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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, 2024 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″]
Sunday April 27, Saturday May 3, Sunday May 4, Monday May 5, Tuesday May 6, Wednesday May 7, Thursday May 8, the annual José Limon Dance Festival, Danzar en paz y en armonia. Performances, prices and times to be announced.[José Arcadio Limón was a dancer and choreographer from Mexico and who developed what is now known as ‘Limón technique’. In the 1940s he founded the José Limón Dance Company, and in 1968 he created the José Limón Foundation to carry on his work. Born in Culiacan [1908-1972] through his choreography, Limón spoke to the complexities of human life as experienced through the body. His dances feature large, visceral gestures — reaching, bending, pulling, grasping — to communicate emotion. Dance companies from around globe perform at this annual festival to celebrate the contribution of this innovative dancer.]
Wednesday April 30: Ballet, Pippa Medialargas, Pippa Longstocking, – all ages enjoy entering the magical world of Pippa Longstocking/Langstrump – only nine years-old Pippa leads a life of no rules or expectations- not even a formal education. Her look is iconic: mismatched stockings, bright orange hair in pigtails, giant shoes, dozens of freckles, Pippa sees potential where others do not – along with her monkey, Mr.Nilsson. Zoila Teresa Fernández directs the Escuela Municipal de Ballet Clásico. $150-$300, 7 pm.
Friday May 9: Concert, Valses y Danzones/ waltzes and dances. Sergio Freeman is directing the Camerata Mazatlan and promises an evening of romance and nostalgia. It’s a varied program with tango, ballet, waltzes, and music from Strauss to classic mariachi. $150 – $300. 8 pm
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 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: Mazatlan’s Organic Market, in Centro’s Plazuela Zaragoza, from 8 am. to noon. The growing season does start off slowly but the organic market always opens with a bang! Many vendors selling organic products such as La Rosa Organicos, spices, bread, canned goods, chicken, flowers, butter, honey, probiotics, cheese, vegetables, hand-made crafts and Rico’s for your morning breakfast.There will be be cooking demos, and a yoga class and many other surprises. It’s a favorite place to start your Saturday morning – meeting friends and shopping for all kinds of natural products.
Saturdays: The Golden Zone Market Charity Group, from 9 am. to noon, @ the patio of Pinups Fun & Grill and Lucky B’s. “This is our third season and most of our regular vendors, about 50, are returning – a great mix of expats, Mexicans, Polish, Scottish, Ukrainians – baked goods, gluten-free products, local foods jewelry, art, plants, natural remedies etc.” A portion of your pesos will flow to a charity of your choice – for the last two seasons about $100,000 pesos were donated to struggling families by our generous vendors. “We call it a labour of love”. And for you, it’s a shopping spree on a sunny Saturday morning. [Open April 12, closed April 19, season finale, April 26]
Now until Sunday April 27: It’s the 15th Expo Artesanias 2025. Under the tents outside Soriana [the old Mega on Rafael Buelna] there will the hundreds of artists from many states in Mexico – and other countries such as Ecuador, Peru andColumbia, all featuring their food [coffee, cheeses, mole sauces etc.] textiles, dance, crafts, jewellery, clothes, shoes, pottery and wooden carvings. It’s open from 10 – 10 and the entrance is free. Best to bring small pesos for anything you may wish to buy and a bag to carry your treasures in.
Now until Sunday April 20: Semana Santa/Holy Week.
Wednesday April 23- Sunday April 28: – MotoWeek – the annual MotoWeek with headquarters next to Sam’s Club. Expect road closures, detours and lots of noise. Organizer, Daniel David, claims there will be approximately 25,000 bikers/visitors, and the parade will be on Saturday April 26 around 5 pm. starting at Valentino’s and going south on the Malecon to the Aleman and then looping back to return. It’s noisy, so bring ear plugs if you are sensitive.
Saturday April 26: Rebella Bazar. Sol, Circo & Arena @ Parque Ciudades Hermanas [Malecon and Zaragoza], 5 pm. 6th Edition, 60 vendors, live music and activities for the whole family. “come and enjoy an event full of colour, fun and magic.”.
Thursday May 1: Dia del Trabajo – labour day. National holiday – banks, schools, government offices are closed. This is NOT a bridge holiday.
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: 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.
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: 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: 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.
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.”
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: 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.
Carnaval 2026: Thursday February 12 – Tuesday February 17.
~DAILY MUSIC NOTES~
THE ALMOST ACCURATE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Musicians move around from gig to gig, or have been hired for private events, 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:
Manhatlan, [ Grave and Dani, “country on the beach”] Fisherman’s, 3 pm.♦ 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.♦ KraKen Duo, Gringo Lingo, 5 pm.♦ Los Bandits, La Catrina, 6 pm. ♦ Los Cryps [oldies, goldies,] Austin BBQ, 6 pm. ♦ The Stones, Lucky B’s, 6 pm.♦ Los Rulos, [pop, rock], Macaws, 6:30 pm. ♦ Los Bandits, La Catrina 6 pm.♦ These Guys, Veintiocho, 7 pm.♦ Shynox Paz, [70s,80s rock], F.I.S.H. 6 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.♦ 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. Season finale April 15. 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, 4 pm – 7 pm♦ Manhatlan [country] Austin BBQ, 4 pm.♦ Los Cryps, Friends Diner Cerritos, 5 pm.♦ Patricia and Patricio, El Rincon de Nasha, 5:30 – 8:30♦ Los Bandits Duo, Friends, 6 pm.♦ Canvas, Water’s Edge, 6 pm♦ KraKen, La Catrina, 6 pm. ♦ MazAzul – Phil Nevil [vocals & keyboard + Omar Rios [drums]& Carlos Betanzos [pop, ballads] Patio Escobedo, 7 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.♦ Rex Full Band, Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 8 pm.♦ Kannon [hard r ‘n r heavy metal], GusGus GZ, 7 pm ♦ Manhatlan, [ country, rock] Pacific Food Park, 8 pm.
