February 1, 2024

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📆 Black History Month events in Sac

A mural of a woman with green flowing hair is surrounded by orange flowers and butterflies.

“Art of resistance” can be found through Sacramento in murals and galleries. | Photo by SACtoday staff

February is Black History Month, and 2024’s theme is “the art of resistance.” This focus draws on the use of music, language, literature, film, and more for preservation and empowerment.

Here are some Black History Month events happening around Sacramento that you won’t want to miss:

“For Colored Girls” | Feb. 2-25, Times vary
This choreopoem follows seven women through a world of racism, oppression, and sexism with passion and humor. The Feb. 11 showing will include a post-show talk with director Voress Franklin.

Black Heritage Festival | Feb. 10 + 11, Times vary
This two-day, family-friendly festival has holistic drinks, educational workshops, artist talks, exhibits, a fashion show, and more.

Black History Month Mixer | Feb. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Network, socialize, and honor the city’s Black community with the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce.

Black History Month Family Festival | Feb. 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Crocker Art Museum is hosting a day of dance, live music, and readings from Black artists in the area.

Black History Month Art Show | Feb. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Vendors, arts + crafts, live music, and more come to Old Sugar Mill, with walk-in wine tastings and food trucks available.

Grownups Unite! Book Club | Feb. 21, 6-7 p.m.
Join a led discussion on “New Masters” by Shobo Coker — a graphic novel with that blends science fiction, adventure, drama, and Afrofuturism.

Black Butterflies “The Awakening” | Feb. 24 + 25, 3 p.m.
This musical put on by Rosemont High School was written to inspire hope and motivate pursuit of personal destiny.

California State Archives Tour | Feb. 27, 10-11 a.m.
This free guided tour navigates the California State Archives’ historical documents and imaging labs, featuring records of past Black History Month celebrations.

Events

Thursday, Feb. 1

Senior Social Game Day | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 1-4 p.m. | Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento | Free | Join in on some conversation and games with good company at this senior event.
Biz-Tech Mixer | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Hop Gardens, 2904 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento | Free | Meet startup founders, developers, and innovators from the Sacramento area in a laidback environment.
Artist Workshop | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Sudwerk Brewing Co., 2001 Second St., Davis | $40 | This guided painting experience helps you find your inner artist while you sip on your drink of choice.
Isaiah Rashad | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 7 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $96.59+ | Catch Rashad’s 10 Year Anniversary Tour, which celebrates a decade of his “Cilvia Demo” record.

Friday, Feb. 2

Charcuterie Board Make & Take | Friday, Feb. 2 | 12-2 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 6648 Lonetree Blvd., Rocklin | $100 | Learn woodworking techniques and create your own serving board for all your charcuterie endeavors.
Jazz Beat Poetry Night | Friday, Feb. 2 | 7-8 p.m. | John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 First St., Davis | Free | Bring your own poem to read or just stop by for some live jazz.
Say YAS! | Friday, Feb. 2 | 10-11:30 p.m. | STAB! Comedy Theater, 1710 Broadway, Sacramento | $10 | Drag queens take the stage to discuss the performance scene with humor and wit.
Stand Up Comedy | Friday, Feb. 2 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Seasons Coffee Roasters, 2420 N St., Ste. 105, Sacramento | $12 | A lineup of comedians are ready to serve some laughs at this Sacramento coffee spot.
Electric Feels | Friday, Feb. 2 | 8 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $27.50 | This adults-only indie rock and dance party brings back those sweet vibes of the early 2000s.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Shop

British fragrance and lifestyle brand Jo Malone London opened its Westfield Galleria storefront. Located on the first floor between Zara and BOSS, the Roseville spot is the first stand-alone store in the Sacramento area.

Development

Elk Grove’s The Village announced its first planned tenants. Whole Foods Market, Mendocino Farms, and NuYo Frozen Yogurt are among those listed for the open-air shopping center, which breaks ground within the next two weeks depending on weather conditions. (Sac Biz Journal)

Eat

Starting Monday, Feb. 5, Flora & Fauna Provisions will be offering an all-day breakfast and lunch menu. Breakfast sandwiches, french toast, and lunch salads are among the restaurant’s (980 Ninth St., Ste. 150) new items.

Wellness

With the fluctuation of warm days + wet conditions, mosquitos are back to bite — but not for long. The manager of the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District explained that the pests will simmer down as another cold front moves into the region. (FOX40)

Edu

A student scholarship is now available through a partnership between the Sacramento Kings, the Trajectory Foundation, and rapper 50 Cent’s G-Unity Foundation. The $20,000 grant is available for any Sacramento area student planning on attending an HBCU — Deadline to is apply Friday, Feb. 9.

Transit

This Sunday, Feb. 4, SacRT is offering free bus and light rail rides in honor of Rosa Parks’ birthday. No flyer or pass is needed to cash in on the free transportation. (FOX40)

Award

Sacramento actor Keith Powers was recently nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special. The nomination recognizes his starring role in the Netflix show “The Perfect Find” (2023).

Home

This Valentine’s Day decor is making our hearts skip a beat and includes heart-shaped wreaths, neon “love” signs, heart-shaped felt garlands, and cozy red blankets.*

Drink

🍹 3 cozy cocktails to shake things up

A bartender stands behind the bar of The Snug, surrounded by red string lights and backed by a wall of alcohol and liqueurs.

The Snug rotates seasonal drink menus but always offers made-to-order drinks, too. | Photo by SACtoday staff

It’s official: Dry January is out and Fluid February is in — okay maybe not, we just made that up.

Regardless, it’s chilly out so we’re sharing some of our favorite cozy corners in town to snag a cocktail + stave off those wintertime worries.

The Snug | 1800 15th St.
Tucked behind Mas Taco Bar, this hole-in-the-wall is tough to spot from street view. Try the Irish coffee — hot coffee with Irish whiskey and cream.

The Butterscotch Den | 3406 Broadway
Stop by on Tuesdays for live jazz, or every second Friday for soul music and classics. The Den Old Fashioned may be iced, but the whiskey + butterscotch bitters will warm you right up.

The Green Room | 3839 J St.
This spot features exposed brick, cushioned seating, and plants galore. A steaming cup of the Spiced Plum Rum Cider — hot cider with rum and brandy — is exactly what the weather calls for.

The Buy

A gift from Six & Main’s Valentine’s Day collection for someone you love. There’s colorful chocolates, funny cards, games for couples, and lots and lots of pink.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madeline

From the editor

I woke up at 4 a.m. and found my cat’s back half hanging from the middle of my window blinds...

I guess I just wanted to give major props to all the parents out there. I don’t know how you handle the responsibility of other human beings — this cat is giving me a run for my money. 😅

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