{"id":698,"date":"2025-10-13T06:32:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T06:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/698\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T06:32:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T06:32:18","slug":"weekly-outings-with-the-observer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/698\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Outings With The OBSERVER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All listed events, and more, can be viewed online on The OBSERVER\u2019s community events calendar at <a href=\"http:\/\/sacobserver.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SacObserver.com<\/a>. Be sure to submit your events two weeks in advance to have the chance to be featured on the list.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/sacramento-scream-park\/16909050\/2025-10-13T19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sacramento Scream Park<\/a> 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7-11:55 p.m. Fridays, 5:30-11:55 p.m. Saturdays, and 5:30-10 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 10-Nov. 2, at Sacramento Scream Park, 4909 Auburn Blvd. Suite 3. Four world-class haunted houses, one all-access ticket, and limitless screams await on select nights. Wander biohazard labs, circus nightmares, and pitch-black corridors rebuilt fresh for 2025, then catch your breath on the Frightmare Midway loaded with roaming monsters, food-truck grub, photo ops, and a brand-new $8 mini escape game. Brave souls can upgrade to fast pass, immediate entry, or diamond VIP (unlimited reentry and extras) to slash wait times by up to 95%. <a href=\"https:\/\/sacramento2025.fearticket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickets from $30<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/creativity-speaks-phil-tretheway-tamara-lawrence-heather-orr-martinez\/16476235\/2025-10-15T17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Creativity Speaks: Phil Tretheway, Tamara Lawrence, &amp; Heather Orr-Martine<\/a> 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Urban Hive, 1601 Alhambra Blvd. This month\u2019s featured speakers are all founders of Creativity Speaks. Heather Orr-Martinez is principal and creative director at Thomas|Ferrous Design in Sacramento, where she merges creativity and functionality across industries, especially in food and packaging. Tamara Lawrence is a creative director, brand strategist, and storyteller with 20-plus years of experience shaping campaigns for top-tier brands such as Disney, Uber, Zillow, and Visit California. Phil Tretheway is a third-generation Sacramentan and award-winning creative director at Position and board president at Capitol Creative Alliance. With two decades of experience in branding and digital design, he\u2019s also a champion of community leadership, co-founding Creativity+ and serving as current president of the Capital Creative Alliance. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/creativity-speaks-phil-tretheway-tamara-lawrence-heather-orr-martinez-tickets-1344791510609?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickets are $18<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/black-men-alive-well\/14641860\/2025-10-15T18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">BLACK MEN: Alive &amp; Well<\/a> 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at ONTRACK Program Resources, 520 Ninth St. No. 102. This group provides a safe and honest forum for Black men to come together twice a month and discuss issues related to being a Black man in America. Topics include but are not limited to fatherhood, intimate relationships, sexuality, stereotypes, anger, communication, loving ourselves and our people, employment, education, socializing and our own internal dialogue. <a href=\"https:\/\/survey.alchemer.com\/s3\/6499542\/BLACK-MEN-ALIVE-and-WELL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Free and open to Black men in the community<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/sacramento-kings-v-los-angeles-clippers-preseason\/16646539\/2025-10-15T19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Clippers (Preseason)<\/a> 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Golden 1 Center. Support your Kings as they take on the Clippers in their final exhibition. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/sacramento-kings-v-los-angeles-clippers-sacramento-california-10-15-2025\/event\/1C0062FE7DC01D80?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=258147-CitySpark&amp;irgwc=1&amp;clickid=3Gf0jmXEoxyPRI0T1M2Gz1PTUkp3MMT1r2-hRM0&amp;camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_258147&amp;impradid=258147&amp;REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat258147&amp;wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_258147&amp;impradname=CitySpark&amp;ircid=4272\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickets from $14<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/say-it-loud-live-comedy\/16839432\/2025-10-16T19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Say It Loud \u2013 Live Comedy<\/a> 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club. Come out for a night of laughs with performances from Shaun Grady, MCJ, Detroit Reid, Tina San Lucas, and Javon Whitlock. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laughsunlimited.com\/shows\/333919\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickets are $24<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/3rd-friday-reggae-with-native-elements-stay-positive-sound\/17007392\/2025-10-17T18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3rd Friday Reggae with Native Elements &amp; Stay Positive Sound<\/a> 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Swabbies Restaurant and Bar. San Francisco powerhouse Native Elements has kept the energetic, feel-good reggae tradition alive in the Bay Area for more than 20 years. Composed of nine seasoned musicians with decades of experience in rock, metal, blues, jazz and hip-hop, this eclectic and fearless crew fuses unique influences into a contemporary, melodic, horn-driven party. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/3rd-friday-reggae-with-native-elements-stay-positive-sound-tickets-1732335505129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickets are $16<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/keon-polee-live-comedy\/15864181\/2025-10-17T19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Keon Polee \u2013 Live Comedy<\/a> 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18, at Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club. Bay Area native Keon Polee is back on tour, headlining his new act \u201cPolee Is a Foolee Tour\u201d and being featured as a comedic act for Cousin Tiera\u2019s \u201cFamily Reunion Tour\u201d and Preacher Lawson\u2019s \u201cBest Day Ever Tour.