By Magdy Zara
The Nativity Play, a beloved play that has been running for almost 50 years, is the biennial Christmas show of the Teatro Campesino. It is full of action, vibrant colors, humor, and live music.
This play recreates the long journey of the first shepherds to the sacred site of the Nativity. Along the way, Lucifer and the demons try to prevent them from reaching Bethlehem, and in a dynamic confrontation between good and evil, Saint Michael and the angels must fight to free the shepherds.
The Nativity Play is performed twice a year during the Christmas season, alternating with the play “La Virgen del Tepeyac” (The Virgin of Tepeyac). It has become a traditional highlight among the oldest Christmas productions at the Teatro Campesino.
Performances will be open to the public on Thursdays through Sundays, from November 28th to December 21st. The invitation is to not miss the opportunity to share with your family at El Teatro Campesino, located at Calle 4, number 705.
Tu Rumba Gaitera 2025 reaches its 5th edition.
Christmas is the time of year when the birth of the Son of God is celebrated, and each country has different traditions to commemorate these dates.
To keep Venezuelan Christmas traditions alive, Geraldo Cadenas and Gabriela Briceño have been organizing Tu Rumba Gaitera since 2022, in response to the need to offer a gaita and rumba event for the Venezuelan community in the San Francisco Bay Area.
This year, the music will be provided by Skape Latino y su Gaita, along with international DJ Josh. There will be the traditional Christmas meal and much more, including the always-anticipated Hora Loca (Crazy Hour).
The invitation is for November 30th, starting at 4 PM, at Club Fuego, 140 S Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased through turumbagaitera.com. For more information, call 650-395-8370.
Christmas Now Sounds Like Mariachi in San Francisco
Mariachi Sol de México returns to San Francisco this year with their event, Una Navidad Merry-Achi, to kick off the holidays with a festive musical tribute to Mexican Christmas traditions, performing Mexican and American Christmas favorites.
Celebrate the holidays and stroll through the winter wonderland of Davies Symphony Hall, adorned with giant illuminated trees, wreaths, and garlands.
Una Navidad Merry-Achi will take place on November 30th, starting at 2 PM, at Davies Symphony Hall, located at 233 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco. Ticket prices range from $99 to $275.
