Arts & Entertainment

A full program of cultural activities, many of which showcase disabled artists, will accompany the Parapan American Games, which take place from November 12-20.

The orchestra brings the Fiestas de Octubre to a close with a free concert in the city center’s Plaza Fundadores
on Sunday, November 6, 6 p.m.

“I can’t believe it actually came off!” exulted one delighted musician who was among the 190 involved in a marathon opera and ballet production of “Carmen” at Guadalajara’s Nuevo Progreso bullring October 20.

Imagine one billion faces for peace. This is the goal of the Non-Violence Tour, which has brought its “Pistols for Peace” urban exhibition to Guadalajara.

One of the highlights of the Pan American Games cultural festival looks certain to be the production of “Carmen” on Thursday, October 20, 8 p.m. at the Plaza de Toros Nuevo Progreso (Guadalajara’s main bullring).

Never mind the kid’s games, themed pavilions, skating rink, vendors’ booths and food stands, Guadalajara’s annual Fiestas de Octubre fairground (open daily October 7 to November 7) also provides plenty of Mexican-style entertainment  with free nightly shows in the main auditorium (around 7 p.m.) featuring pop stars, bandas and even some mature artists (Enrique Guzman, Paquita la del Barrio, for example), as well as late-night performances by ranchero singers following the rather gruesome cockfights.