Hypnosis
John Milton, sometimes billed as “the greatest hypnotist in America,” returns to Guadalajara for seven shows in July.
Although some question the authenticity of the hypnosis, Milton has performed his interactive shows in various cities throughout Mexico and other parts of the world for more than 20 years.
The show is quite lighthearted. Milton selects audience members to come on stage, where he uses his talents to try and hypnotize them and influence them into performing tricks.
The son of popular Brazilian hypnotist Taurus do Brazil, Milton studied under his father and followed the same career path.
The shows take place at the Teatro Galerias (Lapizlazuli 3445, across from Plaza del Sol) on Thursday, July 9, 8 p.m.; Friday, July 10, 6 and 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 11, 6 and 9:15 p.m. and Sunday, July 12, 5 and 8 p.m.
Tickets are from 180-260 pesos and available from the theater box office, Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. or from Ticketmaster. Call (33) 3631-0708 for more information.
This show will be in Spanish.
Canada Day
The Vancouver Language Centre in Guadalajara is holding a Canada Day party on Wednesday, July 1, from 6-9 p.m. Food, drinks, music and food is promised. For more information, call 3615-7074. The center is at Bernado de Balbuena 60, Colonia Ladron de Guevara.
St. Mark’s
A traditional July the Fourth picnic on the pretty lawn of St. Mark’s Anglican/Episcopal Church in Guadalajara is set for Saturday, July 4, 2 p.m.
Barbecue sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, watermelon and cake — all homemade — will be washed down with lemonade or beer, wine and tequila from a cash bar. Members of the expatriate social group Mexpat will also attend the event and the general public is invited as well.
“I’m hoping to win back the championship in the annual watermelon-seed-spitting contest,” said St. Mark’s rector, the Rev. Dr. Jim Priddy. A three-legged race and beanbag tossing tournament are also planned, along with other games.
About 70 people attended last year. The donation for tickets is 100 pesos, with tickets for kids aged under ten at 70 pesos. Tickets are available at the church or may be reserved by July 1 at (33) 3817-4511, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Facebook (Saint Mark’s Anglican GDL).
St. Mark’s Anglican Church is at Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, a two-minute drive north of Plaza Mexico. Also see www.stmarksanglican.org.
Amsoc July 4th
Time is running out to get your tickets for the American Society of Jalisco (Amsoc) July 4th celebration. Just 30 tickets were available at press time.
This year the menu is BBQ ribs and chicken, potato salad, baked beans, corn bread and ice cream. Door prizes and a 50/50 raffle are part of the fun. A representative from the U.S. Consulate General will be in attendance.
Tickets cost 130 pesos. Doors open 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. Amsoc is located at Avenida San Francisco 3332, Colonia Chapalita. Call 3121-2395 for more information or to reserve your tickets.
Music Festival
Last Sunday’s Fiesta de Musica on the Via RecreActiva showcased some wacky pianos that form part of national program to encourage young people to learn the instrument.
USA Fair
The first annual Descubre USA fair, organized by the U.S.Consulate General in Guadalajara, the American Chamber of Commerce, and the Instituto Cultural Mexicano Norteamericano (ICMN), in collaboration with many other organizations, recently shared information with the general public on how to study, travel, and do business in the United States. More than 500 people attended panel discussions and presentations on these topics at the ICNM and visited stands at which various organizations shared information.
Swimming with dolphins
If your bucket list of things to do before you die includes swimming with dolphins, then you should head out to the Guadalajara Zoo.
The zoo’s Mundo Marino offers close-up encounters with these amazing, intelligent mammals for people of all ages.
The cost is 450 pesos for 15 minutes of your life that you will probably never forget.
For more information or reservations call (33) 3675-2942, or visit www.mundomarinogdl.com.mx.