Celebrate Hispanic heritage with these cultural events in Sonoma County

From Cinco de Mayo to Latin music, here are some of the upcoming cultural events you won't want to miss.

May 4

Dick Evans: The author of “The Mission,” a lively look at life in the Mission District and its public art, makes an appearance at 6 p.m. at the Consulate General of Mexico at 532 Folsom St., San Francisco.

May 5

Roseland Cinco de Mayo: Roseland's annual Cinco de Mayo festival on Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa runs from 4 to 9 p.m., with live entertainment on two stages. Historically, the music has included mariachi, Banda, fusion, salsa and pop-rock and featured dance styles have included Ballet Folklorico and Danza Azteca. santarosacincodemayo.com.

May 5

Windsor Cinco de Mayo: Windsor Parks and Recreation Department and the Windsor Rotary Club present their annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Windsor Town Green, 9455 Bell Road, Windsor. The free event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and includes live entertainment, multicultural art displays, children's activities, food and informational vendors. 707-838-1260. townofwindsor.com.

May 6

Robledo's Cinco de Mayo: Robledo Winery stages its Cinco de Mayo fiesta, with live entertainment, food and wine, from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $65. 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma. 888-939-6903, robledofamilywinery.com.

May 14

Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan: Founded in 1898, this celebrated ensemble has emerged as a leading authentic mariachi band, recording and touring internationally. The group brings the sounds of old Mexico to Santa Rosa in a one-night-only engagement. Admission is $39 to $85. The show starts at 3 p.m. at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org.

May 16

Gourmex SF: Top restaurants and chefs celebrate Mexican heritage and talent at 7 p.m. in the Green Room at San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center. Admission is $100 to $120. gourmexsf.org.

May 19-23

American Crown Circus: Experience the circus, bilingual style, when the American Crown Circus/Circus Osorio performs in the carnival lot at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, in Santa Rosa. Shows feature circuses from around the world, and are narrated in Spanish, with performances 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, and 7:30 p.m. Monday. Admission is $10 to $20, with two children younger than 10 allowed per each paying adult. 702-493-2894.

Through May 28

“Tramas Urbanas (Urban Patterns)”: An exhibit of abstract sculptures and handmade textiles by Mexican artist Paloma Torrres, based on her photos of Mexico City. Mexican Museum in Fort Mason, San Francisco. Free admission. 415-202-9700, 415-202-9700.

June 1

Julieta Venegas: Pop rock singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. at the Nob Hill Masonic Center in San Francisco. $88-$110, nobhillmasonic.center-sf.com, livenation.com, 800-745-3000.

June 2-11

Healdsburg Jazz Festival: The 19th annual jazz fest has always shown a liking for Latin music and features several acts this year, including: the Pacific Mambo Orchestra at 7 p.m. June 4 at the Jackson Theater in Santa Rosa. $25-$45; the Ricardo Peixoto Trio at 6:30 p.m. June 5 at the Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg, no cover charge: Carlitos Medrano & Sabor de mi Cuba, 6 p.m. June 6 at the Healdsburg Plaza, free; the John Santos Quartet with Rico Pabon, 6 and 8 p.m. June 7 at the Spoonbar in Healdsburg, $65. healdsburgjazzfestival.org

July 15

Gloria Estefan in concert: International superstar Gloria Estefan sings the Great American Songbook in her own way, accompanied by conductor Shelly Berg and the Festival Napa Valley Music Academy Orchestra, at 7:30 p.m. at the Weill Hall and Lawn at the Green Music Center, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Expect to hear Estefan's hits, Latin American love songs and classics such as Gershwin's “Embraceable You” and “They Can't Take That Away from Me.” Tickets start at $40. Presented by Green Music Center and Festival Napa Valley. 866-955-6040, gmc.sonoma.edu.

Aug. 3-13

Sonoma County Fair: This year's fair offers 11 nights of live music on its Community Theater outdoor stage, including Guerro de Grupos at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, Batalla de Bandas at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 and Banda Machos at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Concerts are included in fair admission: $10 for age 13 or older, $13 after Aug. 2; $7 for ages 7 to 12; free ages 6 or younger. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. sonomacountyfair.com.

Aug. 17

Invasion Latina at Rockin' the River: Performing salsa, bachata, cumbia, sonidero, merengue and more, this energetic band is sure to make you dance in the Guerneville Plaza. This free concert is part of a bi-monthly concert series, taking place every other Thursday at 6:30 p.m. following the nearby Russian River Farmers' Market. Find out all the details at rockintheriver.org. Learn more about Invasion Latina at facebook.com/grupoinvasionlatina.

Sept. 7

Gipsy Kings in concert: The Grammy-winning Gipsy Kings, featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo, blend flamenco, rumba, salsa and pop with beautiful guitar work and powerful Spanish vocals, at 8 p.m. at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, in Santa Rosa. Admission is $59 to $79. 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org.