by Magdy Zara
Every Tuesday in December is a family-friendly event at Santana Row Park, with Christmas shows being organized, where you can also enjoy snow showers at Park Valencia, photos of Santa Claus at Oak Tree Lounge, balloons and much more.
This week, the presentation of the new ballet “The Nutcracker of San Jose” is scheduled, as well as Nor Cal Dance Arts, Sarah Bylsma Holiday Vocalist PNC
Music Co, the Los Laureles Folk Group, among others.
This Tuesday, Dec. 17, the activities will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., on the main stage of the Park, admission is free.
For more information, call 408-551-4611.
Enjoy Latin nights at El Infierno nightclub
El Infierno nightclub offers flavorful nights with Latin music and dance classes.
Dance classes are with Antonio and Isamar, followed by a social dance with DJ Bongo playing the best bachata, salsa, cha cha cha and cumbia.
You can’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in rhythms like salsa and bachata, in a fun and attractive environment.
The date is this Thursday, Dec. 19, dance classes are scheduled starting at 7 p.m., Tickets are $15.
El Infierno Nightclub is located at 120 Fifth Street, Santa Rosa.
Vacations with the Symphony: Elf in Concert
A unique opportunity for the little ones in the house to learn about and love classical music is what the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra is offering with its Vacations with the Symphony program, which projects popular film productions accompanied by a concert by the orchestra.
This Christmas you can experience your favorite holiday movie transformed with the music of the live symphony orchestra Elf in Concert, for the first time.
Elf in Concert will be available to families on Dec. 19, 20, and 21 of this year starting at 7 p.m., at the Davies Symphony Hall, located at 201 Van Ness Avenue, in San Francisco.
2025 Social and Economic Justice Music Festival
Everything is set for The Congress of the People and the Social and Economic Justice Music Festival that will bring together a wide range of activists, and artists in a call to fight against social and economic injustices.
The Social and Economic Justice Music Festival will feature all genres and styles of music, as well as other art forms besides music. On Saturday there will be three workshop sessions on various topics and on Sunday there will be three sessions of song sharing and shared performances. Both days end with an evening concert.
The Music Festival for Social and Economic Justice is scheduled for Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26, starting at 9 a.m., at Mission High School, 3750 – 18th Street, between Dolores and Church streets.
