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Author Talk Featuring Jordan Robinson
Underground Books
Author Talk Featuring Jordan Robinson’s “Court Queens”
The WNBA has shattered attendance, viewership and sponsorship records over the past two years, drawing massive numbers as it’s increased its cultural footprint. For sports journalists and superfans like Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson, it’s about time. They’ve created a stunning tribute to the women who’ve made the sport what it is today, both the well-known stars and the lesser-known heroes who didn’t always get the shine they deserved.
Comedy Night Feat. Jammin Jay Lamont
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Comedy Night at The Guild Theater
Saturday, March 21
Get ready for a night of nonstop laughter at The Guild Theater. Hosted by Sacramento favorite Dru Burks, the evening features Myles Murphy, Alvin Duke, and Ricco Da Great, all leading up to an electrifying headlining performance by Jammin’ Jay Lamont, known for appearances on Def Comedy Jam, Comic View, Showtime at the Apollo, and America’s Got Talent.
Doors open at 7:00 PM. Show begins at 8:00 PM.
This event is 21+ only.
Let’s Read Oak Park Featuring Angel Boone
Underground Books
Lets read Oak Park
Join us at Underground Books on April 11, 2026, as we welcome author Angel Boone to share her delightful and encouraging story Pre School Independence.
Angel’s book gently guides young children through the big emotions and brave moments that come with taking their first steps toward independence. Her storytelling is warm, relatable, and perfect for families preparing little ones for preschool or early learning adventures.
Family Movie Matinee
Guild Theater
Family Movie Matinee: Descendants: The Rise of Red
Sunday, April 12 | 2:00 PM
Join us for a fun afternoon at The Guild Theater for a special Family Movie Matinee featuring Descendants: The Rise of Red. Bring the whole family and enjoy this exciting Disney adventure filled with music, magic, and unexpected friendships.
Underground Books Author Talk with Tony Browder
Underground Books
Underground Books Author Talk with Tony Browder: The Browder Perspective
Join Underground Books for an evening of history, insight, and conversation with acclaimed author and cultural historian Tony Browder. Browder will share reflections from his book A Browder Perspective while exploring African and African American history, identity, and cultural legacy.
Saturday, April 18 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Underground Books
2828 35th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817
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.
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: 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.
Clone of Family Movie Matinee
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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.
POHOP: Poetry and Hip Hop Night
Guild Theater
POHOP is the Guild Theater’s monthly Poetry and Hip Hop Night.
Hosted by J.Nash, POHOP sheds its light on the masses.
Amateur Night
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Think you have talent? The monthly Amateur Night at the Guild Theater features some of the best local talent in Sacramento. Come showcase your singing, dancing, comedy or any other skill in front of a live audience who can make or break you!
Day Party at Esther’s Park
April - October
Monthly
Day Parties at Esther’s Park is the hottest day party in Sacramento. Day Parties at Esther’s Park is an unforgettable experience that includes a bar, live DJ, games, great vibes, and amazing people! Day Esther’s Park gives the community a safe space to party in the day and have fun in the sun!
Comedy Night at The Guild
Guild Theater
Every Month!
Comedy Night at The Guild is the hottest comedy show in Sacramento, hosted by our one and only local comedian, Dru Burks. Comedy Night is an unforgettable experience that includes a newly remodeled bar, hilarious local comedians, top of the line sound system, and much more! Comedy Night gives the community a safe space to laugh and enjoy themselves.
Sacramento’s Guild Theater Has Showcased Black Culture For 110 Years
August 14, 2025
Through renovations, restorations, and origins dating more than a century, the Guild Theater has been a pillar of Oak Park, creating connections and memories across greater Sacramento.
Built in 1915, the theater was originally one of several movie houses that served Oak Park. After it sat vacant for many years, St. HOPE acquired the building in 2003 and brought new life and purpose to the space.
Walking tour highlights Oak Park’s Black history and revitalization
A walking tour led by Dru Burks highlights Oak Park’s Black history, cultural landmarks and ongoing revitalization efforts.
OAK PARK, Calif. —
Oak Park is one of Sacramento’s most historic neighborhoods, and this Black History Month, a special walking tour is bringing its stories to life.
The tour of the 40 Acres Art and Cultural Complex takes participants through the legacy of Oak Park. Leading the tour is Sacramento comedian Dru Burks, who shares the history behind this cultural hub. The hour-long tour kicks off at the historic Guild Theater.
