Mazatlan Entertains
Around Town Daily Music Galleries
~Angela Peralta Theater~
The Angela Peralta Theater is located in Centro, on Carnaval in the Plazuela Machado. The box office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am -2 pm, 4 pm -7pm ; on Saturday 9 am-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, 2023 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″]
Thursday September 28: Theater, “Bambis dientes de leche”, A.A. y Ocho Metro Cúbicos A.C. company, 8 pm, $200, in Spanish.
Friday September 29: Theater, “El Hijo de Mi Padre, Los Tristes Tigres” company, 8 pm, $200, in Spanish.
Saturday September 30: Monologue, “Tártaro”, TeatroSin Paredes company, 8 pm, $200, in Spanish.
Sunday October 1: Theater, “Los Niños de Sal”, Iguana Roja Teatro company, 7 pm, $200, in Spanish.
Saturday October 7: Concert, Misa Aztecta. “Misa Azteca is a staged, concert piece for orchestra, choir, soloists and pre-Columbian percussion ensemble by composer Joseph Julian Gonzalez. It is based on the “ordinary” and “proper” of the Roman Catholic High Mass and verses from the Cantares Mexicanos, a collection of pre- and post-conquest verse of the Mexica (the Aztecs). Misa Azteca is sung in Latin, Spanish and Nahuatl, hybridizing two cultures and religions into a unique eight-movement, oratorio-style, musical celebration.” – [quote fromPro Musica Arizona] 8 pm, $250-$400.
Friday October 13 and Saturday October 14: Opera/ Ballet – “Le Villi”/the Fairies: Puccini’s opera of 1883 is celebrated tonight with Sergio Freeman directing the Camerata Mazatlan, and Maestro Enrique Patrón de Rueda conducting the Coro Guillermo Sarabia. The dancers are from la Compañia Ballet de Mazatlan. The soloists: baritone José Miguel Lora, tenor Alejandro Yépez and soprano Rebeca de Rueda. 8 pm, $250-$400.
“A heartbroken young woman is transformed into a villi, a legendary evil supernatural creature, to take revenge on her unfaithful lover: she forces him to dance until death. This is, in a nutshell, Le Villi, the opera with which Puccini made his debut, immediately making his mark due to the intensity of the melodies and the force of the symphonic writing.Initially written as a single act, a few months after its debut, the opera was revised by its author in an expanded version, with new arias and a new orchestral interlude, which debuted precisely at Teatro Regio in 1884. The audience appreciated the skillful combination of Italian tradition and Wagnerian elements and saw it as a triumph. [quote from Teatro Regio Torino].”
Saturday November 4: Contemporary Dance, Paisajes Insondables –Oxido and Minimal: the award-winning Delfos Danza Contemporánea celebrates its 30 year anniversary with these two very different and exciting performances. Oxido is choreographed by co- founder and dancer Claudia Lavista and Minimal is choreographed by co-founder Victor Manuel Ruiz. 8 pm, $150-$300.
Friday November 10: Concert, Destino Tchaikovsky – is inspired by Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 and to bring it to life is guest conductor, Maestro Enrique Patrón de Rueda. Special guest soloist is mazatleca soprano, Penélope Luna. Research suggests that Tchaikovsky wrote his brother, Modest, confessing that he feared his imagination had dried up, and that he had nothing left to express in music. Which is why many people say this symphony is a journey from darkness to light. 8 pm, $250-$400.
Sunday November 12: Dance, Bodas de México – Ballet Folklórico de Cultura and Ballet Folklórico Juvenil del CMA explore love and marriage [bodas] through dance and music in different regions – Chihuahua, Hidalgo, Veracruz, Nayarit and Yucatán. It will be a lively, colourful and happy evening with 60 dancers! 7 pm, $150-$300.
Friday November 17, 8 pm, and Sunday November 19, 7 pm. Opera, Las Bodas de Figaro, the marriage of Figaro. Considered a “comic opera” by Mozart with Camerata Mazatlan’s guest conductor Abdiel Vázquez. Baritone Esteban Baltazar is Figaro, baritone Andrés Ascencio is Il Conte, soprano Daniela Yurrita is La Contessa, mezzo-soprano Madeleine Gutiérrez is Cherubino, soprano Hannah Hall is Barbarina, mezzo soprano Rebecca De Almeida is Marcelina, tenor Luis Cornejo is Don Curzio and bass baritone Juan Carlos Villalobos is Don Bartolo. $250 – $400.
