Arts & Entertainment

The United Kingdom, FIL’s guest of honor this year, will share its cultural heritage and diversity by bringing to Guadalajara a delegation consisting of more than 150 writers, academics, artists and representatives of publishing houses.

“Circus doesn’t rely on words. That’s why it’s international,” observes noted French-Canadian mime and improvisationist François-Guillaume Leblanc, who has arrived in Guadalajara to give three-day workshops and three performances at FiCHo. 

Tapatío audiences will have a chance to see an unusual array of chous (shows) falling under the umbrella of Cirque du Soleil, the Quebec-based circus arts troupe that is famed for its theatrical, character-driven performances.

“Mexico: Sunlight & Shadows: Short Stories & Essays by Mexico Writers” was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Digital Gold Honor Award from the Independent Book Publishers Association in the United States.

Contemporary music

Local bands offer free “jam sessions” in these new Monday evening presentations.

Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas, Mondays, 8 p.m. Free.