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~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. 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, 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″]
Saturday September 28: Concert, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, 8 pm. $785 – $2070. Cash only. Tickets may not be available at the box office… until September.
Friday October 11 and Saturday October 12: Opera, Verdi’s, Rigoletto. All details to follow. 8 pm.
~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.,]
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; your time, 4 pm. to 7 pm. or 5 pm. to 8 pm., if you have any food allergies such as gluten free. The price is $850, 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.
Ruta 1: La Molcajeteria, El Presidio, El Cielo, Casa Canobbio, Ruiseñor and Gaia Bistrot. [you will meet at La Molcajeteria, Constitución #250, host will confirm the time.]
Ruta 2: Mariscos Bahia, Cielo Napolitano, Belisairo Brunch and Grill, Ruiseñor, Wabi Sabi and Helarte Sano.[you will meet at Mariscos Bahia, Mariano Escobedo # 203, host will confirm the time.]
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: The Golden Zone Market Charity Group, from 9 am. to noon, at Taco Time patio beside the Vineyard Church, Sabalo #333. Summer has reduced the number of vendors however, there is still “a healthy mix of expats, Mexicans, Polish, Scottish, Ukrainians” – baked goods, jewelry, art, plants, natural remedies etc. A portion of your pesos will flow to a charity of your choice – last season, 38,000 pesos were donated by the generous vendors.
Saturday August 3: Concert, Coldplay Tribute @ La Mona Pizza Centro, 9 pm, $150, reserve via Maza Conciertos.
Tuesday August 20: Group Art Exhibit, Maestros del Cartel Polaco, @ Museo de Arte, 6 pm, free, everyone is welcome in the Galeria Carlos Bueno Salon.”Masters of the Polish Poster, visual metaphor and teratology”,…so that you can admire works by influential poster artists such as Henryk Tomaszewski or Waldemar Świerzy, as well as contemporary poster designers, such as Elżbieta Chojna or Kaja Renkas. Likewise, the exhibition has Mexican influences, such as in the works of Wiktor Górka, who in the 70s was a visiting professor at the Faculty of Plastic Arts of the Universidad Veracruzana, in Xalapa, Veracruz. According to Maciej Ziętara, Polish Ambassador to Mexico, “in the 60s the Polish poster became an essential world reference, the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw attracted students from Western Europe and the master Henryk Tomaszewski became a kind of guru for young designers.Since 1966, the Warsaw International Poster Biennale became a space for dialogue between the most relevant artists of the time, such as Alberto Giacometti, Andy Warhol or Roy Lichtenstein.Over time, poster art evolved under different influences, such as pop art, surrealism or baroque. Some of the most prominent designers continued their careers abroad, such as RomanCieślewicz or Rosław Szaybo. The latter worked for record companies and was the author of iconic album covers, such as Judas Priest’s “British Steel”. The Museo is located in Centro, on Sixto Osuna and Venustiano Carranza.
Saturday August 24: Group Art Exhibit, Caldo Tlapeño, @ Museo de Arte, 6 pm, free, everyone is welcome in the Roberto Pérez Rubio salon. Artists are:Ayamel Fernández, Demián Flores, Diego Aizpuru, Emiliano Valencia, Emilio Araujo, Genaro Rodríguez, Jorge Borja, Juan Romo, Juan Luis Flores, Julián Ramírez, Laureana Toledo, Maribel Portela, Nicolás Rulfo, Patricia Soriano, Rodrigo Imaz, Santiago Hevia, Santiago Robles, Sergio Ricaño, Vicente Jurado López. The Museo is located in Centro, on Sixto Osuna and Venustiano Carranza.
Chiles en Nogada appear on our plates during the month of September. There are various stories about their history but most people agree they originated in Puebla by the Augustinian nuns of the convent Santa Monica to thank the armies involved in the Mexican Independence, September 16, 1810. To celebrate the new independence from Spain, the cooks chose the three colours of the Mexican flag: red, white, green. Red [the union of people]– the pomegranate seeds; green – Poblano chile garnished with either parsley [symbolizing freedom from the Spanish] or cilantro; white; [religion] crème fraiche/queso fresco with pureed walnuts [nogada]. Purity. Hope. Passion. The stuffing is up to the cook – it could be sweet and savory spices, fruit, pine nuts, raisins minced beef, pork or turkey. One Mazatlan chef says “ for many these are more than just a meal, they are a tribute to Mexican traditions and culture. A symbol of independence and a true gift of the senses. Since 2010 it has been recognized as an intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO.” It’s just a delicious way to say “Viva Mexico”!.
