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. Advanced Manufacturing Discovery Day 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Aggie Square. IGNITE is a collaborative initiative, funded by a We Prosper Together grant, to develop an inclusive, employer-informed manufacturing training program for young adults in disinvested communities across the Capital Region. Free and open to the community.
  2. Sacramento Public Bank Town Hall 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Parkside Community Church, 5700 S. Land Park Drive. Hear from local leaders about the public banking movement and how it can finance community priorities instead of fossil fuels, private prisons, and gun manufacturing because our public money should work for Sacramento communities, not for big banks. Free, attendees can reserve a spot.
  3. Forth Foundation Veterans Benefit Comedy Show 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Crest Theatre. Support the advocacy of our veterans, their dependents, and the community at large. Join them for an incredible night of laughter and celebration. Doors open at 6 p.m. Your headliner, Tony Roberts, will be surrounded by his hilarious comedy peers for a night you won’t forget. Tickets from $65.
  4. Coffee & Closings: An Intimate Mastermind 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Cafe La Vie, 8775 Center Parkway, Suite E300. This curated, high-impact experience is designed for real estate professionals who are ready to close more deals with clarity, intention, and momentum in 2026. Tickets from $10.
  5. TJ – Live Comedy 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club. This Haitian-born stand-up comedian currently based in New York City is a regular at the Comedy Cellar and Gotham Comedy Club and has toured worldwide. Tickets are $29.
  6. Sacramento State Hornets vs. Montana State 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at Hornet Pavilion. Support your Sacramento Hornets as they take on Montana State in men’s basketball. Tickets from $32.
  7. Kym Whitley – Live Comedy 7 p.m. Friday and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30-31, at Punch Line Comedy Club. Kym Whitley is a powerhouse of energy, personality, and “tell it like it is” humor. Her live comedy is a mix of bold storytelling and relatable observations on motherhood, dating, and the chaos of Hollywood life. Tickets from $36.
  8. THE PLOT TWIST: Making 2026 Your Best Chapter! Vision Board party 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Offices of Consulting E.T.C., 730 Howe Avenue, Suite 700. A space created for Black women to reset, realign, and author 2026 on their own terms. Tickets are $39.
  9. Plant Celebration Day 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Rainbow Mini Park, 6121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. This impactful event is designed to support families in South Sacramento through free plant and tree giveaways, onsite gardening and harvesting, and our beloved “freecycle” giveaway, where community members can shop for new and gently used household items, clothing, toys, baby gear, books, and more. Free, attendees are asked to register.
  10. Anyssa Rae & Skylit Connection present Music Loves Comedy 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Lock and Key, 2718 J St. Hip-hop, R&B, brass, stand-up comedy, and more at a beautiful venue. Hosted by Doe the Unknown. Sounds by DJ Flashback. Tickets are $18.
  11. Blues and Beauties on the Boulevard 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan.31, at the Gallery by We Are Sacramento, 1019 Del Paso Blvd. An intimate night of grooves, glamour, and giggles. This unforgettable evening features the sultry jazz vocalist and recording artist Vivian Lee and her quartet, presenting a soulful tribute to Billie Holiday — plus beloved jazz standards that will set the mood. Tickets are $30.
  12. Gary Clark Jr. and Marcus King Band 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Thunder Valley Casino, Lincoln. A Gary Clark Jr. concert is often described as a masterclass in modern guitar, blending the raw power of Texas blues with R&B, rock, and soul. Currently touring his latest album “JPEG Raw” (2024), his live shows have evolved from straight blues sets into sprawling, multi-genre experiences. Tickets are $60.
  13. Comedy Night At Stylers Jan. 31 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Stylers Social Club, 2708 34th St. Featuring Jordan Rock, with Shea Suga, and hosted by Lance Woods. Tickets are $29.
  14. Afrobeats & Heartbreaks 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at Tiger Restaurant and Lounge, 722 K St. Dance the night away listening to Afrobeat, hip-hop, and R&B. This is a 21-and-over event. Tickets from $18.
  15. 100th Anniversary of Negro History Week Guided Walking Tour 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at Historic Folsom Station North Park-and-Ride. Join a special stroll through history and celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Negro History Week with a guided walking tour. Tickets are $25.