Friday November 24 and Saturday November 25: Opera, MozArt – Maestro Sergio Freeman conducts the Camerata Mazatlan in a glorious evening celebrating Mozart. In two acts, you’ll hear music from Don Giovanni, Cosi fan Tutte, The Marriage of Figaro and the Magic Flute. Soloists are: soprano Fernanda Osuna, soprano Laura Leyva, mezzo-soprano Rosa Ferreiro, tenor Mario Canela, baritone Rodolfo Ituarte and bass baritone, José Miguel Lora.8 pm, $250-$400.
Friday December 1, 8 pm. and Saturday December 2, 5 pm and 8 pm. Ballet: El Cascanueces, “The Nutcracker.” The annual Christmas classic this year is under the baton of Maestro Enrique Patrón de Rueda conducting the Camerata Mazatlan. Once again, Maestra Zoila Fernández and her Compañia Ballet de Mazatlan and former students from the school have created a magical evening. A beloved family event that ushers in the Christmas season. $200 – $350.
Sunday December 3: Contemporary Dance, Marea Perpetua – young graduates from EPDM [ Escuela Profesional de Danza de Mazatlan] celebrate their 25th year anniversary. Twenty-five years ago, dancer and co-founder of Delfos, Claudia Lavista started EPDM. The vignettes are always creative, the dancers continually look for new ways to express themselves through their dance. 7 pm, $200.
Friday December 8 and Saturday December 9, Concert, ‘BEWITCHING BROADWAY” – these talented singers [mostly from the United States] have performed on Broadway and tonight they will sing songs from all your favourites: Phantom, Jekyll & Hyde, The Little Mermaid, Cats, Little Shop of Horrors, Chicago, Sweeney Todd, Dance of the Vampires, Into the Woods and Wicked. 8 pm, $300-$500.
Friday December 15, 8 pm, Saturday December 16, 8 pm, Sunday December 17, 6 pm. Concert, Gala Navideña, “Christmas Concert.” No one wants to miss out on this wonderful Christmas Concert. The stage is full and the audience sings along. There are always surprises – be it elves climbing from balcony to balcony, or Santas on a sleigh, this is an annual treat for many, many families. On stage: Camerata Mazatlan, Coro Angela Peralta, Coro Infantil del CMA, Compañia Ballet de Mazatlan, dancers from EPDM, and graduates from the Escuela Municipal de Ballet Clásico – not counting the adorable mice, hundreds of performers are waiting to entertain you. Merry Christmas. $200-$350.
~Around Town~
Friday September 29: Art Exhibit: Paisajes y Memoria, by artist Martha Romero, @ Galeria Rubio [street level beside the Angela Peralta Theatre], 7 pm, free, everyone is welcome.
Saturday September 30: La Olivia is hosting a Japanese, Omakase Izakaya, with chefs Maria Hashimoto and Barbara Guiterrez Cortar plus a mezcal pairing from Barbara at Metl Mezcaleria. This special event is $1600 per person [50% deposit with reservation], and is at La Olivia [Belisario Dominguez #1216] from 2:30 pm. Please call to reserve, 669 240 5840. With an Omakase Izakaya “you are in the hands of a chef and receive a meal which is seasonal, elegant, artistic and uses the finest local ingredients available.” Eight tapas-like courses with a mezcal pairing.
Saturday September 30: Conversation, with Hernán Galindo, author of “Los niños del sal”, Casa Haas, 7 pm, free, in Spanish.
Wednesday October 4: Concert, Viva il bel Canto – mezzo-sorprano Rosa Ferreiro and baritone Rodolfo Ituarte celebrate music from Mozart, Rossini and Donizetti. Juan Pablo Garcia is the pianist. Casa Haas, 7 pm, $200. Tickets for Casa Haas must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, general seating, about 70 seats.
