2021 Latino Independence events in Bay Area
Join the celebrations as we commemorate history, culture and traditions of 8 Latin American countries.
National Latino Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) is when we recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States.
Its roots go back to 1968, beginning on September 15, the anniversary of independence of 8 Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize. Learn more.
The biggest celebration is from Mexico called ‘El Grito’. Learn more.
Bay Area events: 91
[see past events at bottom].
Ongoing:
[film] 2021 Cine+Mas San Francisco Latino film festival
[TV] 2021 Latino Heritage Month: Free programs to watch // KQED.
[live] S.F. Mexican Museum’s new digital exhibition NUEVOS MITOS.
[live] ¡VIVA! Latinx Heritage Month 2021 by SF Library.
[exhibit] Diego Rivera mural @ SFMOMA musuem.
[exhibit] MACLA: All Our Senses Gallery // San Jose.
October
13th
Fandango at the Wall // Stanford Live.
15th
[movie] “Song for Cesar” @ Mill Valley Film Festival.
[zoom] Latino Paint Party by Moya Art Gallery // Gilroy
16th
[outdoor] Orquesta Adelante // San Francisco
[movie] “Song for Cesar” @ Mill Valley Film Festival.
Niña Diaz @ Brick & Mortar Music Hall // SF.
17th:
ILE from Puerto Rico // Berkeley.
**** Past events:
1st:
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán // San Jose.
2nd:
[free] Fiesta Day Of The Dead by St. John Church // San Lorenzo
[exhibit] SF Lowrider 40th Anniversary // SF.
[live] “The Latino Experience” on PBS [13 original films]
Friday, Sept 10th
[zoom] Latino Paint Party by Moya Art Gallery // Gilroy.
Hispanic Heritage Month @ Mexican Heritage Center // Stockton.
Saturday, Sept 11th
September 11, 1973 Remembrance Day of Chile // Berkeley
Sunday, Sept 12th
Chile, Mole, Pozole 2021 @ MHP // San Jose.
Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble and Soltrón // SF.
[live] Santa Rosa Independence festival
Tuesday, Sept 14th
Tequila Tasting Night @ Mas Fuego Restaurant, Fremont.
Wednesday, Sept 15th
[live] Celebrando La Cultura: Virtual Film Programs by Watsonville Film Festival.
¡Viva! Latino Hispanic Heritage Month // SF
[live] Panel: Latinx Mystery Writers by SF Library.
Thursday, Sept 16th
[free] Mexican Independence fiesta: 12noon – 8pm with 5pm Mariachi @ District Six // SF
¡Viva! Latino Hispanic Heritage Month // SF
[live] ¡Infórmate y Vacúnate! by Latino community foundation.
GRITO de POESÍA!: Book Launch In Celebration of Chicanx Culture and Life // San Jose.
Celebrando La Cultura: Panel with Filmmakers of Watsonville.
Book Release Celebration: Jaime Cortez “Gordo” // SF.
Sabores y Saberes de Mexico – Mezcal Tasting Event // Oakland.
Friday, Sept 17th
Sept 17-19th: Fiestas Patrias @ Garden at the Flea: Over 40+ vendors // San Jose.
[live] Celebrando La Cultura: Free Mexican Films by Watsonville Film Festival.
Free Farmworker concert! Los Cenzontles + Los Originarios @ Watsonville.
‘Carnaval’ Santana triubte band + ‘Nota Infinita’ @ Friday nights series // Morgan Hill.
evening:
Pepe Aguilar Presenta “Jaripeo Sin Fronteras” // Oakland.
Arturo Sandoval @ Blue Note Napa at Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena, CA.
La Santa Cecilia @ The Ritz // San Jose.
Banda Cuisillos // Santa Rosa.
MARITO RIVERA Celebrando la Independencia de El Salvador // SF.
Mexican Independence fiestas @ Fuego // Sunnyvale.
Saturday, Sept 18th
[rally] Papeles Para Todos Rally @ Morgan Hill Cultural Center.
Fiesta De Las Americas: festival // SF.
Grand opening! 40th ANNIVERSARY S.F. LOWRIDER @ MCCLA // SF.
Day of Peace – Dia de Paz festival // San Jose.
Sept 17-19th: Fiestas Patrias @ Garden at the Flea // San Jose.
Nicaragua folkloric group performance by Chavalos // SF
FIESTAS PATRIAS: Mexican Independence Day Celebration – Momotombo // San Jose.
[live] We Have Iré ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING RELEASE PARTY // Facebook.
[live] Anniversary of El Tecolote’s five decades of bilingual journalism // SF.
La Celebración de Mezcal (with Dr Inkwell) // SF.
live] Free Virtual Paint Class for ‘Catrina’ // Facebook Live.
evening:
Los Cochinos concert // Vacaville.
All White Latino Boat Party // SF
[comedy] Mojados De La Risa @ San Jose Civic.
El Salvador: Los Inacundos // San Jose.
Brazilian Independence Night @ Origin SF.
Mexican Independence fiestas @ Fuego // Sunnyvale.
Sunday, Sept 19th
Banda La Unica @ Viva Calle SJ // San Jose.
Viva la Libertad by Grupo Folkloricos // Saratoga.
Sept 17-19th: Fiestas Patrias @ Garden at the Flea // San Jose.
All You Can Eat Nicaraguan Brunch Party *OUTDOOR* // Concord.
Rooftop Fiesta! Salsa by the Bay // SF.
Bad Bunny Tribute Party @ Phoenix Hotel // SF
[TV] 2021 Latino Heritage Month: Free programs to watch // KQED.
[live] Celebrando La Cultura: Free Mexican Films by Watsonville Film Festival.
Monday, Sept 20th
[TV] 2021 Latino Heritage Month: Free programs to watch // KQED.
Tuesday, Sept 21st
Hispanic Star Bay Area Leaders @ Shack15 // SF
[TV] 2021 Latino Heritage Month: Free programs to watch // KQED.
Wednesday, Sept 22nd
[zoom] Workshop: Aztec Chimalli/Shields.
[zoom] Latino Paint Party by Moya Art Gallery // Gilroy.
[TV] 2021 Latino Heritage Month: Free programs to watch // KQED.
Thursday, Sept 23rd
[live] Celebrating our strength in Community! // ¡Celebrando nuestra Fortaleza en comunidad!
Los Angeles Azules // Rohnert Park.
Orquesta Son de Caña – Summer Nights on the Green // Windsor.
¡VIVA! Latinx Heritage Month 2021 by SF Library.
[TV] 2021 Latino Heritage Month: Free programs to watch // KQED.
Friday, Sept 24th
Mexican Night @ Antigua Coffee Shop // South SF.
[TV] 2021 Latino Heritage Month: Free programs to watch // KQED.
Saturday, Sept 25th
[free] Family Science Day + Astronomy Festival @ College of San Mateo
Singer & Storyteller Mariela Herrera @ Fairfield Civic Center Library.
Los Rakas 10 Year Anniversary Sunset Cruise // Oakland.
Los Adolecentes from Venezuela // SF.
[TV] 2021 Latino Heritage Month: Free programs to watch // KQED.
Sunday, Sept 26th
Latino Engineering Day @ Exploratorium // SF
[live] Jaime Cortez in conversation with Yosimar Reyes.
[TV] 2021 Latino Heritage Month: Free programs to watch // KQED.
