Expat Living

Street Festival

Tlaquepaque is certainly worth a visit this weekend as the second Festival Internacional de Música de Calle (International Street Music Festival) takes over the charming Guadalajara crafts suburb. Organizers have planned an ambitious 140 performances by some 50 individual artists and groups, showcasing all manner of artistic endeavors, including theater, music, dance, circus arts and more. Countries represented will be Mexico, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Israel, Russia, Denmark, Spain and France.

Amsoc Thanksgiving

Join with the metro-area’s U.S. community and their friends for a big family-style T-day feast at the American Society (Amsoc) on Thursday, November 27. Enjoy turkey, stuffing, mashed and sweet potatoes, salad, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. The doors (and bar) open at noon and dinner is served at 1:30 p.m.

Book Fair

The Fifth Used and Antique Book Fair (Feria del Libro Usado y Antiguo) takes place amid the exterior arches surrounding the Guadalajara Municipal Palace between Friday, November 7 and Sunday, November 16.

Just a-maize-ing

If the idea of getting well and truly lost in a labyrinth of corn appeals to you, then make a beeline for Mundo Maiz, a new attraction in the Tlaquepaque suburbs to the south the metropolitan area.

Amsoc Halloween party

Don’t miss Amsoc’s annual Halloween/Day of the Dead party Thursday, October 30. Put on your finest cobwebbed attire and compete in the costume contest. A 50/50 raffle will be held.

One BIllion Rising

Hundreds of women will get up to dance and shake their bodies at the Auditorio Benito Juarez on Saturday, October 18, 7 p.m. when the Fiestas de Octubre hosts a “One Billion Rising” event.