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laughsunlimited.com\/events\/113208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickets are $29<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/2nd-annual-scholarship-fundraiser-flapjack-breakfast\/16730846\/2025-10-18T08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2nd Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Flapjack Breakfast<\/a> 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Applebee\u2019s, 2024 Arden Way. Come support the Northern California Chapter 10th Cavalry Company G Buffalo Soldiers. Get a good meal and the satisfaction of investing in the future of our youth. Tickets are $12.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/i-m-keeping-mine\/16664897\/2025-10-18T08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">I\u2019m Keeping Mine<\/a> 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Legacy Center, 2324 L St. This event is designed to renew your commitment, deepen your bond, and strengthen your marriage through biblical teachings, inspiring messages, and practical workshops. Whether newlyweds or decades together, you\u2019ll gain tools to enhance communication, intimacy, and resilience, all rooted in God\u2019s Word. Enjoy heartfelt worship, personal reflection, and fellowship with other couples committed to keeping their vows alive. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cop.church\/event\/24095076-2025-10-18-im-keeping-mine-engaged-and-marriage-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickets are $175 per couple<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/healthy-community-day\/16860387\/2025-10-18T10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Healthy Community Day<\/a> 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Grant High School. Free health screenings, vaccinations, fruits and vegetables, haircuts, health coverage enrollment and renewal assistance, and much more. Healthy Community Day is presented and made possible by Golden 1 Credit Union, Dignity Health, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health and UC Davis Health. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/5th-annual-wild-howl-o-ween\/16816073\/2025-10-18T10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">5th Annual Wild Howl-O-Ween<\/a> 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, 403 Stafford St. Come and enjoy this family-friendly Halloween event with the animals for some goodies along the treat trail. Costumes are encouraged. Follow the treat trail along the map through the zoo sanctuary as you see the animals and visit the vendor booths to collect treats. Be sure to get your map stamped at each stop and turn it in at the main entrance for a chance to win some fang-tastic prizes, including an annual family membership to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. Tickets are $13, kids under 2 are free.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/hornet-football-vs-northern-colorado\/16599765\/2025-10-18T18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hornet Football vs Northern Colorado<\/a> 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Sacramento State, Hornet Stadium. Support your Hornets as they take on Northern Colorado and try to get to .500. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornettickets.evenue.net\/event\/ATH26\/FB04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickets from $17<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/2025-woman-on-fire-gala\/17043985\/2025-10-19T15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2025 Woman On Fire Gala<\/a> 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Dante Event Center. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cFlame Carriers \u2013 Women who light the path for generations to come,\u201d recognizes the powerful leadership of Black women who continue to inspire, uplift, and pave the way for future generations. The Flame Carrier Award will be presented to six phenomenal women whose work exemplifies resilience, courage, and lasting impact in our community: Courtney Dempsey, Tanisha Taylor, Pleshette Robertson, Genoa Barrow, Miss Wanda, and Alana I. Smith. The evening will feature a cocktail hour, gala dinner, silent auction, award ceremony, and live music and performances.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/be-exquisite-presents-frosted-elegance\/16982670\/2025-10-19T18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Be Exquisite Presents: Frosted Elegance<\/a> 6-11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Rink Studios, 1031 Del Paso Blvd. Join an evening filled with elegance and charm as the beauty of frosted designs is showcased. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and sophistication. Don\u2019t miss out on this exquisite event that promises to dazzle and inspire. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/be-exquisite-presents-frosted-elegance-tickets-1636831038699\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickets are $23<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Support Our Work<\/p>\n<p>Help The Sacramento Observer continue its 60-year legacy of independent journalism. Your support ensures our mission of creating a more informed world.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\tTagged: <a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/tag\/black-men-alive-well\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Black Men: Alive &amp; Well<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/tag\/community-calendar\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Community Calendar<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/tag\/creativity-speaks\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Creativity Speaks<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/tag\/keon-polee\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keon Polee<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/tag\/nicholas-ibarra\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nicholas Ibarra<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/tag\/outings-with-the-observer\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Outings With The Observer<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/tag\/sacramento-kings\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sacramento Kings<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/tag\/sacramento-scream-park\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sacramento Scream Park<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/tag\/say-it-loud-live-comedy\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Say It Loud &#8211; Live Comedy<\/a>\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All listed events, and more, can be viewed online on The OBSERVER\u2019s community events calendar at SacObserver.com. 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