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Selena De Mayo is back! Bidi Bidi Brunch Brunch your way into the ultimate Cinco de Mayo celebration.
🌹 ANYTHING FOR SELENAS! ✨
💅🏽 LATINAS FOREVER PRESENTS: A SELENA DE MAYO💅🏽
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
SPARK Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Blvd N, San Francisco, CA 94158
🎟️ Tickets: Buy early & your first drink is on us!
21+ ONLY – Valid ID required for entry.
After the huge success of last year’s Selena De Mayo, we’re back for Year 2! 💜✨This Cinco De Mayo weekend, get ready for nostalgia, confidence, and all the anything-for-Selena energy.
💃 DRAG = ICON ENERGY
Queens are bringing bold looks, big emotion, and sparkle you’ll want to see in person.
🎶 LATIN POP + SELENA HITS
Sing-alongs, dance breaks, and all your favorite Latina classics.
🍹 MIMOSAS + Chimosas
Sip on bubbly mimosas and your favorite gossip, plus enjoy our full beer, wine, and sangria bar—cheers to celebrating Selena style!
✨ DRESS SELENA STYLE
Bustiquela, purple power, cowboy chic, glitz, glam, fringe—channel your inner Selena.
🍽 BRUNCH VIBES
Food trucks serving crave-worthy brunch bites and street eats.
More details coming soon—stay tuned! 💜
Sunday, 03, 12.00 -
Sunday, 03, 16.00
San Francisco,
CA
_$25
Galería de la Raza and Chillonas bring DRAGIARTE to Studio 24 with featured icon, Norman Zelaya, being put in drag for the first time!
Join Galería de la Raza and Chillonas for Dragiarte! A celebration of all things queer, Latine, and DRAG with hostesses Sally Limón and La Chucha Rude as they transform chicano icon Norman Zelaya.
Norman Antonio Zelaya was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. He has published stories in ZYZZYVA, NY Tyrant,14 Hills, Cipactli, Apogee Journal, among others. He is a founding member of Los Delicados, and has performed extensively throughout the US with them. Zelaya has appeared on stage, in film and in the squared circle as luchador, "Super Pulga". Currently, he lives and works in San Francisco's Mission District as a special education teacher.
Chillonas is a Latinx+ Queer nightlife event produced by La Chucha Rude and Sally Limón. Birthed in San Francisco, Chillonas fosters a space centering, but not exclusive to, Latinx music, drag, and other forms of art.
This is a 21+ event. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm.
Tickets:
$15 Presale - $20 at Door
Saturday, 28, 19.00 -
Saturday, 28, 22.00
San Francisco,
CA
_$25
Peña-Govea shares her riveting, uplifting, and unflinching story about the power of language and the courage it takes to face injustice
Join us at Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore on Saturday, March 21 at 6:30 PM when San Francisco author René Peña-Govea comes to the store to present her new novel for Young Adults Estela, Undrowing. René will be joined in conversation by Aida Salazar and will sign copies of her book after the presentation.
In her raw and resonant debut novel, René Peña-Govea seamlessly interweaves prose and poetry to uplift the power of language, the courage to fight injustice, and the complex beauty of finding your people—perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo’s The Poet X and Carolina Ixta’s Shut Up, This is Serious.
Estela Morales is one of the only Latinas who tested into San Francisco’s most exclusive public high school. In her senior year, Estela just wants to keep her head down, eke out a passing grade from her racist Spanish teacher, and get into her dream college.
But after placing second in the Latiné Heritage Poetry Contest behind a non-Latino student, Estela is thrust into citywide debates about merit, identity, and diversity.
Things only get messier when her family is threatened with eviction. As Estela’s friends organize against bigotry and her landlady increases the pressure, Estela is suffocating and finds release only in poetry and in a breathless new romance. When tensions finally reach their breaking point, Estela must find a way to undrown the community she loves—and herself.
René Peña-Govea is a writer, educator, and musician born and raised in San Francisco. René published her first poem and released her first album at age fifteen, and since then, has been named a Publishers Weekly Spring 2026 Writer to Watch, an inaugural Bay Beats musician, a YBCA-100 Honoree, a Las Musas Hermana, an SFPL Brown-Handler Resident, a Creative-in-Residence at The Ruby, and a Nomadic Literary awardee. She works as a middle school librarian, and performs music with three generations of La Familia Peña-Govea and as René y Familia. Estela, Undrowning is her first novel.
Aida Salazar is an award-winning author, translator, and arts activist whose writings explore issues of identity and social justice. Her critically acclaimed verse novels and picture books have received over twenty five awards including an ALA Caldecott Honor, an ALA Pura Belpre Honor, The Malka Penn Human Rights in Children's Literature Award, The Américas Award, two Tomás Rivera Book Awards, a NSK Nuesdtat Finalist, several Gold Medal International Latino Book Awards among other distinctions. She lives with her family of artists in Oakland, CA.
