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Independent Bookstore Day
Underground Books
Celebrate the magic of local stories this Independent Bookstore Day!
This national event honors the unique role indie shops play in building community, sparking conversation, and championing diverse voices. It’s a day to recognize that bookstores aren’t just shops—they are cultural hubs that keep the heart of our neighborhoods beating.
Sacramento bookstores love it so much they’ve made it a whole weekend.
Underground Books is proud to be one of the 11 bookstore participating this year!
Big Day of Giving
The BIG DAY is almost here!
Join us for Big Day of Giving 2026 and fuel the future of Oak Park with St. HOPE! Your donation directly supports:
- Putting TK-12 scholars on the path to college.
- Keeping Underground Books and The Guild Theater thriving.
- Driving local growth and neighborhood revitalization.
Every gift counts more today!
Let’s make a lasting impact together!
Dusty Baker Author Talk
Underground Books
Overview
Join us for a fun in-person chat with Dusty Baker as he shares stories and insights from his baseball journey!
Dusty Baker Author Talk
Pastor Touré Roberts Author Talk
Underground Books
Author Talk Featuring Pastor Toure Roberts
Touré Roberts is a globally respected thought leader at the intersection of faith, business, innovation, and impact. As a bestselling author, entrepreneur, investor, producer, and co-senior pastor of The Potter’s House of Dallas, he brings a unique perspective to questions of purpose and calling.
Walter Mosley Coming Soon!
Join us for an unforgettable night on Thursday, May 28 as Walter shares about his new book Ghalen: A Romance in Black, a beautiful coming-of-age novel that explores love in all forms – romantic, familial, and platonic, centered on one Black family, including a neurodivergent man, and the found bonds that helps ground them. Walter is the author of more than sixty critically acclaimed books and you won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear from him!
Tickets released on April 28!
2026 Juneteenth at 40 Acres
St. HOPE Academy
Celebrate the history and legacy of Juneteenth with us at the 2026 Juneteenth Block Party at 40 Acres.
Experience a day filled with music, culture, and community in the heart of Oak Park. Enjoy live DJs, local food trucks, a wine and beer garden, and a marketplace featuring Black-owned businesses. Families can also enjoy games and activities at Esther’s Park hosted by St. HOPE Public Schools.
This free, in-person event is all about connection, celebration, and community.
Family Movie Matinee
Guild Theater
Family Movie Matinee: Wish
Sunday, August 2 | 2:00 PM
Join us for a fun afternoon at The Guild Theater for a special Family Movie Matinee featuring Wish. Bring the whole family and enjoy this magical Disney adventure filled with heart, courage, and the power of believing in your dreams.
Family Movie Matinee
Guild Theater
Family Movie Matinee: Space Jam: A New Legacy
Sunday, July 5 | 2:00 PM
Join us for a fun afternoon at The Guild Theater for a special Family Movie Matinee featuring Space Jam: A New Legacy. Bring the whole family and enjoy this action-packed adventure filled with basketball, laughs, and your favorite Looney Tunes characters.
Family Movie Matinee
Guild Theater
Family Movie Matinee: Angels in the Outfield
Sunday, June 7 | 2:00 PM
Join us for a fun afternoon at The Guild Theater for a special Family Movie Matinee featuring Angels in the Outfield. Bring the whole family and enjoy this uplifting Disney classic filled with heart, humor, and a little bit of heavenly magic.
Family Movie Matinee
Guild Theater
Family Movie Matinee: Lilo & Stitch
Sunday, May 3 | 2:00 PM
Join us for a fun afternoon at The Guild Theater for a special Family Movie Matinee featuring Lilo & Stitch. Bring the whole family and enjoy this heartwarming Disney favorite filled with adventure, laughter, and the true meaning of family.
Author Talk Featurnig Teddy Riley
Underground Books
Join us for an in-person chat with the amazing Teddy Riley! Get the scoop on his latest work, hear some cool stories, and maybe ask a question or two. It’s a chill chance to hang out and dive into the world of writing with a pro. Don’t miss out on this awesome event!
Grammy Award–winning R&B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley recounts his journey from growing up in the projects in Harlem to inventing the genre New Jack Swing, selling out shows at Madison Square Garden, and creating music for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, and more.
Sisters of Nia: Black History Month Talent Show
Guild Theater
Enjoy an evening of youth creativity and entertainment as talented performers ages 11–15 take the stage for the Sisters of Nia Youth Talent Show. The event features music, dance, spoken word, and more, celebrating confidence, artistry, and community.
Snacks, drinks, and Sisters of Nia swag will be available for purchase, with all proceeds supporting programs that empower youth through leadership, culture, and self-expression.
Women’s Seminar: Your Financial Journey
Guild Theater
Women’s Seminar: Your Financial Journey is an empowering evening focused on financial equity, confidence, and women supporting women, presented as part of the 40 Acres Black History Month programming and hosted by Malonn Barnes.
The event features a Financial Equity Workshop followed by Her Power, Her Path, a panel discussion with community leaders Deneva Shelton and Azizza Davis Goines, highlighting leadership, wealth-building, and community impact.
February 24 · 5:00 PM PST
Walking Tour of Oak Park’s 40 Acres
Guild Theater
As part of Black History Month at 40 Acres, experience a guided walking tour through Oak Park’s cultural cornerstone, led by Sacramento comedian Dru Burks.
Beginning at the historic Guild Theater, this one-hour tour explores the people, places, and movements that shaped Oak Park into the vibrant cultural hub it is today. Guests will walk through the 40 Acres Art and Cultural Complex, highlighting landmarks such as Underground Books, Old Soul Co., Fixins Soul Kitchen, and more, while learning about Oak Park’s history, resilience, and ongoing revitalization.
Crafted by Culture: Bourbon Tasting
Fixin's Soul Kitchen
Celebrate Black History Month with an intimate bourbon tasting featuring John Lee Hooker Legacy Spirits at Fixins Soul Kitchen. This special evening highlights a Black family-owned brand founded by John Lee Hooker’s daughter and grandson, honoring the legendary blues icon through craftsmanship, culture, and storytelling.
Coffee & A Gift Mondays
Underground Books
Coffee & A Gift Mondays is a special Black History Month promotion celebrating Black culture, community, and small businesses at the 40 Acres Art and Cultural Complex.
Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom – Film Screening & Discussion
Guild Theater
Celebrate Juneteenth with us at 40 Acres at Juneteenth Faith and Freedom, a film screening and discussion honoring Black history, culture, and freedom. This award winning documentary by filmmaker Ya’Ke Smith explores the legacy of Juneteenth through faith, resilience, and lived history, followed by a live conversation after the film. Free and open to the community.
The Homeownership Mindset: Buyers & Sellers
Guild Theater
The Homeownership Mindset: Buyers & Sellers is a free community event presented as part of the 40 Acres Black History Month programming, taking place on February 10 from 6:00–8:00 PM at the historic Guild Theater.