Wednesdays:
Jay Burns and Nanno, Que Pasa Catina, 3 pm. – 6 pm.♦ The Laheys, Puesta del Sol Tiki Bar, [Stone Island], 3 pm.♦ Suki/Famba,[pop, rock, ballads] Friends Diner Cerritos, 4 pm.♦ Gringo’s Locos, Fisherman’s Landing, 4 – 7 pm.♦ Shynox Paz & Gil Tapia, Fisherman’s Mazatlan, 5 pm♦ MazAzul [ Phil Nevile vocals & keyboard, Omar Rios percussion; Carlos Betanzo, vocals, Herman Arias] Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 5 – 8 pm,.♦ Priscila & Ioshua [vocals and violin], Mr. Lionso, 6 pm. ♦ Manhatlan,[country, rock] Veintiocho, 28, 7 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.♦ Priscila [vocals], Iosha [violin], Mr. Lionso, 6 – 8:30 ♦ Tanya Carrum – season finale [country, jazz, pop] La Catrina, 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], Lucky B’s, 6 pm.♦ Mundo Sanchez [troubadour],Kafe Denda, 7:30 pm. ♦ Adiccion, [r ‘n r], Legends BFD, 7:30 ♦ 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.♦ Mariachi Centenario, El Presidio, 7:30 pm.♦ 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:
BBE [classic rock] Surf’s Up, 1 pm.♦ 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, 5 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.♦ Manhatlan, [country, rock]La Mona Pizza, Marina, 6:30 pm.♦ Phil Nevil [ vocals and keyboard], Omar Rios [ drums] and Carlos Betanzos [pop, ballads] Patio Escobedo, 7 pm♦ The Laheys [ r ‘n r] Cerveceria 3 Islas, 7 pm.♦ Los Bandits, Regional Latin Bistro, 6 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, 8:30 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:
The Laheys [country, rock], Puesta del Sol Restaurant, Stone Island, 3 pm. ♦ Rex Unplugged, Que Pasa Cantina, 3 pm. – 6 pm ♦ Suki and Famba, Friends Diner, 4 -7 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, 7 pm♦ Lori Davidson, Dario Avila, Omar Rios, Water’s Edge 6:30 pm.♦ Rex Full Band, Lucky B’s, 8 pm.♦ Neptuno, Rub BBQ, Olas Altas, 8 pm. ♦ Manhatlan, Toledo’s [Machado], 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.♦ 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.♦ Live Mariachi, Capitolio [Sabalo #1705 in front of Pubelo Bonito, reserve, 669 247 6975], 10 pm.♦ The Laheys [rock, country, blues], Perla Negra, 10 pm ♦ Live music [varies] Ruiseńor, 11 pm.
Saturdays:
Los Cryps [oldies, Beatles, r ‘n r], Surf’s Up, 1 pm. ♦ The Stones, Que Pasa Cantina, 3 pm. – 6 pm.♦ Gerry Perkin & Mario Hernandez [best of blues], Barra al Mar, 3 pm. – 6 pm. ♦ Rex Unplugged, Toledo Marisicos, 3 pm.♦ Roots Band [reggae], Veintocho, 3 pm.♦ Neptuno, Pinups/Lucky B’s. 4 pm♦ Manhatlan [country on the beach] Fisherman’s 4 pm. ♦El Guitarista [ r ‘n r] Friends Diner, Cerritos, 5 pm.♦ Jay Burns, La Catrina, 5 pm.♦ Los Bandits, Austin BBQ, 6 pm ♦Lola Parks/Lolos and friends – Dario, Dave, Benito – [ballads, pop, rock], Macaws, 6 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.♦ The Stones, 28/Venitocho, 7;30 pm. ♦ La Chelas, [girl band], Water’s Edge, 7 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, 8 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.♦ Los Brownies Perla Negra, 10 pm.♦ Madai Leyva ++, El Presidio, 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.♦ Priscila & Ioshua [$100 cover], Mr. Lionso Restaurant, 2 – 5 pm.♦ La Roots [reggae],Barra al Mar BAM, 4 pm.♦ Los Bandits, Que Pasa Cantina, 3 pm. – 6 ♦ KraKen, Pinup’s, 3 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.♦ Lola Parks/Lolos and friends – Dario, Dave, Benito – [ballads, pop, rock], 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.
~ 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. 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.”
Región Tropico Arte Contemporáneo: Compana #1910, open Monday to Sunday from 9:30 am. to 6 pm. Lovely old house, well curated with a variety of artists. Changing exhibits. It’s difficult to see the sign that is embedded inside the cement at the front door. The elegant gate should be open and takes you to the front door – remember, it’s a house and doesn’t look like a modern gallery at all!
~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. is open until mid April and will return in November – be sure to stay current by visiting http://www.mazfilm.org