General News

World Book Day was celebrated in Guadalajara with a group reading of the novel “Balón Canán” by Mexican author Rosario Castellanos on the esplanade of the University of Guadalajara’s Rectory building. 

Wednesday, April 30, two employees died and another three are unaccounted for after a large-scale fire broke out at an aerosol factory in the Álamo Industrial neighborhood, located on the border between Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque municipalities.

The third edition of Gran Fondo New York (GFNY) will take place in Zapopan on Sunday, May 4, with over 3,000 national and international cyclists participating in the 130-kilometer challenge.

Casa del Sol Inn is thrilled to welcome back acclaimed flamenco dancer Rodrigo Robles for an unforgettable evening of intimate flamenco on Saturday, April 26.

Due to further construction delays, the developers of Arena Guadalajara have once again postponed the opening date of the city’s newest and largest performing arts and sports venue.

St. Mark’s Anglican/Episcopal church in Guadalajara, after holding a Saturday Easter egg coloring party, plans a regal Palm Sunday Mass April 13, 11 a.m., It starts in the garden, followed by a procession into the chapel, led by the Rev. Dr. Joel Muñoz, with a grand choral accompaniment.

To the anger of vendors, Guadalajara city hall has shut down the Saturday “bohemian” market that occupies the Parque Revolución (also known as Parque Rojo), located at the intersection of Avenida Juarez and Calzada Federalismo.

Want to see some stunning flower displays? This weekend’s Festival de las Flores (Flower Festival) in Guadalajara offers a chance to enjoy beautiful floral installations, as well as some music performances, all courtesy of the Jalisco Culture Department (Cultura Jalisco).