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~Angela Peralta Theater~
The Angela Peralta Theater [it’s a special year – 150 years old!] is located in Centro, on Carnaval in the Plazuela Machado. The box office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 2 pm. and 4 pm. to 7pm.; on Saturday 9 am. to 1 pm. Please call ahead to be sure – 669 982 4446 ext. 103. Expect to pay in pesos, cash. Depending on the concert, often credit cards are not accepted. Tickets for Casa Haas must be bought at the box office. Casa Haas is located on Mariano Escobedo [across from Héctor’s Bistro] at the corner of Heriberto Frias. There are about 70 comfy seats in Casa Haas, always general seating. Unfortunately, tickets can not be purchased online BUT now you can buy tickets through your WhatsApp. Here’s how: text this number 669 120 0020.; for instance, write “two tickets for November 20, 2025 and you will get a text back – please note, all communication is in Spanish-[“Hola. Bienvenido a la Taquilla Digital de Cultura Mazatlán. En breve estaremos contigo.Te invitamos a conocer algunos términos y condiciones de nuestro servicio.La Taquilla Digital vende y distribuye boletos únicamente para los eventos organizados por el Instituto de Cultura de Mazatlán.* Solo se aceptan transferencias o depósitos.Más Términos y condiciones del servicio aquí: https://shorturl.at/aoyD3″]
Friday May 16 and Saturday May 17: Ballet, Don Quijote, under the direction of Zoila Fernández Fernández. In this new version, Don Quijote is now a woman, Kitri, a brave woman, capable of saying “no”. She’s in love with Barber of Seville but her father is forcing her to marry the “bourgeois” Camacho. Will she or won’t she? You’ll notice the influence of Spanish dancers – fans, castanets and flowers in their hair. The music is still by Ludwig Minkus and the dancers are from Compañia de Ballet Clásico del Instituto de Cultura de Mazatlán and Escuela Municipal de Ballet Clásico. 8 pm, $200 – $400.
Thursday May 22: Concert, Cinema Peralta, Sergio Freeman’s Camerata Mazatlán celebrates the music from all your favourite movies. 8 pm, $150-$300.
Friday May 30: Concert, On the Moonlight, featuring mezzo-soprano Sarah Holcombe plus: soprano Rebeca de Rueda, tenor Eduardo Tapi and bass singer José Miguel Valenzuela. With the Camerata Mazatlán you will hear O Sole Mio, Torna Surriento, Piel Canela, and Fly me to the Moon, ++. 8 pm, $200-$350.
Friday June 6: Concert, Sinfonia No.4 de Mahler, Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 – Sergio Freeman conducts the Camerata Mazatlán in this popular symphony – “it paints an uplifting picture of the afterlife, a child’s version of heaven as a place filled with earthly delights and tuneful melodies.” 8 pm, $150-$300.
Friday June 13 and Saturday June 14: Ballet, Hansel y Gretel – this classic fairy tale is brought to life by the students of La Escuela Municipal de Mazatlán under the direction of Zoila Teresa Fernández Fernández. The brother and sister are sent to the woods to gather strawberries but instead, encounter a witch and a magical gingerbread house. The siblings are tricked and held captive, but thanks to smart Gretel they manage to escape and return home. 8 pm, $200-$350.
Saturday June 21: Contemporary Dance: Students from EPDM [La Escuela Profesional de Mazatlan] perform various dance vignettes. EPDM is Mazatlan’s four-year arts/dance program where a few talented graduates will become part of the award-winning Delfos Dance Company. 8 pm. $200.
Tuesday June 24: Theater in Spanish, Los Peces Pardos, directed by Manolo Diaz and Ramón Gómez Polo. 8 pm, $200.
~Around Town~
MARKETS, GASTRO TOURS, ++ AROUND TOWN:
[Occasionally closed during “high holidays”, rain, or due to road detours for various parades etc. Please have small change in pesos and a carrier bag.]
