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7-Eleven’s BYO Cup Day takes place Saturday in all of the convenience store chain’s locations. (Erin Kirkland/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

Weekend Wonders

Where to go, what to see and what to do

7-Eleven­BYO (Bring Your Own)­Cup Day

For all those who are fans of Slurpees, the convenience store chain is offering a one-day opportunity on Saturday to fill up any cup or container from home for less than $2.

The only specified requirement is that the cup or container must fit within the 10-inch cutout underneath the Slurpee machine dispenser.

The deal is available for all locations and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fresno Filmworks screening

In collaboration with CineCulture, Fresno Filmworks will screen the recent Sundance film, “Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter.”

The independent film stars Rinko Kikuchi, a 2006 Oscar nominee for Best Supporting Actress in “Babel” and was written and directed by filmmaking brothers David and Nathan Zellner.

The dark comedy follows a lonely Japanese woman who after discovering a VHS copy of “Fargo,” goes a quest to find the movie’s buried treasure in the American Midwest.

“Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter” is in Japanese and English with subtitles and runs 105 minutes. Tickets cost $10 for general and $8 for students and seniors.

For more information, visit FresnoFilmworks.org.

Shinzen Spring­Garden Festival

The Fresno Bonsai Society event will showcase Japanese culture and the beauty of the Shinzen Friendship Garden on Saturday from 11 to 5 p.m.

Taiko drummers, martial arts demonstrations, authentic Japanese cuisine and more will be on hand for the spring celebration.

Tickets are $7 for ages 15 and over, $3 for ages 4 to 14 and children under 4 years old are free.

For more information, visit shinzenjapanese.org.

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