Cats
Professional Mexico City version of Andrew Lloyd Weber musical inspired by T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.” In Spanish, but admirers of this work won’t mind too much.
Teatro Diana, Friday, October 24, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m 300-950 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Bruckner ‘Titanic’: Marco Parisotto, music director. Anton Bruckner’s “Symphony No.8 in C minor” (1890 version).
Teatro Degollado, Friday, October 24, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 26, 12:30 p.m.
Free recitals
Weekly recitals held Tuesdays (and occasionally other days) at the Casa López Portillo. Friday, October 24: operatic recital with Fernando Loher; Tuesday, October 28: Juan Pablo Medeles Córdoba (violín) and Rodrigo Martín Leal Murillo (piano).
Casa López Portillo (Liceo 177). Free.
Met: Live in HD
Simulcast of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, October 25, noon. 100-250 pesos.
Zaikocirco
Guadalajara’s answer to Cirque du Soleil presents a colorful spectacle showcasing a variety of skills (juggling, acrobatics, puppetry).
Teatro Guadalajara IMSS (Av. 16 de Septiembre 868, across from Agua Azul Park), Saturday, October 25, 5 p.m. 90 pesos.
Chris Botti
Legendary U.S. jazz trumpeter and composer nominated for five Grammys (winning one). Four of his 12 albums have reached the number one position on the Billboard jazz albums chart.
Teatro Diana, Sunday, October 26, 8 p.m. 250-1,100 pesos.
Carlos de la Torre Jazz Cycle
Monday, October 27: Mr. Blu (jazz and blues fusion).
Casa de la Cultura Jalisciense Agustín Yáñez (Constituyentes 21, corner Av. 16 de Septiembre). All concerts 8 p.m. Free entry.
Sona Jobarteh
A debut concert in Guadalajara by the first female kora (a 21-string lute-bridge-harp used extensively in West Africa) player to come from a Griot (traditional storytelling/musical) family.
Teatro Diana, Tuesday, October 28, 9 p.m. 180-490 pesos.
Martes de Musica
Classical recitals by talented musicians are held each Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. at the Degollado Theater. No tickets are sold – just turn up. October 28: Prague Philharmonic Choir, directed by Lukáš Vasilek.
Teatro Degollado, Tuesdays. Free.
Ballet of the National Theatre Belgrade
Production of “Alexander,” based on the life of Alexander the Great, first premiered by this famed Serbian dance company in November 2013.
Auditorio Telmex, Wednesday, October 29, 9 p.m. 300-700 pesos.
Miercoles de Danza
Free dance recitals by accomplished troupes are scheduled each Wednesday.
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas (Prolongacion Alcalde 1351, one block from La Normal traffic circle). Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Thursday recitals
The Guadalajara council chamber opens its doors to Thursday recitals and concerts.
Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara (Hidalgo & Alcalde), Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Free.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Two concerts to benefit retired musicians. Guest conductor Maria Theresa Rodriguez; invited pianist Santiago Lomelín. Works by Porumbescu, Chopin and Ravel.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31, 8:30 p.m. 110-300 pesos.
U2 tribute band
L.A. Vation, a U2 tribute band from Los Angeles, features Jason James Thiesen as vocalist Bono, Bart Davis as David Howell Evans (The Edge), Jorgen Ingman Alofs as drummer Larry Mullen Jr. and John Classick as bassist Adam Clayton.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, October 30, 9 p.m. 150-450 pesos.
Fangoria
Vanguard Spanish electronic pop duo in concert.
Teatro Diana, Friday, October 31, 9 p.m. 150-1,150 pesos.
Met: Live in HD
Simulcast of Bizet’s “Carmen.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, November 1, 11 a.m.
Opera
“L’Enfant et les Sortilèges” (The child and the spells), opera by Ravel, with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra.
Teatro Degollado, Saturday, November 1, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 2, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 110-300 pesos.
Fiddler on the Roof
Professional Mexico City production of acclaimed musical.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, November 6, 9:30 p.m. and Friday, November 7, 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 300-950 pesos.
Opera
“Carmen,” opera by Bizet, with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra.
Teatro Degollado, Wednesday, November 12 and Friday, November 14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, December 16, 6:30 p.m. 100-600 pesos.
Ana Moura
Internationally acclaimed Portuguese fado singer in concert. Her album “Desfado” was chosen by London’s Sunday Times as Album of the Year for 2013 in the category of World Music.
Teatro Diana, Tuesday, November 18, 9 p.m. 150-550 pesos.
Opera
“L`Elisir d`Amore” (Elixir of Love), opera by Donizetti, with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, November 28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, November 30, 6:30 p.m. 100-600 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Homage to Richard Strauss: Marco Parisotto, music director; Stefan Dohr, horn (Berlín Philharmonic). Richard Strauss’ “Salome op.54: Dance of the seven veils,” “Concerto for horn no.2, TrV 283 in E-flat major” and “Ein Heldenleben, op.40.”
Teatro Degollado, Friday, December 12, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 14, 12:30 p.m.