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. ‘Harriet Tubman and The Underground Railroad’ Noon Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Sofia. Follow Harriet’s incredible journey as she risks everything to lead others to freedom. Through determination, bravery, and an unshakable belief in justice, she changes history — proving that one person can make a difference. Filled with adventure, faith, heart, and hope, this powerful story will inspire young audiences to stand up for what’s right and to believe in the power of their own voices. Tickets are $17.
  2. ‘WHY BLACK PEOPLE ARE PROGRAMMED TO ENDURE — BUT RARELY TAUGHT HOW TO THRIVE’ Noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, via Zoom. This session reframes the purpose not as hustle or productivity, but as nervous-system safety, ancestral continuity, and the existential permission to want more than survival. It is not motivation. It is recalibration. In this webinar, participants will redefine purpose without burnout; regulate the trauma driving their decisions; understand how survival stress hijacks healthy choices; reconnect to ancestral continuity; and release the guilt of rest and wanting more. Free, attendees must register.
  3. Cardi B – Little Miss Drama Tour 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Golden 1 Center. Cardi B’s highly anticipated first headlining arena run in six years. Launched in early February, the tour supports her long-awaited sophomore album, “Am I the Drama?” The show is a high-concept, multi-act production that blends theatrical visuals with her signature high-octane rap style. Tickets from $175.
  4. 3rd Annual Faith In Health Collaborative Summit 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Sierra Health Foundation. This year’s summit focuses on “Black Health in 2026: Strengthening Our Future Through Smoke-Free Living and Community Care.” It features keynote speaker Gregory Bolden, community initiatives program manager at the Center for Black Health and Equity, and other guest speakers. Free, attendees must register.
  5. Black Cinema Film Series: ‘Do The Right Thing’ 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Guild Theater. The Guild Theater presents the Black Cinema Film Series, celebrating Black History Month at 40 Acres with a special screening of Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing.” Set on the hottest day of the summer in Brooklyn, this groundbreaking film explores race, community, identity, and justice through bold storytelling and unforgettable characters. Decades later, it remains a powerful and necessary film that continues to spark conversation. Admission is free, registration is required.
  6. Jakhari Smith’s ‘When It All Falls Down’ Release Party 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at Harlow’s, Starlet Room. Sacramento rapper and rising R&B artist Jakhari Smith celebrates the launch of his new project. Known for his soulful delivery and vulnerable storytelling, Smith has become a staple of the Sacramento music scene. Tickets are $20.
  7. Alsarah and The Nubatones 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28, at the Mondavi Center, Vanderhoef Studio Theatre, Davis. Alsarah and the Nubatones were born out of a collective love for Nubian music, modern migration patterns, and the cultural exchanges between Sudan and Egypt. Under the leadership of Alsarah, the Brooklyn-based group’s sound grew into what they have dubbed “East African retro-pop.” Tickets are $50.
  8. Wig creation class 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Consulting ETC, 730 Howe Ave. Learn how to create custom wigs with flawless construction, seamless lace blending, and professional finishing techniques. You’ll receive a professional-grade kit loaded with all the essentials for wig construction, customization, and presentation. The class is $400.
  9. City of Trees Parade and Mardi Gras Festival 2026 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Capitol Mall Greens. The City of Trees Parade is a dazzling showcase of Sacramento’s rich diversity and culture! Live performances, interactive exhibits, food trucks, local vendors, and a beverage garden to wet your whistle and help us raise funds for this nonprofit event. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and you’ll be able to watch the parade as it rolls past the festival toward Tower Bridge, culminating in Sacramento’s only evening-time parade, featuring light-up art cars from Burning Man. Tickets from $11.
  10. Reading & Q+A w/ Oliver James: UNREAD 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at A Seat at the Table Books, 9257 Laguna Springs Drive, suite 130, Elk Grove. Hear all about Oliver’s experience with learning to read at 32 — the culmination of a lifetime of struggles with learning disabilities, a strained education system, and a dream, all shared on TikTok to encourage others and himself. In the span of a year, Oliver went from being functionally illiterate, to finishing nearly 100 books and writing about the 21 books that shaped his journey the most. The event is free, a copy of the book is $33.
  11. Comedy Night At Stylers 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Stylers Social Club, 2708 34th St. Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening hosted by Lance Woods, our resident host who brings a natural timing, crowd control, and charisma that take every Stylers show to another level. Alongside Lance are touring professional comedians Keone Polee and Reggie Williams, both known for delivering high-quality performances that keep the crowd engaged and laughing all night. Tickets are $28.
  12. Author Talk and Jam Session Featuring Teddy Riley 6 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at The Guild Theater. Grammy Award–winning R&B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley recounts his journey from growing up in the projects in Harlem to inventing the genre New Jack Swing, selling out shows at Madison Square Garden, and creating music for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, and more. Tickets are $35.