{"id":304758,"date":"2026-05-07T19:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T19:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/304758\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T19:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T19:40:12","slug":"music-and-art-in-mothers-day-weekend-around-sacramento-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/304758\/","title":{"rendered":"Music and art in Mother’s Day weekend around Sacramento, CA"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following is the May 7 edition of Cultural Capital, an arts and entertainment newsletter written by Abridged contributor Chris Macias. Want it sent directly to your inbox?\u00a0Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s one of those weeks where you really need to plan ahead. The Second Saturday art crawl is on the horizon and a major festival is touching down, not to mention all the events related to Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

While we\u2019re talking about planning for upcoming events, here\u2019s one more to keep in mind. On May 27, the riveting local band\u00a0Rituals of Mine<\/a>\u00a0is performing an\u00a0intimate show hosted by Abridged and Amatoria Fine Art Books<\/a>\u00a0at the Midtown bookshop. Only 25 tickets are available for this evening of music and conversation, so jump on it now or risk that FOMO.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s dip into an action-packed week that includes an artsy and fun pi\u00f1ata celebration, a food-themed art exhibit and a major country festival. On top of that, we\u2019ve got a list of Mother\u2019s Day ideas as well.<\/p>\n

Grab a bouquet of supermarket tulips and let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n

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An\u00a0art show that breaks traditions\u00a0(and some papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9)<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

Prism Art Space, 2120 K St., Sacramento<\/p>\n

2-6 p.m., May 8 (Friday); 5-9 p.m., May 9 (Saturday, opening reception)<\/p>\n

Free entry<\/p>\n

While we\u2019re on a celebratory theme: a party isn\u2019t complete without the smashing of a pi\u00f1ata. But in the hands of artists like Andres Alvarez of Sacramento, pi\u00f1atas are about much more than creating a scramble for candy. They\u2019re extensions of cultural identity to be expressed in myriad ways.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnlike (in) my childhood,\u00a0pi\u00f1atas\u00a0now encompass an international range of subjects inspired by political, social and pop culture,\u201d Alvarez said in an email. \u201cPi\u00f1atas\u00a0should be encouraged in art curriculum. They promote creativity, engineering, self-exploration, community, recycling and connection.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alvarez\u00a0is among the 16 local artists exhibiting in\u00a0\u201cSMASH! A Pi\u00f1ata Exhibition,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0which runs from Friday through May 30 at Prism Art Space. No need for a bat and blindfold. But you will find pi\u00f1atas constructed in many different mediums, from traditional papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 to patchworks and more. Alvarez\u2019s work, for example, is constructed from hojas de maiz\u00a0(corn husks).<\/p>\n

\u201cUnlike tissue paper, the\u00a0hojas de maiz\u00a0are alive,\u201d he said. \u201cThey are active and transforming. Changing in texture, color, rhythm and position just like our personal and cultural anthologies.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since opening last year, Prism Art Space has quickly established itself as a gallery that thrives on risk taking. Bridgett Wrecks, who curated the pi\u00f1ata exhibit with Vianne de Santiago, said that unconventional spirit fits perfectly with the new show.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThat foundation aligns with the spirit of the show, which pushes boundaries (and) invites visitors to engage with the work in a dynamic way,\u201d Wrecks wrote in an Instagram direct message.<\/p>\n

The closing event on May 30 will definitely be a hit, as some of the pi\u00f1atas will be smashed birthday party-style. Even if you don\u2019t dive in, this exhibition is an artistic treat to savor.<\/p>\n

Satisfy your hunger for\u00a0Farm-to-Fine Art<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

Prism Art Space, 2120 K St., Sacramento<\/p>\n

2-6 p.m., May 8 (Friday); 5-9 p.m., May 9 (Saturday, opening reception)<\/p>\n

Free entry<\/p>\n

And you thought catering trays were just for passing deviled eggs or bruschetta at a soir\u00e9e. In the case of\u00a0Art \u00c0 La Carte<\/a>\u00a0at Mills Station Arts & Culture Center, catering trays are transformed into food-themed works of art. Participating artists are using more than a dozen media to create their works for the show, which runs through May 23. Fill up at\u00a0Shahrzad Fine Persian Cuisine<\/a>\u00a0or another favorite restaurant in\u00a0\u201cThe Cho\u201d<\/a>\u00a0and feed your need for art.<\/p>\n

Kick up your heels at\u00a0Country in the Park<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento<\/p>\n

1 p.m., May 8-9 (Friday and Saturday)<\/p>\n

$83 daily, $154.60 two-day pass<\/p>\n

If country music is your jam, Cal Expo is calling your name.\u00a0KNCI\u2019s Country in the Park<\/a>\u00a0is going down Friday and Saturday, with Miranda Lambert and Dixon native Jon Pardi headlining the festivities. Last year\u2019s edition drew more than 80,000 attendees, making it one of the region\u2019s largest music festivals. With no\u00a0GoldenSky Festival<\/a>\u00a0again this year, scoot your boots to Cal Expo if you crave country music in a large-scale setting.<\/p>\n

Mother\u2019s Day mania<\/p>\n

Those who want to celebrate mom have plenty of options this weekend. From Mother\u2019s Day-specific events to family-friendly outings, here\u2019s a list of quick picks to celebrate the mother figures in your life:<\/p>\n

For the music-loving mom:<\/p>\n

Family-friendly outings:<\/p>\n

Before I go,<\/p>\n

I\u2019m always blown away by the support for Cultural Capital and Abridged. Let\u2019s keep the momentum going so we can provide more news and information that the Sacramento region deserves. With today marking the\u00a0Big Day of Giving<\/a>, please show your support to PBS KVIE with a donation that helps keep our free public service journalism thriving. It\u2019s an honor to serve Abridged readers just like you.<\/p>\n

See you next week!<\/p>\n

Chris Macias\u00a0is a regular contributor, writing\u00a0Cultural Capital\u00a0for Abridged.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The following is the May 7 edition of Cultural Capital, an arts and entertainment newsletter written by Abridged…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":304759,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[121,123,122],"class_list":["post-304758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sacramento","tag-sacramento","tag-sacramento-headlines","tag-sacramento-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/304758","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=304758"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/304758\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/304759"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=304758"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=304758"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=304758"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}