Six Bay Area events highlight music, film, art and Día de los Muertos traditions
by the El Reportero staff
Oakland salsa block party
DJ WaltDigz brings dancing to Preservation Park
Salsa enthusiasts can enjoy an afternoon of Latin rhythms with DJ WaltDigz at a block party in downtown Oakland. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 1–5 p.m. Preservation Park, 1233 Preservation Way, Oakland.
El Rio closes Salsa Sundays
Orquesta Borinquen performs at season finale
El Rio concludes its 2026 Salsa Sundays season with live music by Orquesta Borinquen and guest DJs. All dancing levels are welcome. Admission is $10 before 4 p.m. and $20 afterward; ages 21 and older.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 3–8 p.m. El Rio, San Francisco.
Families create Día de los Muertos art
Berkeley workshop features alebrijes
The Lawrence Hall of Science invites families to create paper-mâché alebrijes using recycled materials during a bilingual workshop. The activity contributes to a community ofrenda developed with Tierra Rituals. A second workshop on October 31 will focus on seed-decorated calaveras. Admission is $27 for visitors ages three and older; children under two enter free.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 1–3 p.m. Lawrence Hall of Science, 1 Centennial Drive, Berkeley.
The Eternal Song screens in Berkeley
Filmmakers discuss Indigenous ancestral wisdom
The Native Voices Film Series presents The Eternal Song, exploring Indigenous cultures, ancestral knowledge and healing from colonial trauma. Directors Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo join a discussion moderated by Sacred Land Film Project director Toby McLeod. The film highlights cultural memory.
Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley. Tickets required.
Taste of Mission Bernal supports art
Neighborhood tasting benefits public mosaic
A neighborhood food tasting at The Front Porch raises support for a public mosaic mural along Cortland Avenue. Tickets cost $65 for adults ages 18–60, with limited $40 admission for younger and older guests. The gathering celebrates community creativity.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5–8 p.m. The Front Porch, 65 29th St., San Francisco.
Patron Latin Rhythms honors remembrance
Livermore concert celebrates Día de los Muertos
Patron Latin Rhythms performs at Almost Famous Wine Company and celebrates the release of its single, Let’s Choose Unity. The concert honors Día de los Muertos through live music and community gathering. Admission is restricted to adults ages 21 and older.
Friday, Oct. 30, doors 6:30 p.m.; show 7:30 p.m. Almost Famous Wine Company, Livermore.