Saturday October 7:The Golden Zone Market Charity Group, every Saturday at Lucky B’s/ Pinups from 9 am. to noon pm. This is one of those wonderful success stories that often happens in Mazatlan when people work together for a common cause. In this case, 40-60 vendors – a healthy mix of expats, Mexicans, Polish, Scottish, Ukrainians -decided to start a “happy” market in the Golden Zone with the goal of giving a portion of their proceeds to the charity of their choice. Customers now shop from a large selection of baked goods, jewelry, art work, plants, fishing gear, natural remedies – knowing that their pesos may help many worthy causes in various neighbourhoods.
New vendors are welcome and the only charge for the display table is a contribution to the charity of your choice. Truly a win-win concept – bring your cloth bags and lots of small change and enjoy a unique shopping experience in the Golden Zone.
Friday October 13: Book Reading in Spanish, Estela by author Fanny Orrantia Dworak. Casa Haas, 7 pm. Free entry, about 70 seats.
Saturday October 14: A partial solar eclipse -A partial solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth but the sun, moon, and earth are not perfectly lined up. About 60% of the sun is going to be covered by the moon, giving it a crescent shape.
David Esquivel, president of Sociedad Astronómica Mazatleca says “ this is not as spectacular as the total eclipse [ see April 8, below], but we take it as a rehearsal for the main event on 2024. You will need your solar viewing glasses and the eclipse can be seen from everywhere with a clear view to the south east. It’s a slow process, starting at 8:24.59 am, until 11:25.59, almost three hours.” You can buy certified glasses from the Sociedad Astronómica Mazatleca, $50, in Centro’s Biblioteca Manuel Bonilla, [Plazuela de los Leones] on Angel Flores and Campana, every Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm. They will be closed for holidays, but will open be until April 9.You can follow all the news and special events on their bilingual FB page.
Saturday October 14: Concert, De Italia a México, from Italy to Mexico. Tenor Oscar Gómez will sing many romantic ballads – from O sole mio to Un Viejo amor. Sergio Castellanos on the piano. Casa Haas, 6 pm. and 8 pm, $220. Remember, tickets for Casa Haas must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, about 70 seats, general seating.
Friday October 20: Concert, Como Mexico no hay dos/ Mexico is unique – soloists from the Angela Peralta choir and musicians from Mariachi Occidental have an exiting evening planned. Casa Haas, 7 pm, $200. Remember, tickets for Casa Haas must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, about 70 seats, general seating.
Friday October 20: Art Exhibit, Entre Lineas with poet/artist Ana Fabiola Medina. Poems sculpted in paper. Galeria Angela Peralta [upstairs], 7 pm, free, everyone is welcome.
Saturday October 21: Concert, BassTen – bass baritone José Miguel Valenzuela and tenor Eduardo Tapia have formed this duo and called is BassTen and often sing songs from Germany, France and Spain. Juan Pablo Garcia is on the piano. Casa Haas, 7 pm, $200. Remember, tickets for Casa Haas must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, about 70 seats, general seating.
Friday October 27: Concert, Cuarteto Nuevo Mazatlan – you may have seen Nina Farvashchuk perform with her violin. The popular violinist has formed a quartet: Emily Robles Espinoza, violin, Victor Alonso Lizárrage viola, and Gabriel Farvarshchuk, cello.The selections are varied – from Bach to tango. Casa Haas, 7 pm, $200.Remember, tickets for Casa Haas must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, about 70 seats, general seating.
Wednesday November 1: Callejoneada del Dia de Muertos, “Day of the Dead parade”: the celebrations of this important night [research claims this day has been honoured for 3000 years in Mexico] happens tonight. The callejoneada [parade] will once again be on the Olas Altas – route and time to follow -but last year it started at 8 pm. from Zaragoza to Ave. Miguel Alemán. Tonight is a robust celebration, a joyous evening. Create a costume, create a fancy hat to match your face mask and join in tonight’s celebration.
Photo courtesy of Cultura.
In addition to the magnificent parade, Cultura has a very exciting evening planned for you at the Angela Peralta Theater. It’s all free, and tickets are distributed [time stamped, every 20 minutes] days before the event. There will be about 300 artists/performers/singers/dancers, waiting to surprise and delight you. These back-stage events are popular and the free tickets are snapped up quickly.
Photo courtesy of Cultura
[Perhaps you’d like to read a more in-depth article on the history of Dia de Muertos. There’s also a fascinating article on a group of women, “the paper flower artists”, who make divine paper flowers, only during Dia de Muertos.] [On November 2 banks will be closed as will be some government offices.]
