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Special Events
Mardi Gras with Loco Bloco
Saturday, February 25 th, 7pm
Guild Theater, $5.00
Join us for the celebration that will have you dancing in the aisles! The award-winning San Francisco performance ensemble, complete with percussionists, a brass band, dancers and performers on stilts, will provide their first-ever performance in Sacramento. The family-oriented evening will provide a fascinating glimpse into the multi-cultural festivities of Mardi Gras. Bring your beads and join the fun! Tickets can be purchased in advance at the 40 Acres Art Gallery and underground books.
Gospel Concert with Paradise Missionary Baptist Church
Sunday, February 26 th, 3:00pm
Guild Theater, Free
February’s celebration of African American culture closes with a tribute to the power of gospel music. Led by Pastor Alonzo Morris, Paradise MIssionary Baptist Church will provide a free concert at the Guild Theater, guaranteed to get your toes tapping!.
Movies
Sunday Film and Dessert: Sunday’s are about family! Bring the family to the Guild Theater for free Sunday afternoon screenings of films about life in African American communities, and then join us afterwards at the art gallery for art and soul food dessert!
February 5 th, 3:00pm, Free: Lackawanna Blues (PG-13)
February 12 th, 3:00pm, Free: This Far By Faith (Unrated)
February 19 th, 3:00pm, Free: Johnson Family Reunion, (PG-13)
Movie Fridays returns to the Guild Theater with an exciting slate of films addressing different aspects evening culture in Black communities.
February 3rd, 7:00pm, Free: Mo Better Blues (R)
February 17 th, 7:00pm, Free: Soul Food (R)
February 24 th, 7:00pm, Free: Redemption (R)
Youth Programming
February also has educational programming that is youth-oriented. From elementary school to high school, there are no shortages of events that offer fun, creative and even provocative topics to explore. Schools are encouraged to call in advance for reservation for groups, at 916-649-7900..
Youth Presentation with Sandy Lynne Holman
Thursday, February 2 nd, 11am
Guild Theater, Free
Children’s book author Sandy Lynn Holman presents a lively interactive discussion for youths about African and African American history. Suitable for 1 st – 3 rd grades.
Rize (PG-13) Film Screening and Discussion
Thursday, February 9 th, 1pm
Guild Theater, Free
Rize chronicles a dance movement that rises out of South Central Los Angeles with roots in clowning and street youth culture. High school students can watch the film, followed by a discussion about the relevance of this dance style in contemporary culture.
Roadrunner Youth Storytime
Saturday, February 11 th, 1pm
Underground books, Free
Music Workshop with Jon Jang and Gang Situ
Thursday, February 16 th, 2:30pm
Guild Theater, Free
As special guest composers for the Sacramento Philharmonic, San Francisco musicians Jon Jang and Gang Situ will provide a musical workshop with an emphasis on the contributions of African Americans. Suitable for 3 rd – 6 th grades. Reservations required due to limited space availability at 916-649-7900.
Children’s Storytime with Terry O’Neal
Tuesday, February 21 st, 11am
Underground books, Free
Redemption (R) Film Screening and Discussion for High School Students
Thursday, February 23 rd, 1pm
Guild Theater, Free
Redemption tells the story of Stan "Tookie" Williams, founder of the Crips L.A. street gang. The film will be followed by a discussion regarding Williams’ life and subsequent execution in California. Suitable for high school seniors. Reservations required due to limited space availability at 916-649-7900.
Children’s Storytime with Patricia Burks
Saturday, February 25 th, 1pm
Underground books, Free
underground books® events
40 Acres’ famed bookstore, managed by our own Mother Rose, continues to provide great opportunities for learning more about books, poetry, and more!
Poetry with Frank Withrow and Petri Hawkins Byrd
Tuesday, February 7 th, 6pm
Free
Meet the Curator, Deborah Willis
Friday, February 10 th, 6pm
Free
Deborah Willis, curator for the exhibit, Saturday Night Sunday Morning, will be present to discuss her experiences organizing the show as well at talk about current photography projects. Willis is an accomplished photographer, art historian as well as curator, with several distinguished publications, including Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers 1840 to the Present, to her credit.
Book Signing with Imari Symone
Friday, February 18 th, 2pm
Free
underground books ® Poetry Series
Saturday, February 18 th, 7pm
$3.00
Art Talk :
Wednesdays, 12pm, 40 Acres Art Gallery: Each Wednesday is an opportunity to hear more about the exhibit. Bring a lunch, enjoy the discussion, and learn more about African American communities!
February 1 st, 12:00pm, Free
February 8 th, 12:00pm, Free
February 15 th, 12:00pm, Free
February 22 nd, 12:00pm, Free
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