San Francisco Chronicle

Explore Latin music on Cinco de Mayo

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The Bay Area’s Latin music scene is one of the most vibrant in the country, and that’s especially true this week. Cinco de Mayo celebratio­ns are under way across San Francisco, the East Bay and the Peninsula, showcasing local acts spanning genres and styles — from mariachi to reggaeton, it’s a little bit of everything and something for everyone.

Univision Cinco de Mayo Celebratio­n

Featuring El Komander, Adriel Favela, Banda Los Sebastiane­s, Grupo H-100, Cheyo Carrillo, Banda Rancho Viejo, and Cynthia Silva. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, April 30. $10. Santa Clara County Fairground­s, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. (408) 494-3100. http://thefairgro­unds.org

Cinco de Mayo Cumbia Fiesta

Featuring Candelaria, Bicicletas por la Paz and Banda Sin Nombre. 9 p.m. Friday, May 5. $10. The New Parish, 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. (510) 444-7474. http://thenewpari­sh.com

Stockton Cinco de Mayo Block Party

Featuring Brenton Wood, Amanda Perez, Dev, Nef the Pharaoh, Layzie Bone and Mariachi America de Sacramento. 2-10 p.m. Friday, May 5. $15-$100. Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center St., Stockton. http://bit.ly/2p4eX8n

Off the Grid Fort Mason’s Cinco de Mayo Night Market

Featuring Nueva Generación and DJ Khor. 5-10 p.m. Friday, May 5. Off the Grid, 2 Marina Way, S.F. (415) 339-5888. www.otgfmc.com

2017 S.F. Cinco de Mayo Festival

Featuring Conjunto Picante, Berta Olivia, Aracely Zamora, Johnny Mota, Ricardo Sanchez, Evan Torres and Adelante. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, May 6. Mission District, Valencia St. between 21st and 24th streets, S.F. (415) 206-7752. http://mncsf.org/sfcincodem­ayo

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