February PlanAhead: Your Sacramento events calendar

Happy February, Sacramento. 🌹 If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic that spring is on the horizon — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the River City.

Note: COVID-19 protocols are changing rapidly to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in Sacramento. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue websites for the most up-to-date information.

All month long

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• Drag Bingo | Every Thursday | 6 p.m. | Flatstick Pub, 630 K St. | $5 | Enjoy a night of bingo, prizes, and beer hosted by one of Sacramento’s fabulous queens, Apple Adams.
• Tipsy Tuesday Trivia | Every Tuesday | 6 p.m. | Flatstick Pub, 630 K St. | Free | Grab a team of 2-6 people and show off your trivia knowledge for a chance to win prizes.
• Improv Wednesdays | Every Wednesday | 8 p.m. | Sacramento Comedy Spot,1050 20th St. Suite 130 | Watch as four improv teams will create comedy scenes off the top of their heads, inspired by cast members’ true stories from their past.

Tuesday, Feb. 1-Friday, Feb. 4

Tuesday, Feb. 1

• Anastasia | Tues., Feb. 1-Sun., Feb. 6 | Times vary | SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center | $56+ | Watch the hit Broadway musical that follows a young woman on her journey to discover her past.
• L.A. Witch | Tue., Feb 1 | 6:30 p. m. | The Starlet Room at Harlow’s | $18 | So-Cal garage rockers will conjure up a lo-fi blend of the blues and psych.
• Lost Boys Writing Session | Tue., Feb 1 | 6 p.m. | Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge, 1207 Front St. | Free | Join Ellis Rodriguez as they host a writing session with a focus on topics and ideas related to comedy.
• Nightcap: Drag Cabaret | Tue., Feb 1 | 6 p.m. | Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way #225 | $15 | A monthly drag cabaret hosted by Roselia Valentine + Yayah at the Callback Bar.

Wednesday, Feb. 2

• Sacramento Kings vs. Brooklyn Nets | Wed., Feb. 2 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center | $29+ 🏀
• A Brubeck Jazz Musical Celebration | Wed., Feb. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Crest Theatre, 1013 K St. | $10+ | The Brubeck Brothers Quartet are performing their father’s incredible music which he recorded throughout the course of his career.
• Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra | Wed., Feb. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Jackson Hall - UC Davis | $27+ | Come see why the Chicago Tribune calls this jazz group “the greatest large jazz ensemble working today”.
• Built to Spill | Wed., Feb. 2 | 7 p.m. | Harlow’s Restaurant and Nightclub | Prices vary | Don’t keep it like a secret: Built to Spill, the indie rock veterans from Boise, Idaho, are bringing their intricate and emotive guitar work back to the River City.
• Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis | Wed., Feb. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Mondavi Center | $27.50+ | Renowned trumpeter Wynton Marsalis returns to UC Davis’ Mondavi Center, bringing his unique interpretation of classics from artists like John Coltrane and Duke Ellington with him. 🎺

Thursday, Feb. 3

• Drag Queen Bingo | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Mango’s, 1930 K St. | $20 | A fun night hosted by DoMe Moore that will include eight rounds + all proceeds will benefit 916 Ink.
• Carrie: The Musical | Thurs., Feb. 3-Sun., Feb. 6 | Times Vary | Sacramento Theatre Company, 1419 H St. | $23+ | Based on Stephen King’s novel and the well-known film, watch this story take on a new life under stage lights.
• Stavros Halkias | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 8 p.m.| Punch Line Sacramento | $25+ | The podcast-savvy comedian Stavros Halkias, who is also known for his body-positive social media presence, hits the River City.

Friday, Feb. 4

• Northern California Home & Landscape Expo | Fri., Feb. 4-Sun., Feb. 6 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Cal Expo Fairgrounds | $10 | Get your home ready for spring with California’s largest 3-day home and garden show, featuring over 1,000 exhibits and 500 vendors.
• Rosa Parks Gala Dinner | Fri., Feb. 4 | 4:30-10:30 p.m. | VFW Post 67, 2784 Stockton Blvd. | $20+ | Join in honoring the life and legacy of Rosa Parks, as well as celebrating Black History Month with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 67.
• Demetri Martin: I Feel Funny Tour | Fri., Feb. 4 | 8 p.m. | Crest Theatre | $40 | Prepare for a night of laughs and music with comedian Demetri Martin on his latest tour.
• Business Mixer | Fri., Feb. 4 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | District 30, 1022 K St. | Enjoy a live jazz band, networking, appetizers, and a no-host bar.

