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. Thriving in California: Tax Talk & Networking Event 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Sacramento Better Business Bureau, 10399 Old Placerville Road. Learn practical tax strategies, understand business structures, and discover key deductions that benefit families and small business owners. Hosted by Bill and Mimi Kromah of Gifted Hands Cleaning Services, featuring CPA Adrian Lopez. Tickets are $28.
  2. Jingle Jazz Tour 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Sofia. Join a night filled with festive tunes, smooth jazz vibes, and some funky soulful Christmas fun. Groove to carols with a twist performed by your Grammy-nominated and Billboard-charting host, Erin Stevenson, with her world renowned touring friends Gino Rosaria on keyboards and BK Jackson on saxophone. Tickets from $45.
  3. Jourdain Fisher – Live Comedy 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Punch Line Comedy Club. Catch this rising stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his insightful, personal, and smooth comedic style. Tickets from $32.
  4. Winter Jazz Concert- Carol Manson & the Blue Skies Band with Byron Colborn 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the Westlake Clubhouse, 4701 Westlake Parkway. The Carol Manson and the Blue Skies Band with Byron Colborn serenades you with smooth melodies. Sip some wine or a non-alcohol beverage, tap your feet to the beat, and immerse yourself in the magical world of jazz. Tickets are $30.
  5. Key Lewis – Live Comedy 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club. Comedic stories about his interracial childhood, family, and unusual views on relationships, make Key Lewis simply a joy to watch. Tickets are $25.
  6. Corey Holcomb – Live Comedy 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at Punch Line Comedy Club. Holcomb is known for his direct, unfiltered, and honest style of humor, often tackling topics related to relationships and social commentary. Tickets from $50.
  7. Hot in Herre: 2000s Dance Party at Harlow’s 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Harlow’s. Hot in Herre features dope DJs behind the decks and ’00s visuals that will transport you back to the days of blinged-out flip phones and trucker hats. Hear your favorite hits and guilty pleasures from the first decade of the millennium from artists like Nelly (duh), Beyoncé, Usher, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Pitbull, 50 Cent, Shakira, Snoop Dogg, Flo Rida, Fergie, T-Pain, Amy Winehouse, Outkast, Eminem, Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Avril Lavigne and so many more. Tickets from $20.
  8. FRIDAY NITE LIVE/UNDER THE RADAR WINTER JAM FEST 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Self Designs Art Gallery, 708 K St. Join a night of friends, food, fun, and live musical performances by local artists. Tickets are $10.
  9. SuperGroove 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Powerhouse, 614 Sutter St., Folsom. A night of live music featuring genres like old school, R&B and funk. Tickets are $18.
  10. Elk Grove Card Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 13-14, at Soccer World, 9756 Kent St. Elk Grove. Discover rare finds, connect with fellow collectors, and maybe even strike that big deal you’ve been waiting for. Tickets are $5 at the door.
  11. Capital Black Chamber 40th Anniversary Board Installation & Awards Gala 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Guests will be transported to a sophisticated world reminiscent of Harlem’s iconic nightclubs, where smooth jazz, refined cocktails, and dazzling décor set the stage for an unforgettable night. The event honors the chamber’s legacy, spotlight outstanding community leaders, and toast to a future filled with opportunity and growth. Tickets from $350.
  12. THE TEMPTATIONS EXPERIENCE AND GREGG HILL’S DELFONICS MOTOWN CHRISTMAS 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Royal Event Hall Ballroom, 7323 Home Leisure Plaza No. 6. Experience a spectacular holiday special featuring Greg Hill’s from The Delfonics tribute to The Delfonics, The Temptations Experience, and special guest, Foe Deep. You don’t want to miss this Motown Christmas. Tickets from $28.
  13. Mahogany Urban Poetry feat. Shawn William and the Healers 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at All City Homes, 3401 Second Ave. Be moved by the raw emotions and talent of Shawn William and the Healers. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of urban poetry and music. Tickets are $12.
  14. N.A.H.S.E. Northern California Chapter Holiday Brunch Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Our Place Event Space and Kitchen. Honoring heritage, culture, community, and excellence amongst the Black health care community and allies. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of emerald, burgundy, and gold — a visual tribute to culture, unity, and Black excellence. Expect inspiring company, meaningful dialogue, and a soulful soundtrack to carry us into the holidays. Tickets from $23.