Sunday September 15:El Grito, Independence Day, the evening.Mexico celebrates 214 years of independence. El Grito, the cry of independence, is led by Mazatlan’s acting Mayor, Edgar González Zatarain [Estrella Palacios was voted in as the new mayor in June but not yet in office.] in Centro’s Plazuela Republica. against the Spanish colonial rule after 300 years. Today, the mayor calls out something relevant to the history, and the crowd yells VIVA! If you decide to join this celebration you’ll be safe responding with two words: Viva Mexico!
While the Grito starts close to midnight the music begins around 6 pm. It’s always an evening of celebration – with Cultura offering many musical and dance performances ending with a fabulous display of fireworks. Organizers are hinting at additional celebrations at the remodelled Museo de la Casa del Marino and at the new deer monument – at Doctor Carlos Canseco and Atlántico. [in 2023 4,500 people were celebrating in the Plazuela Repulica.]Monday September 16th “is the real date of Mexican independence” and is a national holiday.
Friday November 29, Saturday November 30, and Sunday December 1: 23rd Gran Maratón Pacifico Chevron 2024. and 20th Triatlón Pacifico Chevron Mazatlan 2024. Expect road closures and detours throughout the city. 9,000 athletes from around the world are expected to participate. [In a press conference organizers are promising a fireworks display on Saturday November 30, 8 pm, on the Ave. del Mar in front of the Olas Altas Inn. In past years this display has been spectacular and can be seen for miles.]
Thursday February 27 to Tuesday March 4: Carnaval 2025.
~DAILY MUSIC NOTES~
THE ALMOST ACCURATE MUSIC SCHEDULE
It’s summer in the city and it’s the rainy season – 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:
♦ Los Bandits, La Catrina 6:30 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.♦ Los Ruckers [groups change every week] Azul Cantina Fina, 8 pm. ♦ Kannon [hard r ‘n r heavy metal], GusGus GZ, 8:30 pm.
Tuesdays:
[Brenster’s Beach Bash, since 2009, returns November 5. To read more about the Brenster please click here.] ♦ Manhatlan [country, rock, and dance music] Fisherman’s Landing, 4 pm – 7 pm. ♦ Los Bandits, Friends Diner, 6 pm.♦ El Guitartista, Patio Escobedo, 7:30 pm. ♦ Live Music/ Azul Cantina, 6 pm ♦ KraKen, [have listen], La Catrina, 6:30.♦ 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.♦ Live music [varies] Gaia Bistrot, 7:30 pm.♦ Kannon [hard r ‘n r heavy metal], GusGus GZ, 8:30 pm
Wednesdays:
♦ Shynox Paz & Gil Tapia, Fisherman’s Mazatlan, 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.♦ Suncai Gitano,[ Ana Elena voice; Dario, guitar; Manuel, guitar; Johann percusión] [have listen] Patio Escobedo, 6:30 pm.♦ ♦ Rex Full Band [ r ‘n roll, have a listen],Lucky B’s/ Pinup’s, 7 pm. ♦ Hammer, Legends BFD, 7 pm.♦ Live Music, Azul Cantina, 7:30 pm.♦ Canto Latino – Joe Sol, Carlos Arujo, La Marea, 8 pm. ♦ 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:
♦ Rex Duo, Freddy and Brandon Pinzón, Toledo Marisqueria Tradicional [Machado], 3 pm to 6 pm..♦ Los Stones, Lucky B’s, Pinups, 3 pm. ♦ Live music, Fat Fish, 5 pm. ♦ Greentails, [pop, reggae], Fisherman’s Mazatlan, 5 pm. – 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♦ Madai Leyva, [vocals and guitar], Patio Escobedo, 7 pm.♦ Live music [ Gregorio O’Brady [vocals, guitar and friends], Pedro y Lola, 6:30 pm. ♦ Manhatlan,[classic rock and latin music] La Catrina, 8:30 pm. ♦ Los Cryps [oldies, goldies, have a listen], El Cielo [Machado], 7 pm. ♦ Kraken [pop, rock, have a listen] Pinup’s/Lucky B’s, 7 pm.♦ Rex Rocks, Legends BFD, 8 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. ♦ The Runners [pop funk] Habitat 180, 8 pm. ♦ Kamaleon [ r ‘n r], Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm.♦ Shynox Paz,& Gil Tapia [ rock,pop] La G del Gato, Machado, 9 pm.♦ The Laheys, Cerveceria 3 Islas [Delfin], 7 pm. ♦ Adagio [if not them, other live music], Cheers Restobar, 9:30 pm. ♦ La Rezaka [hard rock], Joe’s Oyster Bar, 10 pm.