Open every day: El Mercado Pino Suárez, food stalls can be as early as 7:30 am – 8 am, souvenir stalls open around 10:30-11 am. Market begins to slow down, many begin to close around 4:30 pm. In Centro, Benito Juarez, Aquiles Serdan, Melchor Ocampo. [closes early on important holidays like Christmas, Easter etc.]
Open every day: Mercado Juan Carrasco, all food, opens around 8 am. and some vendors close at 2 pm. It depends on the stall. Ave. Gutiérrez Nájera [north of the Fisherman’s Monument.] [closes early on important holidays like Christmas, Easter etc.]
Open every day: Mercado de la Juarez , also called Hildago Mercado and not to be confused with the Sunday Juarez Flea Market. This market is HUGE, blocks and blocks and some stalls open as early as 5 am. but to be safe, go around 8 am. A few souvenir and spice shops but mostly food. Weekdays some stalls stay open until 7 pm, on the weekend most stalls are closed by 2 pm. Located in the Juarez area, Enrique Pérez Arce. [closes early on important holiday like Christmas, Easter etc.,]
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Wednesdays and Thursdays: La Ruta Gastronomica, a walking gastro tour of Centro Historico. Food, beverages and the history of iconic buildings together in one delightful experience. You’ll visit six different restaurants and enjoy an appetizer and the bartender’s choice of beverage [alcoholic or non alcoholic] at each restaurant. Reservations are required, please indicate: Ruta 1 or Ruta 2; 4 pm. to 7 pm. or 5 pm- 8 pm. if you have any food allergies such as gluten free inform the tour guide before you leave! The price is $950, pesos only please, payable on the day of tour. If you speak English contact Chris Davidson, +52 669 100 8793; if you speak Spanish contact Marco Bernal at +52 667 198 5461.
A third route has been added, Sunset Views, also Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4 pm. – 7 pm, $950, pesos only please. Transportation and stunning sunsets are included!
Ruta 1: La Molcajeteria, El Presidio, Ruiseñor, El Cielo, Casa Canobbio and Gaia Bistrot. [you will meet at La Molcajeteria, on Constitución #250, please confirm your time, 4 or 5 pm.]
Ruta 2 :Angelina’s Kitchen, Mariscos Bahia, Il Cielo Napolitano, Belisario Brunch and Grill, Ruiseñor and Helarte Sano[you will meet at Mariscos Bahia, Mariano Escobedo # 203, please confirm your time, 4 or 5 pm.]
Ruta 3: Sky Bar 360, Observatorio 1873; La Marea and Babela’s Helado Francés [ you will meet on Olas Altas, by the “shield” in front of the Freeman/Best Western and taken to the cable car/funicular at the Observatorio.]
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Thursdays: Danzón in la Plazuela Zaragoza – every age group is invited, music provided and some chairs. Afternoon delight to watch couples of all ages dancing. 5 pm. to 7 pm.
Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday: year round, in Centro’s Plazuela Machado from 6 pm. on. Art, crafts, shawls, jewelry, hats, flip flops, t shirts, lotions and potions.
Saturdays: Vida Verde Vegetales, Constitución #702, at Benito Juarez, 9 am. to noon. This store offers fresh organic products harvested at its peak. “We guarantee quality and health for you and the planet. Visit their website.
Sunday May 11: Concert: Soprano Vanessa Gama pays tribute to the famous soprano Angela Peralta @ Galeria Distrito del Arte, 1:30 pm, $200. Galeria located on Carnaval and Mariano Escobedo, 669 546 8918. Tickets available at Boletia.com
Sunday May 11: Theater in Spanish, Renacer [ El dia de mi muerte] by Colectivo Teatral, @ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $100, remember to buy your ticket at the Angela Peralta box office, limited seating.
Monday May 12: Concert/fundraiser: La Roots, Los Cryps, Kannon, Abraxas @ Barra al Mar, 3 pm, – 7 pm, for Marianoak Salvatierra Agurain.
