Entertainment Schedule
Main Entertainment Stage
Wells Fargo Bank University at San Pablo
Photo by Son Sharma
| 12:30 | Fijian Children's Dance |
| 1pm - 1:10pm | Welcome from City Hall |
| 1:15 - 1:45pm | Tahitian Dance & Music |
| 2pm to 2:45pm | Royal Hawaiian Ukulele Band |
| 3:00 to 5:00pm | Johnny Polanco Y Su Conjunto Amistad Johnny Polanco is one of the most sought-after bandleaders in the U.S. He has gained the distinction for making the type of contagious Latin Music that is truly appreciated by salsa dancers worldwide. Johnny and his band, Conjunto Amistad, have performed with Prince, Cachao, Johnny Pacheco, Tito Puente, Jr., Ray De La Paz, Tito Nieves and many others.
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Blick Community Mural & Music
10th Street South at University Ave
Throughout the Day Live Mural Construction - 4th Street StudioArtists will complete this 3-year Festival project on West Berkeley's YMCA!!
Plus - Dedication Ceremony with Berkeley City Officials, Proud Sponsors Blick Art Materials and Wells Fargo Bank, YMCA Directors, 4th Street Studio Artists, and Festival Director

photo by Linda Kesler
| Noon to 1pm | Bluegrass Bonanza Three stellar bands from the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse's Take the Stage band workshop dish out bluegrass & old-time music with hot licks & traditional harmonies. |
| 1 - 3pm | musQaria Cool Soundz with DJ |
| 3 to 4pm | Know Jazz Berkeley's own smooth -jazz quintet returns for the third year. Don't miss these Festival favorites |
TempleBar Tiki Lounge & Grill
984 University Ave at 9th Street| Various Times | Royal Hawaiian Ukulele Band, Hula Dancing |
Casa Latina Cantina

photo by Linda Kesler
| 12:30 - 5pm | Chef's Showcase Visit the Kitchen on Fire cooking stage, hosted by celebrity Chef Mike C. from the acclaimed hands-on north Berkeley Kitchen on Fire cooking school. Take a seat and watch guest chefs prepare dishes from around the world utilizing ingredients from the International Marketplace specialty food stores, and then sample them. |
| Throughout the day | DJ Jose Ruiz International Mix |
Pete's Alley
Addison East at San Pablo Ave| Various Times | Michael Masley on Bowhammer Cymbalom DJ Pedro Arubulu |
Freight & Salvage Coffee House
1111 Addison West at San Pablo Ave| 1 - 4pm | Bluegrass Slow Jam Stop by the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse Bluegrass Slow-Jam ![]() photo by Kristen Loken |
Mi Tierra Kiosko
Addison at San Pablo Ave
photo by Michael Layefsky

photo by Son Sharma
Also enjoy Latin American food, crafts, music and dance.

photo by Allen Stross


Johnny Polanco is one of the most sought-after bandleaders in the U.S. He has gained the distinction for making the type of contagious Latin Music that is truly appreciated by salsa dancers worldwide. Johnny and his band, Conjunto Amistad, have performed with Prince, Cachao, Johnny Pacheco, Tito Puente, Jr., Ray De La Paz, Tito Nieves and many others.





