Friday November 3: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm. – 9 pm. This is a free self-guided tour that everyone looks forward to. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists of Centro Historico and for the artists it gives them a chance to promote their work. Perhaps you’ll want to buy something, perhaps you won’t, there’s never any pressure. There will be approximately 30 artists in 20 locations all within walking distance. 
ArtWalk promotes painting, sculpture, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, photography, fine jewelry and ceramics. Centro is bursting with new restaurants, cafes and bars – they often participate in this popular monthly event with special drinks, food and music. Happy Friday! Printed maps with the artists and galleries will be available in November in various Centro locations as well as online.
Friday November 3: Concert, Requiem de Mozart – this version of the Requiem features soprano Gabriela Vadillo, mezzo-soprano Angela Rodriquez, tenor Alfredo Torres and bass baritone, José Miguel Valenzuela. Accompanying them on the piano is Sergio Castellanos. Casa Haas, 7 pm, $200.Remember, tickets for Casa Haas must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, about 70 seats, general seating.
Friday November 3: Homage to “3 de Ellos”, tribute by “Soda Stereo” and Gustavo Cerati @ La Catedral [Machado], $200, tickets available at mzt2023.boletia.com.
Saturday November 4: Concert, Maria y Agustin – singers celebrate the work of two romantic Mexican composers, Maria Grever and Agustin Lara. Performing are: tenor Luis Garcias, baritone Juan Fernando Martinez with Sergio Castellanos on the piano. Casa Haas, 7 pm, $200. Remember, tickets for Casa Haas must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, about 70 seats, general seating.
Thursday November 9: Art Exhibit, Circulo de Dibujo de Mazatlan. This is a group show of artists who are dedicated to the art of drawing [dibujo] – all its techniques and themes. Galeria Rubio [street level, beside the Angela Peralta], 7 pm., free, everyone is welcome.
Saturday November 11: Opera/Concert, Evocaciones – tenor Eduardo Tapia and baritone José Pablo Garcia have a musical spiritual journey planned. Casa Haas, 7 pm, $200. Remember, tickets for Casa Haas must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, about 70 seats, general seating.
Friday November 17 – Monday November 20: Buen Fin! This is the annual 4-day sale [“good end”] that retailers offer customers. Often there are deep discounts on appliances, electronics and stores offer from 10% to 50% off on clothes, mattresses, bedding, housewares, shoes -just about everything. It was created to kick- start the Christmas season and to give shoppers throughout Mexico a chance to buy items at a less expensive price.
Monday November 20: Dia de la Revolución. [A national holiday, banks, schools government offices will be closed.] The annual celebration parade starts at 8 am at the Fisherman’s Monument and goes north to the “old” Aquarium.Fast facts: The day of the revolution also known as the Mexican Civil War took place in the years leading up to 1910. The dictator, Porfirio Diaz had been in power for 35 years and the people said “enough” leading to a political rebellion. A wealthy landowner, Francisco Madero [along with Pancho Villa and others] challenged Diaz and became the next president in 1911; he was elected in a free and fair election. It didn’t last long as he was assassinated in 1913. There continued to be many, many more battles always physical and political – but Mexico chose to celebrate La Dia de la Revolución on November 20 to honour the original men who ousted Diaz.
Thursday November 23: Art Exhibit: A qué huele el Arte de Maria – Michael Dergar is the founder of “The Academy of Special Dreams Foundation” promoting art to those who are disabled or have limited abilities. Uniendo Fronteras, “united frontiers” celebrates the entire community of those with special challenges. Galeria Angela Peralta [upstairs], 7 pm, free, everyone is welcome.
Friday November 24: Dance/Music: Noche de Tango – always filled with passion tonight’s performance features soloists from the Angela Peralta choir, pianist Sergio Castellanos and two tango dancers from Dueto Tango Amor. 7 pm. $200. Remember, tickets for Casa Haas must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, about 70 seats, general seating.
Friday December 1 – Sunday December 3: Grand Pacific Marathon/Gran Maratón Pacifico y Triatlón – returns after three years. Organizers predict 9,000 participants and 27,000 “tourists”.
