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. ’Coming to America’ (1988) 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Crest Theatre. Eddie Murphy stars as a wealthy African prince who rebels against an arranged marriage and travels to Queens, New York City. Once he arrives, he poses as an average guy in order to seek out a worthy American woman to become his wife. Tickets are $2.
  2. BEYOND THE SILENCE: Black Men, Domestic Violence and the Path to Peace 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at South Sac Family Resource Center, 4343 Williamsbourgh Drive. This is your space to come together with other Black men and speak your truths. They value the importance of giving and receiving honest and compassionate feedback. Free and open to Black men in the community. Attendees are asked to register.
  3. Author Talk – Mychal Threets 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Dixon Library, 230 North 1st St., Dixon. In honor of Black History Month, join us for a family-friendly afternoon full of library joy with our favorite librarian, Mychal Threets, who will discuss his new children’s book, “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy!” Advanced registration is encouraged due to limited seating.
  4. Friday Evening Open Skate 5-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Roller King, 889 Riverside Ave., Roseville. Get your skates ready for a fun-filled open skate session with music, laughs, and good vibes. Tickets are $15.
  5. 1st Fridays at the Classy Hippie 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Classy Hippie Tea Co., 3200 Broadway. Live music by the Kamikaze Music Ensemble, featuring poets, and amazing tea by Leo. This week features Mario Ellis Hill. Tickets from $7.
  6. Okaidja Afroso Ensemble 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 6-7, at Vanderhoef Studio Theatre, 523 Mrak Hall Drive, Davis. Experience the soul of Ghana with the Okaidja Afroso Ensemble. Born into a family of musicians and storytellers, Afroso honors his roots in the coastal town of Kokrobite through rhythm, song, and movement. Tickets are $50.
  7. 100 Black Men of Sacramento – 36th Annual Youth/Parent Conference 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Hiram Johnson High School. An inspiring day full of fun, learning, and connection. This event brings together amazing young minds to empower and uplift the community. Meet mentors, gain new skills, and have a blast with peers who share your passion. Keynote by Bishop Dr. Parnell M. Lovelace Jr., founding and senior pastor of Center of Praise Ministries. Free, attendees must register.
  8. MYCHAL THREETS Storytime, Talk, and Meet & Greet 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Elk Grove United Methodist Church, 8986 Elk Grove Blvd. Mychal Threets, TikTok’s favorite librarian and “Reading Rainbow” host, and Lydia Millyon will do storytime and give a talk. Tickets to stream the event are $26 and include a book.
  9. Cunamacué Afro-Peruvian Dance 2-2:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Arcade Library, meeting room. Live the experience of entering a part of Afro-Peruvian culture. Attendees will hear instruments unique to Afro-Peruvian culture and learn about their history. Audiences will see dances and participate in rhythms such as the Zamacueca, Zapateo, and Festejo. Free and open to all ages.
  10. ‘Where They Walked: Black History Walking Tour’ 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the California Museum. Walk the city and discover the African American families and individuals who shaped Sacramento’s earliest Black neighborhoods in the 19th and 20th centuries. The tour focuses on the historic M Street corridor (now Capitol Avenue) and nearby streets, examining how redevelopment and the construction of Interstate 5 erased key cultural and historical sites. The event is free for California Museum members. Email membership@californiamuseum.org for more information.
  11. Valentine’s Jam ’26: Joe, Mya, Stokley & Montell Jordan 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Thunder Valley Casino, A heavy-hitting lineup of ’90s and 2000s icons, including Joe, Mya, Stokley, and Montell Jordan. Tickets are $82.
  12. Harriet Tubman and The Underground Railroad 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts. Step into the courageous world of one of America’s great heroes. Highly recommended to book early as this has been a sellout every production. Follow Harriet’s incredible journey as she risks everything to lead others to freedom. Tickets from $24.