Saturday, Feb. 5-Friday, Feb. 11

Saturday, Feb. 5

• Sacramento Kings vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | Sat., Feb. 5 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center | $17+ 🏀
• The Art of Herbal Medicine Making | Sat., Feb. 5 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | American River Ranch | $30 | Unlock your inner herbalist and learn how to make teas, tinctures, salves, and other remedies from home.
• Bestie’s Bubbly Sip and Shop | Sat., Feb. 5 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | her Elevated, 1900 28th St. | Free+ | Celebrate Galentine’s with your besties by sipping mimosas, shopping with So RADD Boutique and The Flaming Gaia, and making candles.
• SMART Cycling: The Complete Class | Sat., Feb. 5 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | North Natomas JIBE, 1918 Del Paso Rd. | $40 | Learn how to bike with safety and confidence at this event put on by the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates. 🚲
• Tig Notaro | Sat., Feb. 5 | 7 p.m. | Crest Theater | $39.50+ | Expect deadpan, droll humor in this night of stand-up from Tig Notaro.
• Silly Moon Opening Art Reception | Sat., Feb. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | 1414 16th St. | Free | Experience the art reception with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, spoken word poetry, and a Q+A discussion.

Sunday, Feb. 6

• Sacramento Darwin Day | Sun., Feb. 6 | 2:30 p.m. | Virtual | $10 | Tune in for a presentation on “Concussions and Cognition” by professors of Biomedical Engineering.
• NorCal Home + Landscape Expo | Sun., Feb. 6 | 5 p.m. | Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. | $10 | Stop by for a landscape showcase, workshops, and show-only savings.
• Village Car Show | Sun., Feb. 6 | 8-10 a.m. | Plaza Park, 10219 Fair Oaks Blvd. | Free | Tour automotive history and chat with the owners in the shade of Plaza Park.
• Family Movie Matinee | Sun., Feb. 6 | 2 p.m. | The Guild Theater, 2828 35th St. | Free | Bring the whole family out to the Guild Theater for their free matinee movie showing on the first Sunday of every month. This month’s showing options are Ruby Bridges or Soul. 🎥

Monday, Feb. 7

• Stand-Up 101 Class: Writing Basics | Mon., Feb. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Comedy Spot Training Center, 915 T St. | $179 | Join this four-course class and gain the skills you need to perform a five-minute comedy set at an open mic.
• Prolaps (Machine Girl x Bonnie Braxton) | Mon., Feb. 7 | 7 p.m. | The Starlet Room | $15 | Jam out with this dance + electronic group.
• Body Reflections | Mon., Feb. 7 | 6-7 p.m. | Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 N. St. | Free | Bring a journal + writing utensil to this somatic yoga class with the intention of connecting the body and mind.

Tuesday, Feb. 8

• Security Public Storage Mural Dedication | Tues., Feb. 8 | 10 a.m. | Security Public Storage, 3901 Fruitridge Rd. | Free | The dedication of this mural is in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Cesar Chavez, and Delores Huerta.
• The Wonder Years | Tues., Feb. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | Ace of Spades | $30+ | Listen to the American pop punk band from Philadelphia.
• Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | Tues., Feb. 8 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center | $9+ 🏀
• Paint Night with Creatively Carrie | Tues., Feb. 8 | 7 p.m. | Bike Dog Broadway Taproom, 915 Broadway STE 200 | $28 | Get those creative juices flowing by painting + sipping on brews with friends. All supplies included in the price as well as a $5 bar credit. 🎨
• David Archuleta | Tues., Feb. 8 | 8-10 p.m. | Crest Theatre | $35 | Come and listen to the double platinum artist, also known for being the runner-up in Season 7 of American Idol.

Wednesday, Feb. 9

• Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | Wed., Feb. 9 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center | $9+ 🏀
• Wee Wednesday | Wed., Feb. 9 | 10:30 and 11 a.m. | Crocker Art Museum | Kids $8, Adults $15 | Immerse your tot in the world of art and creativity with a special museum tour just for kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
• Cat Power | Wed., Feb. 9 | 7 p.m. | Ace of Spades | $37 | Fur-middable indie rock icon Cat Power is stopping by Sac on her tour supporting “Covers,” her newest album. 🐈
• Val Starr Album Release Party | Wed., Feb. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Starlet Room | Celebrate 10 years of blues with the release of the band’s 6th album, “Healing Kind of Blues.”

