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The Wells Fargo Center becomes a portal to Mexico this week for la Fiesta de Independencia. With the numerous mariachi bands, authentic food stands and piñatas, you’ll feel like you’re right at the heart of the capital city. There’s something for everyone here: games, family activities, art exhibits and dancing. Latino Community Leadership awards are announced, and every corner of the lobby will deliciously smell of cilantro and jalapeño for the salsa contest. Celebrate 202 years of independence on Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Wells Fargo Center. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 1–7pm. Free. 707.546.3600.
In case you were wondering about the identity of that stunning woman on the cover of our Fall Arts issue, look no further. Lila Downs is the flamboyant Oaxaca native that sang her way into our corazons with her ancient and earthy melodies in the film Frida. She’s recently released her album Pecados y Milagros (“Sins and Miracles”), which embraces indigenous influences from her homeland to address the human condition in every culture. She’s currently working on a musical theater presentation of award-winning novel Like Water for Chocolate, so catch a glimpse of her on Friday, Sept. 14, at Uptown Theatre. 1350 Third St., Napa. 8pm. $35. 707.259.0123.
GUERNEVILLE
Grove-y Amphi-tree-ter Get your blood moving before the cold comes with a short hike to the Old Grove Festival. You’re sure to be hungry after that, so join in for a great feast that’ll fill your belly. Save some room—Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks are in charge of the entertainment, alongside Solid Air, the Mighty Chiplings, and Gordan and D’Orazi. The natural starlit atmosphere adds to the magic, and sound just resonates beautifully in the crisp forest air. Gather round the amphitheater—you might want to bring something soft to sit on the wooden benches—on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Armstrong Woods. 17000 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville. 4pm. $25–$40. 707.869.2015.
SAUSALITO
Artsy Anniversary Run amok! It’s the Caravanniversary, celebrating 30 years of the Headlands Center for the Arts, a former Armybarracks-turned-artist-residence space. For one giant, free day, there will be a galore of artist projects, games, bike and surf activities, guided hikes, musical entertainment and activities for everyone. Test your agility on an art obstacle course, and look up to the sky for a kite show. A sampling of food trucks can satisfy any picky eater, and at the Beer Garden, drinkers can handchoose their bottles. Come one, come all on Saturday, Sept. 15, to the Fort Barry Parade Grounds. 944 Simmonds Road, Sausalito. Noon–5pm. Free.
—Catherine Zaw
AMERICAN GARAGE MAN Pat Metheny brings his Unity Band to the Napa Valley Opera House Sept. 18. See Concerts, p28.
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