Upcoming Latino cultural events in Sonoma County

Flamenco, Dia de los Muertos, Posada Navidena and more, here are some of the upcoming cultural events you won't want to miss.

SEPTEMBER

RELATIONSHIP ADVICE, SEPT. 6

Santa Rosa: “Mujeres Dificiles, Hombres Complicados 2,” with Dr. Cesar Lozano, a continuation of the popular relationship conference. 8 p.m. Wednesday. $41-$81. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org.

FLAMENCO MUSIC, SEPT. 7

Santa Rosa: The Gipsy Kings, featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo, 8 p.m. Thursday. $59-$79. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org.

LATIN JAZZ, SEPT. 9

Rohnert Park: Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra in a special tribute legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo, featuring his daughter Sheila E. and his sons Juan Escovedo and Peter Michael Escovedo. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets start at $25. Weill Hall at the Green Music Center, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. gmc.sonoma.edu, 866-955-6040.

LATIN POP, SEPT. 16

San Jose: Mexican musician, composer and record producer Marco Antonio Solís performs live in concert. 8 p.m. Saturday. SAP Center. $65-$185. ticketmaster.com, sap.centersanjose.com.

FIESTA DE INDEPENDENCIA, SEPT. 17

Santa Rosa: 8th annual celebration with live music and dance. The program includes Banda Toro, Sonora Tropicana, Mariachi Barragán, ballet folklórico, piñatas, an exhibition of “Low Rider” cars and more. 1-7 p.m. Sunday. Free. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org.

LATIN CONCERT, SEPT. 24

Petaluma: The Venezuelan band Los Amigos Invisibles and the Oakland octet La Misa Negros perform in concert at 8:30 p.m. Friday. $17. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707-775-6048, mystictheatre.com.

STATE OF THE LATINO COMMUNITY, SEPT. 28

Rohnert Park: Los Cien is sponsoring this fourth annual breakfast forum, featuring speakers Dr. Manuel Pastor, University of Southern California professor of Sociology, American Studies and Ethnicity, and Luz Vega-Marguis, president and CEO of the Marguerite Casey Foundation. 7 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursday, $40, Sonoma State University, Student Center Ballroom, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707-869-3884, losciensonomacounty@gmail.com.

ALTAR WORKSHOP, SEPT. 30

Petaluma: The monthlong El Dia de Los Muertos Petaluma celebration, themed “Amor Sin Fronteras,” opens with an altar-making workshop. Join the Quintas family from Oaxaca to learn to create a traditional altar and paper flowers. Petaluma Historical Museum, 20 Fourth St., Petaluma.

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OCTOBER

ROSELAND COMMUNITY FESTIVAL, OCT. 1

Santa Rosa: This inaugural event features live music by popular Sonoma County bands Oddjob Ensemble and the Easy Leaves Duo, both recipients of grants from Creative Sonoma, which is also co-sponsoring the festival. Banda Pacifica and DJ Rob Cervantes also will perform. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Roseland Village Neighborhood Center, 555 Sebastopol Road. North Bay Cabaret will present circus acts, comedy, belly dancing, poetry slams and more. The day's program includes Aztec and Oaxacan dancers, stilt walkers, a pop-up gallery, children's activities and food vendors. Free. 707-494-6855, roselandcommunityfestival.com.

OPENING CEREMONY, OCT. 1

Petaluma: The monthlong El Dia de Los Muertos Petaluma celebration opens with music, dance and a health fair. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. St. Vincent de Paul Church plaza, 35 Liberty St.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, OCT. 6-NOV. 26

Santa Rosa: El Dia de los Muertos exhibit, featuring the regional folk art of Mexico City, Oaxaca and Michocan, with altars in the Oaxacan and Michoan styles, and an altar dedicated to 110 years of Frida Kahlo's art, plus a children's altar and a community altar. $7-$10; children 12 and younger, free. History Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh St.

ARTIST RECEPTION, OCT. 7

Petaluma: The monthlong El Dia de Los Muertos Petaluma celebration continues. Meet Bay Area Latino artists while enjoying art, food, decorated altars and refreshments. 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Petaluma Historical Museum, 20 Fourth St., Petaluma.

POETRY, OCT. 13

Petaluma: An evening of bilingual poetry of remembrance will feature both poets and community readers. 6-8 p.m. Friday. Petaluma Historical Museum, 20 Fourth St., Petaluma.

LUMAFEST, OCT. 14

Petaluma: Open house at the Santa Rosa Junior College's Petaluma campus includes family-friendly activities, informational booths, El Dia de Los Muertos cultural display, live music on two outdoor stages, free movies in the Ellis Auditorium, a chance to meet “Fresno the Giraffe,” the LOL (Laugh Out Loud) Family Obstacle Course, Substainability Village and the Chemistry Magic Show. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. SRJC Petaluma, 680 Sonoma Parkway. lumafest.santarosa.edu.

EXHIBITS and ALTARS, OCT. 15-NOV. 3.

Petaluma: View El Dia de Los Muertos Petaluma altars and art exhibits throughout downtown Petaluma.

SOL FLAMENCO, OCT. 20

Sebastopol: The show features a cast of performers who have lived and trained in Spain. The troupe features dancers Gina Giammanco, Joelle Goncalves and Lea Kobeli, with international recording artist, guitarist, Mark Taylor and singer Azriel “El Moreno.” 7:30 p.m. Friday. $15. Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 High St. solflamenco.com, brownpapertickets.com/event/2995024.

CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION, OCT. 28

Petaluma: El Dia de Los Muertos Petaluma procession, including giant puppets, starts at 4 p.m. Saturday and ends at the Petaluma Historical Museum, 20 Fourth St., Petaluma. Festivities include live music, Ballet Folklorico, Aztec dancers, food, art, children's activities and more.

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NOVEMBER

TANGO, NOV. 12

Rohnert Park: The Tangos Buenos Aires troupe from Argentina performs live at Weill Hall. 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $35. Green Music Center, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave. gmc.sonoma.edu, 866-955-6040.

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DECEMBER

POSADA NAVIDENA, DEC. 8

Santa Rosa: The Rodney Strong Dance Series presents the 11th annual performance by Ballet Folklorico de Sacramento. 7 p.m. Friday. $5-$10. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org.