Thursday, Feb. 10

• ArtTastes: Chocolate | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Prices vary | Explore the intoxicating subtleties of chocolate and its relationship to art in this class put on by the Crocker.
• Exploring Our Possibilities: Black History Month Networking Mixer | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Prices vary | The Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the new year and Black History Month with live entertainment, speakers, and the chance to share soul food — safely over Zoom, of course.
• Chess Club | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Odd Cookie Bakery Cafe + Bar, 1015 9th St. | Free | Fun and informal chess club for players of all abilities, even those who’ve never played before and would like to learn.
• The Elovaters + DENM | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 7 p.m. | Goldfield Trading Post, 1630 J St. | $17+ | Jam out with this Boston-based American reggae rock band.
• Fly Fishing Film Tour | Sat., Feb. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Crest Theater | $20 | A lot of fish will be in the sea and on the screen at the 16th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour, showcasing stories from anglers across the globe. 🎣

Friday, Feb. 11

• Ain’t Misbehavin’ | Fri., Feb. 11-Sun., Feb. 13 | Times Vary | Sacramento Theatre Company, 1419 H St. | $28+ | Enjoy a night full of the musical talents of Fats Waller and his infectious songs.
• Gus Johnson - Here I Come | Fri., Feb. 11 | 8 p.m. | Crest Theatre | $39+ | The original “boy who makes comedy” says this won’t be just another YouTuber show and promises it “will actually be good”.
• My Bloody Valentine Cabaret | Fri., Feb. 11 | 8 p.m. | Historic Colonial Theater | $35+ | 18+ | Nearly 20 performers will bring a touch of the morose and morbid to this Valentine’s Day-inspired cabaret show.

Saturday, Feb. 12-Monday, Feb. 18

Saturday, Feb. 12

• Los Tigres del Norte | Sat., Feb. 12 | 8 p.m. | Golden 1 Center | $49+ | Experience the reunion of the group whose songs are the soundtrack of the Mexican-American experience.
• Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera presents Opera Favorites | Sat., Feb. 12 | 8 p.m. | SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center | $16+ | A perfect evening of musical selections conducted by Timothy Myers.
• Race for Justice Valentine | Sat., Feb. 12 | 7 a.m. | Country Club Plaza, 2310 Wyatt Ave. | $35+ | This family-friendly event will feature a Kids Fun Run as well as a 2-mile and 4-mile race. The race is wheelchair, stroller, and dog-friendly.
• Seed Sowing for the Home Gardener and Farm Enthusiast | Sat., Feb. 12 | 10 a.m -12:30 p.m. | American River Ranch | $30 | Plant moms and dads, learn how to germinate seeds, care for seedlings, and make the perfect potting soil in this educational event at Soil Born Farms.
• The Fifth Annual Onesie Bar Crawl | Sat., Feb. 12 | 4-11:59 p.m. | Zebra Bar | Prices vary | Explore the streets of Midtown as you jump between ten different bars, from the vinyl-obsessed B Side to the comfort-food slinging Streets Pub, all in your onesie best.
• Kowloon Walled City, Chrome Ghost, and Aequorea | Sat., Feb. 12 | 7 p.m. | Café Colonial | Prices vary | Tune out your quarantine fatigue with a night of noise rock, sludge metal + post metal from these local bands.
• Damon Wyckoff + Josh Lacey of Forever Goldrush | Sat., Feb. 12 | 8:30 p.m. | Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St. | $10 | Stop by for the “last round up at Old Ironsides for ACME.”

Sunday, Feb. 13

• Sacramento Antique Faire | Sun., Feb. 13 | 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Sleep Train Arena, 1 Sports Pkwy | $3 | Discover 300+ vendors from California, Nevada, and other surrounding states selling antiques, collectibles, and vintage goods.
• “Monsters & Aliens” Book Launch Party | Sun. Feb 13 | 8 p.m. | Rose Family Creative Empowerment, 7000 Franklin Blvd, Suite 1000 | Free+ | Stop by to hear the story of a 7-year old who decided to challenge the system.
• Evergreen Meditation For Beginners | Evergreen Beauty and Wellness Collaborative, 2847 35th St. | $55 | This three day course for beginning meditation will help you learn simple meditation techniques to target stress, anxiety, and depression.

