra Blvd. Are you ready to embark on a profound voyage that delves deeply into the hidden dark history of slavery in the North and explores the nuances of modern racial dynamics? You’re invited to join a transformative one-day event, facilitated by the dynamic husband and wife team Dain and Constance Perry. Dain is a direct descendant of one of America’s largest slave-trading families in the North, and Constance is a direct descendant of her people enslaved in the North. Tickets from $25.
  11. Let’s Read Oak Park – 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Underground Books. Presented by St. HOPE for elementary school aged children to explore books and participate in hands-on activities with an emphasis on cultural themes. This month’s theme celebrates HBCU Spirit Week. 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. Space is limited, attendees must register.
  12. A Taste of Nigeria – Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at North Natomas Community Center. This annual event by Arispop celebrates Nigerian culture, food, music, fashion and more. Tickets from $15.
  13. V101 R&B Block Party ’24 – 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Thunder Valley Casino, 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. Performances by Bobby Brown, Blackstreet, Jagged Edge and Christopher Williams. Tickets from $82.
  14. Monthly Adult Sk8 Party with DJ Wayne D – 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Sunrise Rollerland. Join 2-Raw Sk8rs and DJ Wayne D for their monthly adult skate party. Tickets from $18.
  15. State of Black California: Sacramento – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the California Museum. A community conversation on Black life in Sacramento. Hosted by Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, District 6, and Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson, District 60. They will gather your concerns, thoughts and lived experiences in real time and share your opinion with the attendees to discuss during their live polling session. They will use this information to inform and shape future policy. Attendees must register.
  16. Deon Cole: My New Normal – 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at Hard Rock Live Sacramento. The comedian, actor, writer, and producer currently stars in the critically acclaimed BET+ series “Average Joe.” Deon can be seen in his latest, NAACP nominated, one-hour special for Netflix, “Charleen’s Boy.” Tickets from $28.