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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, when in season [October – April], is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 2 pm. and 4 pm. to 7 pm.; 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, 2025 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
~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 cloth carrier bags.]
Open every day: El Mercado Pino Suárez, food stalls can be as early as 7:30 am. to 8 am. and souvenir stalls open around 10:30 am. to 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.,]
The Gastronomy Tours in Centro are bigger and more delicious than ever! For all the information, the various tours – the restaurants you’ll visit – and to make reservations visit http://www.barriogastronomico.com
Thursdays: Mercadito Cardones, 4 pm. to 8 pm. This market is located inside Club Cardones [Via Paloma #1804, El Cielo Parque Residential] and offers a lovely atmosphere with vendors selling: plants, ice cream, mezcal, chocolate, organic sauces, collagen, jewelry, kombucha and many other artisan products. You may wish to visit the Bon Bakery Garden while you are there shopping. Because it’s a gated community, and security for residents is important, you will be asked to leave an ID with the guard and say “I would like to shop at Mercadito Cardones.”
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. Art, crafts, shawls, jewelry, hats, flip flops, t shirts, lotions and potions.
Saturdays: Vida Verde Vegetales, Constitución #702, at Benito Juarez, 9 am. to noon. This store offers fresh organic products harvested at its peak. “We guarantee quality and health for you and the planet. Visit their website.
Wednesday July 9: Movie in English, The Intern [comedy, drama]@ Mazatlan Film and Theater, 3 pm. $50. Tickets available at the door a half hour before screening. The theater is located in Centro, on Constitución #209. Please have exact change for the volunteers managing the theater.
Friday July 11: Concert/Recital, Impresionismo @ Museo de Arte, 7 pm, $150 in the Galeria Carlos Bueno, limited seating. The recital features César Penin on the piano and Miguel Escalante on the guitar. A varied concert with music from Frank Zappa, Ponce ,Debussy, Ravel and Chopin. The Museo is located in Centro on Sixto Osuna and Venustiano Carranza, office hours are from Monday to Friday from 10 am. to 2 pm. in the afternoon.
Saturday July 12: Bazar/Market – on the street Quirino Ordaz #202, [one block from the malecon behind Universidad Autónoma de Occidente], 4 pm. to 10 pm. offering freshly made pizzas, mezcal by 6 Sentidos, natural juices, jewelry, candles, essential oils, a nutritionist AND a ceremony to the full moon.
Saturday July 12: Group Art Exhibit: Nuestro arte en tus manos @ Museo de Arte, 6 pm, free, everyone is welcome, in the salon Antonio López Saenz. Forty-three works of art will be on display. The Museo is located in Centro on Sixto Osuna and Venustiano Carranza.
Saturday July 12: Jazz Concert: Panamericana Jazz @ Casa Haas, 7 pm. $200. Two musicians will be joining the popular Chicos Jazz Trio [often heard on Friday nights at Patio Escobedo] – Mariana Pamplona, vocals; Miguel Velarde, clarinet; Jesús Jasso, guitar; Samuel Chiquete bass and Omar Rios on drums. Tickets must be purchased at the Angela Peralta Theater box office, general seating, limited seating.
Saturday July 12: Concert: La Falsa Orquesta Cubana @ Patio Escobedo, 8 pm. $180. To reserve please call 669 225 2719, and pay at the door on the day of, limited seating. La Falsa was formed in the 90s, they are from Mazatlan and the Cuban-Latin jazz sounds infuses their music with the distinctive flavour [sazón] of both genres. “They bring a vibrant energy to their performances blending traditional and modern elements to create a captivating sound.” Patio Escobedo is located in Centro on Mariano Escobedo #207 and the restaurant opens at 5 pm.
Tuesday July 15: Interview in English – a live interview with reality tv maverick, Eric Streit, @ Mazatlan Film and Theater, at El Recreo, 6 pm. $150. Please join us when The Local Lens take a close look at Eric Streit, the man that produced Gator Boys, Snake Man of Appalachia, Little People, Big World, Naked and Afraid, and The Great Food Truck Race.
