By Nicholas Ibarra | OBSERVER Staff Writer

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. Phora and Tyla Yaweh – 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at Harlow’s. Come out for a night of musical performances with classics from Phora like “Breaking Me to Pieces,” “Cupid’s Curse” and “Love Yourself 2.” Hear songs from Tyla Yaweh like “Summer Vibes,” “Do No Wrong” and “All the Smoke.” Tickets from $25.
  2. Heat the Streets: Items of Warmth Donation – 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 5-Dec. 25, at World Class Faders, 3432 Third Ave. Join the United Barbers Club in donating items of warmth – specifically socks, sweaters, coats, beanies and umbrellas – to the Sacramento community this Thanksgiving and Christmas. Donate to their Cash App at $unitedbarbersclub. All donations will be used to purchase items of warmth to distribute.
  3. James C. Dodd, FAIA, NOMA: Sacramento Projects Tour – 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Lionakis, 2025 19th St. Sacramento’s first African American architect, James C. Dodd, worked in the city for more than 40 years and designed several significant buildings such as McClellan Air Force Base remodels, St. HOPE Academy, Netta Sparks Women’s Civic Improvement Club and more. Please join this wonderful opportunity to experience part of James Dodd’s rich legacy by touring Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce, St. HOPE Sac High and Shiloh Baptist Church. Tickets from $12, students are free.
  4. Disparity Study – 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Department of General Services Ziggurat Building, West Sacramento. The study will analyze the contracting practices of the state of California and determine if the subject businesses – certified small businesses and those owned by minorities, women, LGBTQ+, and disabled veterans – have equal access to contracting opportunities. The analysis will determine the state’s utilization of subject businesses on state contracts from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2023. Free, attendees must register.
  5. Anna J. Cooper Lecture at Sac State: Study Abroad Brazil Presentation – Noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Sacramento State. The Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program was founded in 1990 as an educational equity, Pan African student retention program through the leadership of Dr. Otis Scott, Chris Glen and David Covin. The name is a tribute to the legendary legacies of Anna Julia Cooper and Carter G. Woodson. The founders formulated the theoretical framework of the program based on the principles of leadership, scholarship and service. This tagline continues to define the mission of the program, and its influence can be felt around the world. Contact Dr. Andrea L.S. Moore at dreamoore@csus.edu for more information. Free and open to the public.
  6. Wine, Chocolate & Cheese – 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Mix Downtown. The Sacramento Realtist Association invites you to enjoy high-quality wines, hors d’oeuvres and chocolate treats. Event features music, live entertainment, dancing, a silent auction and more. Tickets are $55.
  7. DJ Quik – 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at The Rink Studios. Come out for a night of live music presented by the legendary DJ Quik. Tickets from $46.
  8. Jay Pharoah – 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9, at Punch Line Comedy Club. Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah is one of the industry’s most highly anticipated leading men. Best known for his spot-on impressions, Pharoah spent six seasons as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” Tickets from $38.
  9. Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Clippers – 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Golden 1 Center. Come support De’Aaron Fox and your Kings as they take on James Harden and the Clippers. Tickets from $48.
  10. An Evening of Comedy with W. Kamau Bell – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at UC Davis, Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall. W. Kamau Bell returns to the world of stand-up, bringing his talent for “finding the comic absurdity in darkness” (Time magazine). Bell’s CNN docuseries “United Shades of America” won five Emmys, and he was awarded a Peabody for his docuseries “We Need to Talk About Cosby.” The list of accolades only continues to grow with his second book, “Do the Work: An Antiracism Activity Book,” making the New York Times bestseller list and his second comedy special, “Private School Negro,” currently available on Netflix. Tickets from $19.
  11. The Level Up Youth Mental Wellness Conference – 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9-10, at Estate Farms, 6240 Excelsior Road. The conference is a transformative, free event designed to empower youth and adults with tools to support mental wellness, build resilience and develop coping skills. Expect interactive workshops, expert panels, peer support and peer-led panels, parent and teacher sessions, and a resource fair. Free, attendees must register.
  12. Building Wealth Through ADUs In Person Tour – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9; location will be emailed to attendees the day before. Join an exciting, in-person tour and learn how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can help you build wealth and enhance your financial future. You’ll tour a single-family home that has been converted into what functions as a fourplex using ADUs. Expert speakers include Dominique Simpson, providing insights to help you fund your project; Patricia Abayata, founder of Origami Design-Build and MP Build, sharing her expertise on ADU permitting, construction and design solutions; and Ansel Troy, an acclaimed Airbnb superhost, who will offer tips from his experience building a successful Airbnb business in his Oakland backyard. Tickets from $15.
  13. NOYB Artist Showcase – 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Palace Restaurant and Nightclub, 2645 El Camino Ave. Support rap artists from Vallejo, Oakland, Yuba City and Sacramento for this NOYB Artist Showcase. Free and open to the public.
  14. When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story – 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, and 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Guild Theater. Ginger Rutland shares her powerful story about an ordinary Black family living through extraordinary times in America. Get ready to be inspired by her journey as a mother. Tickets from $23.
  15. Soulful Sunday Ladies Night Poetry Edition – 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Copper House Boutique, 731 L St. Showcasing a variety of talents from soulful melodies to profound words, these ladies are here to make their voices heard. Performances include Sacramento’s own poet and author Anna Marie Sprowl, Angela “She Spits Fire” Drew and Grace “Walks with Grace” Swint. Tickets are $18.
  16. Mariah Carey – 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Thunder Valley Casino, Lincoln. Don’t miss this unforgettable night with the legendary artist. Bear witness as she performs well-known classics from her robust discography. Resale tickets from $500.