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Swan Lake ballet performance, Thursday May 23, Angela Peralta, 8 p.m.
Thursday May 23: “ El Lago de los Cisnes” / Swan Lake. The Russian company, Ballet Ruso Mari El, Russian Ballet Mari El, will perform portions of Tchaikovsky’s ballet/music. 8 p.m., Angela Peralta, $250 – $400.
Friday June 7 and Saturday June 8: “Fin de cursos”, students from the professional ballet school perform under the direction of their Maestra Zoila Fernández. 8 p.m., Angela Peralta, $100-$200.
Saturday July 6: “ Función de graduación of Escuela Profesiona de Danza de Mazatlan”/ graduate students of the four year EPDM program perform winning dances. Co-directors, Claudia Lavista and Victor Ruiz, select through a strict audit process, who will perform. Always a surprise, always super creative. Angela Peralta, 8 p.m.
Friday May 24: Drama in Spanish, Misterio Bufo, (created by Italian playwright Dario Fo) examines social injustices and the power of church hierarchy. Museo de Arte, free, 8 p.m.
Tuesday May 28: Interior/Exterior (Mexico/Japan 2011): Director, writer, cinematographer Mauricio Novelo, shows us everday situations of active Japanese artists. This is a powerful visual journey that portrays reflections and daily events of the Japanese people. Wednesday May 29: double feature, 1) Faces (French/Dutch 2008): Director Gérard Maxmin follows the theme that young people can rebuilt their image and self esteem via photography.2) Los hermanos Oligor (Spain, 2006) directed by Joan López Lloret. Two brothers are locked in a basement for three years and create a world of puppets and mechanical devices through recycled objects. Thursday May 30th: double feature,1) Klovn for livet (Danish 2011). Angus the hospital clown (klovn) creates a special relationship with six year old cancer patient, Tobias. “Clown for life” just may help Tobias beat cancer: he’s no longer alone with Angus as his friend. 2) Popaganda: The Art and Crimes of Ron English (US 2005). AKA “the billboard bandit,” Ron English is a one man activist/artist who dares to hijack corporate advertising by vandalizing all forms of outdoor marketing.
Saturday June 15: Dia de la Música, day of the music, the streets of Centro are filled with stages playing live music from around the world. The groups have to audition, they are all pros, such a fun night. All free, begins around 6 p.m.
(El Recreo and The Mazatlan Film and Theater is on Constitucion #209, between Venus and Niños Heroes. All movies start at 5 p.m. and tickets, $30, can be purchased at the door, 45 minutes prior to the screening. For the film synopsis please click on www.mazact.com El Recreo is a not for profit community centre, donations are welcome. Sugarpop (owned by Marcela de la Vega) will be offering cold drinks, and wonderful food such as pulled pork sandwiches, burritos, home baked pies and the all important movie accessory, popcorn.)
Thursday May 23: Red Violin (1998), several languages with English subtitles – this spans three centuries and five countries as it tells the story of a mysterious violin. The journey begins in 1681 and to keep the spirit of his wife alive an Italian paints a violin with a red varnish made from her blood, much later actor Samuel Jackson becomes obsessed with the history.
Monday May 27 and Thursday May 30: Snapshots – starring Ken Albanese, Linda Baker, Judith Bond, Victoria Huff, Brenda Millirons, Anne Murphy, Paul Patee, Verónica Rico, Barry Silverstone, Linda Silverstone, Linette Stewart and Kat Woods- this talented local cast has created a compelling evening comprised of short scenes from great plays, and funny monologues. $70, it begins at 5 p.m. but you must reserve by going to www.mazact.com, then pay at the door on the night of.
Spanish classes with Laura Medina: The change in seasons brings fewer classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. and conversation classes on Fridays at 10 a.m. Please e mail Laura for more details, or to form your own class with her: Laura Medina: casadelcaracoal@gmail.com
(feel free to drop in, all classes are $80)
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Angela Peralta Theatre Galleries: There are two galleries; the upstairs gallery above the theatre is referred to as the Galeria, and hosts revolving shows as does the downstairs in the gallery, Galeria Rubio. (Open week days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Museo de Arte:. There are three galleries – the permanent collection is in the Sala Antonio López Sáenz. Changing exhibits are in both the Sala Roberto Perez Rubio, and Sala Carlos Bueno galleries. Open every day, 10 a.m.
