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August in Sacramento marks the return of many beloved traditions that make summertime a little sweeter. It’s when hundreds of people descend upon Fremont Park to claim their slice of sidewalk and tap into their inner artist at the annual Chalk It Up! Chalk Art & Music Festival during Labor Day weekend.
It’s also a time when local vendors get creative with a certain, curvy tropical fruit at the Banana Festival in William Land Park, which doubles as a fundraiser for the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum and the National Academic Youth Corp; think everything from banana lumpia to banana turkey rolls and even flavorful cocktails.
For music happenings, stop by Charles Albright Fest at Phono Select Records to hear 10 bands blast punk, indie and hardcore music — or check out the return of experimental rock band ghostplay as they celebrate their new album “Zelpha” at The Starlet Room above Harlow’s. There’s something for everyone this month, so dive in and explore what’s buzzin’ in the 916.