Saturday, 8/24Sunday 8/25
Tree Harvest Festival Cal Expo, noon, $29-$57
No, it’s not that kind of tree—this festival is celebrating the harvest of cannabis. Here, you can take in FesTivals all things marijuana— cannabis vendors, cooking demos, funnel cake eating contests—the possibilities are endless. There are dozens of musical acts and comedians performing, including the Philharmonik, Ideateam, Ngaio PHOtO COurtESy OF rICK PrOCtOr Bealum, Steph Sanders, Larry Dorsey and more. Additionally, there’s a Ferris wheel, live artwork and all kinds of food vendors. Plus, there’s a petting zoo, cannabis presentations and so much more. 1600 Exposition Blvd., treeharvestfestival.com.
eveRGReY: You can only see this Swedish metal band a finite number of times in your life. Get a little progressive with your metal and catch the powerful metal band. 7pm, $21. Holy Diver, 1517 21st St.
J BOOG: Going to get some reggae music this weekend, but not sure which artist and venue you’re going to hit? Catch this show with J Boog, source of the hit song “Let’s Do It Again,” at this show. 7pm, $27.50. Ace of Spades, 1417 R St.
MUsiC iN THe PaRK: To cap off the festival in Curtis Park, you can catch this free concert with On Air and Mr. Cooper. It’s outdoors, it’s music, it’s in a park. 6pm, no cover. Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th St.
tuESday, 8/27 CiNDeRella’s TOM KeiFeR: Start your engines—on Tuesday—and catch the guitarist from Cinderella touring for his solo album, Rise. Points North will also be in attendance. 7:30pm, $35-$55. Crest Theatre, 1013 K St.
JUsTiN HaYWaRD: Playing guitar, writing songs and singing those songs is what Hayward does—you may recognize the name as representing the person behind the Moody Blues. 7:30pm, $38-$82. Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom.
WEdnESday, 8/28 TWO TONe sTeiNY & DaNNY saNDOval: Piano music and harmonicas can be expected at this Blow By Blow Jump Blues Show. 6:30pm, $10. Momo Sacramento, 2708 J St.
CRasH TesT DUMMies: Then, of course, there’s this performance from Canadian superstars of song with the deep-singing lead vocalist. You might not want to miss the distinctive sounds, and neither does Jill Sobule, who’s also on the bill. 7:30pm, $35$55. Crest Theatre, 1013 K St.
saCRaMeNTO sONGWRiTeR CiRCle sHOWCase: Don’t miss this show of Sacramento singersongwriters sharing their music. Heather Evans and Marco Robledo host. 7pm, $10. Shine, 1400 E St.
With all kinds of performances on two kinds of stages, you’ll get to appreciate all kinds of different cultures in a day of dancing, eating, arting, crafting and more. 10pm, no cover. Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road.
FesTival De la isla: Loved the island of Puerto Rico when you visited? You’ll love this festival celebrating the island. There’s lots of salsa music, lots of international food, plenty of dancing and a never-ending supply of music to dance ’til your heart is more than content with the amount of dancing you’ve done. 10am, $25-$75. Peña Adobe Park, 4699 Peña Adobe Road.
MiDsUMMeR’s FaiRY-Tale CelTiC ReN FaiR: One unique way to spend a day is this Renaissance fair. Show up and enter a world where it’s not the same era as it is outside—instead, it’s a much closer facsimile of medieval time, but with more justice. Check out the event highlight. 10am, $15-$60. Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St. in Plymouth.
MOllY OF DeNali CeleBRaTiON: Will you catch this celebration of PBS Kids’ new show? It’s about Molly Mabray and her daily adventures in Alaska with her dog and pals. Show up for some crafts, snacks and television-watching. 11pm, no cover. PBS KVIE, 2030 W. El Camino Ave.
saCTOWN NaCHOs FesTival: Start your day off the only way you know how—by eating a whole bunch of nachos. Like last year, there will be wrestlers wrestling, lots of music, lots of nacho vendors and more. Some of the proceeds benefit Project Optimism, and there are $3 nacho specials at each vendor. 4pm, $10-$42. Cesar Chavez Plaza, 910 I St.
TRee HaRvesT FesTival: Wondering how you should celebrate the harvest of cannabis flowers? Don’t think too hard—just check out this festival with that expressed purpose. There will be plenty of vendors, lots of music and more. Check out the event highlight for more details. Noon, $29-$57. Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sunday, 8/25 CURTis FesT aRTisaN FaiR 2019: If you prefer
FEStIVaLS Saturday, 8/24
non-artisan products, this event may not be for you. Otherwise, check out this conglomeration of dozens of local artisans sharing their diverse arrays of goods they made. There will be plenty of food and
elK GROve MUlTiCUlTURal FesTival: The festivities are underway. Catch this eighth installment of the Multicultural Festival.
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