Here’s a list of something to do in Sacramento this weekend from our weekly BlackinSac events
Welcome back to your weekend guide to enjoying events in Sacramento, supported by the city’s Black demographic that represent the African diaspora.
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Here’s what’s going on this weekend:
Friday 2/18
Irie Nights
What: Sounds of Afrobeats, Reggae, Dancehall, Ampiano, HipHop and R&B
Who: Featuring music by OMG Prince, Slowlikewhoa, and Chukkpasta
Where: District 30, 1022 K St.
When: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Tiger
What: Love Friday’s featuring R&B music all night long
Who: Live music from The Band Hayez and Jamal Tru
Where: 722 K St.
When: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday 2/19
Greenbook Exhibit Tour
What: Journey through stories of African American community, business innovation and creative self-determination in “The Negro Motorist Green Book” exhibit on display through Feb. 27.
Who: California Museum
Where: 1020 O St.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 2/20
Solidarity Walk to Celebrate Black History Month
What: This is a networking opportunity and solidarity event encouraging and uplifting Black people to come together in Sacramento.
Who: open to all individuals
Where: Streets Pub and Grub, 1804 J St.
When: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Urban Couture Fashion Show
What: Celebrating Black History Month, The Pop-Up Shop coordinated with the Arden Fair leasing department to host an annual fashion show.
Who: The Pop-Up Shop at Arden Fair
Where: 1689 Arden Way
When: Starting at 3 p.m.
Style and Twisted Loc Convention
What: A convention to show a love and appreciation for dreadlocks, or “locs”, a traditional African-heritage hairstyle. There will be stylist throughout the city to network with, as well as information sessions on how to tend to your locs. There will be refreshments and entertainment, such as music, comedy, poetry, and more.
Who: LaShana Bonner, Twisted Loc Lounge
Where: Country Club Lanes, 2600 Watt Ave.
When: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
‘Celebrating Black History Month’ Sip & Paint
What: A virtual sip and paint event for creatives produce masterpieces while enjoying the virtual company of others during Black History Month.
Who: Amariginal Art LLC
Where: Virtual event, tickets info is available here.
When: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., pacific standard time