Monday May 12: Theater in Spanish, Neptuno tiene anillos, by Grupo Teatral Pájaros Azules,@ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $100, remember to buy your ticket at the Angela Peralta box office, limited seating.
Tuesday May 13: Theater in Spanish, Ojo de res, by Colectivo Sombras y Focos,@ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $100, remember to buy your ticket at the Angela Peralta box office, limited seating.
Wednesday May 14: Theater in Spanish, Los Cabos Bye Bye! by La compañia El Capiro Teatro,@ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $100, remember to buy your ticket at the Angela Peralta box office, limited seating.
Thursday May 15: Theater in Spanish, Dakota, this intense thriller is by La Muestra Local de Teatro, @ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $100, remember to buy your ticket at the Angela Peralta box office, limited seating.
Thursday May 15: Tablao Flamenco @ El Presidio, 8 pm, $450 featuring dancers: Nashieli Buelna, Citlali Iglesias, Eleni Osuna, Isabella Hubbard and singer Patricia Solana and guitarist Fernando Martinez. To reserve please call 669 155 0385, El Presidio is located on Niños Héroes #1511. If you wish to read about the history of El Presidio and Casa Garcia please click here.
Friday May 16: Theater in Spanish, Rio de comedia, improvisational theater,by Rio a Trote, @ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $100, remember to buy your ticket at the Angela Peralta box office, limited seating.
Friday May 16: Art Exhibit, Crónicas en Canvas, @ Galeria Angela Peralta, 7 pm, free, everyone is welcome. Teachers from El Centro Municipal de la Artes celebrate their students’ work in this annual exhibit.
Saturday May 17: Rock Concert, Beach Seekers Band @ Lucky B’s, 4 pm. – 7 pm.
Saturday May 17: Theater in Spanish, Talvez me darás un reno, by Colectivo Los Pata Salada, @ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $100, remember to buy your ticket at the Angela Peralta box office, limited seating.
Sunday May 18: Theater in Spanish, Soy Alicia, by Merequetengue Teatro, @ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $100, remember to buy your ticket at the Angela Peralta box office, limited seating.
Monday May 19: Theater in Spanish, Marinos, comedy by Cristhian Rodriquez by Compañia sin Etiquetas,, @ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $100, remember to buy your ticket at the Angela Peralta box office, limited seating.
Thursday May 22: Literarios: “Palabras de mujer” – recital poético con Juglarias: la voz y el canto del poeta @ Casa Haas, 6 pm, free, ticket is not required, general seating.
Thursday May 22: Art Exhibit, Descubriendo Princeladas, @ Galeria Rubio [street level beside the Angela Peralta Theatre], 7 pm, free, everyone is welcome. This exhibit celebrates the art work of children 7 to 11 years old who are students of art teachers Cecilia Garcia, jazmin González and Abraham López.
Friday May 23: Concert, Noche Bohemia, featuring soloists from Coro Angela Peralta under the direction of Maestra Maria Murillo. A night of magic and the “language of love.” @ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $200, remember to buy your ticket at the Angela Peralta box office, limited seating.
Saturday May 24:The Pink Power Band, a Martin Gavica production @ Shekinah Beach Club, 8 pm, $500, to reserve please call, 669 454 0031. Pink Floyd: Over the Water is a multimedia rock concert where the main stage is mirror of water, reflecting images, light and dance. The Pink Power Band celebrates the most emblematic albums of the legendary British band – the Dark Side of the Moon, Wish you were Here, The Wall, The Division Bell accompanied by the Pink Army Choir. The group: soloist Tere Dumat and Paloma Guerrero, the evening closes with Mandrake & the Magics. If you wish to read more about Martin Gavica and is dedication to combating breast cancer please click here.
Wednesday May 28: Concert, Stabat Mater, @ Casa Haas, 7 pm. $150. Stabat Mater is the title of a thirteenth-century Latin hymn [“the mother was standing”] and bringing all these emotions to the surface are soprano Vanessa Gama and mezzosoprano Rose Ferreiro. Your ticket must be purchased at the Angela Peralta Box Office, limited seating.
