Confunkshun
Now thru February 11
Enjoy an evening of funk and fun with Confunkshun up close and personal, featuring Michael Cooper. Read more
Sacramento Realtist Association Meeting
Thursday, February 9
Come join Sacramento Realtist Association for their first meeting of 2012. Read more
Art Mix: Heart & Soul-idarity at the Crocker
Thursday, February 9
At the Crocker Art Museum, this month’s Art Mix is free on Thurs-2/9 and blends art with Black History Month and Valentine’s Day. Dance the night away with DJ Rock Bottom, featuring a special performance by Tina B. and the Sacramento Soul Line Dancers. Enjoy spoken word/poetry/music performances in the Jazz’n Love Lounge, hosted by Sol Collective. Take part in an Open Mic competition and offer up your best love song interpretation. Make African-art-inspired accessories with Betty Davis and Yvonne Warren, and explore works by African-American artists in the Crocker’s galleries. Free admission sponsored by the California Legislative Black Caucus. Read more
23rd Annual Sweet Potato Festival
Saturday, February 11
Enjoy sweet potato ice cream, pie contest, community talent, and much more at the 23rd Annual Sweet Potato Festival. Read more
Recycling Fundraising Drive/Campaign
February 11-12
The Black United Fund’s E-Waste Recycling Fundraising Drive/Campaign will take place on Sat-2/11 and Sun-2/12 from 10 am to 3 pm. The collection company is All Green Electronics, which dismantles all of the electronics it collects at local sites and locations in the US and does not transport e-waste to developing nations. Please save your worn-out computer towers, laptops, monitors, televisions, and cell phones to drop off at the Black United Fund office, 4104 44th Street, Sacramento, CA 95820. Read more
President Obama in San Francisco
Thursday, February 16
President Barack Obama will be in San Francisco as part of his “Are You In?” 2012 tour. Read more
2nd Annual Local Celebrity Basketball Game
Friday, February 17
Will you be there? Don’t miss out! Read more
30-Plus at “Humphreys on the Delta”
Friday, February 17
Don’t miss opening night on Fri-2/17 from 9 pm to 1:30 am in Antioch, California.
DJ Rob in the mix spinning R&B, Neo Soul and Old School. Read more
Book Launch Celebration & Gala
Friday, February 17
Don’t miss an “Evening with Lisa Nichols Celebrating The Unbreakable Spirit Gala Reception and Book Launch ~ Best Selling Authors Lisa Nichols and Loretta (La-Rue’) Duncan-Fowler. Hosted by Radio Host, Tommie Goss of V101.1FM & The Gospel Express. Live entertainment by Boshieto Productions – LSB. This a Red Carpet event is to celebrate the release of (“The Unbreakable Spirit Rising Above The Impossible”) by Ms. Lisa Nichols and Co-Author Ms. La-Rue’. Taking place at the Le Rivage Luxury Hotel & Spa, 4800 Riverside Blvd in Sacramento on Fri-2/17 from 6 pm to 10 pm. Check out the interview with one of the coauthors – Sacramento Native, Loretta LaRue’ Duncan-Fowler. Read more
Black History Tour
Saturday, February 18
Come celebrate the stories of Sacramento’s black pioneers at the Historic City Cemetery. Read more
Chucho Valdes and the Afro-Cuban Messengers
February 18
Chucho Valdes and the Afro-Cuban Messengers at the Mondavi Center at UC Davis. Read more
India.Arie Performing Live in Stockton
Saturday, February 18
Don’t miss India.Arie performing live at the Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton, California. Read more
Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players
Saturday, February 25
See Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. Read more
Northern California African American Young Male Conference
February 25
Get registered now for the annual Northern California African American Young Male Conference taking place on Sat-2/25 from 7:30 am to 3 pm at Genesis Charter High School, 5735 – 47th Avenue in Sacramento. Registration is FREE until Friday, February 17; at door-$10 cash or money order. Limited to males ages 12 to 21. Parents/adults encouraged to attend. For more info call Reggie Sears at (916) 484-5645 or call John Taylor at (916) 501-7640 or visit www.100blackmensacramento.com. Register online now.
Mardi Gras Extravaganza 2012
February 25
Join the Greater Sacramento Urban League at the 2012 Mardi Gras Extravaganza on Saturday, February 25 in Sacramento. Interested in participating as vendor or need more info call (916) 286-8612. Read more.
SAVE THE DATE! Annual Crab Feed presented by the Sacramento Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Read more
Spend a night of comedy with Anjelah Johnson as seen on Comedy Central. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 24, at the Sacramento Community Center Theater. Read more.
