From daytime adventures to nightlife, here’s what Northern California has planned for your weekend.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Does a jazz festival, a stamp exhibit, or even a rib cookout sound like fun? If so, that goes to show there’s something for everyone this weekend in Northern California.
The weekend weather cooled down a bit, with temperatures in the mid-80s and a light breeze from the southwest. Whether you want to go out, stay home, or a bit of both, here are some weekend events!
Gather some friends, maybe family, or even go solo but get out there, soak up the sun, and enjoy the weekend.
Elk Grove Multicultural Festival
The Town of Elk Grove will showcase the diversity of cultures in its community through entertainment, dance, music, food, art and more. August is Diversity Month, and there will be two performance stages, an art exhibition, an international food court, a fashion show, over 60 vendors, crafts and exhibits and much more. !
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 27
- Located at District56 (8230 Civic Center Drive, Elk Grove)
- Hosted by the Town of Elk Grove
- More information about this event HERE.
A day filled with real jazz! This year’s lineup includes soul/new jack swing singer Tony Terry and musicians Jeanette Harris, Steve Gray, Lin Rountree, The Braxton Brothers, Joel Del Rosario, Tony Exum Jr and more!
- 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday August 27
- Located at the Weber Point Events Center (221 North Center St., Stockton)
- Organized by SMA Entertainment
- More information about this event HERE.
Backyard Boogie Fundraiser for the Washington Center
A family afternoon of community, lowriders, food, music and culture, this fundraiser aims to raise money to create the Washington Neighborhood Center Urban Art & Garden Landscape Project. It’s also in hopes of getting young artists to build and create a beautiful space for the community to enjoy and thrive.
- 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday August 27
- Located at the Washington Neighborhood Center (400 16th St., Sacramento)
- Hosted by the Washington Neighborhood Center
- More information about this event HERE.
Summer Children’s Festival
A day of fun for the kids! There will be free games and activities, ceramics, origami, ikebana, Japanese language and calligraphy, and more, including snacks and drinks like Binchoyaki Bentos and Kona shaved ice!
Cruisin’ Into the Next Chapter Classic Car & Truck Show
There will be a range of classic cars, vintage trucks and fire engines as well as vintage tractors and petrol engines. Shop, participate in raffles to win prizes, listen to great music, grab free books and activities for kids, and eat delicious food!
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Seattle Children’s Film Festival: Festival Best!
The 17th Annual Seattle Children’s Film Festival is coming to Sacramento for this special event. With 10 different short animations, come and see qualified talents in your own city!
With a new score of Grammy-winning jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, “The Color Purple” is an unforgettable and intensely moving musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and Academy Award-nominated film. Oscars. A story about a young woman’s epic journey through joy, despair, anguish and hope to discover the power of love and how it leaves its mark on the soul.
- 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday August 27 and 3 p.m. Sunday August 28
- Located at the UC Davis Health Pavilion (1419 H St., Sacramento)
- Organized by Broadway At Music Circus
- More information about this event HERE.
The Great American Stamp Show
The nation’s largest national postage stamp exhibit is coming to Sacramento! Whether you are a collector or simply enjoy looking at stamps, there will be over 100 dealers offering to buy and sell stamps, over 50 specialist stamp companies and collectors, 10,000 pages of stamp exhibits, philately seminars and a youth area filled with fun activities!
Calling all vegans and vegan food lovers! This is a free local event with various plant-based treats, live music, organic drinks, vegan candies and local artisans.
- 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday August 27
- Located at HATCH Workshop (40 South Union St., Stockton)
- Hosted by Vegan Soulstice
- More information about this event HERE.
5th Annual All American Rib Cookoff Contest
This event will feature over 20 teams competing for the title and trophy of All American Rib Cook off Champion! Come and enjoy craft beers, a full bar, multiple bands/live music, vendors, a super fun kids’ area and more.
- 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday August 27
- Located at Recreation Park (123 Recreation Dr., Auburn)
- Organized by Crime Victims United
- More information about this event HERE.
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