This exclusive evening takes you behind the scenes while Eric shares many wild stories – it’s live, so expect laughter, surprises and stories that will you amaze you. There will be a Q & A after. Limited seating so please rsvp http://bit.ly/3TkE6Zz and have exact pesos for the dedicated volunteers who make all of this possible. The air-conditioned El Recreo is located in Centro on Constitución, doors open a half hour before the interview.
Wednesday July 16: Movie in English, A Million Miles Away [biography]@ Mazatlan Film and Theater, 3 pm. $50. Tickets available at the door a half hour before screening. The theater is located in Centro, on Constitución #209. Please have exact change for the volunteers managing the theater.
Saturday July 19: Concert, Romance en el Puerto @ Casa Haas, 7 pm, $250, tickets must be purchased at the Angela Peralta Theater’s box office. This special performance hopes to benefit piano teacher, Maestra Cecilia Reyes Lopez, who is facing serious health issues. The recital brings together talented soloists from the Angela Peralta Choir, tenor Carlos Osuna, soprano Marysol Calles and baritone Noel Osuna all accompanied by Sergio Castellanos on the piano.
Sunday July 20: Adiccion’s Tribute to Metallica @ Kelly’s Gasoline Alley.
Wednesday July 23: Movie in English, A Dog’s Journey [family, adventure] @ Mazatlan Film and Theater, 3 pm. $50. Tickets available at the door a half hour before screening. The theater is located in Centro, on Constitución #209. Please have exact change for the volunteers managing the theater.
Wednesday July 30: Movie in English, Music of the Heart [music, drama] @ Mazatlan Film and Theater, 3 pm. $50. Tickets available at the door a half hour before screening. The theater is located in Centro, on Constitución #209. Please have exact change for the volunteers managing the theater.
Saturday August 2: Anniversary Concert: Adiccion @ Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 9:30 pm.
Monday September 15:El Grito, Independence Day, the evening.Mexico celebrates 215 years of independence. Free entrance! El Grito, the cry of independence, is led by Mazatlan’s Mayor,Estrella Palacios in Centro’s Plazuela Republica. against the Spanish colonial rule after 300 years. Today, the mayor calls out something relevant to the history, and the crowd yells VIVA! If you decide to join this celebration you’ll be safe responding with two words: Viva Mexico! While the Grito starts close to midnight the music begins around 7:30 pm. It’s always an evening of celebration – offering many musical and dance performances ending with a fabulous display of fireworks. [in 2024 4,500 people were celebrating in the Plazuela Republica.]
Tuesday September 16th “is the real date of Mexican independence” and is a national holiday.
Saturday November 2: Callejoneada del Dia de Muertos, “Day of the Dead parade”:the celebrations of this important night [research claims this day has been honoured for 3000 years in Mexico] happens tonight.Most likely the route is: – The callejoneada [parade] will start around 8 pm.at Pedro y Lola [Constitución and Carnaval] on Constitución- turns south on Venus, to Sixto Osuna to Museo de Arte, along Romanita de la Peńa, to Belisario Dominguez finishing at Belisario and Sixto Osuna – Panama. Tonight is a robust celebration, a joyous evening. Create a costume, create a fancy hat to match your face mask and join in tonight’s celebration.Be sure to visit the altars lovingly made at: Pedro y Lola, La Casa del Caracol, El Recreo, La Molcajeteria, Museo de Arte, Casa de las Leyendas and Panama [at Sixto Osuna.] If you would like to read more about the history of Dia de Muertos. This is a special time of year when talented women showcase Mazatlan’s hidden art – the paper florist. Read all about this unique tradition.
Friday November 7: The18th 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 all the artists and their locations will be available in November at certain locations.
November 9: L’Etape by Tour de France 2025, will bring together 1,200 cyclists from Mexico.
Friday November 21: The18th 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 all the artists and their locations will be available in November at certain locations.
