Saturday, 8/31
Preserving the Harvest: Tomatoes Yisrael FamilY Farm, 10am, $20-$25
Have too many tomatoes to eat and don’t quite know what to do with them all? Look no further than this class Classes that walks you through dealing with an abundance of the fruits. Included in the cost of your ticket, you’ll learn how to can tomatoes, how to store them, how to choose the best tomatoes and much more. Bring an apron and potentially some enthusiasm for canned tomatoes, because you’ll be leaving with a jar of them and some newfound food knowledge. 4505 Roosevelt Avenue, yisraelfamilyfarm.net.
extravaganza. Head over to South Natomas Park for a morning of chalk, artwork and much more friendly, intriguing fun. 10am, no cover. South Natomas Community Park, 2881 Truxel Road.
FrIday, 8/30 DRY DIGGINGs FesTIVal 2019: Buy a ticket to this multi-day musical festival, complete with camping, three days of fun and plenty of drinks and other entertainment. Catch the event highlight on page 32. 10am, $30-$450. El Dorado County Fair and Event Grounds, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville.
NIGHT OF THe lIVING TIKI! TIKI MaRKeT, sWaP aND sHOW WITH TIKIYaKI 5.0: Join this tikithemed festival with all kinds of Polynesian food, music, cocktails and much more. The Jungle Bird’s mixologists will be in attendance, and there will be more than enough surf-music spinning on vinyl for you to get down to. Plus, catch the Blender Bombs! 5pm, $15-$30. Sail Inn Grotto, 1522 Jefferson Blvd. in West Sacramento.
Saturday, 8/31 BlaCK COMMUNITY FesT: The first installment of the Black Community Fest kicks off this weekend, featuring local black businesses. There will be a food-tasting contest, free haircuts for kids, plenty of vendors and much more for you to check out. 2pm, no cover. McClatchy Park, 3500 5th Ave.
aUTUMNUs PRIMUs: Don’t miss the changing seasons as summer slowly fades into autumn. This festival celebrates the shift and features some local artists and vendors, plus live performances from Sonny Vibes and JustIs. There’s also an open-mic, and there will be food and drink. Pay a $5 suggested donation, or wear the colors red, orange, yellow and brown for free entry. 6pm, $5. Brazilian Center for Cultural Exchange of Sacramento, 2420 N St., Suite 180.
CHalK IT UP! FesTIVal: Want to get a little bit of chalk into your weekend? Well, check out the event highlight on page 30. It’s time for Chalk it Up!, once again. 11am, no cover. Fremont Park, 1515 Q St.
ONe lOVe ONe HeaRT ReGGae FesTIVal 2019: It’s the 10th year of the One Love One Heart Reggae Festival. Take to the Yolo County Fairgrounds for some reggae music from Anthony B, Richie Spice, Amara La Negra, Fyakin, Lila Iké and much much more. Bring the love. Noon, $20-$150. Yolo County Fairgrounds, 1250 Gum Ave. in Woodland.
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saCRaMeNTO NaaCP RHYTHM & BlUes FesTIVal: Spend some time with The Greater Sacramento NAACP Branch as they present their Rhythm & Blues Festival this year. There’s lots of old-school sounds along the river and plenty of food, drinks and vendors keeping the day flowing with good vibes and fun. 11am, $10-$50. Miller Regional Park, 2701 Marina View Drive.
SuNday, 9/1 RaINBOW FesTIVal 2019: Take to the streets in the Lavender Heights District for the annual Rainbow Festival. There are tons of performers sharing their talents, and the entire festival benefits The Jose Sarria Scholarship Program. Walk around, enjoy the show and support grants for educational purposes to organizations with educational projects on LGBTQ issues. Noon, $10. 20th St.
FOOd & drINK tHurSday, 8/29 DaVIs FaRMeRs MaRKeT aT sUTTeR MeDICal CeNTeR: The Davis Farmers Market remains a not-just-for-Davis excursion. Head on over to the Sutter Medical Center to get some healthy, locally sourced produce. 4pm, no cover. Sutter Medical Center, 2825 Capitol Ave.
VeGaN BReWs aND BBQ: Want to get some vegan food, but don’t know where to get some vegan drinks to go along with that food? Check out this evening of food and beverages, all vegan, at Tower Brewing. There’s all kinds of Southern food staples and soul food, but without the meat. 5pm, call for cover. Tower Brewing, 1210 66th St., Suite B.
FrIday, 8/30 KICK OFF TO FaRM TO FORK UNCORKeD!: Spend a little time with the Old Sugar Mill as it starts the festivities for Farm-to-Fork. There will be a car show, music from Big Crush, a complimentary glass of sangria and much more exciting family fun. 6pm, $10-$30. Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave. in Clarksburg.
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