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.
DCI Capital Classic Drum Corps Show 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Oak Ridge High School. Sacramento’s premier World Class drum corps show returns for its 13th year, featuring nationally acclaimed drum and bugle corps, guest performers, food trucks and more. Tickets start at $20.
Chaunte Wayans 7 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Punch Line. Comedian, actress and writer Chaunte Wayans brings her sharp humor and storytelling to the stage. Known for appearances in “Scary Movie 2,” “They Ready,” “Wild ’N Out,” “The Headliners” and “This Fool,” Wayans is also recognized for her work as a speaker on healing and LGBTQ+ representation. Tickets start at $32.05.
Denim and White Day Party 4-9 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at 2614 Marigold Lane. AfroplaySacramento hosts an outdoor summer day party featuring Afrobeats, Amapiano, music, dancing with a denim-and-white dress code. This is a 21+ event with valid ID required. Tickets start at $23.18.
California Classic Saturday-Monday, July 4-6, at Golden 1 Center. The three-day Summer League tournament features the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, with rookies, second-year players and roster hopefuls competing in six games. Tickets from $29.
Red, White, & Brew 2026 6 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Drake’s: The Barn. Drake’s Brewing Co. hosts its annual Fourth of July celebration with a view of the fireworks and a festive evening at The Barn. Tickets start at $28.52.
Salute to the Red, White and Blue 5-10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove. The City of Elk Grove presents its 30th annual patriotic celebration with vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, a dance party with Pop Fiction, and a fireworks and drone show celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Free.
Global Local Mercado 1-5 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Sol Collective. Sol Collective kicks off market season and celebrates 20 years of Global Local with an afternoon of community, music and culture. The market features local vendors, handcrafted goods, vintage finds, art and food in Sol Collective’s upgraded space and back patio. Free.
The Librarians: Movie Screening & Panel Discussion 4-7 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at A Seat at the Table Books. A Seat at the Table Books hosts an Interdependence Day discussion on free speech with ASATTCI volunteers and Sacramento-area librarians, followed by a screening of “The Librarians.” Free.