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.
Pitbull
U.S. rapper in concert.
Auditorio Telmex, Sunday, November 30, 7 p.m. 350-1690 pesos.
The Nutcracker
The Moscow Ballet presents its version of the perennial Christmas favorite.
Teatro Diana, Tuesday, December 2, 8:30 p.m. 250-600 pesos.
Miercoles de Danza
Free dance recitals are scheduled each Wednesday.
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas, 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, Centro), Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Free.
‘The Messiah’
Georg Friedrich Händel’s “Messiah” with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra and the Jalisco State Choir. Juan Carlos Lomónaco is the guest conductor and Sergio Hernández directs the choir. Soloists: Dhyana Arom, soprano; Guadalupe Paz, alto; Ernesto Ramírez tenor; Carlos López, bass.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, December 5, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, 12:30 p.m. 110-300 pesos.
Met: Live in HD
Simulcast of Richard Wagner’s “The Master-Singers of Nuremberg.” (Six hours duration.)
Teatro Diana, Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m.. 100-250 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.
Cafe Tacuba
One of Mexico’s most loved rock bands in concert.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12, 9 p.m. 100-250 pesos.
The Wanted
English-Irish boy band formed in 2009.
Auditorio Telmex, Sunday, December 7, 8 p.m. 300-1,000 pesos.
Moscow Classic Ballet on Ice
Russian troupe returns to the city for a one-off performance of “The Nutcracker” on ice.
Teatro Galerias, Monday, December 8, 8 p.m. 250-350 pesos. Two children free with the purchase of each adult ticket.
Ricardo Arjona
Popular Guatemalan singer-songwriter has wide repertoire including ballads, Latin pop, rock, Cuban music, Tejano, Norteño music and Afro-American.
Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12, 9 p.m. 350-1,950 pesos.
Remmy Valenzuela
Sinaloan banda sensation in concert.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, December 13, 9 p.m. 250-1,350 pesos.
The Nutcracker
The professional Joven Ballet de Jalisco present this seasonal favorite in the city’s most elegant theater.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, Saturday, December 19, 8:30 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 21, 12:30 p.m. 70-350 pesos.