Middle Eastern Culture and Food Festival

Want a taste of the Middle East—literally? There’s only one way to get it this weekend. Well, there’s probably a lot of different ways, but the Sacramento Middle Eastern Culture and Food Festival doesn’t have a cover charge, so it’s a good bet. Head on over to Carmichael and partake of all kinds of food vendors, including The Kebab Guys, Go Falafel and more, and plenty of exhibitors of local groups. There’s a kids’ corner with fun family activities, lots of traditional performances and more. Nader Zaki will be singing, DJ Qamar Soboh will be spinning and Aljuthoor of the Arab Shatat will be performing some Palestinian Dabke. 5325 Engle Road in Carmichael, sacmideastfestival.com.