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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″]
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 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.
Saturday February 8: Election of the Queen of Carnaval – an exciting and tense night where the queens answer many questions in elegant dresses and sky-high stilettos by various judges on the panel. 7 pm, price to be confirmed.
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.
Saturday February 22: A night of the Arts – many musical guests and dancers, where the literary prize is bestowed before the show begins. 8 pm, guests and price to be confirmed.
~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: 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.
Monday January 20: MazAzul’s tribute to the 70s Rock – @ Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 6 pm. $350. 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, 669 228 7824 the $350 is for the show, food and drink are up to you. Kelly’s is located on Laguna #1500 in the Golden Zone.
Monday January 20: Tribute to the great Santana by SantanaMaz @ Patio Escobedo [Marian Escobedo #207], 7 pm, $300 – includes the show, food and drink are up to you. Always sells out, call to reserve, 669 225 8719.
Monday January 20: Joy In January – a benefit for FlorSer Girls Safe Haven.@ El Presidio. This is a special fundraiser for the special young women of FloreSer – FloreSer is a safe home for teenage girls who have been victims of abuse and violence. The evening celebrates the girls, the volunteers and everyone connected and dedicated to this safe haven. Your ticket of $1500 includes a delicious selection of Mexican food, an open bar and music by Las Chelas and Mariachi Centenario. 
This elegant evening starts at 6 pm. To buy your ticket, text or call Simon Lynds via WA at 669 994 1872. The proceeds from this event help maintain and house the women, as well as providing food and medical assistance. El Presidio is located on Nińos Heroes and is handicap accessible. [If you’d like to learn more about El Presidio in the historic Casa Garcia house, please click here.] [To read more about FloreSer please click here.] [If you would like to learn more about the promoter, Simon Lynds, who organized this event please click here.]
Tuesday January 21: Movie, The Road Dance, 2 pm, $50, Mazatlan Film and Theater, Constitucion #209.
Wednesday January 22: Movie, Amélie, 2 pm, $50, Mazatlan Film and Theater, Constitucion #209.
Wednesday January 22: Intimate Blues Event starring James Armstrong @ Water’s Edge, 7 pm, $800. Your ticket includes the show, and a three-course dinner prepared by Chef Alastair. Water’s Edge is located on Sixto Osuna #48, limited seating, call for a reservation, 669 136 0895.
Thursday January 23: Movie, Their Finest,2 pm, $50, Mazatlan Film and Theater, Constitucion #209.
Thursday January 23: The Beatles Tribute by Los Cryps @ Friends Diner, 6 pm. $200, to reserve call 669 913 6066
Friday January 24: The Brenster and Carrum Show – Then and Now @ Hotel Playa Mazatlan [Venados Showroom], $1,250, – 3:45 pm. You know the beautiful and talented Tanya Carrum from Wednesday nights at La Catrina. Tanya is all about “girls just wanna have fun.” You know the singer -songwriter, Brenster from his Tuesday’s Beach Bash. The singing cowboy entertains hundreds every week. But have you ever seen them perform together? No? Well, now you can; after an eight-year absence the duo is back singing the songs you love in English and in Spanish.
They are reunited for this one performance only and duo promises an evening of unforgettable music. Your ticket includes a three-course dinner and an open bar with domestic drinks. Doors open at 3:45 pm, dinner 4:30 pm, the Then and Now duo begin 5:45 – 8 pm. You can buy your tickets [pesos only please] at La Catrina, Av Camarón and Delfin every Wednesday from 6 pm. to 9 pm, – January 8, 15, 22 or at Brenster’s Beach Bash at Diego’s Beach & Grill, Florida #100, from 1 pm. to 5 pm. on January 7, 14 and 21. If you want more information please call 669 127 7277.
Friday January 24: Tablao Flamenco @ Patio Escobedo, two shows, 5:30 pm. and 8 pm. – $300, reservations are recommended, WA or call, 669 225 8719. The haunting Spanish voices of Suncai Gitano, and dancers – Nashieli Buelna, Soledad Sánchez and Valentina Arellano. Patio Escobedo is located on Mariano Escobedo #207.