Friday December 1: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm. – 9 pm. This is a free self-guided tour that everyone looks forward to. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists of Centro Historico and for the artists it gives them a chance to promote their work. Perhaps you’ll want to buy something, perhaps you won’t, there’s never any pressure. There will be approximately 30 artists in 20 locations all within walking distance. promotes painting, sculpture, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, photography, fine jewelry and ceramics. Centro is bursting with new restaurants, cafes and bars – they often participate in this popular monthly event with special drinks, food and music. Happy Friday! Printed maps with the artists and galleries will be available in November in various Centro locations as well as online.
Friday December 1: Concert, Mundo de Fantasia – soloists from the Angela Peralta Choir bring Disney movies to life – Snow White, Aladdin’s Lamp, Sleeping Beauty, etc. Casa Haas, 7 pm, $200. Remember, tickets for Casa Haas must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, about 70 seats, general seating.
Wednesday December 6 and Thursday December 7: Pastorela Mexicana – this is an Italian humorous Christmas tradition that dates back to the 16th century. Students from la Escuela de Teatro del Centro Municipal de las Artes look forward to entertaining you with a Mexican flavor. Casa Haas, 7 pm, $150. Remember, tickets for Casa Haas must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, about 70 seats, general seating.
Thursday December 14: Art Exhibit, “OPTICAL PRINTS” by artist Cecilia Sánchez Duarte. You may know Cecilia’s art from her woodblock prints often on display during Dia de Muertos, or you may know her when she was director of the Museo de Arte Mazatlan. Cecilia is a member of the prestigious Salón de Plástica Mexican in Mexico City. Her woodblock printing took her from paper, to t shirts which led her to explore printing on different fabrics such as velvet and lace. ‘OPTICAL PRINTS’ are 3D and when you move very slightly you’ll see “shape shifting”, It’s elegant, it’s exciting and probably something you’ve never seen before. Join her for this artistic adventure at the Galeria Rubio, at 7 pm, free, everyone is welcome. Galeria Rubio is located in Centro, street level beside the Angela Peralta Theatre.
Thursday December 14: Book Reading in Spanish, Diccionario de mexicanismos presented by Concepción Company Company. Casa Haas,7 pm. free with ticket from the Angela Peralta box office, 70 seats, general seating.
Saturday December 23: Christmas Enchantment with Tanya Carrum @ Patina Restaurant. Save the date, details to follow. Singer/performer Tanya [have a listen] will entertain you with Christmas and pop favourites. The friendly owners and wait staff of Patina will put you in a holiday mood. If you wish to read more about Patina, please click here.
Friday January 5: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm. – 9 pm. This is a free self-guided tour that everyone looks forward to. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists of Centro Historico and for the artists it gives them a chance to promote their work. Perhaps you’ll want to buy something, perhaps you won’t, there’s never any pressure. There will be approximately 30 artists in 20 locations all within walking distance. ArtWalk promotes painting, sculpture, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, photography, fine jewelry and ceramics. Centro is bursting with new restaurants, cafes and bars – they often participate in this popular monthly event with special drinks, food and music. Happy Friday! Printed maps with the artists and galleries will be available in November in various Centro locations as well as online.
Friday February 2: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm. – 9 pm. This is a free self-guided tour that everyone looks forward to. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists of Centro Historico and for the artists it gives them a chance to promote their work. Perhaps you’ll want to buy something, perhaps you won’t, there’s never any pressure. There will be approximately 30 artists in 20 locations all within walking distance. promotes painting, sculpture, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, photography, fine jewelry and ceramics. Centro is bursting with new restaurants, cafes and bars – they often participate in this popular monthly event with special drinks, food and music. Happy Friday! Printed maps with the artists and galleries will be available in November in various Centro locations as well as online.
Thursday February 8 – Tuesday February 13: Carnaval 2024.
Friday March 1: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm. – 9 pm. This is a free self-guided tour that everyone looks forward to. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists of Centro Historico and for the artists it gives them a chance to promote their work. Perhaps you’ll want to buy something, perhaps you won’t, there’s never any pressure. There will be approximately 30 artists in 20 locations all within walking distance. ArtWalk promotes painting, sculpture, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, photography, fine jewelry and ceramics. Centro is bursting with new restaurants, cafes and bars – they often participate in this popular monthly event with special drinks, food and music. Happy Friday! Printed maps with the artists and galleries will be available in November in various Centro locations as well as online.
