Zaikocirco
Local exponents of the circus arts present a colorful spectacle showcasing a variety of skills (juggling, acrobacy, puppetry, etc.).
Teatro Guadalajara del IMSS (Av. 16 de septiembre 868, across from Agua Azul Park), Fridays, October 4, 11 and 18, 8:30 p.m. 90 pesos.
Live from the Met
New York Metropolitan Opera’s 2013–14 season of live transmissions begins with Tchaikovsky’s fateful romance “Eugene Onegin,” starring Anna Netrebko and Mariusz Kwiecien as the lovestruck Tatiana and the imperious Onegin.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, October 5, 11:55 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Muse
Famed British rock band known for their energetic and extravagant live performances. Won a Grammy for Best Rock Album (“The Resistance”) in 2009.
Arena VFG (Carretera a Chapala km. 20, Tlajomulco de Zuñiga), Monday, October 7, 8:30 p.m. 200-1,300 pesos.
Recital
Jose Guadalupe Lopez Luevano (guitar) and Georgina Ramirez (piano) team up.
Casa Museo Lopez Portillo (Liceo 177, Centro Historico), Tuesday, October 8, 8 p.m. Free
Roger Hodgson
Supertramp co-founder continues with “Breakfast in America Tour,” in which he features much-loved pop classics such as “Give a Little Bit,” “the Logical Song,” “Take the Long Way Home,” “Dreamer” and, of course, “Breakfast in America.”
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, October 8, 9 p.m. 250-1,450 pesos.
Martes Musica/Opera
These free Tuesday recitals take place in the Degollado’s main auditorium, with part of the audience seated on the stage.
Teatro Degollado, Tuesday, October 8, 8:30 p.m. Free.
Pheonix
Alternative rock band from Versailles, France won Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album in 2009 for their album “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.”
Auditorio Telmex, Wednesday, October 9, 9 p.m. 300-1,200 pesos.
Paco de Lucia
Famed, award-winning Spanish flamenco guitarist who has managed to successfully cross over into other genres of music such as classical and jazz.
Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, October 10, 9 p.m. 250-1,200 pesos.
Ballet
The Russian State Ballet “Mari El” – part of the Opera and Ballet Theater Sapaev under the direction of Konstantin Ivanov – performs “Don Quijote.”
Teatro Galerias (Lapizlazuli 3445, across from Plaza del Sol), Thursday, October 10, 8 p.m. 200-400 pesos.
Free concerts
Guadalajara City Hall’s free Thursday evening concerts continue with a jazz quartet.
Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara (Hidalgo & Alcalde, Centro Historico), Thursday, October 10, 8:30 p.m. Free
Goran Bregovic
Hotfoot from the Cervantino Festival, Goran Bregovic and his Wedding and Funeral Orchestra play at this cozy Zapopan venue. Bregovic’s catchy music carries Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Greek and Romani themes and is a fusion of popular music with traditional music from the Balkans, tango and brass bands.
Estudio Cavaret, Saturday, October 12, 9 p.m. 520 pesos, available from Ticketmaster and Auditorio Telmex box office.
Eros Ramazzotti
Italian musician and singer who has a huge following in many parts of Europe and Latin America, although less so in English-speaking nations.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, October 12, 8 p.m. 200-1,200 pesos.
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Take a trip down memory lane with this famous orchestra. Hear unforgettable music from the 1940s and the golden age of swing.
Teatro Galerias (Lapizlazuli 3445, across from Plaza del Sol), Sunday, October 13, 7 p.m. 200-500 pesos.
Marc Anthony
One of the most well-known Latino musicians around, Marc Anthony brings his “Vivir la Vida” tour to the city. The U.S. singer is the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, October 19. 350-1,950 pesos.
Juan Gabriel
Now 63, this legendary Mexican ranchero singer and balladeer shows no sign of ending his illustrious musical career, which began at a young age. The two scheduled concerts are guaranteed to be a sellout, despite their high ticket price.
Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 9 p.m. 600-2,800 pesos.
Live from the Met
The New York Metropolitan Opera season continues with a simulcast of Shostakovich’s“The Nose.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, October 26, 11:55 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Lila Downs
A mouthwatering combination for music fans sees the Mexican-American singer team up with Los Angeles Azules, a Mexican group specializing in cumbia/banda music. Downs crosses various musical barriers and her songs often reflect themes of political and social justice.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, November 1, 9 p.m. 250-1,450 pesos.
Sarah Brightman
British classical crossover soprano began in musical theater productions such as “Cats” and “Phantom of the Opera” but rose to global fame with her 1996 duet “Time To Say Goodbye” with Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.
Auditorio Telmex, Monday, November 11. 350-1,750 pesos.
Gloria Gaynor
U.S. singer known for her 70s hits “I Will Survive” and “Never Can Say Goodbye.”
Auditorio Telmex, Wednesday, November 13, 8:30 p.m. 200-1,200 pesos.
Ringo Starr and his All-Star Band
Concert by group with shifting personnel led by former Beatles drummer and vocalist Ringo Starr.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, November 16, 8:30 p.m. 250-1,550 pesos.