Friday January 24 and Saturday January 25: Drama by Iguana Roja Teatro, in Spanish – La oscuridad que se tragó a los amantes, returns with Ramón Gómez Polo, 7 pm, @ Casa Haas, $150. Limited seating, your tickets must be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office.
Sunday January 26: Movie, Strangers on a Train, 2 pm, $50, Mazatlan Film and Theater, Constitucion #209
Sunday January 26: Intimate Blues Event starring James Armstrong @ Water’s Edge, 7 pm, $800. Your ticket includes the show, and a three-course dinner prepared by Chef Alastair. Water’s Edge is located on Sixto Osuna #48, limited seating, call for a reservation, 669 136 0895.
Monday January 27: Tribute to Santana, by SantanaMaz, @ Kelly Gasoline Alley, 6 pm, $300, reserve today for this popular musical tribute.
Monday January 27: Mexican Bohemia with Priscila & Ioshua @ Mazatlan Film and Theater, Constitucion #209, $350, 7 pm. “Music for the Soul” – Ioshua on the violin and Priscila vocals.
Tuesday January 28: Movie, Conclave, 2 pm, $50, Mazatlan Film and Theater, Constitucion #209.
Wednesday January 29: Movie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, 2 pm, $50, Mazatlan Film and Theater, Constitucion #209.
Thursday January 30: Movie, My Old Lady, 2 pm, $50, Mazatlan Film and Theater, Constitucion #209.
Friday January 31: Spanish Night, Flamenco Dance Show @ Las 7 Maravillas, 5:30 pm, $1300, call to reserve, 669 146 1351. Menu by Gustavo’s Kitchen – tapas, Paella, 2 glasses of wine and dessert. Flamenco show featuring Citali Iglesias, Solé Sánchez and Laura Yoko Fernández.
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; Mary’s Restaurant, GZ; Panchos, Camarón Sabalo #1614; Mulata Querida Cafe, Vicente Guerrero #1220; 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.
Thursday February 6:SOLD OUT. ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST. Johnny Cash Tribute by The Laheys, @ Friend Diner, 4:30 pm, show at 6 pm, $200 cover, please reserve – 669 913 6066.
Thursday February 6: Group Art Show, “Proyecto Itinerante ZYSYGY/SICIGIA “, @ The Museo de Arte, 7 pm, free, everyone is welcome. Brazil and Canada will exhibit at the Roberto Pérez Rubio and Antonio López Sáenz gallery. There will be special live performances from the United States, Cuba and Colombia. “One of the objectives is to share this exhibition and get people thinking about social inequalities. Many artists are participating with goal of championing women’s equal rights.” The Museo is located at Venustanio Carranza and Sixto Osuna.
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
Saturday February 8: Concert, Apasionado with tenor Ezequiel Ojeda @ Museo de Arte, 7 pm, $300. Featuring Juan Pablo Garcia on the piano. The Museo is located on Sixto Osuna and Venustianio Carranza, and tickets are available Monday to Friday from 9:30 am. to 3 pm. Although Ezequiel Ojeda was born in Guadalajara, Mazatlan has adopted him as their favourite tenor. He was discovered by Sinaloa Cultura when he was singing to the cruise ship passengers as they walked through Centro. Music directors were wowed by his amazing voice and range – and his willingness to please his audiences. Ezequiel studied at the Baja California Conservatory, and has participated in many singing competitions [and won!] in Mexico, Spain, France, Italy and the US. It’s always a joy to attend an performance of Ezequiel – from Christmas Carols to Pavarotti and often performs pop songs as well. “For a tenor, Ezequiel’s endurance is remarkable, I’ve never seen anything like it” says Maestro Gordon Campbell.
Tuesday February 11: Farm to Table, Going Green with Gail @ La Rosa Organics Farm in Barras de Piaxtl. You know Gail Blackburn from the Zaragoza Saturday market and she’s once again inviting you to go green. You will tour the farm, dig your fingers into the rich organic soil, get ready to chop and help Gustavo’s Kitchen cook a wonderful organic lunch – Zarandeado fish on the grill, grilled vegetables and of course, an organic mixed salad, fresh corn torillas and Gail will be baking a pie.
