For the fourth straight year, Sonido Clash goes deep into the emerging sounds of alternative Latinx music with about two dozen acts from across the diaspora on four stages, as well as live poetry, a panel discussion, a car show, a dance workshop and tons more. Headlining this year is the Puerto Rico-born duo Nina Sky. Also on the slate are dream-pop artist Katzu Oso, DJ-producer Dave Nada, Chicano visual artist El Oms, Madrid-based reggaeton artist Ms. Nina, the GaGa-esque queer ranchera singer San Cha, and many others. It all goes down at the School of Arts & Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza.

Sonido Clash Music Fest
Sun, 4pm, $25+
School of Arts & Culture, San Jose

San Jose-based music and party-promotion collective Sonido Clash takes it up a notch this weekend during its second annual music festival, featuring live bands, an outdoor DJ stage, poetry, cumbia dance lessons, food vendors and workshops for the whole family. Performing artists include Cuco—a young Chicano experimenting with old-school romántica tunes, “cholo goth” duo Prayers and Helado Negro, with his suave soul melodies. The all-in-one celebration is taking over the School of Arts & Culture, complete with a full bar, DIY zines and a vintage Volkswagen car show.

Sonido Clash Music Fest
Sun, 3pm, $15+
Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose