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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″]
Saturday December 21: Concert – the Annual Gala Navideña, all performances are at 8 pm. “The fall season concludes with a spectacular Christmas Gala. The Camerata Mazatlan, under the direction of maestro Sergio Freeman, joins the Angela Peralta Choir and the Children’s Choir of the Municipal Center of the Arts to offer a magical night of music and dance.Prestigious talented singers, voices of the Angela Peralta Choir under the direction of María Murillo and the Children’s Choir directed by Mariela Angulo and dancers from the Classical Ballet School and the Mazatlan Dance Ballet Company under the direction of teacher Zoila Fernández will shine on stage. At the end of the show, in the lobby of the theater, enjoy the traditional Christmas snacks: fritters, tamales, piñatas, sweets and classic drinks such as punch and chocolate.” $200-$350
Maestro Gordon Campbell celebrates 15 years of Sunday Concerts in Mazatlan. Maestro introduces each concert in English and in Spanish. “We are very hopeful that the public will attend the concerts. Each concert has its charm and we are very excited to offer a diverse and exciting program with participation of national and international artists.”
Sunday January 5: Wet Paint Jazz Fusion @12:00 – is presented with Roberto Arballo and his jazz group. In this concert, Roberto Arballo, known as “Betuco” and his jazz group “Wet Paint Jazz Fusion” will present a repertoire of contemporary jazz, with influences from Latin music and rock. The group is made up of some of the best jazz players in Mexico. Tickets are from $150 – $350, cash only.
Sunday January 12: Shostakovich’s Concerto for piano, trumpet and orchestra with the Camerata Mazatlán @ 12:00 The Camerata Mazatlan, conducted by maestro Gordon Campbell, will perform the Concerto for piano, trumpet and orchestra by Dmitri Shostakovich. José Miguel Rivera on the piano and trumpeter Jorge Mejía. Tickets are $150-$350, cash only.
Sunday January 19: I’m Still Strong/ Aún soy fuerte @ 12:00 -with Doug Colter and Lory Patterson. Grammy winner Doug Colter and the talented Lory Patterson will present a repertoire of songs of strength and resilience. The concert will be a celebration of music and life with a new-age vibe. Tickets are $150 – $350, cash only.
Sunday January 26: The Camerata Campbell and the Youth Orchestra of Aguascalientes @12:00. In this concert, the Camerata Campbell and the Youth Orchestra of Aguascalientes, Ars Sonui Kids, will perform Antonín Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings op. 22. The concert will be an opportunity to enjoy live classical music. Tickets are $150-$350, cash only.
Sunday February 9: The Big Band Era @ 12:00. The UAS Band, conducted by Alfredo Manrique, will perform a great repertoire of instrumental music [ Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman etc.] that characterized the most famous dance orchestras of Mexico and the United States of America several decades ago. Tickets are $150-$350, cash only.
Sunday February 16: Around the World in 20 Songs , part II @ 12:00 The Ventura Quartet takes you on a musical journey around the world through the melodies of the emblematic songs from different countries. The Quartet displays versatility with their own style of music through Mexican romantic trios and quartets. Tickets are $150-$350, cash only.
~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.,]
Mondays to Saturdays: Mujer Productiva, Productive Woman Cart – in the Plazuela Republica, [town hall square] 8:30 am. – 3. “Eighteen entrepreneurial and artisan women offer their products such as jewelry, crafts, cookies, candy, handmade bags, souvenirs, snacks, soaps, essential oils, candles ++. Help us bring a little money to our homes.”
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 $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.
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.]
Wednesdays: ON TUESDAYS DEC. 24 AND DEC. 31.Sabalo Country Seasonal Market @ Fat Fish Restaurant, 9 am to noon. Comfort food, pies, cookies, fruits, vegetables, sausages, jerky, gluten-free items, coffee, liqueurs, honey, pesto, empanada, pickles, wellness products, crocheted items, greeting cards, jewelry – and [very important] hand-sewn items made by the girls at Floreser and Mazatlan Orphanage. If you wish to know more about Floreser please click here.
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.
Fridays: Bazar Market Cerritos/ Cerritos Seasonal Market between Henry’s Tacos & La Antigua, across from Villas del Mar, 9 am to noon. “The season is back and so are your favorite homemade foods and handcrafted treasures. Bring your friends and family and share a great moment with our amazing team – there’s something for everyone.”
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.
Now – Monday January 6: Christmas Village @ Central Park, free, from 5 pm. to 10 pm. Enjoy all the attractions – a food and drink area, hundreds of illuminated trees, a seven-foot Santa, photo booths, rides, plus an ice skating rink.The rink is set to take 28 children at a time for 15 minutes. [Exceptions: Dec. 24, 4pm. – 8 pm.; Dec. 25, Jan. 1, 4 pm. to 10 pm,; January 6, 3 pm. – 10 pm.]
