Arts and Entertainment Calendar

Mazatlan Entertains

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Around Town •  Daily Music Galleries 

~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 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/Una Noche en Viena – Composer Johann Strauss is celebrated with many musical guests: soprano Jéssika Arévalo, tenor Andrés Carrillo, soprano Vanessa Gama and mezzosoprano Sarah Holcombe. Maestro Enrique Patrón de Rueda will be conducting, Camerata Mazatlan, Coro Guillermo Sarabia, Compañia de Ballet de Mazatlan. Tonight is also the evening  where the literary prize [Entrega de Premio Mazatlan de Literatura, the winner is Armando Alanis Pulido] is bestowed before the show begins – there are speeches, so be patient!  8 pm, $550 – $800.

~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, El Cielo, Casa Canobbio and Gaia Bistrot. [you will meet at La Molcajeteria, Constitución #250, host will confirm the time.]

 

Ruta 2:Angelina’s Kitchen,  Mariscos Bahia, Il Cielo Napolitano, Belisairo Brunch and Grill, Ruiseñor,  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.

Thursday February 13: Movie, Thelma & Louise,@ Mazatlan Film & Theater, Constitución #209, 3 pm, $50.

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 14: All you need is Love,♥ a tribute to the Beatles, by Los Cryps @ Patio Escobedo, doors open at 5:30, show at 6:30, $250 cover [food and drink are up to you], call to reserve, 669 225 8719. Patio Escobedo is located in Centro at Mariano Escobedo #207.

Friday February 14: Romantic dinners from Cerritos to Centro, confirm with restaurants their prices, menus and start times:  Gaia Bistrot;♥ Spectaculare with the Continentals [two-course dinner, open bar], 669 533 9828, 669 914 0040; ♥ Las 7 Maravillas/Gustavo’s Kitchen ♥ El Rincón Nasha with Collen Raye♥ Angelina’s ♥ Macaws ♥ El Presidio♥ Casa Canobbio♥ Los Zarapes♥ Mr. Lionso ♠

Saturday February 15: Play in Spanish, Los Camaleons by Oscar Liere @ Muse de Arte, 7 pm, $100. Starring Paulina Moneda. Tickets are available at the office [Venustiano Carranza and Sixto Osuna] Monday to Friday from 9:30 am. – 3 pm.

Saturday February 15: Concert, L’heure Exquise – música Francesa @ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $200. Featuring tenor Eduardo Tapia, Citlali Ciseneros, cello; Juan Paul Garcia on the piano and guest artists Ivonne Quijas and Rode Rios. Remember your tickets must be purchased at the Angela Perlata box office, limited seating.

Saturday February 15: Tribute to Franco de Vita and Ricado Montaner by tenor Oscar Gómez @ Belisario Brunch and Grill, 8 pm, $400 cover, reserve via WA, 669 230 5345

Saturday February 15: Tribute to Grunge and Nu Metal by Adicción @ Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 9:30 pm, $150 cover, reserve your table now!

Sunday February 16: Blues Concert featuring Guy King @ Water’s Edge, 6:30 pm, $800 – includes the show and a three-course delicious dinner by Chef Alastair. Reservations only, 669 136 0985. Water’s Edge is located on Sixto Osuna #48.

Monday February 17:The Big Band Era  with The Mazazul Grupo Grande @ Patio Escobedo, $300, 5 pm. The musicians are:Phil Nevile, Hernan Arias, Omar Rios, Armando Beltran ,Gabriel Gaxiola Peraza, Harris García Tirado, Carlos Betanzos, Álvaro Ojeda Kelly, Lori Davidson, Dania Gallardo and Queenie. Band leader, Phil Nevile introduces and covers the different styles of music [Jazz Rock, Funk, Blues] that used to be a “Big Band” sound. This includes Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder, The Ides Of March, and others. Call 669 225 8719 to reserve, it sells out quickly!

Monday February 17: Movie in English/Spanish subtitles, Casablanca,  @ La Roosevelt Outdoor Cinema, free, 8:30 pm. La Roosevelt is located in Centro on Roosevelt and Carnaval. Pre-movie dining and drinking at Mawe Cocina Vegana, Marée [crepes], and NSR Brewery.

