Monday concerts
Free concerts by contemporary pop and rock artists of various genres – local, national and, sometimes, international. August 27: Soulvivors (blues).
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Mondays, 8 p.m. Free.
More on Mondays
Monday concerts of differing genres. August 27: Orquesta Sinfonica Juvenil de Guadalajara. September 3: Pianist Antonion Manzo. September 10: Opera arias and duets. September 17: Songs from Broadway musicals.
Palcco, Mondays, 8:30 p.m. 100 pesos.
Tangos
Tangos with Argentinean singer Marcelo Rey.
Palcco, Thursday, September 6, 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday recitals
The Jalisco Culture Secretariat’s “Martes de Musica y Opera” series showcases talented classical musicians at free-of-charge Tuesday evening recitals. August 28: Ancient music with Volta (above), a nine-member group.
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Mariachi galas
The gala concerts at the majestic Teatro Degollado are among the high points of the International Mariachi Festival in Guadalajara, scheduled August 22 to September 2. On six evenings during the festival, the country’s top mariachi groups perform alongside the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra in lively and emotional performances.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, August 24; Saturday, August 25; Tuesday, August 28; Wednesday, August 29; Thursday, August 30 and Friday, August 31. All at 8:30 p.m. 550-2,300 pesos, available from Ticketmaster and Chamber of Commerce (Camara de Comercio) box offices (33) 3880-9043.
Cirque du Soleil
The famed Montreal-based troupe brings its Mexican-themed show, Luzia, to Guadalajara for a series of presentations. Luzia is inspired by the richness of the Mexican culture, its name fusing the sound of luz (light in Spanish) and lluvia (rain), two elements at the core of the show’s creation. The show features a cast of 44 artists from 15 countries and is Cirque du Soleil’s 38th production since 1984. Its promoters in this country describe the show as “a sumptuous journey through an imaginary Mexico – a surreal world suspended between dreams and real life.”
Explanda Lopez Mateos (Avenida Lopez Mateos and Las Rosas). 890-2,290 pesos, available from Ticketmaster. Thursday, August 30, 9 p.m.; Friday, August 31. 9 p.m.; Saturday, September 1, 5 and 9 p.m.; Sunday, September 2, 1 and 5 p.m.; Tuesday, September 4, 9 p.m.; Wednesday, September 5, 9 p.m.; Thursday, September 6, 9 p.m.; Friday, September 7, 9 p.m.; Saturday, September 8, 5 and 9 p.m.; Sunday, September 9, 1 and 5 p.m.; Tuesday, September 11, 9 p.m.; Wednesday, September 12, 9 p.m.; Thursday, September 13, 9 p.m.; Friday, September 14, 9 p.m.; Saturday, September 15, 5 and 9 p.m.; Sunday, September 16, 1 and 5 p.m.
Vivica Genaux
Acclaimed Alaska-born mezzosoprano Vivica Genaux in concert, accompanied by baroque musical group Antiqva Metropoli, directed by Luca Giardini, also an accomplished violinist.
Conjunto de las Artes Escenicas, Saturday, September 1, 8:30 p.m. 200-500 pesos.
World of Dinosaurs
Circus-style show for all ages, with acrobats and life-size dinosaurs.
Palcco, September 1, 2, 9, 15 and 16, noon, 4 and 7 p.m.
Catherine Russell Quartet
U.S. vocalist whose father, the late Luis Russell, was Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, held degrees from both Juilliard and the Manhattan School of Music and performed with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm during World War II.
Conjunto de Artes Escenicas, Thursday, September 20, 9 p.m. 200-350 pesos.
Strangelove
Depeche Mode tribute band, Strangelove, in concert. Despite being a British band, this outfit is composed of four musicians from Los Angeles.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, September 20, 9 p.m. 400-800 pesos.
“Carmen,” “Bolero”
The Ballet de Jalisco, the state’s only full-time professional classical dance troupe, presents adaptations of these famed Spanish-themed pieces, accompanied by the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, September 21, 8:30 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 23, 12:30 p.m.
Dutch dancers
The Nederlands Dans Theater is a highly regarded Dutch contemporary dance company headquartered at the Lucent Danstheater in The Hague. Formed in 1959, the company is currently under the direction of Janine Dijkmeijer and Paul Lightfoot. They are retuning to the Diana after thrilling audiences here in 2017.
Teatro Diana, Monday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 2, 9 p.m. 300-950 pesos.
Les Balletde Montecarlo
Premier European dance troupe presents “Swan Lake.” Thirty dancers are expected in Guadalajara to perform ballet’s most famous and adored work. Established in 1985, the troupe is the official company of the Principality of Monaco.
Conjunto de Artes Escenicas, Friday, October 5, 9 p.m.; Saturday. October 6, 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 7, 6 p.m. 500-1,100 pesos.
Georgia National Ballet
Prestigious dance troupe from Eastern Europe presents “Khorumi,” a traditional war dance.
Conjunto de las Artes Escénicas, Wednesday, October 24, 8:30 p.m.
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
World-famous chamber orchestra, founded by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958, makes a side trip to Guadalajara after headlining the Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato.
Conjunto de las Artes Escénicas, Thursday, October 25, 8:30 p.m.
MARIACHI FESTIVAL FREE EVENTS
OPENING PARADE
Sunday, August 26. The desfile is one of the annual fixtures of the event, showcasing an unparalleled assembly of mariachi groups of all types – from the most traditional non-brass peasant groups to modern, gleaming ensembles. The parade starts at the Glorieta Niños Heroes at 10 a.m. and heads down the entire length of Avenida Chapultepec. It’s a great spectacle but get there early for a good view.
PRESENTATIONS IN FESTIVAL’S CULTURAL
PAVILION (Plaza Liberacion)
Friday, August 24, 4-7:45 p.m.
Saturday, August 25, noon-1:50 p.m. and 4-7:45 p.m.
Monday, August 27, 4-8:45 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28, 4-7:45 p.m.
Wednesday, August 29, 4-7:45 p.m.
Thursday, August 30, 4-7:45 p.m.
Friday, August 31, 4-7:45 p.m.
RECITALS IN COMMERCIAL MALLS
Centro Comercial Andares (Patria & Acueducto): August 24, 25, 26, 30, 31; September 1, 2. All at 6 p.m.
Gran Plaza (Vallarta & San Ignacio): August 24, 25, 26, 31; September 1, 2. All at 5:30 p.m.
Plaza Patria (Patria & Avila Camacho): August 24, 25, 26, 31; September 1, 2. All at 5:30 p.m.
Plaza Las Torres (8 de Julio & Lazaro Cardenas): August 30, 31; September 1. All at 6 p.m.
Cuidadela (Patria & Moctezuma): August 24, 25, 26, 31; September 1. All at 6 p.m.
Gran Terraza Oblatos (Circunvalación Oblatos 2700): August 25, 26; September 1, 2. All at 6 p.m.
PUBLIC GALAS
Opening gala: Plaza de la Liberacion, Sunday, August 26, 6:30 p.m.
Closing gala with Aida Cuevas: Plaza de las Americas (Zapopan centro, facing Basilica), Sunday, September 2, 7:30 p.m.
MARIACHI MASSES
Guadalajara Metropolitan Cathedral, Sunday, August 26, noon.
Basílica de Zapopan, Sunday, September 2, noon.
VERBENAS POPULARES (open-air parties)
Glorieta Chapalita, Saturday, September 1, 7:30 p.m.