Thursday May 29: Literarios: Presentación del libro “Azul” – antologia poética con lectura de autores del puerto @ Casa Haas, 6 pm, free, no ticket required, general seating.
Sunday May 31: Maza Fest 2025: Mazatlan wants to have the longest sashimi in the world and organizers will enter this event in The Guinness Book of Records. “Our beloved Mazatlan, the Pearl of the Pacific, deserves it and everyone is invited to participate… Mazatlan will shine throughout the world.” The plan is to start at 5 pm, at the Family Monument and thousands of kilos of fresh tuna will be used [el sashimi más grande del mundo.] An unstoppable team of chefs and local food lovers have the sole purpose of – “Mazatlan is about to make history and you can be part of it.”
Sunday May 31: Concert, Concierto de Primavera @ Casa Haas, $250, 7 pm. Twelve students of Adrián Guizar will celebrate the music of José José, Frank Sinatra, Daniela Romo ++. Remember, your tickets must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, limited seating.
Sunday June 1: Concert, Gipsy Kings with André Reyes @ Shekinah Beach Club, 4 pm. – 10 pm, $980 – $2800. Shekinah is celebrating one year with a “Festival Flamenco” featuring the Gipsy Kings. The group was formed in 1979 in Arles France and they play a blend of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa and pop. They started out as street musicians, were discovered and their first album propelled them to international fame.They will be joined by Suncai Gitano and dancers, Ana Lucia Humarán and Nashieli Buelna. The $2,800 ticket includes a gourmet dinner. To reserve: http://boletocentro.com.mx
Thursday June 5: Literarios: Presentación del libro “Sixto Osuna” – del Dr. Histoiador e Investigador Luis Antonio Martinez Peña @ Casa Haas, 6 pm, free, no ticket required, general seating.
Thursday June 12: Literarios: Presentación de la escritora Beatriz Escalante y su obra, @ Casa Haas, 6 pm, free, not ticket required, general seating.
Friday June 13: Concert, Mis Clásicas con Mariachi, @ Casa Haas, 7:30 pm. $250. Tonight features the popular tenor Oscar Gómez accompanied by Mariachi Tradicional. He’ll sing your favourites; Vicente Fernández, José Alfredo Jiménez, Antonio Aguilar, Jorge Negrete, Cuco Sánchez and Mazatlan’s beloved Pedro Infante .Remember, your tickets must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, limited seating.
Thursday June 19: Art Exhibit, Visiones en Color @ Galeria Rubio [street level, beside the Angela Peralta Theatre], 7 pm, free, everyone is welcome. Students of Miguel Flores, Abraham López and Cecilia Garcia display their work -with great pride for their parents, siblings and grandparents.
Thursday June 19 and Friday June 20: Concert, Concierto a la Ghibli @ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $250. The talented group: Sergio Castellanos, piano; Marysol Calles, soprano; Adriana Arámburo, violin, Frida Zebadua violin and Orlando Idrovo, violin cello, celebrate the beauty and emotion of the composers of acclaimed Studio Ghibli animation movies. Studio Ghibli is a renowned Japenese animation studio know for its high-quality, hand- drawn animated features films and powerful storytelling. Your ticket must be purchased at the Angela Peralta Theatre’s box office, limited seating.
Saturday June 21: Opera de Cuentos, Cenicienta y Aurora @ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $150. Soloists Vanessa Gama and Rose Ferreiro star as Cenicienta [Cinderella] and Aurora [Sleeping Beauty] in this magical fairy tale opera. Tickets must be purchased at the Angela Peralta Theater’s box office, limited seating.
Thursday June 26: Literarios: Presentación del libro de poesia “Destellos @ Casa Haas, 6 pm, free, no ticket required, general seating.
Thursday June 26: Art Exhibits – Reminiscencias de una Metaformosis and Emergentes, @ the Galeria Angela Peralta, 7 pm, free everyone is welcome.
