Canadian dance
The Ballets Jazz Montréal presents Dance Me, a creation inspired by the work of the poet and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen.
Conjunto de las Artes. Saturday, May 30, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 31, 6 p.m. 280-700 pesos.
Live from the Met
The New York Met presents a simulcast of “El último sueño de Frida y Diego,” an opera drawing inspiration from the story of artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. The plot imagines their reunion during the Day of the Dead, when Frida returns for 24 hours. With music by Latin Grammy winner Gabriela Lena Frank.
Conjunto de las Artes. Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m. 300 pesos.
El Divo
Symphonic tribute by this acclaimed male multinational classical crossover vocal group to the late Mexican crooner Juan Gabriel, who was known as the “Divo de (Ciudad) Juarez.”
Arena Guadalajara, Sunday, May 31, 6:30 p.m. 850-3,000 pesos.
Classical series
The Universidad de Guadalajara is opening one of its most emblematic spaces to a Friday evening music series during June and early July. Four recitals are planned in the historic Paraninfo building on Avenida Juarez, which is home to one of José Clemente Orozco’s most classic murals. June 5: Trio Hikuro, a clarinet ensemble. June 19: Quinteto Musaica, a wind ensemble. July 3: Camerata Juvenil de Occidente. July 10: Cuarteto Ghela (violin, cello and viola).
Paraninfo de la UDG. 100 pesos, tickets at boletomovil.com.
Lord of the Dance
The world’s most successful and acclaimed Irish dance show, created and directed by Michael Flatley, comes to Guadalajara as part of its 30th anniversary tour. With stunning staging, the show combines choreographic precision, powerful music and an epic narrative that reinvents Irish tradition with contemporary energy.
Auditorio Telmex. Sunday, June 7, 4 and 8 p.m. 350-3,690 pesos.
Mexica
A dance, music, circus and multimedia spectacle featuring over 30 artists on stage. Some of Mexico’s most emblematic celebrations are represented, including the Guelaguetza, Day of the Dead, Fandango Veracruzano and Romería de Zapopan.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, June 13, 9 p.m. 500-900 pesos.
Big band fun
Sonora Sinfónica brings big band and ballroom classics to the Palcco theater. Enjoy this fusion of a live symphony orchestra with the energy of danzón, swing and mambo.
Palcco, Saturday, June 13, 8:30 p.m. 700-1,000 pesos.
Folk dance
The world-famous Ballet Folclórico de la Universidad de Guadalajara celebrates its 60th birthday with Corazón de México (Heart of Mexico), a show that extols the country’s rich cultural heritage through traditional dances and music from various states. Featuring more than 80 artists on stage, including dancers, singers and live musicians.
Conjunto de las Artes. Sundays, June 14, 21 and 28, all at 1 p.m. 200-500 pesos.
Chamber music
The Higinio Ruvalcaba Chamber Orchestra, featuring Universidad de Guadalajara music school ex-alumni and current students, presents a program featuring works by Mozart (“Così fan tutte”), Beethoven and Schubert.
Conjunto de las Artes. Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. 100-230 pesos.
Julieta Venegas
Hugely popular Mexican singer and Grammy winner in concert.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, June 20, 9 p.m. and Sunday, June 21, 8 p.m. 600-1,650 pesos.
New York Jazz All Stars
Jazz singer Shenel Johns’ captivating stage presence and impressive vocal range are rooted in her early exposure to reggae and gospel. The Connecticut native will release her debut album this summer. A trio of musicians joins her.
Conjunto de las Artes. Thursday, June 25, 9 p.m. 700 pesos.