Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Guest conductor Michael Christie with invited pianist Claire Huangci. Haydn’s “Symphony No. 59 in A major (Fire),” Rachmaninov’s “Piano Concerto No. 1” and Mendelsshon’s “Symphony No. 4 in A major (Italian).”
Teatro Degollado, Friday, February 28, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday March 2, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Live from the Met
The New York Metropolitan Opera season continues with a simulcast of Borodin’s “Prince Igor.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Ballet gala
Stars from the Kiev, Moscow and St.Petersburg ballets participate in a special gala, interpreting pieces from classic works such as Swan Lake, Carmen, Romeo and Julit, Don Quixote and Spartacus.
Teatro Galerias (Lapizlazuli 3445, across from Plaza del Sol), Sunday, March 2, 6 p.m. 250-600 pesos.
Black Theater of Prague
“Faust’s Adventures,” a show put on by this unique company that specializes in a theatrical performance style characterized by the use of black box theater augmented by black light illusion.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, March 6, 8:30 p.m. 200-400 pesos.
Tuesday concerts
The popular free classical music recitals held at the Degollado Theater each Tuesday evening will continue through March. The schedule was not available at pares time.
Degollado Theater, Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. Free. No tickets sold, just turn up.
Wednesday dance
Regular weekly dance shows by up-and-coming local performers, troupes and professionals.
Foro de Arte y Cultura (Av. Prolongación Alcalde 1451), Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. Free.
Thursday recitals
Guadalajara city hall opens up its council chamber to invited musicians, choirs and groups. The free performances start at 8 p.m. and are free of charge. Unfortunately, the program is often released too late for this newspaper to publish.
Presidencia Municipal (downtown Guadalajara), Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free. Just turn up.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Guest conductor Joshua Dos Santos, with invited pianist Alexei Volodin. Carlos Sanchez-Gutierrez’s “Girando, Danzando” (Spinning, Dancing), Rachmaninov’s “Piano Concerto No. 2” and Beethoven’s “Symphony No.4 in B flat major.”
Teatro Degollado, Friday, March 7, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 9, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Creedence Clearwater Revisited
Concert by the band formed in 1995 by former Creedence Clearwater Revival members.
Auditorio Telmex, Wednesday, March 12, 9 p.m. 350-1,200 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by JPO director Marco Parisotto with invited pianist Nikolay Khozyainov. Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 (Pastoral),” Rachmaninov’s “Piano Concerto No. 3.”
Teatro Degollado, Friday, March 14, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 16, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Silvio Rodriguez
Acclaimed Cuban folk singer has a cult following in Mexico that dates back almost four decades. A full house can be expected.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, March 14, 9 p.m. 450-1,800 pesos.
Live from the Met
The New York Metropolitan Opera season continues with a simulcast of Massenet’s “Werther.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, March 15, 11:55 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Guest conductor Christoph Poppen with invited pianist Abdiel Vázquez. Mozart’s “Symphony No. 35 in D major (Haffner),” Rachmaninov’s “Piano Concerto No. 4” and Brahms’ “Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98.”
Teatro Degollado, Friday, March 26, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 30, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Las Cabales
Local flamenco dance company Las Cabales celebrates its 60th birthday with special invited professionals from Spain.
Teatro Degollado, Saturday, March 29, 8 p.m. 180-300 pesos.
Carmen
Famous ballet/opera with live music and choir, featuring dance companies Cibar Flamenco, Olé and Pascual Martínez.
Foro de Arte y Cultura (Av. Prolongación Alcalde 1451), Sunday, March 30, 6 p.m. 180 pesos.
Live from the Met
The New York Metropolitan Opera season continues with a simulcast of Puccini’s classic “La Boheme.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Macy Gray
Grammy-winning U.S. R&B and soul singer-songwriter and musician known for her distinctive raspy voice and a style influenced by Billie Holiday and Betty Davis. She is also an actress and has appeared in several feature films.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m. 100-250 pesos.