by Magdy Zara
In the framework of the celebration of the Independence of Colombia, (occurred on July 20, 1810), the organization Comparsa Mi Tierra Colombiana y urbano, has organized the Fiesta de Mi Tierra Colombiana.
The Fiesta de Mi Tierra Colombiana will be a special evening for all those who wish to attend, as there will be live music and lots of dancing.
This evening vallenato, salsa, cumbia, merengue and reggaeton will take over the dance floor.
The guest artists are: @Dinastia Vallenata and the fantastic @ Dj Leo King, who has an excellent repertoire of music for all tastes.
The Fiesta de Mi Tierra Colombiana will be this Saturday, July 27 at Restaurante Par 3, at 1700 Coyote Point Dr. San Mateo, starting at 9 p.m. The cost of admission is $20.
John Santo in Concert
John Santos, the seven-time Grammy nominee and Afro-Latin music icon, is performing as part of the summer activities in a free concert he has called Love Our Lake.
The Oakland-based Afro-Latin music icon will lead a powerful 10-member group to headline a free concert. The opening will be provided by the Oaktown Jazz Workshops youth ensemble, followed by salsa instruction, and a large community dance floor hosted by Salsa by the Lake.
As you may recall, John Santos is one of the leading exponents of Afro-Latin music in the world today. Santos was born in San Francisco and grew up amidst the Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean traditions of his family, surrounded by music. An icon of the Bay Area music scene for the past five decades.
The event is this Saturday, July 27th starting at 1 p.m. at the historic Edoff Memorial Bandstand in Lakeside Park, so come out and enjoy with your family and get ready to dance.
Enjoy DFT with the whole family
As every month, August will also have its DFT (Downtown First Thursdays) which is a free monthly street party held in downtown San Francisco every first Thursday of the month.
The street will be filled with disco music, DJs, live music, drag, fashion, street performances, outdoor bars, food trucks and the largest disco ball west of the Mississippi, yoga, massages and many other surprises.
The August edition will feature a DJ by special guest artist Vandelux as part of an Outside Lands warm-up presented by Another Planet Entertainment.
The organizers say that “we are giving downtown a whole new image, we want to make it into something bigger, bolder and very daring, that can become a must-celebrate celebration.”
It will take place on Aug. 1, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., on 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets.
Party in the Park during the summer
Summer activities continue at Presidio Park, to enjoy and delight the whole family.
For this occasion, it will be a great family party with Latin music, in which Amor do Samba will be highlighted with DJ Alex Merino, other guest artists are:
- Hijo De Kali
- Asociación Maya
- Zumba dancers
- Amor do Samba Samba dancers
- DJ and master of ceremonies from Telemundo 48
In addition, attendees will be able to enjoy delicious food from the street vendors of the Presidio Pop Up, who celebrate the diverse cultures and cuisines of the Bay Area.
This party will be completely free and will take place at the Presidio Tunnel Tops, 210 Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, on Sunday, Aug. 11, starting at 1 p.m.