Join Us for Christmas at 40 Acres to Celebrate the Holiday Season!
We are hosting our annual Christmas at 40 Acres, a multicultural community celebration with activities for kids and people of all ages. This festive event which features Underground Books, Guild Theater, Fixins Soul Kitchen, Old Soul Co., and World Class Faders Barbershop is a great way to kick off the holiday season.
Shop Talk Lately Featuring Sacramento Native Keith Powers
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Shop Talk Lately is a live, community-centered discussion series hosted by entrepreneur Sebastian Jackson, designed to blend barbershop culture with engaging conversations among cultural icons and innovators. Held in intimate theaters across the U.S., the show combines entertainment, audience participation, and stories of resilience to empower and unite communities, especially the Black community. This installment features actor and model Keith Powers, known for his roles in Straight Outta Compton, The New Edition Story, and Uglies.
Special Movie Screening of “Albany Road” at the Guild Theater
The Guild Theater is thrilled to be among the select venues premiering the public debut of Albany Road, the film that recently won Best Feature Film at the 2024 Oak Park Black Film Festival. Albany Road will be playing at the Guild Theater on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The Sacramento Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and Delta Sigma Theta have joined us in sponsoring the event and have tickets available.
Sacramento’s Juneteenth events feature The 1619 Project creator at Oak Park’s Guild Theater
With Juneteenth this week Sacramento has parties, marches and more in celebration.
This Wednesday, the California Black Agricultural Working Group will host a celebration at the Capitol State Park as well as a resource fair. People are invited to “experience our unique California Journey from Slavery to Freedom here in the Great State of California,” according to the organization’s flyer.
Celebration Arts to Present FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
January 3, 2024
Directed by the visionary Voress Franklin, this iconic choreopoem will grace the stage at the historic Guild Theater from February 2nd to 25th, marking the second year of a decade-long partnership with St. HOPE.
Oak Park Black Film Festival opens its annual five-day run. Here’s what’s showing
October 11, 2023
The Oak Park Black Film Festival opens its annual five-day run Wednesday night screening short, feature and documentary works by an array of African-American filmmakers.
The Guild Theater, 2828 35th St., is the setting for the second annual festival with its mix of film showings, interviews and discussion. The festival is 5-9 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 15. Tickets are $15 to $100.
Oak Park Juneteenth Block Party Leaves Community Hopeful, Energized
CBS 13 - June 19, 2022
Juneteenth Celebration In Oak Park Promotes Opportunity For Change
Inaugural Oak Park Black Film Festival Stirs Passions
September 17, 2022
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(OAK PARK) – On a moment’s notice, Dr. Julius Garvey flew across the country from New York City to attend the inaugural Oak Park Black Film Festival in Sacramento. He’d been invited to sit on the discussion panel for the short film about his father, “Whirlwind: The Marcus Garvey Story,” directed by Shaka Satori.
Guild Record Studio Grand Opening
The official grand opening of Guild Record Studios held last month on February 25th brought a large turnout of local creatives and also served as a listening party for Sacramento’s own, TIP Vicious for his upcoming EP “No Sleep”, which was produced and recorded at Guild Studios.
The Guild Record Studio is managed by Guild Theater Director, Dru Burks, and studio Engineer, Bobby “Babagazoo” Reed. The studio offers affordably priced recording sessions and membership packages for vocal recording, music production, podcasting, voice overs, mixing and mastering.
Free Movie Matinee
Looking for something to do on the weekend? Come one, come all to the Sunday Movie Matinee at the Guild Theater on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm. Bring your family, friends or come by yourself to watch (or rewatch!) some of the most popular feature films on the big screen. St. HOPE is pleased to present these family friendly movies that are FREE for the entire community!
Movie Schedule:
March 6 “Hidden Figures”
April 3 “Black Panther”
May 1 “A Wrinkle in Time”
Colour of Music Festival Debuts in Sacramento November 10-13
We are thrilled to welcome the Colour of Music Festival to Sacramento! Since 2013, the Colour of Music Festival has showcased the talents of black classical musicians and composers and highlighted their impact and historical significance on American and world culture. The Festival began with performances in Charleston, South Carolina and is now bringing some of the top black classical musicians, trained at some of the most prestigious music schools, conservatories and universities in the world, to Sacramento.