by the El Reportero staff
Orquesta Borinquen brings salsa and wine celebration to Vallejo
Bay Area salsa group Orquesta Borinquen will headline a Sunday afternoon salsa and wine event at Vino Godfather Winery in Vallejo. Organizers say the gathering combines live tropical dance music, wine tasting and outdoor social activities in a relaxed North Bay atmosphere.
The band is expected to perform classic salsa favorites and dance rhythms while organizers encourage the public to support local live music venues and community bands. Sunday, May 31, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Vino Godfather Winery, 1005 Walnut Ave., Vallejo.
Live salsa returns Wednesdays to the Mission District
Weekly salsa dancing continues at Blondie’s Bar in San Francisco’s Mission District, where live Latin bands and DJs gather dancers from across the Bay Area every Wednesday evening. Organizers say the popular Valencia Street venue continues attracting both longtime salsa dancers and younger audiences interested in Latin music and nightlife.
The weekly gatherings feature salsa, Latin jazz and tropical dance music in a relaxed social atmosphere popular with local residents, artists and visitors. Wednesdays from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia St., San Francisco.
Momotombo-SF brings Latin rock to Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Bay Area Latin rock ensemble Momotombo-SF, featuring original and former members connected to the legendary groups Malo and Santana, will perform a free outdoor concert at San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Bandshell. The group blends Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms and classic San Francisco Latin rock sounds rooted in the city’s Fillmore-era music traditions.
Among the featured musicians is Adrian Areas, son of Jose “Chepito” Areas, the retired founding member and percussionist of Santana, and one of the pioneers of the Bay Area Latin rock movement. Organizers say the concert is expected to attract longtime Bay Area Latin rock fans and park visitors during the city’s summer outdoor music season. Friday, June 5, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Golden Gate Park Bandshell, Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco. Free admission.
SF Public Library expands children’s family programs
The San Francisco Public Library continues presenting free children’s and family literacy programs throughout neighborhood branches across the city, including storytimes, music activities, reading circles and educational events for toddlers and school-age children.
Upcoming activities continue during the week of May 29 through early June at multiple San Francisco library branches citywide.