Monday, Feb. 14

• Stevie Mello at Whired Wine | Mon., Feb. 14 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Whired Wine | Free entry + cost of purchases | Pair the soothing sounds of this local Sacramento musician with your favorite cab.
• Love and Flamenco: A Valentines Dinner Performance | Mon., Feb. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Tapa the World | $100 | Celebrate your beloved with this multi-course meal partnered with live flamenco guitar and dancing. 💕
• Valentines Sights + Sip by City Cruises | Mon., Feb. 14 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Old Sacramento Waterfront, 1124 2nd St. | $27.50 | Spend the holiday on the water and enjoy the full bar.
• Valentine’s Dinner | Mon., Feb. 14 | 6 p.m. | La Cosecha, 917 7th St. | Enjoy drink and dinner specials, heated outdoor seating, and Dj Sizzle playing music to set the mood for Valentine’s day.
• Love2Love Comedy Show | Mon., Feb. 14 | 7 p.m. | Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club, 1207 Front St. | $25 | Laugh along with opener Chris Teicheira + headliner Carlos Rodriguez in the newly renovated showroom.

Tuesday, Feb. 15

• Dinosaur Jr. at Ace of Spades | Tues., Feb. 15 | 7 p.m. | Ace of Spades | Rock out like it’s still the Cretaceous period with this alt-rock institution as they showcase their new album “Sweep It Into Space.” 🦖
• Improv 101 Class: The Basics | Tues., Feb. 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Comedy Spot Training Center, 915 T St. | $175 | This eight-week course will teach you basic improv skills such as “accepting and building on other student ideas, establishing and playing the pattern of the scene, and heightening your pattern from grounded to crazy town.”
• Movie Night: Fargo | Tues., Feb. 15 | 7 p.m. | Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse, 1322 V St. | Free | Seating is first come, first serve + guests are encouraged to bring their own camping chair.
• Diamante | Tues., Feb. 15 | 7 p.m. | The Scarlet Room | $15+ | Sing along with this Los Angeles-based Mexican-Italian-American rock + alternative artist.

Wednesday, Feb. 16

• Paints & Pints | Wed., Feb. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Porchlight Brewing, 866 57th St. | $25+ | Relax and enjoy a beer or craft soda while Paints & Pints founder Liz Harrington, instructs you in creating your own masterpiece.
• Sacramento Comedy Showcase | Punchline Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way #225 | $15+ | Wed., Feb. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Reserve a premium seat or show up the day of the event for a night full of laughs from headliners and up-and coming comedians.
• Blues & Bourbon: Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s | Wed., Feb 16 | 5:30 p.m. | The Starlet Room | Come check out the legends that have celebrated American blues musical heritage for three decades.

Thursday, Feb. 17

• Disney On Ice Dream Big | Thurs., Feb. 17-Mon., Feb. 21 | Times Vary | Golden 1 Center | $25+ | A magical night with all your favorite Disney characters brought to life on ice. ⛸
• Black Owned Appreciation Pop-Up Shop | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 12-6 p.m. 2302 Florin Rd. | $15+ | | Shop + network with businesses and expanding brand names.

Friday, Feb. 18

• Black History Month Celebration | Fri., Feb 18 | 8 p.m. | Badlands Sacramento, 2003 K St. | Celebrate Black History Month at this charity event hosted by Imperial Court of Sacramento - CGNIE.
• Kids Day - California State Railroad Museum | Fri., Feb 18 | 11 a.m. | California State Railroad Museum, 125 I St. | Free+ | Bring the kids and meet up with the FIT4MOM community + enter as a group to get $1 off per ticket.
• Sam Morril | Fri. Feb 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way Ste. 225 | $27 | Laugh along as this stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer shares his routine.

Saturday, Feb. 19-Friday, Feb. 25

Saturday, Feb. 19

• Joshua Radin | Sat., Feb 19 | 8 p.m. | The Sofia | $37 | The seasoned L.A. songsmith, famous for songs like “I’d Rather Be with You” and “Brand New Day,” is stopping by Midtown to showcase his new album, “The Ghost and the Wall.”
• Sue’s Gumbo-lishous Mardi Gras | Sat., Feb. 19 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Old Town Plaza, Elk Grove | $10 | Experience marching bands of brass and cajun food aplenty (think: gumbo, catfish, and crawfish) at this 21+ celebration of Fat Tuesday.
• Beekeeping Basics Class | Sat., Feb. 19 | 9 a.m. | Arden Park Recreation and Park District | Free | Learn with the Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association (SABA) the basics of beekeeping in the first class of the SABA Beginners Series.
• Basics of Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop | Sat., Feb. 19 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 811 Grand Ave. | Free | Understand the essential skills of winter fruit tree pruning at one of Sacramento’s community orchards.
• Shari Puorto Band | Sat., Feb. 19 | 9 p.m. | The Torch Club, 904 15th St. | $10 | Catch the band in their last NorCal performance.
• Crawdads On The River | Sat., Feb. 19 | 8 p.m. | 1375 Garden Hwy | Free+ | See ZZ TUSH perform covers of classic ZZ Top hits right by the Sacramento River.

