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Latinx Heritage Month 2024: Events

Upcoming Events in the North Bay Area - Sept. - Nov. 2024

Mural by Manny Vega depicting people dancing

Mural by Manny Vega, Bronx, NY (circa 2010)

Sept. 14 and 28

Curso de Ciudadanía de Estados Unidos / U.S. Citizenship Courses: Join the Sebastopol Regional Library for a free, 14-week U.S. Citizenship Course series. There will be four units: Steps to becoming a U.S. citizen, Interview Practice, Civics, Reading and Writing Practice, Your Interview and New Citizenship. Classes are held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, this bilingual program is made possible by the Friends of the Sebastopol Library. This event is part of a combined series. If you register for this event, you will be automatically registered for all of the following events in the series. Free. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 707-823-7691. 7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 

Sept. 21

Chicano Culture Car Show: Hosted by the Sonoma County Lowrider Council, Latin Rollers Car Club and Good Times Car Club. Come support come check out cars and meet fellow car enthusiasts at Santa Rosa Community College. Free. 11 a.m. 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. pdne.ws/4awMHzh

Sept. 21

Brunch in the Vineyard at Enriquez Estate Wines: Join the team to honor Hispanic Heritage Month for Brunch in the Vineyard. Chef Robert of SoCo Paella will be cooking up some paella and attendees can relax in the vineyard with wines. Complicated Animals will be performing at the event. Enriquez Estate Winery sits on a 8.5-acre ranch in Forestville. The property’s historic barn has been converted into an indoor tasting venue with a small gift shop. The ranch has 4.5 acres planted to grapes. The team specializes in small batch pinot noir, tempranillo and unique white varietals from Northern California AVAs. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $75. 5960 Eastside Road, Forestville. pdne.ws/3xtYNKN

Oct. 5

Vamos Napa Valley: The Napa County Hispanic Network where the nonprofit will celebrate 40 years by hosting a raising event and auction to raise funds for student scholarships. The event will be at Charles Krug Winery. Attendees can dance to the sounds of Maya, a Latin Rock band, sip on Napa Valley wine, Latino-infused bebidas and appetizers that will be family-style. Time: TBD. $1,000-$25,000. 2800 Main St., St. Helena. pdne.ws/4amikLL

Nov. 2

Marca MP — Simplemente Marca Tour 2024: Marca MP started out by playing gigs at quinceañeras and flea markets. In 2019, the band recorded four tracks, including a catchy, upbeat corrido named “El Güero,” marked by lyrics emoting a defiant declaration of principles and a nostalgic melody. A few months later, the song reached a million streams on Spotify. 8 p.m. $65.50-$135.50. 707-546-3600. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. pdne.ws/3vFvDYL

Nov. 17

Expo Quinceañera Show Santa Rosa: Attendees can wander around the Veteran’s Memorial Building exploring booths for DJs, dance academies, photographers, videographers and make up artists. There will also be plenty of dress and suits to try on, too. Price: TBD. 1-6 p.m. 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa.