Dozens of activities are on the menu at “Todas a Chapu,” a wide-ranging cultural festival that will engulf recently remodeled Avenida Chapultepec on Sunday, August 10, from 2-8 p.m.
The entire avenue will be shut off to traffic to accommodate seven cultural “zones” at various intersections. Visitors can walk at their leisure along the tree-lined avenue, taking in a huge range of entertainment, spanning music of various genres, as well as a dance and theater. Also set up along the renovated central divider will be commercial and crafts booths, a classic car exhibit, art shows, chess groups and workshops for kids/adults. Also expect to see demonstrations of circus arts, danzon, poetry readings, fashions and more. There’s no charge for any of the events.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the times and locations of some of the events.
Av. Chapultepec, between Hidalgo and Morelos
2 p.m. Manuel García (contemporary flute)
5 p.m. Bad Boy Blues Band
6 p.m. Los Villanos (blues)
7 p.m. Troker (jazz)
Av. Chapultepec, from Vallarta to López Cotilla
3 p.m Manuel García (contemporary flute)
4 p.m. Mario Helmen (saxophonist)
6 p.m. Chilakil Brass Band (Mexican music, jazz and classical)
7 p.m. Pollo Bollo (family comedy)
Av. Chapultepec, from López Cotilla to La Paz
2-7 p.m. Arts, chess workshops
3 p.m. Guadalajara Municipal Band
5-8 p.m. Danzon
Av. Chapultepec, from La Paz to Lerdo de Tejada
2 p.m. Business expo
2 p.m. Salsa (dance) demonstrations
Av. Chapultepec, from Lerdo de Tejada to Guadalupe Zuno
2-8 p.m. Classic car exhibit
3-5 p.m. Circus arts demonstrations
5-7 p.m. Journey to the past (musical interlude)
7-8 p.m. Fashion parade
Av. Chapultepec, from Guadalupe Zuno to Efraín González Luna
2-8 p.m. Classic car exhibit
2-8 p.m. Arts exhibits
3 p.m. Mario Helmen (saxophonist)
3-5 p.m. Chess workshop
4 p.m. Manuel García (contemporary flute)
5 p.m. Storytelling and auction
7 p.m. Poetry readings
Av. Chapultepec, from Mexicaltzingo to Guadalupe Montenegro
2 p.m. Mario Helmen (saxophonist)
3 p.m. Ginger Bulldog (funk)
4 p.m. Grupo Alse (pop ballads)
6 p.m. Blues Berry Band (blues)
Av. Chapultepec, from Av. Niños Héroes to Vidrio
6 p.m. Manuel García (contemporary flute)
7 p.m. Mario Helmen (saxophonist