Folk dance
Regarded as the best folk dance troupe in Mexico, the Ballet Folklorico of the Universidad de Guadalajara returns for another season of summer shows on Sunday evenings.
See dances from all over the country, as well as emotive local favorites, such as the “Jarabe Tapatio” and “La Culebra.” Not to be missed!
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, September 3, 10 and 17. All start at 6 p.m. 100-420 pesos.
Monday concerts
Concerts/recitals are held each Monday at this classy and relatively new cultural complex to the north of the city. August 28: The Klaus Mayer Big Band presents Swing Forever, with the music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, among others. September 4: Recital by U.S. flutist Ray Furuta, with soprano Malinda Haslett. September 11: Klaus Mayer Big Band pays homage to Ella Fitzgerald. September 18: Charlie Jazz interprets Frank Sinatra (part 2). September 25: Canadian violinist Chris Wilshere, accompanied by the Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil de Guadalajara.
Palcco, Mondays, 8 p.m. 100 pesos.
Tuesday recitals
The Jalisco Culture Secretariat’s “Martes de Música y Ópera” series showcases talented classical musicians at free-of-charge Tuesday evening recitals. August 29: Pianist Kamuel Zepeda plays an assortment of Mexican music.
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Thursday Dance
Weekly performances by a variety of modern and classic dance troupes. August 31: Escuela de Danza Doris Topete.
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Chris Botti
Presentation by U.S. trumpeter and composer who started to gain fame in 2001 with the recording of his “Night Sessions” album. In 2013, Botti won the Grammy Award in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category for the album “Impressions.”
Teatro Diana, Tuesday, August 29, 9 p.m. 350-1,200 pesos.
Manuel Garcia
Folk-pop Chilean singer-songwriter and guitarist whose style has been influenced by the “nueva canción chilena” music tradition promoted by Violeta Parra and others.
Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomás V. Gómez 125), Wednesday, August 30, 9 p.m.
God Save the Queen
The acclaimed Queen tribute band from Argentina have picked up rave reviews for their shows over the past decade.
Auditorio Telmex, Wednesday August 30, 9 p.m. 400-800 pesos.
Walter Blanding Quartet
Presented by the NY Jazz All Stars. Saxophonist Blanding attended LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts and has performed, toured and/or recorded with his own groups, as well as many renowned jazz artists.
Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomás V. Gómez 125), Thursday, August 31, 9 p.m. 350 pesos.
Lindsey Stirling
U.S. violinist, dancer, performance artist and composer performs electronic, classical crossover and dubstep. This show supports her “Brave Enough” album.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, August 31, 9 p.m. 480-1,300 pesos.
Alejandro Fernandez
Mariachi Festival gala concert features one of Mexico’s biggest ranchero stars – he’s also the son of music legend Vicente Fernandez – and top mariachi bands.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, September 2, 9 p.m. 550-2,600 pesos.
Chicago
U.S. band now in their 50th year is one of the best-selling groups of all time, having sold more than 100 million records. Music covers mostly rock, soft rock and jazz.
Auditorio Telmex, Tuesday, September 12, 9 p.m. 650-1,450 pesos.
Sara Valenzuela
Local musician/composer known for her eclectic repertoire, featuring jazz, funk, soul, rock and folk music.
Teatro Torres Bodet (Av. España 2020, Colonia Moderna), Thursday, September 14, 8:30 p.m. Tickets 300 pesos from voyalteatro.com.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
The state orchestra gets its fall season underway with a special program dedicated to Mexican composers. Topping the bill will be Jose Pablo Moncayo’s moving “Huapango” composition. Also pieces by Silvestre Revueltas and Arturo Marquez. Young, locally-born composer Juan Pablo Contreras will be on hand to conduct the Guadalajara debut of his latest work, “Mariachitlan.” JPO Musical Director Marco Parisotto takes the baton and Carlos Prieto, one of Mexico’s leading cellists, is the invited soloist.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, September 14, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 17, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Lila Downs
Concert by widely acclaimed Mexican-American singer-songwriter who works in multiple genres, including Mexican traditional and popular music.
Teatro Diana, Friday, September 22, 9 p.m. 350-1,200 pesos.
Romeo & Juliet
The Ballet Jalisco, the only professional classical troupe in the state, teams up with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra to present the renowned work by Sergei Prokofev based on the play by William Shakespeare.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, September 22, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 23, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 24, 12:30 p.m. 100-400 pesos.
Andre Rieu
Concert by popular Dutch violinist, who directs his own orchestra. His melodramatic stage performances and rock-star demeanor have been widely associated with a revival of waltz music. Has been named the world’s most successful male touring artist on several times.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, September 23, 9 p.m. and Sunday, September 24, 8 p.m. 375-1,900 pesos.
Swan Lake
Moscow State Ballet returns to present classic work.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, September 29, 9 p.m. 300-650 pesos.
GR RECOMMENDS: Il Volo
Italian operatic pop trio, consisting of Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble. This concert pays tribute to the “Three Tenors” – José Carreras, Luciano Pavarotti and Plácido Domingo.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, September 10, 6 p.m. 500-1,300 pesos.