Ambulante
Billed as Mexico’s most important documentary film forum, the Ambulante tour has arrived in Guadalajara. Over 80 documentaries will be screened in eight locations across the city: the University of Guadalajara’s Cine Foro, the Museo de Arte de Zapopan, the Centro de Medios Audiovisuales, the Museo de la Ciudad, the Casa Clavijero, ITESO, the Cinepolis in Centro Magno, and an open-air stage at the Explanada Mexicaltzingo. The festival ends Wednesday, April 18. For more information visit www.ambulante.com.mx.
Artisan fair
The “Jalisco es Artesania” artisan fair closes Sunday, April 15 so if you want to see the finely crafted produce of 200 exhibitors from across Jalisco then get down to the Plaza Liberacion quick. At accessible prices, you can pick up paper mache from Tonala and jars from Tlaquepaque, or food and drink, such as quince from Ixtlahuacan and rompope from San Juan de los Lagos. The fair is open this weekend, daily from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. The Plaza Liberacion is located between the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Teatro Degollado in the historic city center.
Chinese circus
For a spectacular dose of Chinese culture, check out the Circo Chino de Pekin at Plaza Patria. With acrobats from Peking, incredible costumes and even camels and tigers, it promises to be an eventful night out. However, anyone offended by wild animals being kept in small cages throughout the day may prefer to give it a miss. The circus is in Parque Avila Camacho, next to Plaza Patria, at the intersection of Avenida Patria and Avila Camacho. Performances are at 6.15 p.m. and 8 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, and 4 p.m., 6.15 p.m. and 8.45 p.m. on Sundays.
Staff say it will run until April 26, but this may be subject to change, depending on attendance numbers. Call (33) 3668-3192 to confirm.
Sidestepper
Popular Colombian band Sidestepper are coming to Old Jack’s Studio. The brainchild of British musician, DJ and producer, Richard Blair, Sidestepper have released seven albums in their 15-year career, blending salsa, funk and hip-hop with European electro, Latin grooves and Caribbean rhythms. Sidestepper play Thursday, April 26, 9 p.m. at Old Jack’s Studio (Avenida Real Acueducto 371, Zapopan). On sale via Ticketmaster, tickets cost 280 pesos, or 350 for the VIP zone.
Bubble show
Just in time for Children’s Day in Mexico (April 30), the Gazillion Bubble Show will amaze kids and grown ups with mind-blowing bubble magic at the Trompo Magico museum on Sunday, April 29.
This world-renowned, unique theatrical experience has earned critical acclaim around the globe. In three performances, local audiences (young and old) will be wowed by bouncing, floating bubbles, misty, tiny and massive bubbles. The show stars its creator Fan Yang, who currently holds 16 Guinness World Records – most recently for having put 108 people inside a single bubble. His performances have been broadcast worldwide on television, including “Oprah,’ “Ellen,” “Late Night with David Letterman,” “The View,” and many more.
There are three show times: 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the Trompo Magico, Galeria del Calzado (Av. Mexico and Juan Palomar y Arias), Plaza del Angel (Lopez Mateos and Cubilete) and branches of Pastelerias OK on Av. Mexico, Av. Patria and in Plaza Patria.
The Trompo Magico is located in Zapopan at Avenida Central 750, Fraccionamiento Residencial Poniente, tel: (33) 3030-0030.
Zoo road works
Visitors to the Guadalajara Zoo should note that due to hydraulic concrete being laid on Calzada Independencia, the attraction is only accessible from the Periferico. Approach from the west and take the slip road (lateral) about 750 meters before the Periferico alongside the Planetarium. Turn right just after the Planetarium (500 meters before the Periferico) on an unnamed road that will take you to the zoo entrance and car park.
Now the holidays have finished, the zoo goes back to its regular opening schedule of Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For complete information visit www.zooguadalajara.com.mx.
Upcoming soccer games
Estudiantes Tecos vs. Puebla (Estadio Tres de Marzo) Friday, April 13, 8.10 p.m.
Leones Negros vs. Veracruz (Estadio Jalisco) Friday, April 13, 8.45 p.m.
Atlas vs. Monterrey (Estadio Jalisco) Saturday, April 14, 8.45 p.m.
Guadalajara Chivas vs. Atlas (Estadio Omnilife) Saturday, April 21, 7 p.m.