On now at Luna: Paper Migration: a cross border exploration of art, culture and community: seven artists from New York arrive and share printing making techniques with nine artists in Mazatlan. Luna is the only contemporary art gallery in Centro Historico that deals exclusively in fine art. www.lunacontempo.com , open Wednesday to Saturday from noon – 5 p.m., by appointment only, 669 933 8005.
Valladolid Gallery: It’s inside the Valladolid College, on Belisario Dominguez #53. Every month there is a different show – it ranges from group art shows, art installations to poetry readings. The gallery is open from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday May 24: Arte en Camisetas/Art on T shirts . Dance students from the school EPDM model T shirts created and made by Machine Mazatleco – a group of dedicated local artists are committed to communicating their messages, their designs on designer ts. Everyone is invited to see these one of a kind ts and you can shop too! It’s in the Galeria Rubio (downstairs, beside the Angela Peralta) and it starts at 7 p.m.
Wednesday June 5 to Sunday June 9: The Reef Classic Mexico (was called Quicksilver) takes place on our beaches while international surfers compete for the $25,000 (US) prize. Surfing, fashion, music, for all the info go to www.reef.com
Thursday July 4: It’s a North America Day picnic at Twisted Mama’s. Canadians, Americans, Mexicans come celebrate, dance to Ebano, and enjoy typical picnic food with your friends. Reservations are a must, 669 129 2021, starts around 5 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will go to Drop in the Ocean.
Here are the movies playing in the cinemas.
To find out more about The Mazatlan Music Lovers Club, and its CD, Mazatlan Sampler, click here
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Saturday June 5: The Wailers in Concert. Even though the group was formed in 1969, and Bob Marley died in 1981, the band has been refreshed and continues to tour. Playa El Camarón, time tbd.
Saturday June 15: Dia de la Música, day of the music, the streets of Centro are filled with stages playing live music from around the world. The groups have to audition, they are all pros, such a fun night. All free, begins around 6 p.m.
THE FAIRLY ACCURATE DAILY MUSIC SCHEDULE
Have a listen to: Suki and Ebano, Tanya Carrum and Zaz!
It’s that time of the year again when musicians return NOB, or move around Mazatlan. Fairly accurate has been downgraded to wobbly – more than ever, please, please call ahead. For location and phone number please click here. Or use the new Super Search feature at the bottom of the
Mondays: * Rafael Rodriquez (easy listening) Kelly’s Bar, Pueblo Bonito, 7 p.m. *Mazatlan karaoke, Las Flores, 7 p.m. * Evelyn Triana on the violin, Topolo, 7 p.m.
Tuesdays: * Mazatlan karaoke, El Shrimp Bucket, 6 p.m.*Troubador Santos Fabian, Water’s Edge, 6:30 p.m. * El Roots Cafe, (different bands) 7 p.m. *Rafael Rodriquez (easy listening) Topolo, 7 p.m. *Lori Davidson and Rob Lamonica Live, Social,(blues/ballads/English/Spanish)) 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays:* Rafael Rodriquez (easy listening), Gus Gus Marina, 6:30 p.m. * Sergio on the sax, Topolo, 7 p.m.* Lori Davidson and guests, Pedro y Lola’s,(easy listening music) 8 p.m. *Mariachi band, El Mil Amores, Marina, 8 p.m. *Live dance band, family atmosphere, La Fonda de Chalio, 8:30 p.m.
Thursdays: * Kannon ( rock n roll) Diego’s, 4 p.m. – 8p.m. ** JazzFlute with Scotty, Water’s Edge, 7 p.m. * Rafael Rodriguez, (easy listening) Il Bistro, Pueblo Bonito, 6:30 * Sergio on his sax, Topolo, 7 p.m. *Mario Rojas and his guitar (trova/Cuban ballads), La Copa de Leche, 7 p.m. * Rubye Hinton and Daniel (easy listening) Casa Garcia, 7:00 * Lori Davidson and guests (easy listening), Pedro y Lola’s , 9 p.m. * Live dance band, family atmosphere, La Fonda de Chalio, 9 p.m. * Cubata (mixed) with DJ Rey between sets, Jungle Juice , 9 p.m.to 2 p.m. *Mixed music, La Santera, 9 p.m. * Spanish band, Suncai Gitano Group, Tertulia, 10:30 p.m.