Sunday, Feb. 20

• Carsie Blanton | Sun., Feb. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | The Starlet Room | $18 | Enjoy a performance opened by Alisa Amador.
• Seekers of the Strange | Sun., Feb. 20 | 7 p.m. | The Sofia, 2700 Capitol Ave. | $5 | Join the fictional, paranormal investigation team that embarks on a perilous foray into the unknown each month that’s based on the model of tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons.
• Expo Bodas + Quinceañeras | Sun., Feb 20. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Royal Event Hall, 7323 Home Leisure Plaza #6 | Gratis | Compra vestidos y disfruta de música en vivo, bailarinas + rifas.
• Dinner + a movie | Sun., Feb. 20 | 3-7 p.m. | Regal Cinemas, 8136 Delta Shores Circle S. | $14+ | This month’s movie is Lady Sings The Blues (1972) and dinner is at Firehouse Crawfish Restaurant.
• The Emo Night Tour | Sun., Feb. 20 | Harlow’s, 2708 J St. | $17 | Emo Night Tour DJ’s will be spinning classics from Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, My Chemical Romance + more.

Monday, Feb. 21

• An Evening with Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra | Mon. Feb 21 | 7-9 p.m. | The Sofia, 2700 Capitol Ave. | $45+ | Listen to the music defined as a mix of Spanish, world elements, strong melodies, and upbeat rhythms.
• Ghost Dementian Gallery Exhibition + Reception | Mon., Feb. 21 | 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | The University Union | Free | Explore Jose Di Gregorio’s ongoing theme of pattern repetition and saturation, bringing attention to the subtleties discovered within identical paintings.
• Felly: Rush the Road Tour | Mon. Feb 21 | 7 p.m. | Harlow’s | $20 | See the headliner + special guests Gyyps, Sol Was, and Souly Had.

Tuesday, Feb. 22

• Collective Wedding Ceremony at the State Capital | Tues., Feb. 22 | 2-5 p.m. | $222.22 | State Capitol | A group called Two Twenty-Two Twenty Two is celebrating love, marriage, and “Twosday” through a group wedding ceremony intended for 222 couples – and not a single one more.
• Scott Seiss at the Punch Line Comedy Club | Tues., Feb. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | $25 + | The comedian behind TikTok’s most outraged customer service employee is making the Punch Line Comedy Club the second stop on his 2022 tour.
• Crossing I’s Dotting T’s | Tues., Feb 22 | 7 p.m. | Cafe Colonial, 3520 Stockton Blvd. | $10 | Special guests include Fencer, The Snares, Mom Cars
• Knuckle Puck | Tues. Feb. 22 | 6 p.m. | Ace of Spades | $25 | Check out the American rock band from the southwest suburbs of Chicago.

Wednesday, Feb. 23

• Fences | Wed., Feb. 23-Sun., Mar. 13 | Times vary | Sacramento Theatre Company, 1419 H St. | $28+ | August Wilson’s famous play centers around Troy Maxson and his family and the fences that protect them, yet can also create obstacles.
• Jazmine Sullivan | Wed., Feb. 23-Sun., Mar. 13 | 7 p.m. | Ace of Spades | $28+ | Catch acclaimed R+B artist Jazmine Sullivan on her “Heaux Tales” tour.
• 30th Anniversary- Black Art of Dance | Wed., Feb. 23 | 7 p.m. | Shasta Hall, University Theatre, 6000 J St. | $18 | Check out the modern dance company that carries on the tradition of Black concert dance in American culture.
• TobyMac | Wed., Feb. 23 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center | $17+ | See the Hits Deep Tour with special guests Crowder, CAIN, Cochren & Co., and Terrain.

