What’s Up With Your Weekend, 7/19 - 7/21/19
Light.Wav Tech Art Showcase: Light.wav is an annual 2-day digital media art showcase fusing art and technology through light, space and sound. Both nights will have live performances, we’ll transform an empty space into what can be described as a “modern-day dreamscape” where attendees will find themselves immersed in a sensory experience. Also happening on Saturday, 18+ 7PM-midnight. $10+
Sacramento Japanese Film Festival at Crest Theatre: The 15th annual Sacramento Japanese Film Festival begins with Destiny, The Tale of Kamakura. Arrive early to browse the card and book boutiques in the lobby. Doors at 630PM. Film at 730PM. $10
Danai Gurira’s Eclipsed at Celebration Arts: (Yes, that Danai Gurira!) Tony-nominated, Danai Gurira’s Eclipsed follows the experiences of a group of captive “wives,” subject to the whims of a Liberian rebel officer in a rebel army camp in 2003. With the arrival of a new girl who can read, and the return of an old one who can kill, their possibilities are quickly changed. These defiant survivors wonder about a different destiny. The play offers a chilling, humanizing and surprisingly funny portrait of transformation, and celebrates the women who navigate and survive their hostile circumstances. 8-10PM $20
Oak Park Fix- It Cafe at 3600 Broadway: Get tools sharpened, clothing mended, bikes repaired and more at this community-driven effort to make do. 11AM-2PM
Lunafest 2019 at the Guild Theatre: Carrie’s TOUCH has partnered with Lunafest for an amazing, and inspiring twist on traditional fundraisers- a film festival For, By, and About Women. Help support, and create more African American Breast Cancer Survivors. Join the pre-screening mixer, and immediately following, will be the 2-hour screening of various films. 2-5PM $35
Impatiens Bloom Day Party at Flamingo House: Local DJs Karizma, Rich Soto, and Greg Albers spin disco, house and worldwide sounds, accompanied by designer Jackie Taylor showcasing her pieces and a special selection of vintage. 21+ 2-8PM Free.
Lipstick Presents We Are Your Friends at Old Ironsides: The Lipstick crew and friends bring you a Blog House Revival featuring music by artists like Justice, The Twelves, MSTRKRFT, Chromeo, Vitalic, Soulwax, LCD Soundsystem, Breakbot, Peaches, Ladytron + more. 21+ 9PM-130AM $5
Sacramento Audio Waffle at Red Museum: Norcal NoiseFest presents the loudest breakfast in town, featuring noise artists accompanied by free coffee and waffles. Ear plugs provided. All ages 12 - 3PM $8+
Sacramento Zine Symposium at Central Public Library: Learn about and participate in the production, history, and fun of zines at this event featuring panel discussions, lightning talks, and creation spaces for exploring the world of zines. All ages. 12-4PM. Free.
Funday Frolic at Faces: Enjoy some post-brunch drink specials & an evening of fancy frolics dressed in your Funday best. With music by K2, Pumatron, Jon E Qwest and Amy Roze and visual delights by Kitteh Klub and Branden Kern 21+ 3-10PM No cover.
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7/21: Sacramento Ballet is offering tickets to see The Nutcracker at discounted prices through July 21st.
7/27: Garden the Grid, midtown’s summer garden tour supporting Alchemist CDC, will feature 15 gardens throughout midtown, Two Flew the Coop backyard chickens, Bee Love Beekeeper demonstrations, kitchen composting lessons from ReSoil Sac, and succulents from The Prickly Pear. $10.
8/2: Absorbed: Summer Edition is a collaborative multimedia art explosion at Beatnik Studios featuring art by Joshua Tremain, Felicia Gabaldon, and Erica Avila, music from Jon Bafus and Vox Musica, dance by Capital Dance Project, bites from Niche Events, and drinks by Jungle Bird, Boochcraft Kombucha and Urban Roots Brewing. $35.
