By Magdy Zara
Since December 5th, the Latin American Art and Culture Movement (MACLA), in collaboration with the Montalvo Arts Center, has presented “From Their Hands to Ours,” a new exhibition that highlights how ancestral wisdom and childhood experiences shape identity.
If you are looking for a different activity to do with your family during this holiday season, this is a perfect opportunity.
With the premiere of this work by Estefanía Ajcip, Miguel Arzabe, Rafa Esparza, Edra Soto, and Arleene Correa Valencia, the exhibition intertwines stories of tradition, trauma, and growth through painting, sculpture, textile art, and video.
The exhibition will be open to the public until March 8, 2026, from 12 PM to 5 PM, at the Macla gallery located at 510 South 1st Street, San Jose.
Christmas in Mexico Returns to the Bay Area
Christmas is one of the most heartwarming times of the year and ideal for sharing with family. That’s why you’re invited to enjoy “Christmas in Mexico,” the most original production in the Bay Area, featuring more than 65 dancers, singers, and a full mariachi band.
You’ll experience the excitement of an authentic Latin market with traditional food, drinks, and delicacies.
The Carlos Moreno Mexican Folkloric Ballet, through “Christmas in Mexico,” will show you how Christmas is celebrated in Mexico and take you to different regions to share the fun and excitement of its folklore through music, song, and dance.
The performance is on December 21st, starting at 3 PM, at the Calvin Simmons Theater, located on 10th Street, Oakland. Tickets are $56.
A Christmas Carol with Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole Peanuts gang return to Davies Symphony Hall to revive this television classic. Featuring live actors, an animated backdrop, and the timeless music of Vince Guaraldi performed live by the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, this is a heartwarming holiday performance you won’t want to miss.
The first part of the concert includes selections from Vince Guaraldi’s complete Peanuts catalog, celebrating 60 years of his music for Charlie Brown and the 75th anniversary of Peanuts.
Performances are scheduled for December 21 and 22, with two shows daily at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Davies Symphony Hall, located at 201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco.
