by the El Reportero staff
Summer continues to fill Northern California with music, art, family entertainment and cultural celebrations. From San Francisco museums and jazz clubs to family festivals and community gatherings, July offers residents plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Bay Area.
Graciela Iturbide exhibition opens at SFMOMA
SFMOMA presents Graciela Iturbide: Between Two Worlds, the first major U.S. retrospective in more than two decades honoring one of Mexico’s most acclaimed photographers. More than 100 black-and-white images explore Indigenous communities, everyday life and cultural traditions spanning five decades. Opens Saturday, July 11, SFMOMA, 151 Third St., San Francisco.
La Raza Athletic Association hosts annual fundraiser
La Raza Athletic Association will hold its Annual Fundraising Dinner benefiting youth programs and scholarships. The evening features live music by Mio Flores and His Latin All Stars, a Ballet Folklórico presentation, dinner and a social hour. Saturday, July 11, social hour 5–6 p.m.; dinner and entertainment 6–10:30 p.m., Scott’s Seafood, Jack London Square, Oakland.
Tony Lindsay performs at Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Tony Lindsay, Santana’s longest-serving lead vocalist, brings his blend of soul, jazz and R&B to the Kuumbwa Jazz Center. During nearly 25 years with the legendary band, he appeared on Supernatural, Shaman and Milagro, earning multiple Grammy Awards. Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m., Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz.
SFMOMA celebrates Mexican culture
Inspired by the Graciela Iturbide exhibition, SFMOMA presents Rooftop Radio featuring DJ mare.efresh, a live performance by Y La Bamba, folklórico dance by El Espíritu Bailarín and audience dance lessons. Thursday, July 16. Activities begin at 5:45 p.m.; Rooftop Radio from 6–9 p.m., SFMOMA, 151 Third St., San Francisco.
Kids Rock! returns to Redwood City
Kids Rock! returns with Lori & RJ for a free morning of interactive music, dancing and family fun especially for kids.. Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m.–noon, Courthouse Square, Redwood City.
Omar Sosa Quarteto Americanos se presenta en Berkeley
El pianista nominado al Grammy Omar Sosa llevará su Quarteto Americanos a Berkeley para una velada que combina jazz afrocubano, ritmos latinos e improvisación contemporánea. Domingo 19 de julio, 7 p.m., Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley.
Viva Perú Festival returns to Newark
The third annual Viva Perú Festival features Peruvian cuisine, live music, dance performances and family activities, headlined by international salsa star José Alberto “El Canario.” Sunday, July 26, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Swiss Park, 5911 Mowry Ave., Newark.
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