Tuesday February 18: Movie, Anora, @ Mazatlan Film & Theater, Constitución #209, 3 pm, $50.

Wednesday February 19: Movie, Airplane,@ Mazatlan Film & Theater, Constitución #209, 3 pm, $50.

Wednesday February 19: Tribute to Santana, by SantanaMaz @ Chivos Restaurant, Stone Island, 1 pm, $300 cover.

Thursday February 20 – Sunday March 9: the annual Gran Feria del Carnaval @ next to Sam’s Club, free entry, the games and rides [ more than 30!] cost $50, be sure to visit the gastronomy booths.

Thursday February 20: Movie, Notting Hill,@ Mazatlan Film & Theater, Constitución #209, 3 pm, $50.

 

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.,

Saturday February 22: Play/Musical in Spanish, Marinos – el casi Musical! @ the Museo de Arte’s patio, 7 pm, $200. A musical comedy directed by Christhian Rodriquez. “It tells the story of six men who live under a homophobic Navy regime but they challenge these ideas with music, dancing and a lot of fun.” Tickets are available at the Museo from Monday to Friday, 9 am. to 3 pm, located on Sixto Osuna and Venustiano Carranza.

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.

SundayFebruary 23: Tribute to Tom Petty and Neil Young @ Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 6 pm, $300 cover, reserve your table.

Monday February 24: FloreSer’s 5th Anniversary Celebration @ Patio Escobedo. FloreSer is a home for teenage girls who have been victims of abuse and violence. To read more about how important FloreSer is to our community and its mission statement please click here. Doug Lane, a volunteer for FloreSer has organized this fantastic event where 50% of the proceeds will support the annual maintenance, repair, renovations and improvements for the girl’s save haven plus the proceeds will be donated to a new initiative, “Ladder to Success” – focusing on emotional needs for the girl’s mental health. The details: Patio Escobedo [in Centro, Mariano Escobedo, #207],5:30 pm. to 9:30 pm. Your ticket of $1000 includes Patio Escobedo’s gourmet taco bar, open bar from 5:30 – 7 pm, – margaritas, beer, or a special cocktail [additional beverages will also be available for purchase]. And every successful event has music – this year there are three bands, yes, three bands to dance to. Please reserve your table [a minimum of 8 people is required for a table] with Carmen Schiavone, carmen.d.schiavone@gmailcom; Cindy Stolle, cindystolle@yahoo.com; Gems of Mazatlan, gemsofmazatlan@gmail.com; Nancy Dietrich, nancysue10@hotmail.com; Doug Lane, doug@lanelink.ca. This event sold out in 2024! “Your generosity changes lives.”

Monday February 24: Ioshua Córdova’s Rock 3d Edición @ Mazatlan Film and Theater, 7 pm, $250. Tickets available at the theater during certain hours, Constitución #209, or via WA with Ioshua, 669 447 9408. Celebrating – Led Zeppelin, Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, Queen, Pink Floyd and the Beatles.

Tuesday February 25: Movie, The Birdcage,@ Mazatlan Film & Theater, Constitución #209, 3 pm, $50.

Wednesday February 26: Movie, Field of Dreams,@ Mazatlan Film & Theater, Constitución #209, 3 pm, $50.

Thursday February 27: Movie, Mamma Mia!,@ Mazatlan Film & Theater, Constitución #209, 3 pm, $50.

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 the all the details – parade routes, headline acts, please click here.

Thursday February 27: Tardes de Carnaval in the Plazuela Machado. Afternoons during Carnaval will bring music and other delights to the Plazuela Machado. One confirmed event is a special afternoon of gastronomy. Eleven restaurants around the square will be offering three or four selections – from typical Sinaloa food to International dishes – for you to enjoy. And the best part? It’s all free. You can mingle with Carnaval queens and kings as restaurants invite you sit and eat what they have lovingly prepared for you.. The inauguration ceremony will take place at 1 pm. in the kiosk.