Sunday March 24- Saturday March 30: Semana Santa, Holy Week.
Friday April 5: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm. – 9 pm. This is a free self-guided tour that everyone looks forward to. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists of Centro Historico and for the artists it gives them a chance to promote their work. Perhaps you’ll want to buy something, perhaps you won’t, there’s never any pressure. There will be approximately 30 artists in 20 locations all within walking distance. ArtWalk promotes painting, sculpture, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, photography, fine jewelry and ceramics. Centro is bursting with new restaurants, cafes and bars – they often participate in this popular monthly event with special drinks, food and music. Happy Friday! Printed maps with the artists and galleries will be available in November in various Centro locations as well as online.
Monday April 8: Total Solar Eclipse, 11:07.25 – 11:11.45 am. So very exciting for Mazatlan. You will need safe solar viewing glasses, “eclipse glasses” and research emphasizes “regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the sun.” A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon “eclipses” the sun. This means that the moon, as it orbits the earth, comes in between the sun and the earth, thereby blocking the sun and preventing any sunlight from reaching us. According to David Esquivel, president, Sociedad Astronómica Mazatleca the path will last 4 minutes and 20 seconds. “The solar glasses must be worn while looking at the sun, and as the moon goes in front of the sun, keep your glasses on until the sun is covered. You’ll see a white ring around the moon, known as ‘the diamond ring’.Then you can remove your glasses during the eclipse. I recommend after the totality [as the moon moves away from the sun] put your glasses back on to protect your eyes. 
The best place to see it? Really from anywhere. If you are in an open area face due south, high in the sky. However, if you live in a house, or a high-rise surrounded by buildings with terraces, your view may be blocked – but it’s almost right above you – 70-90 degrees. Go to the nearest open space and look up to the south -towards Stone Island. Be kind to the birds, this is weird for them and they will take refuge in trees, rocks and the ground. The best thing to do is not bother them and just wait.” The next solar eclipse is 2044 [the viewing path will be in Greenland, Montana, N & S Dakota]…not Mazatlan, so get your party eclipse glasses on and reserve now for the many planned events! You can buy certified glasses from the Sociedad Astronómica Mazatleca, $50, in Centro’s Biblioteca Manuel Bonilla, [Plazuela de los Leones] on Angel Flores and Campana, every Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm. They will be closed for the various holidays between now and April 8.
Monday April 8: “Brenster’s Solar Eclipse Beach Bash”, @ Diego’s Beach and Grill. This once in a life time event will make you want to live for Monday. The solar bash starts at 10 am, and goes to 3 pm, only 500 tickets will be sold, and they go on sale on September 15. All the details about this rare solar eclipse are in the announcement above. SAVE THE DATE, you don’t want to miss standing on the beach and seeing it going completely dark at 11 am. Details to follow…so far, the special solar eclipse glasses are included in your ticket and a fabulous lunch. It’s The Brenster and Diego- so you know it’s going to be an awesome party.
All the details – including the early- bird price package for only $995 US- are here: www.themipexperience.com.
Friday May 3 – Thursday May 9: It’s a first in Mexico, it’s a first in Mazatlan, presenting THE MAZATLAN INTERNATIONAL PICKLEBALL EXPERIENCE “MIPE”. Mazatlan is the first city to host the most unique pickleball getaway ever. It has it all – superb value, culture, hours of pickleball and once you sign up for “MIPE” you also get free entry to the inaugural Mexico International Challenge Cup, “MICC” sponsored by Selkirk Sports.
• Six days on 28 pickleball courts – play from 9 am. until you drop.
• Superb value, you won’t believe how low the prices are – with a choice of three all-inclusive hotels in one resort!
• A team of world-renowned refereeing and player coaches.
• Plus and included in the MIPExperience is an unforgettable cultural evening at Mazatlan’s historical Angela Peralta Theater. You’ll be entertained by the talented Ballet Folclórico. This famous company loves to share their regional dances and music; always joyful and uplifting. [To read more about the history of this iconic theater, please click here.]