Wednesday December 25: Navidad en la Machado/Christmas Night in the Machado @ Gaia Bistrot and Casa Canobbio with music by the talented troubador Rafael Rodriguez [have a listen] 7 pm. To reserve at Gaia call 669 112 2525, to reserve at Canobbio call 669 106 3000.
Wednesday December 31: New Years Eve. check their FB for menu and prices and start times – Gaia Bistrot, Roy’s Marina; Salon Spectaculare with Los Bandits and the Gerry Perkin’s The Sensational 60s, 3 course dinner, call 669 914 0040or 669 533 9828; Austin BBQ with Hammer, 669 329 2822; Moqueech with KraKen; Agatha Kitchen Bar; Kelly’s Gasoline Alley with These Guys and then Adiccion; Patio Escobedo with La Falsa Orquesta Cubana; Water’s Edge with a Blues Band [Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges]; El Presidio;
Wednesday December 31: The Annual Brenster New Year’s Party @ La Catrina. As always, this is a very special evening and it sells out quickly – only 200 tickets available. Your ticket price of $1,650 includes the tip,a three-course dinner, party favours, and open bar for five hours [all- you- can- drink from 7:30 – 12:30], bubbly at midnight, and a show that only The Brenster can perform. Dance into the New Year with this award-winning 2024 “entertainer of the year”. 
Doors open at 7:15 pm, the show begins at 8:30. Tickets are available at La Catrina [Ave. Camarón Sabalo, the corner on Delfin], 669 913 2618 – open every day at noon, pesos only please. If you are not in Mazatlan you can e mail, sugheyvg@hotmail.com or send a WA messge at 011 52 669 274 2665. Happy 2025!
Friday January 3: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm. – 8. 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 50 artists in 46 locations all within walking distance. This year expect the unexpected -new spaces, live music -all celebrating the joy of art. 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.You can it read online , or printed maps with the artists are available in various Centro locations.
Monday January 6: MazAzul’s tribute to the 70s Rock – @ Patio Escobedo, two shows, 6:30 pm. and 9:30 pm., $300. Get ready to go down memory lane [for some of you!] while MazAzul rocks your world with music from Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder ++. The musicians performing for this special show are: Hernan Arias, Phil Nevile, Omar Rios, Carlos Betanzos, Harris Tirado, Gabriel Peraza, Alvaro Kelly, Dania Gallardo, Armando Betran, Cesaar Garcia and Lori Davidson. Reserve now, 669 225 8719, the $300 is for the show, food and drink are up to you. Patio Escobedo is located on Mariano Escobedo #207.
Tuesday January 7: Go Green with Gail, The Farm to Table Experience. Gail Blackburn has an organic farm, La Rosa Organics, in Barras de Piaxlta. She’s been lovingly tilling the soil for years and brings her organic and fresh produce to the Organic Market on Zaragoza every Saturday morning from 8 am to noon. Gail has partnered with Gustavo’s Kitchen and the lunch menu includes Zarandeado fish on the grill, grilled vegetables, mixed salad – all 100% organic. There’s pie too for dessert. Oh, don’t think you are going to sit back and let Gustavo serve you. Bring your apron and get ready to spread your fingers in the rich soil, be prepared to chop and cook in the middle of nature – and dine under the large mango tree. It’s a group effort to go green and eat organic.
The cost of learning more about Gail’s farm and her produce is $1,500, from 8:30 am – 4:30 and includes: transportation with refreshments, guided tour of the farm, harvesting, participating in the cooking and a delicious organic lunch. To reserve and find out where the van leaves from ,please visit Gail at the Organic Market on Saturday, 8 am – 4:30, or call 669 146 1351.
Thursday January 16: Hat Day Extravaganza! – fundraiser for Amigos de Mexico School- $800, 3:30 pm.- 6 pm. @ Club Cardones [Via Palmoma #1804, El Cielo Park Residencial.] Your ticket includes, sweet and savory bites, cocktails and beverages. 
There will be a hat fashion show and prizes will be awarded for hat designs – the most elegant, vintage, whimsical, sports, the fasincator or for “I made it creations”. Tickets are available at the San Francisco Quilt Shop [ Libertad #414] and at Athina’s spas – Constitucion #81, Playa Gaviotas #212.
Friday January 17: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm. – 8. 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 50 artists in 46 locations all within walking distance. This year expect the unexpected -new spaces, live music -all celebrating the joy of art. 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. Printed maps with the artists and galleries are available in various Centro locations or read it online.