In the Plazuela Machado kiosk, all free: Banda Musical @ 1 pm. More music @ 6 pm. Grupo Don Gato @ 9 pm.

Friday February 28: Tardes de Carnaval, music in Plazuela Machado kiosk, all free: Kannon @ 1 pm.; Madai Leyva and friends @ 5 pm.; Grupo Duos, 9 pm.

Friday February 28: Surf’s Up Pawriaser Pizza Party @ Surf’s Up, 1 – 5 pm, $650. A portion of the proceeds go to Mazatlan Animal Rescue. Your ticket includes live music, pizza [gluten-free pizza available, please arrange in advance], salad, dessert and two beverages. “Paws, Pizza and Purpose, Slice by Slice Saving Lives.” Buy your ticket online

Saturday March 1 Tardes de Carnaval, music in Plazuela Machado kiosk, all free: Grupo Hueso Fino @ 1 pm.; Los Cryps @ 5 pm.; Grupo Duos @ 9 pm.

Saturday March 1: Tribute to the great Selena by Suki and Famba @ Friends Diner GZ, 6 pm, call 669 913 066 to reserve. Selena [Quintanilla Pérez, 1971-1995] is known as the Queen of Tejano music.

Sunday March 2: Tardes de Carnaval, music in Plazuela Machado kiosk, all free: Richard Eager and friends @ 1 pm.; Rafael Rodriquez @ 5 pm.; Grupo Chinox @ 9 pm.

Monday March 3:Tardes de Carnaval, music in Plazuela Machado kiosk, all free: Suki and Famba @ 1 pm.; Wilner Sax @ 5 pm.; Grupo Don Gato @ 9 pm.

Tuesday March 4:Tardes de Carnaval, music in Plazuela Machado kiosk, all free: Wilner Sax @ 1 pm.; Iván Romero Banda la 10 @ 8 pm.

Thursday March 6: Tribute to Living Legends: Dick Damron and Neil Diamond by The Brenster @ La Catrina Restaurant & Cantina, 6 pm, $300 cover [food and drink are up to you]. Tickets are available on Tuesdays ,Brenster’s Beach Bash at Diego’s Beach House and Grill on February 18, 25 and March 4 [ if you don’t wish to attend The Bash you can buy your tickets from 2 pm. to 4 pm.] – only 200 tickets will be available. Brent McAthey has long been a fan of Canadian Country Music Hall fame Dick Damron and the super-talented singer-songwriter Neil Diamond. “I started singing Damron songs when I was just a kid, little did I know he would become my musical mentor and one of the closest people in my life. I am devoting the first half of my show to this legend” says The Brenster. The second half of the show will be in honour of Neil Diamond: “I have always loved the music of Neil Diamond – I know you all will be up dancing to Sweet Caroline, and Cracklin’ Rosie!” A portion of your $300 ticket will be donated to Ian Estrada to help pay for his medical bills. Ian and his father Arturo were involved in a freak car accident… “Ian has a long road ahead of him and we hope this great evening of music will help raise money for his upcoming surgeries.” Once you have purchased your tickets [pesos only please] you can go to La Catrina and reserve your table. Brenster Productions and La Catrina invite you to come out and enjoy a fabulous evening of music which will also help raise money for a worthwhile cause. [La Catrina is located on Camarón Sabalo, at the corner of Delfin and is open every day from noon on. Reminder – La Catrina is NOT selling tickets but will book your table.]

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.

Thursday March 13: Tribute to The Everly Brothers by Los Cryps @ Friends Diner Cerritos, $200, doors open at 5 pm, show at 6 pm., call 669 913 6066 to reserve.

