by the El Reportero staff
August opens with a full calendar of family festivals, live music, cultural performances and business gatherings across the Bay Area. Whether you’re looking for a community celebration, a benefit concert, an arts festival or a professional networking opportunity, the coming weeks offer activities for all ages and interests.
Fiesta en el Parque
Free family festival brings Latino culture to the Presidio
Celebrate Latino culture during the fourth annual Fiesta en el Parque, featuring live music, salsa, merengue and cumbia dance lessons, arts and crafts, face painting, lawn games and local food vendors overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Presented by Telemundo 48 and NBC Bay Area in partnership with the Presidio Trust, the event encourages families to bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of music and community.
Saturday, Aug. 1, 1–4 p.m., Presidio Tunnel Tops, East Meadow, 210 Lincoln Blvd., San Francisco. Free admission. Information: presidio.gov.
MJ Santos Scholarship Fund All-Star Benefit Concert
Outstanding musicians unite for a scholarship fundraiser
Some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians will perform in a benefit concert supporting percussionist MJ Santos as he continues his education at The New School in New York. The lineup includes John Santos, Destani Wolf, Saul Sierra, John Calloway, Dan Parenti, Anthony Blea, Javier Navarrette, Miles Turk, Joaquín Ortiz, Lucca Parenti and special guests. All proceeds benefit the MJ Santos Scholarship Fund.
Saturday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Piedmont Piano Company, 1728 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. Tickets available online and at the door.
Beyond the Latino Community
San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival returns to Fort Mason
The seventh biennial San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival presents three days of contemporary aerial performances, youth showcases and site-specific works by internationally recognized artists. Hosted by Zaccho Dance Theatre and Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, the festival transforms theaters and public spaces into stages celebrating movement, creativity and innovation.
Friday through Sunday, Aug. 7–9, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, Gateway Pavilion, Pier 2, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco. Information and tickets: sfaerialartsfest.org.
CHCC 47th Annual Statewide Convention
California’s largest Latino business gathering comes to Oakland
Business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and public officials will gather for the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce’s annual convention, featuring keynote speakers, networking sessions, educational workshops and discussions on economic development and leadership. The conference highlights opportunities for Latino businesses throughout California.
Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 19–21, Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland. Registration required. Information: CHCC2026.com.
Visit ElReporteroSF.com and click on the Calendar section for additional community events throughout the Bay Area.
Community organizations, artists and event organizers are invited to submit upcoming events for publication by emailing elreportero@aol.com.