Monday November 24: Simon Lynd’s Mazatlan Rocks the Beach @ Shekinah Beach Club. To reserve your tickets and cabana message Simon via FB. If you wish to learn more about Simon please click here.
Friday December 5: The18th 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. ‘Tis the holiday season- 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 all the artists and their locations will be available in November at certain locations.
Friday December 19: The18th 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. ‘Tis the holiday season -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 all the artists and their locations will be available in November at certain locations.
Friday January 2: The18th 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 all the artists and their locations will be available in November at certain locations.
Monday January 12: Simon Lynd’s Mazatlan Rocks the Beach @ Shekinah Beach Club. To reserve your tickets and cabana message Simon via FB. If you wish to learn more about Simon please click here.
Friday January 2: The18th 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 all the artists and their locations will be available in November at certain locations.
Friday January 16: The18th 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 all the artists and their locations will be available in November at certain locations.
Friday February 6: The18th 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 all the artists and their locations will be available in November at certain locations.
Thursday February 12 – Tuesday February 17: Carnaval 2026
Friday February 20: The18th 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 all the artists and their locations will be available in November at certain locations.
Friday March 6: The18th 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 all the artists and their locations will be available in November at certain locations.
Friday March 20: The18th 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 all the artists and their locations will be available in November at certain locations.
Monday March 9: Simon Lynd’s Mazatlan Rocks the Beach @ Shekinah Beach Club. To reserve your tickets and cabana message Simon via FB. If you wish to learn more about Simon, please click here.
Friday April 3: The18th 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 all the artists and their locations will be available in November at certain locations.
~DAILY MUSIC NOTES~
THE ALMOST ACCURATE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Summer in Mazatlan and the living is easy BUT there are often pop-up storms and the music is cancelled. It could be raining in Centro but not in Golden Zone and vice versa. Also, bands move around from gig to gig, go on holiday and a some restaurants close for the summer season. 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:
Golden Zone and Beyond
The Stones,[ r ‘n r] Lucky B’s, 6 pm.♦ Los Bandits,[oldies, blues, funk, soul, r ‘n r] La Catrina 6 pm.♦ Shynox Paz, [70s,80s rock], F.I.S.H. 6 pm.♦ These Guys, Boca del Mar Catina/28, 7:30 ♦ Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm. ♦ Kannon [ r ‘n r heavy metal], GusGus GZ, 7 pm.
Centro [including Stone Island.]
♦ Reggae, La Cerve del Mal Olas Altas, 7:30 pm.♦ Los Ruckers [groups change every week] Azul Cantina Fina, 8 pm.♦ Always live music in the Plazuela Machado.
Tuesdays:
Golden Zone and Beyond
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. The Bash [have a listen] returns on November 4. To read more about the Brenster please click here.] ♦ KraKen,[rock pop, ballads] [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.- 9 pm.♦ Kannon [r ‘n r heavy metal], GusGus GZ, 7 pm. ♦ Los Bandits [blues, soul, funk, oldies] The Riu Hotel, 7 pm.Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm. ♦ Manhatlan, [ country, rock] Pacific Food Park, 8 pm.
Centro [including Stone Island.]
♦ Live Music/ Azul Cantina, 6 pm ♦ Live music, often a jazz group, Patio Escobedo, 7 pm. ♦Always live music in the Plazuela Machado
Wednesdays:
Golden Zone and Beyond.
Shynox Paz & Gil Tapia, [70s 80s rock]Fisherman’s Mazatlan, 5 pm. ♦ These Guys, [acoustic classics], Lucky B’s, 5 pm. ♦ Rafael Rodriquez [to read more about Rafael -romantic ballads, English and Spanish, have a listen] La Palapa Restaurant ,Hotel Torres, 6 pm. to 9 pm ♦ Tenor, Ezequiel Ojeda, F.I.S.H. 6 pm. ♦ Manhatlan [country] Villa Italia, 7 pm.♦ Mundo Sanchez [troubadour, have a listen], Kafe Denda, 7:30 pm.♦ Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm .♦ Kannon [r ‘n roll], Gus Gus, 7;30 pm.♦ The Stones, [r ‘n r] Lucky B’s, 6 pm ♦ Live music,Cheers Restobar, 9:00 p.m. ♦ La Rezaka, [hard rock] Pacific Food Park, 9 pm.
