by Magdy Zara
January 6, usually the last day of the Christmas season, is when we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany or Three Kings’ Day.
According to the legend based on the scriptures (Matthew 2:1-12), this day commemorates the Three Wise Men, Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar, who followed the star to Bethlehem, bringing gifts of gold, incense and myrrh.
In Mexico, Spain and other Latin countries, Three Kings’ Day is when children receive their gifts from the Three Wise Men instead of Santa Claus at Christmas.
Throughout Latin America and the United States, Latinos celebrate this day with different activities.
*At Yoshi’s they celebrate Three Kings’ Day with rhythm, Puerto Rican salsa honors the jíbaro roots, with sounds of the Puerto Rican cuatro and the Cuban tres.
The band Latin Rhythm Boys, was born from the hands of Henry Miranda, who successfully brought his Puerto Rican salsa to California.
The presentation will be on January 5th at 7 p.m., the price of the tickets ranges from $30 – $49. Yoshi`s is located at 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland.
*You can also celebrate the day of the Three Wise Men with your family. This day, children will have a special area, the rosca de reyes will be offered, there will be live music, DJs, piñatas, vendors, beer and wine sales, as well as the groups La Banda Puerto Rico and Tamborazo, in the plaza. Santa Rosa, located on Fourth St. and Santa Rosa Ave, this Sunday, January 5th, from 1 to 9 p.m. admission is free.
*Omar Alejandro, sings on the Day of the Three Wise Men, in a family show.
The baritone Omar Alejandro, will lead the party with his Mariachis with which he will perform Christmas melodies and songs, this Sunday, January 5th starting at 2 p.m. at the San Jose Woman’s Club, located at 75 S 11th St, San Jose. Admission is $6.
La Gente SF confirms its first performance of 2025
La Gente SF is a musical group that was born in the city of San Francisco, which is led by Rafa Sarria Bustamante: singer-songwriter and voting member of the Recording Academy/Grammy.
La Gente SF has created its own musical style, mixing cumbia, reggae, salsa and reggaeton.
Their music and live shows fuse rhythms, dances and cultural influences from all over Latin America and the Caribbean with a distinctive San Francisco flavor, to create an infectious and high-energy dance party.
In collaboration with Artist Migration, La Gente SF will perform next Sunday, January 19, starting at 4 p.m., at The Piano Palace, located at 415 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay. Admission includes wine and snacks.