Friday June 27: Concert – @ Casa Haas, 7 pm, free, limited seating. Songs and music inspired by Graduación de Técnicos y Licenciados en Canto y Música.
Monday November 24: Simon Lynd’s Mazatlan Rocks the Beach @ Shekinah Beach Club. To reserve your tickets and cabana message Simon via FB.
Monday January 12: Simon Lynd’s Mazatlan Rocks the Beach @ Shekinah Beach Club. To reserve your tickets and cabana message Simon via FB.
Thursday February 12 – Tuesday February 17: Carnaval 2026
Monday March 9: Simon Lynd’s Mazatlan Rocks the Beach @ Shekinah Beach Club. To reserve your tickets and cabana message Simon via FB.
~DAILY MUSIC NOTES~
THE ALMOST ACCURATE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Summer in Mazatlan and the living is easy BUT the music changes, bands move around from gig to gig, go on holiday [for example Kraken is on holiday from May 5- May 11] and a few restaurants close for the summer season. Be sure to call ahead and confirm that your band is playing there. Many of your groups are on The Bandstand, please click here to listen.
Mondays:
Jay Burns and Nanno Salin [they do it all, pop, rock, ballads] , Barra al Mar, 4 – 7 pm.♦ Abraxas – [six piece R&B, soul, blues, funk] Paloma Guerrero [vocals], Alexis Felix, [guitar, vocals], Arturo Aguilera [sax], Jose Felix [drums], Felo Romero[bass], Eduardo Dueñas [keyboard], Friends Diner Cerritos, 4 pm – 7pm. ♦ The Stones, Lucky B’s, 6 pm.♦ Los Bandits, La Catrina 6 pm.♦ These Guys, Veintiocho, 7 pm.♦ Shynox Paz, [70s,80s rock], F.I.S.H. 6 pm.♦ Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm.♦ Reggae, La Cerve del Mal Olas Altas, 7:30 pm.♦ Los Ruckers [groups change every week] Azul Cantina Fina, 8 pm. ♦ Kannon [hard r ‘n r heavy metal], GusGus GZ, 7 pm.♦
Tuesdays:
Brenster’s Beach Bash, since 2009, doors open at 1 pm, show at 2 pm, $550 all-you-can-drink; $375 non-alcoholic all-you-can-drink; $200 cover. The Bash returns on November 4. To read more about the Brenster please click here.] ♦ Abraxas – [six piece R&B, soul, blues, funk] Paloma Guerrero [vocals], Alexis Felix,[guitar, vocals], Arturo Aguilera [sax], Jose Felix [drums], Felo Romero[bass], Eduardo Dueñas [keyboard], Lucky B’s, 5 pm – 8 pm♦ Manhatlan [country] Austin BBQ, 4 pm.♦ Canvas, Water’s Edge, 6 pm♦ KraKen, La Catrina, 6 pm.♦ Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm.♦ Los Cryps, Legends BFD, 6 pm. ♦ Live Music/ Azul Cantina, 6 pm ♦ KraKen, [have listen], La Catrina, 6:00.♦ Rafael Rodriquez [to read more about Rafael -romantic ballads, English and Spanish, have a listen] La Palapa Restaurant , Hotel Torres, 6 pm.to 9 pm.♦ Kannon [hard r ‘n r heavy metal], GusGus GZ, 7 pm. ♦ Los Bandits [only hits] Riu Hotel, 7 pm. ♦ Manhatlan, [ country, rock] Pacific Food Park, 8 pm.