THIS EVENT is free but registration is requested. Registration ends at 6:00 pm on March 21.
BECAUSE SEATING is limited, please register only if you plan to attend.
DUE TO SPACE limitations, we may not be able to accommodate every person at an event, so early registration is encouraged.
WALK-INS will be accommodated only if space allows.
WE ASK that attendees arrive between 6:15 and 6:30 PM for the event.
PLEASE leave your non-support companion animals at home.
OUR shared restrooms are not accessible after 6:30 PM, please plan accordingly.
Saturday, 21, 18.30 -
Saturday, 21, 20.00
Berkeley,
CA
_$25
Get ready to experience the vibrant sounds and energy of mariachi music at Viva El Mariachi 2026!
Viva El Mariachi 2026
Get Ready to experience the vibrant sounds and energy of the SFUSD Mariachi music at Viva El Mariachi 2026. This is the perfect event for the lovers of Mexican traditions, Do not miss this celebration in person it will make your heart beat to the rhythm of the Mariachi
Friday, 20, 18.00 -
Friday, 20, 20.00
San Francisco,
CA
_$25
Live Cuban jam session every 3rd Friday w/Guajirón band at Muddy Waters! Come to dance or jump in and jam — it's free!
Cuban Jam Sessions every 3rd Friday at Bissap! 🎶💃🏽🎺Join us for a night of live music, community, and Latin rhythms hosted by the incredible Guajirón — a powerhouse Latin band bringing heat to the Mission!
🗓 Every 2rd Friday
⏰ 8-11PM
📍 521 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
💸 $10 cover
🎵 Live Cuban, Salsa & Tropical Jazz jam. Come to jam or to dance! Whether you're a musician ready to sit in or a dancer looking for a groove, this night is all about sharing rhythm, culture, and vibes with the community.
🔥 What to expect:– Open jam session for musicians– Salsa, Cuban, and tropical jazz rhythms– Full bar & West African food– Good energy + community vibes
Bring your instrument, bring your friends, and let’s make music together. 🎷🎶
Friday, 20, 20.00 -
Friday, 20, 23.00
San Francisco,
CA
_$25
Monthly community music jam in Berkeley. All ages and skill levels welcome. Play, sing, or listen. Free, low-pressure gathering at La Peña.
Every 3rd Wednesday
Looking for an open Berkeley music jam where you can play live music, meet other musicians, and feel supported while exploring Latin American music styles?
Las Mermeladas is a relaxed, welcoming space to connect through music in community.
This monthly jam centers Latin American and Afro-Latin music styles like salsa, cumbia, boleros, Latin jazz, and regional folk music.
Musicians are invited to take solos, vocalists are welcomed throughout the night, and there are often opportunities to try out instruments like güiro, bongos, and congas.
All ages. All instruments. All skill levels welcome.
Led by José Roberto Hernández, the jam is gently facilitated so newcomers, seasoned musicians, and families alike can participate and feel included!
No jam experiance needed.
No instrument needed.
Bring your curiousity, your compañerismo, and your love of music!
¡Nos vemos en La Peña!
Wednesday, 18, 18.30 -
Wednesday, 18, 20.30
Berkeley,
CA
_$25
Join us in centering women of color storytelling through spoken word and performance.
The Empowering Women of Color Open Mic is back!
We’ve missed you! Join us for an evening of live music, spoken word, radical storytelling, and powerful performances that uplift and celebrate the creativity of women* of color.
This beloved open mic is a long-standing collaboration between La Peña Cultural Center and UC Berkeley’s Women of Color Initiative, serving as the launch event of the Empowering Women of Color Conference (EWOCC) - one of the nation’s longest-running conferences addressing the needs and experiences of womxn of color. Since its founding in 1985, EWOCC has brought together activists, artists, scholars, and community leaders to advance intersectional feminist movements rooted in justice and solidarity.
Rooted in Black feminism and collective joy, this open mic welcomes everyone into a sacred space that centers the voices, stories, and expressions of women of color, while inviting all to witness, listen, and be in community.
Come be part of an inspiring community grounded in love, art, and liberation.
*We use “women” as an inclusive term embracing all who experience or connect with womanhood through identity, spirit, or lived experience, past, present, future, and fluid, while honoring the diverse ways gender is expressed, including by trans and non-binary folks.
Friday, 13, 20.00 -
Friday, 13, 22.00
Berkeley,
CA
_$25
The 41st Annual Empowering Womxn of Color Conference will be held on March 14, 2026. Join us to celebrate each other and community!
