Explore Latin music on Cinco de Mayo
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