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. Walk With Me: March for the Dream – 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at the Sacramento City College parking lot. March side by side with fellow Sacramentans from diverse backgrounds and walk, talk and listen to one another as you reflect on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Free and open to the public.
  2. 7th Annual Dr. MLK Jr. Family March & Celebration – 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at Johnson-Springview Park, 5480 Fifth St, Rocklin. The event kicks off with a family-friendly march followed by a variety of activities, including live music, food vendors, and community booths. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate diversity and unity. Free and open to the public.
  3. MLK Day Retreat: Daylong Meditation & Practice for BIPOC – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at the Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive. Join a powerful event focused on the importance of mindfulness for people of color. As they honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of justice and peace, they invite you to pause, breathe and reconnect with your inner strength. This event will offer a collective space for reflection, community and centering, reminding us that self-care and mental well-being are essential in the pursuit of justice and liberation. Please bring lunch or snacks; water and tea will be provided. Tickets from $30.
  4. Storytime: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 11:30 a.m.-noon Monday, Jan. 20, at A Seat at the Table Books, 9257 Laguna Springs Drive No. 130, Elk Grove. Join ASATT Community Initiative for a storytime event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteers Jasmine and Jayshana “The Last Poet” Roper will share books for all ages surrounding concepts of freedom, and the paired activity will ask attendees to think about where they feel the most freedom and draw that place. Free, attendees must register.
  5. Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour Presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs – 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at Golden 1 Center. Don’t miss the worldwide basketball icons as they kick off a new tour. You’ll see all that you’ve come to expect at every Globetrotters game, plus new trials as players face off to see who can pull off astonishing trick shots and more. Tickets from $48.
  6. Taming Your Temper Class – 4 p.m. Tuesdays weekly, Jan. 21, at Center for Fathers and Families. Develop skills to stay calm in high-energy and challenging situations. Learn how to deflect negativity and become more assertive instead of aggressive. This class will help participants deal with people who know how to push buttons to alter personalities. Road rage, relationship issues, dealing with the boss – any challenges that could make you lose control can be easily managed. These sessions will also help manage stress. Sign up by calling 916-568-323 and asking for Taylor Hudson or Terrence Martin. Tickets are $35.
  7. Co-Parenting Class – 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays weekly, Jan. 21, at Center for Fathers and Families. These sessions help participants focus on the best interests of their children and increase their communication and functioning abilities with their co-parent. Learn effective ways to get your point across and develop more patience and understanding in conversations to make life easier and more enjoyable for the children. Sign up by calling 916-568-323 and asking for Taylor Hudson or Terrence Martin. Tickets are $15.
  8. THE GALLERY AT NITE FT: FRENCH DISCO JAZZ BAND RoSaWaY AND AJ KELLEY – 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Self Designs Art Gallery. Come out for a night of performances from RoSaWaY, an amazingly exuberant disco-jazz singer from Paris. Distinctly French, somewhat theme-tune-style, and a whole lot of groovy, this artist is a blend of past and present; and AJ Kelley, a local Sacramento R&B singer and songwriter. Tickets are $23.
  9. Candlelight: Tribute to Whitney Houston on Strings – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the California Railroad Museum. Hear from a range ensemble as it performs Whitney Houston’s discography on strings in the background of candlelight. Tickets from $42.
  10. Georgia ‘Mother Rose’ Peat West Celebration of Life – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Saint Paul Church of Sacramento. A proud second-generation Sacramentan, Georgia’s infectious energy lit up every room she entered. Born and raised in Oak Park, she was a mother, a mentor, a friend and a hero to all who knew her. As the founder of Underground Books in Oak Park, Mother Rose worked tirelessly to transform the neighborhood bookstore into a literary cultural hub by mentoring dozens of Sacramento High School students, hosting book signings and speaker series with best-selling authors, and introducing young readers to the joy of reading through children’s events. Mother Rose will be remembered for her boundless energy, radiant smile, and as someone who lived a remarkable life defined by love, resilience and an unyielding dedication to her family and Oak Park. The family kindly requests for attendees to consider making a donation to Underground Books in lieu of flowers.
  11. Historical Trauma, Generational Trauma, Unresolved Grief & Sacred Rage – 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, via Zoom. Dr. Jennifer Mullan, founder of Decolonizing Therapy, leads participants in exploring how colonization and forced migration have embedded unresolved trauma into families and communities. We will examine historical and generational trauma, sacred rage, and the personal as political. This session focuses on the emotional wounds of colonization and how they manifest through shame, grief, and rage that are often pathologized. Attendees will learn to recognize these patterns and begin the work of unlearning them in their practices and lives. Free, attendees must register.
  12. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe – 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Ace of Spades. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe is a renowned funk and jazz band led by saxophonist, flutist, and vocalist Karl Denson. Known for electrifying live performances, the group merges elements of funk, jazz, soul, and rock into a vibrant and dynamic musical experience. Tickets from $41.
  13. Jordan Conley – LIVE COMEDY – 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24 and 25, at Laughs Unlimited. Jordan Conley brings a positive spin into the world of stand-up comedy. He started doing stand-up professionally seven years ago and has never looked back, dropping everything to pursue his passion. Jordan is a nerd who loves to talk about movies, superheroes and theme parks. Jordan brings fast-paced, high-energy comedy for the whole family. Tickets are $29.
  14. Adult Kickback – Chicago Steppin Edition – 8 p.m.-Midnight Saturday, Jan. 25, at Palace African International Restaurant. Join a night of smooth moves and good vibes with music presented by DJ Foxzy. Tickets are $7.
  15. The Purple Ones – Sacramento’s FUNKIEST Prince Party – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Harlow’s. Since 2012, Oakland’s Purple Ones have treated the music and patented vibe of Prince’s legacy with the utmost respect, using their musical dexterity to deliver their own spin on Prince and related artists. Tickets are $29.
  16. Sac State Dance Team Recruit Clinic – 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at Sacramento State, Yosemite Hall 171. Open to students from high school through college age. It will include combinations in the styles required for college dance team tryouts, as well as turn combinations, technical skills, and tricks specifically tailored for Sac State dance team tryouts. Participants seeking individual written feedback from the Sac State dance coaching staff on technique and performance should purchase the feedback ticket. Those registered for the feedback ticket also will have the opportunity to participate in a mock interview and will receive feedback on their interview skills. Please dress appropriately in audition attire, including hair and makeup, and bring athletic and dance shoes. You may also bring sweatpants for hip-hop. Tickets from $70.
  17. 2025 Northern California Sigma/Zeta Council Joint Founders’ Day Celebration – 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at Mix Downtown. Your ticket includes admission and a lovely brunch buffet that will include brioche French toast, chicken and waffles, roasted country potatoes, seasonal fruit, assorted pastries and more. Tickets are $76.