Wednesdays:
Jay Burns and Nanno, Que Pasa Catina, 3 pm. – 6 pm.♦ Gringo’s Locos, Fisherman’s Landing, 4 – 7 pm.♦ Shynox Paz & Gil Tapia, Fisherman’s Mazatlan, 5 pm.♦These Guys, [acoustic classics], Lucky B’s, 5 pm. ♦ Rafael Rodriquez [to read more about Rafael -romantic ballads, English and Spanish, have a listen] La Palapa Restaurant ,Hotel Torres, 6 pm. to 9 pm. ♦ Tenor, Ezequiel Ojeda, F.I.S.H. 6 pm. ♦ Galia, Water’s Edge, 6:30 pm. ♦ Suncai Gitano,[ Ana Elena voice; Dario, guitar; Manuel, guitar; Johann percusión] [have listen] Patio Escobedo, 6:30 pm.♦ Rex Full Band [r ‘n r], Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 7 pm.♦ Mundo Sanchez [troubadour],Kafe Denda, 7:30 pm. ♦ Adiccion, [r ‘n r], Legends BFD, 7:30 ♦ Live Music, Azul Cantina, 7:30 pm. ♦Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm .♦ Kannon [r ‘n roll], Gus Gus, 7 pm ♦ Live music,Cheers Restobar, 9:00 p.m. ♦ La Rezaka, [hard rock] Pacific Food Park, 9 pm.♦ The Stones, Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 8 pm♦ Zumbador [Philip Pavula, sax; Román Osuna, drums; Samuel Antonio, bass; Jasso, guitar],8 pm. Ponciano Ariaga 158, Niño Héroes # 1505♦
Thursdays:
Kannon [ r ‘n r], El Velero, Stone Island, 2:30 – 5:30, ♦ Rex Duo, Freddy and Brandon Pinzón, Toledo Marisqueria Tradicional [Machado], 3 pm to 6 pm.♦ Los Bandits, [only hits], Regional Latin Bistro, 7 pm. ♦ Los Rulos, La Catrina, 6 pm. ♦Kraken, Pinup’s, 6pm.♦ Rafael Rodriquez[ to read more about Rafael -romantic ballads, English and Spanish, have a listen] Kelly’s, Hotel Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, 6:30 pm ♦ Madai Leyva, [vocals and guitar], Water’s Edge, 6:30 pm. ♦ Los Cryps [oldie, Beatles], Gaia Bistrot and Casa Cannobio, 7 pm.♦ Los Bandits, Regional Latin Bistro, 6 pm.♦The Laheys, [ r ‘n r]Tres Isla [Delfin location], 7:30 pm.♦ Live music, Pedro y Lola, 8 pm. ♦Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm.♦ Neptuno Rock Band, Ventiocho/28, 8 pm. ♦ Rex full band, Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 8:00 pm. ♦ Los Brownies, F.I.S.H. 8 pm. ♦ Kamaleon [ r ‘n r], Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm.♦ Don Gato, La G del Gato, Machdo, 9 pm .♦ The Stones, Riu Hotel, 9 pm. ♦ Adagio [if not them, other live music], Cheers Restobar, 9:30 pm. ♦ La Rezaka [hard rock], Joe’s Oyster Bar, 10 pm.
Fridays:
Rex Unplugged, Que Pasa Cantina, 3 pm. – 6 pm ♦ Los Bandits duo, Friends Cerritos, 5 pm♦ The Stones, Legends BFD, 6 pm♦ Priscila [vocals], Iosha [violin], Angelina’s [except for the first Friday of every month], 6 – 8:30 ♦ La Santa Frida, [pop rock], F.I.S.H. 6 pm. ♦ Dimond Street NY Jazz: Mariana Pamplona [vocals], Samuel [vocals, trombone, guitar] & Miguel [clarinet],Edgar Ryes, [drums] Patio Escobedo, if not them there will be another group to entertain you. 7 pm♦ Lori Davidson, Dario Avila, Omar Rios, Water’s Edge 6:30 pm.♦ Rex Full Band, Lucky B’s, 7:30 pm.♦ Neptuno, Rub BBQ, Olas Altas, 8 pm. ♦ Manhatlan, Austin BBQ, 8 pm.. ♦ La Roots/Los Brownies [reggae], La Cerve del Mal Olas Altas, 8 pm. ♦ Los Cryps [oldies, goldies, have a listen], El Cielo [Machado], 7 pm.♦ Rafael Rodriquez, [to read more about Rafael – romantic ballads, English and Spanish, have a listen] Gaia Bistrot and Casa de Cannobio, 7:30 pm.♦Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm.♦ Maurico Rockdriquez, La Mona Marina, 7:30♦ Santa Frida, F.I.S.H. 8 pm. ♦ These Guys, Veintocho, 8 pm. ♦ Galia, Pedro y Lola, 8:30 pm. ♦ KraKen [full band], La Catrina, 9 pm. ♦ Kamaleon [ r ‘n r], Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm ♦ Duoz[rock & pop], La G del Gato, Marina, 9 pm.♦ Adiccion [r ‘n r], Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 9:30 pm. ♦ Kannon [ r ‘n r], Riu, 9 pm. ♦La Rezaka, [hard r ‘n r]Cheers, Restobar 10 pm ♦ Live music [varies], La Tentación, 9 pm♦ Shynox Paz & Gil Tapia, La G del Gato,Machado 9 pm.♦ Los Bandits [only hits], Santas Alitas Mazatlan Isla Tres,Isla Tres City Centre, 9:30 pm. ♦ Live music [varies] Ruiseńor, 11 pm.
