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“Viva” 2026 Latinix Art & Music Festival Kickoff Party (SF Main Library)

Saturday, September 26, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A/B, Main Library | 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Event Details

Latinx Center at the San Francisco Public Library

Kick off ¡VIVA! Latinx Heritage celebrations at the San Francisco Main Library’s Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room with a free, family-friendly party. Enjoy live music, art, hands-on activities, and performances, plus the chance to meet local community partners and explore Latinx cultures, traditions, and creativity. Open to all ages.

Original Event Description:
_Celebración: Fiesta de Lanzamiento de ¡VIVA! Celebrate the vibrant cultures, traditions and creativity of Latinx communities through live music, art, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun that fills the day with connection, discovery and joy. Experience performances, create something to take home, meet local community partners and explore stories, traditions and artistic expression that reflect the richness and diversity of Latinx cultures. Celebra las vibrantes culturas, tradiciones y creatividad de las comunidades latinas a través de música en vivo, arte, actividades prácticas y diversión para toda la familia que llenan el día de convivencia, descubrimiento y alegría. Disfruta de presentaciones artísticas, crea algo para llevar a casa, conoce a organizaciones comunitarias locales y explora historias, tradiciones y expresiones artísticas que reflejan la riqueza y diversidad de las culturas latinas. For more information please visit: Celebration: ¡VIVA! Kickoff Party | San Francisco Public Library_

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¡VIVA! Latinx Heritage
San Francisco Public Library

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Community, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families
Venue: Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A/B, Main Library
Address: 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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