• All the details about this unique pickleball getaway in Mazatlan are here: www.themipexperience.com.
Are you a player who lives in Mazatlan? Manuel Altamirano is not only the co – director of coaching and clinics for “MIPE” but he’s also the president of SAHOP Mazatlan Pickleball Club. Fondly referred to as “Mono”, he says, “I am very proud to be on the MIPE team. It’s an amazing opportunity to expand pickleball in Mazatlan and Mexico. MIPE opens the door to create the first free tournament as part of the experience. The Mexico International Challenge Cup presented by Selkirk does exactly that. In building our commitment to growing pickleball in Mexico, there will also be spaces available for local residents to participate in the MICC tournament for sure! That’s part of my job! Watch this space!”
~DAILY MUSIC NOTES~
THE ALMOST ACCURATE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Be sure to call ahead and confirm that your band is playing there – as musicians move around and some nights they are playing for private gigs. Many of your groups are on The Bandstand, please click here to listen.
Mondays:
“These Guys”, Veintocho/28, 7 pm ♦ La Cura [Pedro Sarabia, sax and vocals,Karen Zazueta vocals, romantic duo, pop and ballads, English and Spanish, have a listen], Gaia Bistrot, 7;30 pm.♦ Reggae, La Cerve del Mal Olas Altas, 7:30 pm. ♦ Kannon [hard r ‘n r heavy metal], GusGus GZ, 8:30 pm.
Tuesdays:
Lori Davidson [guitar, vocals], Philippe Pavula [sax, flute], Javo Ortega [percussion], Patio Escobedo, 6:30 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. ♦The Magical Sax, [ Sergio Avila] Vaiggio Resort, 7:30 pm.♦ Kannon [hard r ‘n r heavy metal], GusGus GZ, 8:30 pm
Wednesdays:
KraKen [classic r ‘n r], La Catina de Maza, noon – 3 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.♦ Suncai Gitano,[ Ana Elena voice; Dario, guitar; Manuel, guitar; Johann percusión] [have listen] Patio Escobedo, 6:30 ♦Live music, Pedro y Lola, 7pm.♦ Kannon [r ‘n roll], Gus Gus, 8:30 pm. ♦Live music,Cheers Restobar, 9:00 p.m. ♦ La Rezaka, [hard rock]Pacific Food Park, 9 pm.
Thursdays:
Sergio Avila [sax] Hotel Gaviana Beach Grill, 9 am. – noon ♦ Kannon, [r n’ r], El Velero, Stone Island, 2:30 pm.♦ Los Brownies [reggae], F.I.S.H., 8 pm. ♦ Don Gato, inside the Hotel Siesta [Olas Altas], 6:30 pm♦ 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.♦Paloma & Alexis [have a listen], La Mona Pizza, Marina, 6 pm.♦Manhatlan,[classic rock and latin music] La Catrina, 7 pm.♦ Live music, varies, Patio Escobedo, 7 pm. ♦ Don Gato Rock Band, Rub BBQ, Olas Altas, 7 pm..♦ Rex Unplugged, Legends BFD, 7 pm…♦ La Cura [Pedro Sarabia, sax and vocals, Karen Zazueta vocals, English and Spanish ballads, have a listen.], Gaia Bistrot and Casa de Cannobio, 8 pm. ♦ Live Music,[varies] Pedro y Lola, 8 pm.♦ The Runners [pop funk] Habitat 180, 8 pm. ♦ Live music [varies], Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm.♦ Shynox Paz,& Gil Tapia [ rock,pop] La G del Gato, Machado, 9 pm. ♦ Grupo Aliado [if not them, other live music], Cheers Restobar, 9:30 pm.♦Heidi Herrera, Fisherman’s MZT, 9:30 pm. ♦ La Rezaka [hard rock], Joe’s Oyster Bar, 10 pm.