The cost is $1,500, and includes bus transportation [it leaves at 8:30 am. and returns around 4:30 pm.], refreshments, a guided tour and your cooking skills. Call Las 7 Maravillas, 669 146 1351 to make your reservation. It takes a village to go green.“We had so much fun during our Farm to Table Tour…It was so interesting to learn about Gail’s organic farm, what she grows, how she works, listening to her and her history was so fascinating! Then everybody put hands at the dirt, harvesting tomatoes, chilies, ocra, and all we needed for our delicious lunch meanwhile others helped Chef Gustavo from Gustavo’s Kitchen Catering C0. to chop the veggies, to make tortillas by hand, to elaborate dressing for the salad and to marinate and grill the fish. We looked like a big family sharing tips about cooking, teaching other their technique, it was really a day full of knowledge, learning, sharing, laughing to end up delighting ourselves of all the wonderful dishes we prepared!”
Thursday February 13: Janis Joplin Tribute @ Friends Diner, $200, 6 pm., call to reserve, 669 913 6066, featuring Iliana and band members from The Stones, Abraxas and Phoenix.
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: Beatles Tribute by Los Cryps @ Friends Diner, 6 pm, $200 cover, call for reservations, 669 913 6066.
Thursday February 27 to Tuesday March 4: Carnaval 2025. For preliminary details please click here.
Thursday March 6: Janis Joplin Tribute @ Friends Diner, $200, 6 pm.,[doors open at 4:30] call to reserve, 669 913 6066, featuring Iliana and band members from The Stones, Abraxas and Phoenix.
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.
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.
Thursday May 1: Dia del Trabajo – labour day. National holiday – banks, schools, government offices are closed.
~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:
Darrell Barr, 28/Ventiocho Bar, 3 pm.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 Cerritos, 4 pm – 7pm.♦ Paz, F.I.S.H. 6 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. ♦ 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.♦ Colleen Raye, 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, 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. ♦ Jazz Jam is back! ,Mazatlan Film & Theater, El Recreo, Constitucion #209, 5 pm. – 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,♦Gerry Perkin and Mario Hernandez [timeless hits], La Regional Latin Bistro, 6 pm. -9. ♦ Priscila & Ioshua [vocals and violin], Mr. Lionso, 6 pm. ♦ Manhatlan, Veintiocho, 28, 7 pm.♦ Lola Parks, Hector’s Bistro, Rooftop, 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. ♦ 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 [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
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.♦ Alexis Felix and Paloma Guerro [have a listen], Mona Pizzeria Cantina Marina, 6 pm. Manhatlan,[classic rock and latin music] La Catrina, 6 pm ♦ Rex Rocks, Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, Laguna #500, 5 pm.♦ Los Rulos, La Catrina, 6 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.♦ Los Bandits, Regional Latin Bistro, 6 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 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 ♦ Gringos Locos, Fisherman’s Landing, 4 pm. – 7 pm. ♦ Suki and Famba, Friends Diner, 4 -7 pm ♦ KraKen Duo, [Leslie and Carlos] La Catrina, 5 pm♦ Los Bandits duo, Friends Cerritos, 5 pm.♦ Colleen Raye, El Rincon de Nasha, 5:30 – 8:30 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, 7 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. ♦ 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. ♦ Aaron Halliday’s – Alan Jackson and Friend’s, Mr. Lionso, $150, 2pm – 5 pm ♦ The Stones, Que Pasa Cantina, 3 pm. – 6 pm.♦ Gerry Perkin & Mario Hernandez [best of blues], Barra al Mar, 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.♦ 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 ♦ 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, 7:30 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, 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.♦ Just Friends with Max Carreon and Richard Eager, Gaia Bistrot, 1:30♦ 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.♦ Dennis & Marsha, Friends Diner GZ, 6 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.♦ 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. and has returned – be sure to stay current by visiting http://www.mazfilm.org