Saturdays:
The Stones, Que Pasa Cantina, 3 pm. – 6 pm. ♦ Roots Band [reggae], Veintocho, 3 pm.♦ Neptuno, Pinups/Lucky B’s. 4 pm. ♦ Manhatlan [country/rock] La Catrina, 3 pm.♦ Kannon [ heavy r n’ r], El Cielo, 6:30 pm. ♦ Los Cryps [oldies, Beatles, have a listen] Gaia Bistrot and Casa Cannobio, 7:30 pm♦ Rafael Rodriquez [ to read more about Rafael -romantic ballads, English and Spanish, have a listen] Kelly’s, Hotel Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, 7 pm. ♦ Los Bandits [only hits], Austin BBQ, 7 pm..♦ The Stones, 28/Venitocho, 7;30 pm. ♦ Live Music [varies], Azul Cantina, 7 pm.♦ Live music, varies, Raices [Plazuela Machado] 7:30 ♦Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm.♦ Rex Full Band, Legends BFD, 7:30 pm. ♦ KraKen, [pop, rock] Pinup’s, 7 pm.♦ Galia Pedro y Lola, 8:30 pm. ♦ Kamaleon, [r ‘n r] Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm. ♦ Adiccion, [r ‘n r], Kelly’s Gasolina Alley, 9:30 pm.♦ Live music [varies], Azul Catina Fina, 9 pm ♦ Duoz, La G del Gato, Machado, 9 pm.♦Live music [varies] often Manhatlan,[country/rock] La Catrina, 9 pm.♦ La Rezaka [hard r ‘n r], Cheers Restobar, 10 pm.♦ Live Mariachi,Capitolio [Sabalo #1705 in front of Pubelo Bonito, reserve, 669 247 6975], 10 pm♦ The Laheys, [r ‘n r]Metl Mezcaleria, 10 am.♦ Los Brownies Perla Negra, 10 pm. ♦ Live music [varies] Ruiseńor, 11 pm.