Centro [including Stone Island.]
Suncai Gitano,[ Ana Elena voice; Dario, guitar; Manuel, guitar; Johann percusión] [have listen] Patio Escobedo, 7 pm.♦ Live Music, Azul Cantina, 7:30 pm. ♦ Miguel Angel Chain, [blues guitar], Pedro y Lola, 7:30 pm. ♦ Zumbador [Philip Pavula, sax; Román Osuna, drums; Samuel Antonio, bass; Jasso, guitar],8 pm. Ponciano Ariaga 158,on Niño Héroes # 1505
La Cura – Karen Zazueta and Pedro Sarabia.
Thursdays:
Golden Zone and Beyond.
Los Bandits, [only hits, blues, funk, r ‘n r], Regional Latin Bistro, 6 pm. ♦ Los Rulos,[ r ‘n r] La Catrina, 6 pm. ♦Kraken,[ r ‘n r, have a listen] 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.♦ The Laheys, [ r ‘n r]Tres Isla [Delfin location], 7:30 pm.♦ Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm.♦ Neptuno Rock Band, [hard rock] Bar 669, 9 pm. ♦ Rex full band, [ r ‘n r]Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 8:00 pm. ♦ Los Brownies, [reggae]F.I.S.H. 8 pm. ♦ Kamaleon [ r ‘n r], Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm. ♦ The Stones, [ r ‘n r]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.
Centro [including Stone Island.]
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.♦ La Cura, [romantic duo, pop, ballads, have a listen.] Gaia Bistrot and Casa Cannobio, 7 pm.♦ Los Rulos,[r ‘n r, ballads, pop] Patio Escobedo, 7 pm.♦ Hueso Fino, [Latino trio] Pedro y Lola, 8 pm.♦ Don Gato, La G del Gato, Machado, 9 pm .
Fridays:
Golden Zone and Beyond.
Manhatlan [country], Los Arbolitos, 1 pm. ♦ Los Bandits duo,[oldies, blues, soul] Friends Cerritos, 5 pm. ♦ La Roots Band, [ reggae] Boca del Mar Cantina 7:30. ♦ Rex Full Band, [ r ‘n r] Lucky B’s, 7:30 pm.. ♦ Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm.♦ Los Brownies [reggae], Palos Prietos, in front of Cima Hotel, 8 pm.♦ La Santa Frida, [ funk pop] F.I.S.H. 7:30. Manhatlan, Austin BBQ, 8 pm. ♦ These Guys, Veintocho, 8 pm.♦ Everado D’Castro [ballads, classic Mexican oldies], Los Zarapes, 9 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], The Riu, 9 pm.♦ Luis Enrique [guitar & vocals], Bar 669, 9 pm. ♦La Rezaka, [hard r ‘n r] Cheers, Restobar 10 pm ♦ Los Bandits [only hits, blues, soul], Santas Alitas Mazatlan Isla Tres,Isla Tres City Centre, 9:30 pm.♦ The Stones,[ r ‘n r] La RockolaBar, 11pm.
Centro [including Stone Island.]
Chico’s Jazz: Mariana Pamplona [vocals], Samuel Antonio [vocals, trombone, guitar] & Miguel Velarde Lizarraga [clarinet], Edgar Ryes, [drums] Patio Escobedo, if not them there will be another group to entertain you. 7 pm.♦ Neptuno, [ hard rock] Rub BBQ, Olas Altas, 8 pm..♦ Los Cryps [oldies, goldies, have a listen], El Cielo, 7 pm.♦ Rafael Rodriquez, [to read more about Rafael – romantic ballads, English and Spanish, have a listen] Gaia Bistrot and Casa de Cannobio, 7 pm ♦ Galia Cuarteto, Pedro y Lola, 8:30 pm. ♦ Shynox Paz & Gil Tapia,[oldies r ‘n r] La G del Gato,Machado, 9 pm♦ Live music [varies] Ruiseńor, 11 pm.