Fridays:
Sergio Avila [sax] Hotel Gaviana, Beach Grill, 9 am. – noon♦ Live music “rhythm sound”, Los Zarapes, 9 am, – noon. ♦Don Gato, BAM, Barra al Mar, 3 – 6 pm. ♦ Samuel [vocals, trombone, guitar] & Miguel [clarinet],++ Patio Escobedo, 7 pm.♦ Manhatlan Toledo [Machado],7 pm.♦ Rex Rocks, Lucky B’s, 8 pm. .♦ La Roots/Los Brownies [reggae], La Cerve del Mal Olas Altas, 8 pm. ♦ Los Stones [ r ‘n r], Legends BFD, 6 or 8 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..♦Don Gato Rock Band, Rub BBQ, Olas Altas 8 pm.♦ KraKen, La Catrina, 9 pm. ♦ Live music [varies], Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm ♦ Shynox Paz, Gil Tapia[rock & pop], La G del Gato, Marina, 9 pm. ♦ Duoz, La G Del Gato Machado, 9 pm. La Rezaka, [hard r ‘n r]Cheers, Restobar 10 pm♦ Live music [varies], La Tentación, 9 pm.
Saturdays:
Sergio Avila [sax] Hotel Gaviana, Beach Grill, 9 am. – noon♦ Live music, “rhythm sound”, Los Zarapes, 9 am, – noon.♦ Kannon, [heavy r ‘n r], Hotel Riu, 3 – 4:30 pm.♦ KraKen, [classic rock],BAM,Barra al Mar, 4 – 7 pm. ♦ Paloma Guerrero & Alexis Felix, [this duo does it all, have a listen.] Torres Mazatlan, La Palapa Restaurant, 5 pm. – 8 pm.♦ Don Gato [ r ‘n r], inside the Siesta Hotel, 6:30 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.♦ Live music, varies, Raices [Plazuela Machado] 7:30 ♦ Los Bandits [‘Oldies but goodies”], Veintiocho/28, 7 pm. ♦ Los Cryps [oldies, Beatles, have a listen] Gaia Bistrot and Casa Cannobio, 8 pm.♦ Rex Rocks, Legends BFD, 8 pm.♦ Live Music, [varies] Pedro y Lola, 8 pm. ♦ Live music [varies] Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm. ♦Shynox Paz,Gil Tapia [rock & pop], La G del Gato, Marina, 9 pm.♦ Duoz, La G Del Gato Machado, 9 pm.♦ Live music [varies], Azul Catina Fina, 9 p.m.♦Live music [varies] often Jackie y su Son de Tres, La Catrina, 9:30 pm♦ La Rezaka [hard r ‘n r], Cheers Restobar, 10 pm.
Sundays:
Sergio Avila [sax] Hotel Gaviana, Beach Grill, 9 am. – noon ♦ Live music“rhythm sound”, Los Zarapes, 9 am, – noon. ♦ Sergio Avila[sax, to read his profile] Vittore Terrazo, 2 pm – 5 pm. ♦ La Roots Band, [reggae] Barra al Mar [BAM], 3 pm. – 6 pm.♦ Los Greentails, Barrio Olas Altas [the old Shrimp Bucket], 5 – 8 pm.♦ Los Stones, Legends BFD, 7 pm. ♦ Sergio Avila [sax], Agatha’s, 7 pm. ♦ Live music, varies, Pedro y Lola, 7 pm.♦ Don Gato [r ‘n r], Lucky B’s, 7 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. ♦ Live music [varies] Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm♦ Shynox Paz & Gil Tapia [rock & pop], La G Del Gato, Machado, 9 pm..♦ La Rezaka [hard r ‘n r], Cheers Restobar, 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: The Art Gallery is closed for the summer of 2023. While you are in this beautiful building you may want to eat or drink: Mawe Vegan Restaurant, closed Tuesdays, 8 am. 10 pm.; Maree Crepes & Coffee, Closed Tuesdays, 10 am. to 10 pm. and The Beer Company, closed Tuesdays, open from 5 pm. – 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.
Mind Your Head Gallery, [opened in July 2021], also known as, Región Trópico, on Carnaval #1511 [just north of Angle Flores], a contemporary art gallery. With the pandemic the gallery MAY be open Thursdays and Friday from 4 pm. to 7 pm. and on Saturdays from 4 pm. to 10 pm. You are invited to call 669 148 0898 to make an appointment – some Spanish will be required.
Museo Arqueológico de Mazatlan/MUSAM: Temporarily closed. 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 new director’s name is Miguel Angel Ramirez Jardines.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
~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. and returns in November! Be sure to stay current by visiting http://mazact.com,