by Magdy Zara
With the theme “Central American Roots and World Music,” the Bay Area Cultural Festival takes place this month. It’s a family-friendly event celebrating Central American heritage, music, and culture, featuring live music, dance, art, food, and culture.
Emerging talent will have the opportunity to be seen and heard by an exceptional panel of world-class judges, empowering the Latino community through music.
Cultura Fest fills that void, uniting people through music, art, and food. It highlights Salvadoran and Latin American musicians, chefs, and artists, honoring their shared journey of resilience and creativity.
There are two talent categories, both based on world music and Central American roots music. These categories include new interpretations of classic versions, with a special emphasis on roots music, folklore, and the fusion of international and Central American music across all genres.
For the complete contest rules and entry process, visit
https://s.disco.ac/uwqqcqaucjie
The festival will take place on August 23, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 400 Grand Ave, South San Francisco. However, the deadline to submit entries and participate is this Friday, August 15.
WAWDF 2025 Weekend
As part of the 2025 World Arts West Dance Festival, the World Arts West 2025 Dance Festival (WAWDF) will be held, featuring dance, music, and art workshops for all levels.
This festival will have the central theme “Dance as Health and Healing,” exploring what constitutes a healthy community.
Its goal is to showcase dance and art forms rooted in cultural traditions, including the sacred, the social, and the contemporary. The festival will include movement workshops, artistic dialogues, and new activities such as Hawaiian lei making, kalimba music, and Afro-Cuban healing rituals.
It will be held on August 16 and 17, starting at 2 p.m., at 2560 Ninth Street #119 in Berkeley. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
A Little Rock Outdoors in Madera
ApCal Rock’n Ranch is one of the largest and most comfortable spaces to enjoy music, inviting you to enjoy the best of classic rock, 90s pop, Latin, and dance music.
Enjoy a multi-genre musical experience with your friends, featuring multi-platinum recording artists all on one stage for a night of pure musical delight.
Some of the talents on show include: Quad City DJ Malo, Cultjam, Dayna Donna, Mosca Española, Scott Patrick, The Wet Bandidos, and more.
Doors open at 4 p.m. Remember, this is at the ApCal Rock’N Ranch, located in Madera on Highway 32 No. 7409.