Fridays:* A combo of Rob Lamonica, Lori Davidson, and Dario, whoever is in town will be playin’ at Macaws, 7 p.m.*Fairly Honest Jon and the Truth (blues/rock) El Roots Cafe, 7 p.m.* Rafael Rodriquez (easy listening), Kelly’s Bar, Pueblo Bonito, 7 p.m. * Mazatlan karaoke, El Cid Marina, 7 p.m.* Oscar and Javier Rojas (Spanish/English favourites), La Copa de Leche, 7 p.m.* Mundo Sanchez on his guitar, Topolo, 7:00 * Sergio Lopez (piano) La Bohemia, 7 p.m * Kannon (rock ‘n’ roll), Puerto Viejo, 7:30 p.m. * Live dance band, family atmosphere, La Fonda de Chalio, 8:30 p.m.* Tenor Oscar Gómez, El Shrimp Bucket, 9 p.m. * Codigo Azul, Jungle Juice, 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. * Mixed music,La Santera, 9 p.m. * Live band (mixed), Los Zarapes, 9 p.m. * Karaoke with a Mariachi band, El Mil Amores Centro, 10 p.m. * Live band (mixed), Vintage retro-bar, 10 p.m.
Saturdays: *Rafael Rodriquez (easy listening) Social, 7 p.m.* Mundo Sanchez on his guitar, Topolo, 7 p.m. * Oscar and Javier Rojas (Spanish/English favourites), La Copa de Leche, 7 p.m. * Casa Garcia is offering mellow music from 7 p.m on, the talent changes * Live bands, (rock ‘n’roll), Puerto Viejo, 7:30 p.m.*The Lori Davidson Band, (easy listening, English and Spanish), Pedro y Lola’s, 7:30 p.m * Canto Altano (classical Mexican trio), Casa Loma, 8 p.m * Mariachi band, El Mil Amores, Marina, 8 p.m. * Live dance band, family atmosphere, La Fonda de Chalio, 8:30 *Everado Castro live, El Shrimp Bucket, 9 p.m.* Cubata (mixed) with DJ Rey between sets, Jungle Juice, 9 p.m. – 2 p.m. *Mixed music La Santera, 9 p.m. * Mariachi Continental, El Mil Amores Centro, 10 p.m. * Live band (mixed) Vintage retro-bar, 10 p.m.
Sundays: * Marimba duo, El Shrimp Bucket, 9 a.m.* Troubadour Santos Fabian, Copa de Leche, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. * Fairly Honest Jon and the Truth,(blues/rock), or a guest band, El Roots Café, 7 p.m. * *Rafael Rodriquez (easy listening), kiosk in the Plazuela Machado, 7:30 p.m. * Live dance band, family atmosphere, La Fonda de Chalio, 8:30 * Codigo Azul, Jungle Juice, 9 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Mondays: Salsa and Salsa , 11 – 2 p.m., Hotel Royal Villas
Tuesdays: Al-Anon meeting from 11:15 a.m. for one hour, at La Mision, Camaron Sabolo #306, between the DQ and OXXO store, last door on the left.
Wednesdays: Cooking classes with Héctor Peniche, owner of Molika Bakery. Space for 10 people, $250-$300, from 4 – 6 p.m., call to reserve 981 – 1577, or e mail molikabakery@gmail.com. All the money goes to a charity.
Thursdays: *Al-Anon meeting from 11:15 a.m. for one hour, at La Mision , Camaron Sabolo #306, between the DQ and OXXO store, last door on the left.
*Attention all acoustic instrument players – guitars, harmonicas, fiddles, mandolins -who would like to have unplugged jam sessions at El Recreo 11 a.m. Friendly, casual, jazz jams, everyone welcome. Singers come along and try out your songs.
* Dancing and dancing lessons in Zaragoza Park square, free, 5 p.m
Fridays: *AA meeting, closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, every Friday at noon, Melville Hotel, contact 981 0149, or 669 107 6931 or e mail: maltese@shaw.ca for more information.
* Coffee house music, something new for El Recreo, 1 p.m. Musicians local and visiting are welcome to jam and try out material, the audience is encouraged to listen, and of course have a coffee. It’s for musicians who love to play and for people who love to listen.
*Salsa and Salsa, 5 – 8 p.m. Hotel Royal Villas
Saturdays: * Mazatlan’s Farmer’s Market/Mercado Orgánico, in Centro’s Zaragoza Park/Square, 8 a.m. returns in November.
* The arts and crafts bazar in the Plazuela Machado. Original designs,jewellery, purses, - it’s a super shopping spot from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