Thursday, Feb. 24

• Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center | $17+ 🏀
• An Evening with Fran Lebowitz | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Mondavi Center | $17.50+ | Cultural satirist Fran Lebowitz, who recently had a Martin Scorsesse-directed Netflix series about her, will sit down for a live interview as well as a Q+A session.
• Donald Glaude, Rick V. + Freddy Silva | London Sacramento, 1009 10th St. | $9 | Enjoy house + techno music at this no dress code event.
• Real Friends | Thurs., Feb 24 | 7 p.m. | Goldfield Trading Post, 1630 J St. | $20 | Catch this performance with special guests Magnolia Park + Perfect Score.

Friday, Feb. 25

• Queer Crush | Fri., Feb. 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Sacramento Pipeworks | Prices vary | Connect and send routes with members of the LGBTQ+ community at this monthly climbing event.
• Diane Schuur | Fri., Feb. 25 | 7-10 p.m. | The Sofia | $62 | Sit back and enjoy one of the leading vocalists in contemporary jazz.
• Mardi Gras Party | Fri., Feb. 25 | 5 p.m. | Stoney’s Rockin’ Rodeo, 1320 Del Paso Blvd. | Enjoy a night full of drink deals and festivities + dress up for Mardi Gras and get $2 off your cover.
• Brendan Schaub | Fri., Feb. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Punch Line Sacramento | $35 | Check out this podcast host, former professional mixed martial artist, and stand-up comedian.
• Ellis Rodriguez | Fri., Feb 25 | 8 p.m. | Laughs Unlimited, 1207 Front St. | $25 | Laugh along with an up and coming collection of west coast comics.

Saturday, Feb. 26-Monday, Feb. 28

Saturday, Feb. 26

• City of Trees Parade | Sat., Feb. 26 | 5-7 p.m. | Downtown/Old Sacramento | Free | A Mardi Gras Parade showcasing Sacramento’s culturally diverse performance and art communities.
• Mardi Gras Meets Carnaval - Music & Food Festival | Sat., Feb. 26 | 1-11 p.m. | Old Sacramento, 200 I St. | $15 | Enjoy food and live music by SAMBADA, Dirty Chops Brass Band, NOLA CAL Second Liners, BIG CHIEFS + more
• Circle Jerks | Sat., Feb. 26 | 7 p.m. | Ace of Spades, 1417 R St. | $35 | The hardcore punk band formed in 1979, makes its way to Sacramento for the night.
• Meet Candacy Taylor | Sat., Feb. 26 | 2 p.m. | California Museum | $5 | Author Candacy Taylor will discuss her work and curation process for the Smithsonian Institution’s travelling exhibit “The Negro Motorist Green Book,” meeting with attendees after the event for book signings.
• The Green Book: Navigating to Freedom | Sat., Feb. 26 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | California Museum | $5 | Live music, poetry, keynote speakers, and a documentary screening marks one of the most consequential publications of the Jim Crow era.

Sunday, Feb. 27

• Comicverse Sacramento | Sun., Feb. 27 | 12-5 p.m. | $25 | The Grand Ballroom | This family-friendly convention for comic book lovers — put on by Sac’s very own Impound Comics — has a lot to geek out about with several celebrity guest appearances and more than 30 vendors planned.
• California Cal Expo Bridal Show | Sun., Feb. 27 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cal Expo | $15 | Gowns, tuxedos, cakes, florists — if you can picture it at your dream wedding, you’ll find it here.
• Nisenan: A Cultural Music Project | Sun., Feb. 27 | 5-7 p.m. | Beatnik Studios | $40 | This multi-media experience will feature live traditional songs and short films about the Nisenan, an indigenous tribe who have called this land home since long before Sacramento was founded.
• Sacramento Cal Expo Bridal Show | Fri., Feb. 27 | 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Cal Expo | Prices vary | Dress up your Sunday with hourly fashion shows, giveaways + live music at the 25th annual Bridal Show.

Monday, Feb. 28

• Man on Man | Mon., Feb. 28 | 7 p.m. | The Starlet Room | $14 | Jam out with Man on Man (M.O.M.) band members Joey Holman and Roddy Bottum.
• Storytelling Comedy Class | Mon., Feb. 28 | 7-9 p.m. | Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way | $110 | Stand-up comedian and host of the “Hipsterocracy” podcast for The Hard Times Johnny Taylor will teach a three-class intensive workshop on structuring storytelling bits for a stand-up comedy routine.

Plan Ahead

• Tyler The Creator | Sat., Apr. 2 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk | $94+ | Spend a night listening to the sounds of innovative hip-hop artist Tyler the Creator.*