Traditional Mariachi Festival
Fandangos Mariacheros are a new festival feature this year.
Plaza de las Americas (facing the Zapopan Basilica), Friday, August 21, 8 p.m.
“Soy Mariachi,” a musical play by Jose Lira, featuring Paloma del Rio and Juan Miguel Portillo.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, August 21, 8:30 p.m. Free with courtesy tickets, available at the door.
Traditional mariachi galas.
Teatro Degollado, Saturday, August 22, 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 23, 10 a.m. Free with courtesy tickets, available at the door.
The first Children’s Sones and Jarabes Dance Festival.
Plaza Fundadores (behind the Degollado), Saturday, August 22, noon. Free.
A concert honoring the Mariachi Los Toritos on their 57th anniversary.
Plaza Fundadores (behind the Degollado), Sunday, August 23, 7 p.m. Free
Tuesday recitals
The Degollado Theater opens its doors each Tuesday for the free classical music series Martes de Musica y Opera. No tickets are sold nor is there numbered seating. Just turn up before the performance and grab a seat. The quality is always exceptional, and the theater will often fill up. August 25: Gala concert in conjunction with the Festival de Musica Tequila 2015, also honoring the 150th anniversaries of the foundation of the music conservatories in St. Petersburg (1864), Moscow (1866) and Mexico City (1866), as well as the 75th anniversary of the University of Colima.
Teatro Degollado, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free
Thursday dance
Free dance presentations by accomplished groups are held each Thursday. August 27: Invited dancers perform to renowned opera music in a show titled Balletópera.
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas, Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free
Thursdays at the Palace
Instead of politicians arguing, enjoy free recitals in Guadalajara city hall’s council chamber.
Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara (next to Guadalajara cathedral), Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Folk dance
The renowned Ballet Folklorico de la Universidad de Guadalajara is back for its summer/fall season, performing through October 11. This troupe’s repertoire takes in dances from the states of Veracruz, Michoacan, Guerrero and, of course, Jalisco, with its breathtaking “La Negra,” “La Culebra” and “Jarabe Tapatio” finales.
Teatro Degollado, Sundays, August 30, 6 p.m.; September 6, 10 a.m. September 13, 20; October 4, 11, 6 p.m. 80-350 pesos.
Dan Nimmer Trio
U.S. jazz pianist and composer Dan Nimmer is joined by bassist David Wong and drummer Rodney Green for the next concert in the excellent Jazz at Lincoln Center series sponsored by the University of Guadalajara.Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomas V. Gomez 125), Thursday, September 3, 9 p.m. 250 pesos.
More folk dance
Guadalajara city hall’s Ballet Folclorico Guadalajara continues its summer series. The theme of their season is “Cielito Lindo.”
Teatro Degollado, Thursdays, September 17; October 1 and 15, 8 p.m. 80-200 pesos.
Ballet
Famous Russian State Ballet Mari El presents “Carmen” and Ravel’s “Bolero.” Formed 45 years ago, the troupe is part of Opera and Ballet Sapaev, one of the oldest and most important theaters in Russia. Its young cast exudes professionalism, impeccable technique and high artistic level. Frequently invited to Mexico, Mari El has been nominated three times for the prestigious Lunas del Auditorio award for the best live ballet performance of the year.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, September 24, 8:30 p.m. 250-450 pesos.
Andre Riu
Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. Together they have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the biggest global pop and rock music acts.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, October 10, 9 p.m. and Sunday, October 11, 8 p.m. 350-1,850 pesos.