Monday January 20: Tribute to Santana by SantanaMaz, @ Patio Escobedo, 7 pm, $300 cover, to reserve call, 669 225 8719.
Friday January 31 and February 1: 7th edition of the Northwest Wine Festival @ Museo of Arte. The organizers are holding the first wine competition where 60 labels will participate to obtain a silver, gold or a “big” gold medal. The competition is called Nuestros Terruños Mexicanos. In addition to the competiton you’ll be able to sample many wines – and buy them too, cash only. It’s always a popular event and the wineries are so happy to tell you about their wines and you carry a glass from kiosk to kiosk sipping away. 
Arrive around 2 pm.when the reds have been breathing and whites have been chilling. There will also be food and music and several presentations by various owners.This year the guest state is Nayarit. Tickets are $850 and are on sale now at: Water’s Edge Restaurant, Sixto Osuna #48, open Tuesday to Sunday from 5 pm. on; The Museo de Arte, Monday to Friday from 9:30 am. to 3 pm. The Museo de Arte is located in Centro, at Sixto Osuna and Venustanio Carranza.
Sunday February 2: Classics to Remember @ 12:00 and 5 pm. Part of the Gordon Campbell Concert Series. Camerata Ars Sonui will present a chamber music repertoire, with works by Mozart and other composers. The concert will be an opportunity to enjoy the melodies in an intimate and cozy environment. Casa Haas, $150-$300, tickets must be purchased at the Angela Perlata Theater, cash only, limited seating.
Friday February 7: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm. – 8. 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 50 artists in 46 locations all within walking distance. This year expect the unexpected -new spaces, live music -all celebrating the joy of art. 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. Maps are available in certain locations in Centro or you can see the map and artists online
Friday February 21: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm. – 8. 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 50 artists in 45 locations all within walking distance. This year expect the unexpected -new spaces, live music -all celebrating the joy of art. 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. Printed maps with the artists and galleries are available in various Centro locations or you can read online.,
Sunday February 23: The Art of the Horn, from the beginning @ 12:00 and 5 pm. A Gordon Campbell Concert Series. The Campbell Quartet will present a repertoire of horn chamber music, featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven and other composers. The concert will be an opportunity to enjoy live music and appreciate the skill and passion of the musicians. Casa Haas, remember tickets must be purchased at the Angela Peralta Box office, $150 – $350, cash only.
Thursday February 27 to Tuesday March 4: Carnaval 2025. For preliminary details please click here.
Friday March 7: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm. – 8. 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 50 artists in 46 locations all within walking distance. This year expect the unexpected -new spaces, live music -all celebrating the joy of art. 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. Printed maps with the artists and galleries are available in various Centro locations or you can read it online.
Friday March 21: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm. – 8. 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 50 artists in 46 locations all within walking distance. This year expect the unexpected -new spaces, live music -all celebrating the joy of art. 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. Printed maps with the artists and galleries are available in various Centro locations or you can see it online.
Friday April 4: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm. – 8. 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 50 artists in 46 locations all within walking distance. This year expect the unexpected -new spaces, live music -all celebrating the joy of art. 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. Printed maps with the artists and galleries are available in various Centro locations or you can read it online.
Thursday May 1- Saturday May 4: – MotoWeek – the annual MotoWeek with headquarters next to Sam’s Club. Expect road closures, detours and lots of noise. Organizers claim there will be 6000-7000 bikers, and the parade will be on May 3 around 5 pm. starting at Valentino’s and going south on the Malecon to the Aleman and then looping back to return.
Thursday May 1: Dia del Trabajo – labour day. National holiday – banks, schools, government offices are closed.
~DAILY MUSIC NOTES~
THE ALMOST ACCURATE MUSIC SCHEDULE
The holiday season is here and musicians often have private gigs, posadas, or even have time off to celebrate with family and friends. Venues from Cerritos to Centro are closed on certain days – 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 Nannon Salin [they do it all, pop, rock, ballads] , Barra al Mar, 3 – 6 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, 4 pm – 7pm.♦ Paz, F.I.S.H. 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. ♦ 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. To read more about the Brenster please click here.] ♦ Manhatlan [country, rock, and dance music] Fisherman’s Landing, 4 pm – 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], Lucky B’s, 4 pm – 7 pm.♦ Canvas, Water’s Edge, 6 pm ♦ Rex Full Band, Kelly’s Gasolina Alley, 8 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. ♦ 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 ♦ Manhatlan, Pacific Food Park, 8 pm.
