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‘Slava’s Snowshow’: Surreal wonder & joy

“Slava’s Snowshow,” the iconic and visually stunning, award-winning production by legendary Russian mime and clown Slava Polunin, is returning to Guadalajara for the first time since the pre-Covid years.


Mamás feted on their special day

More than 10,000 people—mostly mothers and their families—gathered for a Día de las Madres (Mother’s Day) festival organized by the Jalisco and Guadalajara governments on Sunday, May 11.

Arena Guadalajara to open May 17

A local Spanish-language newspaper reports that the long-awaited Arena Guadalajara will finally open its doors on Saturday, May 17, with a concert by Brazilian crooner Roberto Carlos.

Books galore at Municipal Palace

The 56th Guadalajara Municipal Book Fair is taking place from May 1 to 18 amid the portals of City Hall (Palacio Municipal) in the historic center.

Balloon sculptors wow at city parade

Balloon artists from around the world spent four days creating 14 stunning floats and three-dimensional sculptures based on the theme “El fondo del mar” (The Undersea), which were presented in the Guadalajara Balloon Parade on Sunday, May 4.