by the El Reportero staff
September brings music, film, community activities and cultural celebrations throughout the Bay Area. From Latin jazz in Vallejo and a former Santana vocalist to veteran musicians taking center stage, the coming days offer a lively mix of entertainment and community events.
Julie Brand at Vallejo Art Walk
Latin jazz, salsa and boleros downtown
Julie Brand brings Latin jazz, salsa, boleros and timeless classics to the Vallejo Art Walk, accompanied by Carlos Ramirez, Jose Soto, Agosto Sandoval and Rafael Ramirez.
Friday, Sept. 11, 6–8 p.m., Downtown Vallejo. Free.
Sugarcane screens in Berkeley
Oscar-nominated documentary highlights Native voices
The Native Voices Film Series presents Sugarcane, the Oscar-nominated documentary examining the legacy of abuse and deaths at a Canadian Indian residential school. Co-director Julian Brave NoiseCat (Secwepemc) will attend the screening and participate in a conversation following the film.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7–10 p.m., David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley.
Tony Lindsay takes two Bay Area stages
Former Santana vocalist performs in Berkeley and Larkspur
Tony Lindsay, Santana’s longest-tenured lea calendar_eng_9.11.26d singer, performs twice this week. He joins Nona Brown and Bryan S Dyer for Electric Blues & Classic Grooves at The Freight, followed by an appearance with The Ray Charles Project at Lark Theater.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m., The Freight, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. Saturday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m., Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur; doors open 6:30 p.m.
The Bill Ortiz Group
Veteran trumpeter begins a new musical chapter
Bay Area veteran trumpeter Bill Ortiz celebrates a new chapter leading his own band. The free concert features Howard Wiley, Ken Cook, Gary Brown, Leon Joyce Jr., John Santos and vocalist Zoe Ellis.
Friday, Sept. 18, 4:30 p.m., Music Concourse, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Free.
Danilo y Orq. Universal at ¡Baila!
Salsa takes over Berkeley
Danilo y Orq. Universal headline ¡Baila!, joined by DJ Ron, DJ José Ruíz and In Lak’ech Dance Academy for an evening of music and dancing.
Friday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m.–1 a.m., 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. $25 advance; $30 at the door.
Hispanic Heritage Month Festival
Peruvian traditions celebrated in Santa Cruz
Tradición Peruana Cultural Center performs during Santa Cruz’s Hispanic Heritage Month Festival, part of an afternoon celebrating Hispanic culture and community.
Saturday, Sept. 19, noon–6 p.m., 119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz. Tradición Peruana performs 2:30–3 p.m.