Sundays:
Manhatlan [country, rock] Los Arbolitos, 9 am – 1 pm ♦ Neptuno, “El Amanecer” 9 am.♦ Los Cryps, [oldies, Beatles, r ‘n r] El Velero, Stone Island, 1;30 pm.♦ La Roots [reggae],Barra al Mar BAM, 4 pm.♦ KraKen, Pinup’s, 3 pm. ♦ Deluxe Band [ r ‘n r], Mr. Lionso, 5 pm.♦ Abraxas – [six piece R&B, soul, blues, funk] Paloma Guerrero [vocals], Alexis Felix,[guitar, vocals], Arturo Aguilera [sax], Jose Felix [drums], Felo Romero[bass], Eduardo Dueñas [keyboard] Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 6 pm – 10 pm. ♦ Live music [varies] @ La Roosevelt, 5 pm – 7 pm “The Perfect Picnic”♦ Rex Unplugged, [the best classics], Veintocho Bar, 6 pm♦ Tenor, Ezquiel Ojeda, F.I.S.H., 6 pm.♦ Live Music, Pedro y Lola, 6 pm.♦ Hammer, Austin BBQ, 6 pm.♦ Los Cryps, El Cielo 6 pm. ♦ The Stones, Legends BFD, 6 pm ♦Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm.♦ Rafael Rodriquez [to read more about Rafael – troubadour, ballads, romantic songs in English and Spanish, have a listen], Gaia Bistrot and Casa de Cannobio, 7pm.♦ Canto Latino – Joe Sol, Carlos Arujo, La Marea, 8 pm.♦ Kamaleon, [ r ‘n r] Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm.♦ Shynox Paz and Gil Tapia, La G del Gato, Machado, 9 pm.♦Adiccion, [r ‘n r], Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 9 pm.♦ La Rezaka [hard r ‘n r], Cheers Restobar, 10 pm.♦ The Laheys,[r ‘n r] La Querencia, 10 pm.
~ GALLERIES ~
Angela Peralta Theatre Galleries:There are two galleries; the upstairs gallery above the theatre is referred to as the Galeria Angela Peralta and hosts revolving shows as does the downstairs in the gallery, Galeria Rubio. Open week days from 9 am. to 6 pm. but sometimes can be closed due to private events.
Casa Etnika, Benito Juarez #1218, 136 0139, open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Filled with clothes, toys, handicrafts, original art, glass, jewellery, they have it all.
Centro Cultural Made, Miquel Aleman #927 [almost at the docks], open Monday to Saturday from 5 pm. to 8 pm. The hours reflect this is a not-for-profit gallery. Made is owned and operated by three artists: Cristiano Gabrielli [he has the Italian influence], Vanya Saavedra [dancer for Delfos] and Germán Torres. Call 669 129 1683.
Centro Cultural Univeristario: it’s on Rosales, between Melchor Ocampo and Leandro Valle. A huge white building, with many rooms, patios and outdoor spaces. The famous Mazatleco artist, Antonio López Saenz has his own exhibit room there, filled with drawings, paintings and a few sculptures. It’s open to the public, Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 5 pm. and is part of the Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa. It’s a little out of the way but the space and the views of the city are worth seeing as well as Antonio’s wonderful work.
Gandarva Bazar, Constitución #616, 136 0665, open Monday to Saturday at 10 am.
La Roosevelt: Gallery hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday; Wednesday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm. and 4 pm to 8 pm. Saturday and Sundays from 12 to 9 pm. Mawe Vegan Restaurant, closed Tuesdays, 8 am. 10 pm.; Maree Crepes & Coffee, Closed Tuesdays, 10 am. to 10 pm. and NSR Brewery, closed Tuesdays, open from 3 – 11 pm. If you wish to phone ahead, 669 315 1283. On Roosevelt #309 at Carnaval. To learn more about La Roosevelt please click here.
Museo Arqueológico de Mazatlan/MUSAM: Closed Mondays, open from 10 am.to 5 pm., small $75 fee. Two exhibit rooms. Located on Sixto Osuna# 76, kitty corner to Macaws.
Museo de Arte:The Museum is located on Sixto Osuna #71 and Venustiano Carranza, Centro. Call 669 985 3502 or 669 981 5592, the phone will be answered in Spanish.The Museo is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am. to 4 pm. Closed Mondays.
Nidart, Libertad #45, 985 5991, leather masks, ceramics, jewellery, and much, much more. Open Monday to Saturday at 10 am. #17 on ArtWalk
Point Galeria, open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am. to 1 pm, and from 4 pm. to 7 pm, Sixto Osuna #61, 669 139 0939. “Un espacio de y para el arte/a place of and for art.”
~MAZATLAN FILM AND THEATER AT EL RECREO~
Mazatlan Film and Theater at El Recreo is a not -for- profit community centre, located in Centro on Constitución #209. will return in November – be sure to stay current by visiting http://www.mazfilm.org