In this 41st Annual EWOCC, we set out to create a space to celebrate the radical, unyielding, and deeply intentional love that womxn of color embody as we build, resist, heal, and transform. We will reflect on the importance of community building, solidarity, and collective power while embracing self-care and love. We will be featuring workshop presenters, a Q&A panelist session, as well as a catered lunch and light refreshments!
$1 of each ticket sale will go towards the payment of our Shuumi Land Tax. The Shuumi Land Tax is a voluntary annual contribution that non-Indigenous people living on the Confederated Villages of Lisjan’s territory can make to support the critical work of the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust.
Conference Agenda:
9:00AM Check-in + Breakfast + Entertainment
10:00AM Welcome + Opening Circle
11:00AM Morning Workshops
12:30PM Panel Session + Vendor Fair + Lunch
3:00PM Afternoon Workshops
4:30PM Closing + Entertainment
The 2026 conference artwork is designed by Soni Lopez-Chavez. Born in Cuitzeo de Abasolo in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, Soni pulls from her Chichimeca heritage and lived experience as a first-generation immigrant to empower historically marginalized communities. Soni’s art covers a wide variety of different topics and causes. A representation of her Indigenous ancestry, her life lived back and forth between two nations.
Saturday, 14, 09.00 -
Saturday, 14, 17.00
Berkeley,
CA
_$25
Celebrating San Mateo County Student Mariachi and Ballet Folklórico Programs
Location: South San Francisco High School Auditorium
Date: March 12, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Price: FREE (everyone with a seat must have a ticket)
Donations accepted to support our school programs
Featured Performers:
Ballet Folklórico Alma de México South San Francisco High School
Burlingame School District
Casa Circulo Cultural
Mariachi Los Leones Del Rancho Cesar Chavez Middle School
Hillsdale High School
Jefferson High School
Mariachi Guerrero South San Francisco High School
Mills High School
South San Francisco Parks & Recreation Department
Thursday, 12, 19.00 -
Thursday, 12, 22.00
South San Francisco,
CA
_$25
Tango is for everyone! Join us for a fun, challenging class with world-class teachers. No partner necessary. Queer-friendly event.
Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda are back to teach Tango 101 in Berkeley! This is a series of six classes geared towards total beginners. Tango is an improvisational dance based on connection and communication. Felipe and Ayano teach the fundamental structures that give rise to grace, fluidity, and creativity in social dancing.
These classes are taught using the terms "leaders" and "followers," and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.
Wednesdays: March 11th, 18th, and 25th, April 1st, 8th, and 15th
6:45 pm: check-in
7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango series
8:00-8:30 pm practica
The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions!
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
When you arrive at the club, ring the bell at right.
We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the Berkeley City Club lot. Street parking is free after 6:00 pm.
It helps to arrive early on the first date of the series, March 11th.
At 8:30 pm on the same dates, Felipe and Ayano teach the intermediate tango series.
Wednesday, 11, 19.00 -
Wednesday, 11, 20.30
Berkeley,
CA
_$25
Legal services in the areas of (1) Trust, Estate, including Wills, Living Trusts, Probate, Trust Administration, and Conservatorships. (2) Taxation, including Compromise of Tax Liabilities, Tax Payment Agreements and Workouts, Defense Against IRS Collection, Audit and Appeals, and Abatement of Tax Penalties (3) Family Law, including Prenuptial Agreements, Divorce, Custody, Division of Assets, and Guardianships.
Certification/Specialties
Camelia Mahmoudi is Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law from the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Public Interest Certificate
Bar Admissions
California
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. District Court Northern District of California
Adjunct Faculty, Santa Clara University, California
Former Faculty, Lincoln Law School of San Jose, California
Super Lawyer: Years of selection: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Rising Star: 2011
The Latinx Roundtable was created on a basis of love, acceptance and positive transformation.
We strive to promote understanding, acceptance and affirmation of Latinx LGBTQ+ persons and their families by transforming Latinx faith communities and the wider Latinx community.
Our work is to provide Latinx families with the tools to understand, accept, and affirm LGBTQ+ persons in families, communities, and churches;
1. To provide Latinx LGBTQ+ persons with the tools to understand, accept and affirm themselves in families, churches, and communities;
2. To provide Latinx religious communities (i.e. churches, seminaries, persons, etc.) with the tools to understand, accept and affirm LGBTQ+ persons and their families in church and community;
3. To bring Latinx issues to the broader LGBTQ+ community and to bring LGBTQ+ issues to the broader Latinx community;
4. To produce and distribute resources, tools, and studies to ground, justify, and accomplish all of the above.
