Cheza Nami presents its 12th annual Taste of Africa Festival on Saturday, October 5, 10am – 6pm at the Lawn Area of the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Taste of Africa is a free, outdoor festival celebrating the rich diversity and heritage of Africa and the Diaspora. The festival features a vibrant lineup of musicians and dance performances by local African and African Diaspora artists, awe-inspiring art exhibits, tantalizing cultural cuisine, an African marketplace, a community art project, and a Kidzone featuring a reading corner, arts and crafts, and interactive instrument exploration.