Looking to up your appreciation of the arts?
We've rounded up four weekend events around Sacramento that will scratch your cultural itch, from a celebration of the humble banana to an interview with a local mural painter to an electronic music festival.
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9th Annual Sacramento Banana Festival (Jazz-A-Peel )
The Banana Festival is a two-day celebration of the diverse cultures that use the banana as a staple food. It features live entertainment, including dance, interactive hula hoop and hip hop stations; musical performances; a fashion show; and healthy cooking demos and culinary art for kids and families.
There will also be arts and culture displays, a crafts bazaar and a vendor fair, as well as kid-friendly activities like face-painting, storytelling, a banana split-eating contest, bounce houses, carnival rides and more.
When: Saturday, August 11, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Where: William Land Park, 3800 Land Park Drive
Admission: $8 (Advance); $10 (Door)
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CapRadio's Second Saturday Artist Reception with Stan Padilla
Capital Public Radio is hosting painter Stan Padilla at the station for an afternoon of art, music and discussion. Padilla has several works publicly displayed across the Sacramento region, most recently a three-story mural in the Golden One Arena titled "Flight."
Hey, Listen! host Nick Brunner will provide music, and C.G. Di Arie Winery and SacTown Union Brewing will provide wine and beer.
When: Saturday, August 11, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Capital Public Radio, 7055 Folsom Blvd.
Admission: Free
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This Midtown August 2018: Feat. Phantoms DJ Set
This all-ages free live music festival and block party will feature performances by Phantoms DJ Set, Joyzu, Ashley Ames, Sam I Jam, and Amicus & Leap Year, as well as a beer garden, food vendors and local artists.
When: Saturday, August 11, 5-11 p.m.
Where: Lavender Heights, 1050 20th St.
Admission: Free
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Audio Sunset Festival
National Entity presents the inaugural Audio Sunset Festival, featuring electronic music artists like Keys N Krates, Pegboard Nerds, Bailo, Champagne Drip, Donald Glaude, Myron Eugene and more. The seven-hour outdoor show will have food vendors and a bar.
When: Saturday, August 11, 2:30–11:30 p.m.
Where: 2200 Front Street
Admission: $25 (General Admission)
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