Wednesdays:
Aaron Halliday’s – Alan Jackson and Friend’s, Mr. Lionso, $150, 2pm – 5 pm. ♦ Jay Burns and Nanno, Que Pasa Catina, 3 pm. – 6 pm.♦ Suki/Famba,[pop, rock, ballads] Friends Diner Cerritos, 4 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, [staring Jan. 8] ♦ Manhatlan, Veintiocho, 28, 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] Kelly’s Gasolina Alley, Laguna #500, 5 pm. – 8 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. ♦ Los Cryps [oldies,Beatles, r ‘n r], Friends Diner, 6 pm.♦ Tenor Ezequiel Ojeda, F.I.S.H. 6 pm.♦ KraKen, Austin BBQ, 6 – 9 pm.♦ Priscila [vocals], Iosha [violin], Mr. Lionso, 6 – 8:30 ♦ Tanya Carrum La Catrina, 7 pm.♦ Galia, Water’s Edge, 6:30 pm.♦ Manhatlan, [country, pop]Veintocho, 7 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, 6:30 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 Gasolina Alley, 8 pm
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.♦ Darrell Bar, Que Pasa Catina, 3 pm. – 6 pm.♦ Los Bandits, [only hits], Regional Latin Bistro, 5 pm.♦ Alexis Felix and Paloma Guerro [have a listen], Mona Pizzeria Cantina Marina, 6 pm. Manhatlan,[classic rock and latin music] La Catrina, 6 pm♦ Don Gato, inside the Hotel Siesta [Olas Altas], 6:30 pm.♦ Rex Rocks, Kelly’s Gasolina Alley, Laguna #500, 5 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], Water’s Edge, 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.♦ Live music, Pedro y Lola, 8 pm. ♦Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm.♦ Kraken, Pinup’s, 7:30. ♦ Neptuno Rock Band, Ventiocho/28, 8 pm. ♦ Los Cryps [oldies, goldies, have a listen], El Cielo [Machado], 7 pm ♦Rex Full Band, Kelly’s Gasolina Alley, 8:30 pm. ♦ Los Brownies, F.I.S.H. 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.♦ 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, 3:30 pm. – 6 pm ♦ Suki and Famba, Friends Diner, 4 -7 pm ♦ KraKen Duo, [Leslie and Carlos[ La Catrina, 5 pm♦ Los Bandits duo, Roy’s Sports Bar, 5:30 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] Azul Cantina Fina, 6 pm♦ The Stones, Legends BFD, 6 pm♦ Priscila [vocals], Iosha [violin], Angelina’s [except for the first Friday of every month], 6 – 8:30 ♦ 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 7 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.♦Don Gato Rock Band, Rub BBQ, Olas Altas 8 pm ♦ The Baitz, Agatha Kitchen Bar, 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 ♦ Shynox Paz, Gil Tapia[rock & pop], La G del Gato, Marina, 9 pm.♦ Adiccion [r ‘n r], Kelly’s Gasolina Alley, 9:30 pm. ♦ Duoz, La G Del Gato Machado, 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♦ 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. ♦Aaron Halliday’s – Alan Jackson and Friend’s, Mr. Lionso, $150, 2pm – 5 pm ♦ The Stones, Que Pasa Cantina, 3 pm. – 6 pm. ♦ KraKen [r ‘n r, pop], Kelly’s Bar, 3 pm♦ Rex Unplugged, Toledo Marisqueria, 3 pm.♦ Roots Band [reggae], Veintocho, 4 pm.♦Neptuno, Pinups/Lucky B’s. 4 pm ♦El Guitarista [ r ‘n r] Friends Diner, Cerritos, 5 pm.♦ Los Bandits, Austin BBQ, 6 pm ♦Lola Parks/Lolos and friends – Dario, Dave, Benito – [ballads, pop, rock], Macaws, 6 pm♦ Los Cryps [oldies, Beatles, have a listen] Gaia Bistrot and Casa Cannobio, 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.♦ 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.♦ The Baitz, Agatha Kitchen Bar, 8 pm.♦ Rex Full Band, Legends BFD, 7:30 pm. ♦ KraKen, [pop, rock] Pinup’s, 8 pm.♦ Galia 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. ♦ Adiccion, [r ‘n r], Kelly’s Gasolina Alley, 9:30 pm.♦ Live music [varies], Azul Catina Fina, 9 p.m.♦Live music [varies] often Manhatlan, 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.♦ Las Chelas [girl band] 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 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, 5 pm – 8 pm.♦ El Guitarista [ r ‘n r], Friends Diner GZ, 5 pm♦ Los Jay-Gees [Beatles, classic rock, soul Latin, jazz], NSR @ 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. ♦ 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.♦ Adiccion, [r ‘n r], Kelly’s Gasolina Alley, 9 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: 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. and has returned – be sure to stay current by visiting http://www.mazfilm.org