Fridays:
♦ Los Bandits, La Catrina, 5 pm.♦ Dimond Street NY Jazz: Mariana Pamplona [vocals], Samuel [vocals, trombone, guitar] & Miguel [clarinet],Edgar Ryes, [drums] Patio Escobedo, 7 pm. ♦ Manhatlan Toledo’s [Machado],8 pm..♦ Rex Rocks, [have a listen] Lucky B’s, 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.♦ Santa Frida, F.I.S.H. 8 pm. .♦Don Gato Rock Band, Rub BBQ, Olas Altas 8 pm.♦ Galia, Pedro y Lola, 8:30 pm. ♦ The Stones, Legends BFD, 8 pm.♦ KraKen, La Catrina, 9 pm. ♦ Kamaleon [ r ‘n r], 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.♦ Neptuno, La G del Gato, Olas Altas, 9 pm. ♦ The Laheys, Bichola Sport Bar, 9 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♦ Kannon, [‘r ‘n roll], Riu, 9 pm..♦ Live Mariachi, Capitolio [Sabalo #1705 in front of Pubelo Bonito, reserve, 669 247 6975], 10 pm.
Saturdays:
Carlos Stefano, Surf’s Up, 12:30 – 3 pm. ♦ KraKen [r ‘n r, pop], Barra al Mar, 4 pm.♦ Manhatlan [country rock], Fishermans, 4 pm. ♦ Los Bandits, Austin BBQ, 7 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], Azul Cantina, 7 pm..♦ Live music, varies, Raices [Plazuela Machado] 7:30 ♦ Mr. Rio Veintiocho/28, 7 pm. ♦ Rex Rocks, Legends BFD, 8 pm. ♦ Los Cryps [oldies, Beatles, have a listen] Gaia Bistrot and Casa Cannobio, 8 pm.♦ KraKen, Pinup’s, 8 pm.♦ Galia [varies] Pedro y Lola, 8;30 pm.♦ Don Gato, Los Zarapes, 8:30 pm. ♦ Kamaleon, [r ‘n r] 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.♦ Neptuno, La G del Gato, Olas Altas, 9 pm. ♦The Stones, Bichola Sport Bar, 9 pm. ♦ Live music [varies], Azul Catina Fina, 9 p.m.♦Live music [varies] often Manhatlan, La Catrina, 9:30 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.
Sundays:
Manhatlan [country, rock] Los Arbolitos, 9 am – 1 pm..♦ La Roots [reggae], BAM, 3 pm. ♦ KraKen,Sunday/Funday Pinup’s/LuckyB’s, 3 pm. ♦ Rex Unplugged, Veintiocho/28, 6 pm.♦ Las Chelas [girl band, have a listen] Raices [Plazuela Machado] 6:30 ♦ Sergio Avila [sax], Agatha’s, 7 pm. ♦ Live Music Pedro y Lola, 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.♦The Stones, Legends BFD, 8 pm. ♦ Kamaleon, [ r ‘n r] 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 until November 2024 – however, 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 Mondays and Tuesdays, open from 5 pm.- 12:00 am.. 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: Closed Mondays, open from 10 am. tto 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. and will return in October – when it returns, be sure to stay current by visiting http://mazact.com,