A festive fiesta like no other, don't miss the delights of Merry-achi Christmas, a jovial celebration of the season featuring the best in Mexican and American holiday traditions as interpreted by the nations finest Mariachi ensembles. Expect song, dance and smiles in a vivid, heritage-rich evening you won't forget!

San Francisco Symphony Orchestra invites you to enjoy the Dia de los Muertos with a multi-faceted celebration of the vibrant Latin holiday, featuring artistic installations in the lobby and, of course, a high-spirited concert! Led by Lina Gonzalez-Granados, the fun-filled performance is curated by Mexican musician, singer, director and all-round advocate of Mexican culture, Martha Rodriguez-Salazar, with Bay Area arts organisation Casa Circulo Cultural on board as artistic partner.

A performance by Lila Downs is always a colorful and unforgettable experience of Mexican culture and arts, as the singer-songwriter incorporates traditional music and dance from a variety of Mesoamerican cultures, as well as native languages and ancient traditions and folklore.

There are ukulele players...and then there's Jake Shimabukuro. Declared a "hero" by Rolling Stone, the Hawaiian born musician has taken the humble instrument to new levels, blending bluegrass, flamenco and classical techniques in a lightning-quick flurry of fingerpicking.