Celebrating culture: ‘Navidad – A Mexican American Christmas’

Come celebrate a Mexican-American Christmas at the Thalia Spanish Theater now through Dec. 16.

“Navidad, a Mexican American Christmas” features youngsters in the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company bringing their two worlds together. In a dream, they imagine the fusion of mariachi music with Tchaikovsky, folk dance with ballet, and the wonderment of their two cultures. But a tempting character preaches the separation of these customs, and the youngsters must choose.

“Navidad, a Mexican American Christmas” now through Dec. 16. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm; Sundays at 4 pm. Tickets are $45, $37 for students and seniors; group rates available. For all ages.

Thalia Spanish Theater [41-17 Greenpoint Ave. in Sunnyside, (718) 729–3880; www.thaliatheater.org].

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