Monday March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations @ Puesta del Sol, Stone Island with music by the Laheys, plus Jan and Larry, 2 pm. – 5 pm, drop in or call to reserve- 669 145 9040,

Monday March 17:Refugio Mazatlan’s St.Patrick’s Day Fundraiser, Party on the Patty’0:  This is always a popular event – and as always, proceeds will go towards the educational fund at Refugio Mazatlan. It’s popular for two reasons; the cause is so worthwhile [Refugio Mazatlán is a free home for boys ages 12-18 who are homeless, orphaned, neglected, abused or live in poverty. Refugio provides support for boys who might not otherwise be able to attend school. Education is Refugio’s focus. Please visit refugiomazatlan.org for more information.] and the second reason is that everyone who attends has a blast because there are door prizes, a silent auction, delicious food and divine drinks and “way too much fun!”

That’s why is usually sells out!  The party starts at 5 pm. and it’s located in a private home – on Paseo del Centenario #4, Cerro del Vigia, Centro, – open air, but not wheelchair accessible. Your ticket is $1000 includes unlimited margaritas, wine, beer, soft drinks, as well as delicious appetizers followed by taquiza – a kind of taco buffet. Tickets can be purchased at: Salty Feet [Sixto Osuna #15, beside Tippy Toes, closed Sunday, open 10 am. – 6 pm.] ; Water’s Edge Bistro, [Sixto Osuna #68 from Tuesday to Saturday from 5 p.m. – till closin’ time];  from Melinda Gebraad, via e: melindagebraad@msn.com. or Nicola Lansdown, Nicole.refugiomazatlan@gmail.com. Those e mails also apply if you have a treasure you wish to donate for the silent auction.

Thursday March 20: Johnny Cash Tribute by The Laheys, @ Friend Diner, 4:30 pm, show at 6 pm, $200 cover, please reserve – 669 913 6066.

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.

Saturday March 22: 6th Annual Isla Fiesta hosted by Chivos Restaurant: This is a wonderful fundraiser where the proceeds go towards children with special needs on Stone Island. Dallas Autery and Rocio Heredia, owners of the Chivos restaurant, request that you be there around noon and the party goes until 5 p.m. Please bring a cool item for the silent auction [art pieces, golf and fishing equipment, games, nice clothing kitchen items, tools for example]- remember, this money goes to children in need, so make it super special.  The donation in 2024 yielded $100,000 for the New School Sunrise. A ticket is $300 and includes food -coconut shrimp or beef Borchetta plus a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and music – which is donated by the popular group, Kannon. You are in for afternoon of fun and dancing on the beach – knowing that your donations are going to children in need. To reserve please contact Dallas – 659 100 2569 or Rocio at  669 4186. If you know the item[s] you wish to donate ahead of time, call the organizers and they will pick them up sooner, than later. “We also need items for the raffles. Thank you for your support.” [Getting there: Take the Isla de la Piedra water taxi at the Playa Sur Embarcadero (near La Puntia Restaurant).  Take a pulmonia or walk along the jetty road to the right along the ship channel. Cerro Los Chivos is the palapa restaurant near the end of the road on the left.Please have small change for the “lancha”, about 40 pesos roundtrip.]

Kannon

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, [ call ahead, he’s off and on] 28/Ventiocho Bar, 3 pm.♦ Manhatlan, 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. ♦ 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.].♦ 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, [ country, rock] 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.♦ The Laheys, Puesta del Sol Tiki Bar, [Stone Island], 3 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,♦ KraKen, Gringo Lingo’s, 5 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,[country, rock] 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♦ Zumbador [Philip Pavula, sax;  Román Osuna, drums; Samuel Antonio, bass; Jasso, guitar],8 pm.  Ponciano Ariaga 158, Niño Héroes # 1505♦

Kannon

Thursdays:


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[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. ♦ Rex Rocks, Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, Laguna #500, 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. 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♦ Abraxas, Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 5 pm. – 8 pm..♦ Colleen Raye, El Rincon de Nasha, 5:30 – 8:30 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 pmShynox 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. ♦ Rex Unplugged, Toledo Marisqueria, 3 pm.♦ KraKen, Bon Bakery, 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, 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.♦ 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. ♦ Gringos Locos, Friends Diner, Cerritos, 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] Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 6 pm – 10 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.♦ Lili del Valle, Belisario Brunch & Grill, 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. and has returned –  be sure to stay current by visiting http://www.mazfilm.org