by the El Reportero staff
Mission Varrio Project performs at Carnaval San Francisco
Bay Area Latin fusion ensemble Mission Varrio Project will perform live during this year’s Carnaval San Francisco celebration as part of the Main Stage entertainment lineup. Known for blending Latin percussion, dance rhythms and multicultural influences, the group promises an energetic performance at one of the city’s largest annual street festivals.
The appearance will also coincide with the filming of a music video for the group’s upcoming single “Carnavalera,” inviting the public to participate in the festive atmosphere and community celebration. Sunday, May 24, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Main Stage, 22nd Street and Harrison Street, San Francisco. Free admission.
Danilo y Universal perform Carnaval after-party at El Rio
Bay Area salsa group Danilo y Universal will headline a Carnaval San Francisco after-party celebration at El Rio in San Francisco’s Mission District. The event is expected to feature salsa, merengue, cumbia and Latin dance music following the city’s annual Carnaval festivities.
Organizers say DJs Malcriada and Earth Angel will keep the music going between live sets during the afternoon and evening gathering. Sunday, May 24, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., El Rio, San Francisco.
La Gente SF closes Carnaval San Francisco
San Francisco Latin fusion group La Gente SF will return to Carnaval San Francisco for a featured closing performance on the festival’s Main Stage at 22nd and Harrison streets. The Mission District-rooted band is known for mixing reggae, cumbia, salsa, hip hop and world music influences into high-energy live performances.
Festival organizers say La Gente SF will perform the final live set of the evening, bringing dance music and celebration to one of San Francisco’s best-known cultural events. Sunday, May 24, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Carnaval San Francisco Main Stage, 22nd Street and Harrison Street, San Francisco. Free admission.
Tony Lindsay & Friends perform at EPACENTER
Award-winning vocalist Tony Lindsay, widely recognized for his longtime performances with Santana, will headline a special concert with an all-star lineup of Bay Area musicians at EPACENTER in East Palo Alto. The show is expected to feature soul, funk, jazz, Latin and rhythm-and-blues performances by veteran musicians including David K. Mathews, Karl Perazzo, Billy Johnson, Myron Dove and Cedricke Dennis.
Organizers say the concert celebrates the Bay Area’s multicultural music traditions while supporting community arts programming at EPACENTER. Saturday, June 6, 2026. Doors open at 6 p.m.; concert begins at 6:30 p.m. EPACENTER, East Palo Alto. Tickets: $25 for East Palo Alto residents, $75 general admission, $125 VIP.