Saturdays:
The Golden Zone and Beyond.
The Stones, [ hard rock] Que Pasa Cantina, 3 pm. – 6 pm. ♦ Roots Band [reggae], Veintocho, 3 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. ♦ Los Bandits [only hits, blues, soul], Austin BBQ, 7 pm.♦ The Stones, [ r ‘n r] 28/Venitocho, 7;30 pm.♦ Live music[varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm. ♦ KraKen, [pop, rock] Pinup’s, 7 pm. ♦ ♦Las Chelas [pop, rock, ] Rub BBQ Real del Valle, 8 pm. ♦ Kamaleon, [r ‘n r] Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm. ♦ Adiccion, [r ‘n r], Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 9:30 pm. ♦ Live music [varies] often Manhatlan,[country/rock] La Catrina, 9 pm♦ Los Whalers [or other groups], Bar 669, 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.
Centro [including Stone Island.]
Kannon [ heavy r n’ r], El Cielo, 6:30 pm. ♦ Los Cryps [oldies, Beatles, have a listen] Gaia Bistrot and Casa Cannobio, 7:30 pm ♦ Live music, varies, Raices, 7:30.♦ Live music, Luka Sushi Olas Altas, 7:30 pm.♦ Neptuno [ r’n r], Rub BBQ, Olas Altas, 8 pm. ♦ Hueso Fino Trio, Pedro y Lola, 8:30 pm. Live Music [varies], Azul Cantina, 9 pm. ♦ Duoz, La G del Gato, Machado, 9 pm.♦ The Laheys, [r ‘n r] Metl Mezcaleria, 10 am.♦ Los Brownies Perla Negra, 10 pm. ♦ Live music [varies] Ruiseńor, 11 pm.
Sundays:
Golden Zone and Beyond.
Manhatlan [country, rock] Los Arbolitos, 9 am – 1 pm ♦ Neptuno, [ r ‘n r] “El Amanecer” 9;30 am.♦ La Roots [reggae],Barra al Mar BAM, 4 pm.♦ KraKen,[rock, pop, ballads] Pinup’s, 3 pm. ♦ Deluxe Band [ r ‘n r], Mr. Lionso, 5 pm. ♦ Rex Unplugged,+ Leslie! [the best classics], Veintocho Bar,/Boca del Mar Cantina, 6 pm♦ Tenor, Ezequiel Ojeda, F.I.S.H., 6 pm .♦ Hammer, [ r ‘n r]Austin BBQ, 6 pm. ♦ Mandrake & The Magics, Pinups, 7 pm.♦ Live music [varies] Café Bar 500 Noches, 7:30 pm.♦ The Stones, [r ‘n r], Kellys Gasoline Alley, 7:30 ♦ Kamaleon, [ r ‘n r] Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm. ♦La Rezaka [hard r ‘n r], Cheers Restobar, 10 pm.
Centro [including Stone Island.]
Los Cryps [70s,80s oldies] El Velero, Stone Island 1:30 pm.♦ Live Music,La Roosevelt, 5 pm.- 7 pm. ♦ Rafael Rodriquez, [to read more about Rafael – romantic ballads, English and Spanish, have a listen] Gaia Bistrot and Casa de Cannobio, 7 pm.♦ Miguel Angel Chain, [blues guitar], Pedro y Lola, 7:30 pm.♦ Canto Latino [Joe Sol, Carlos Arujo] La Marea, 8 pm. Shynox Paz and Gil Tapia, La G del Gato, Machado, 9 pm. The Laheys [ r ‘n r] La Querencia, 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.to 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.
Point Galeria, open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am. to 1 pm, and from 4 pm. to 7 pm, Sixto Osuna #61, 669 139 0939. “Un espacio de y para el arte/a place of and for art.”
~MAZATLAN FILM AND THEATER AT EL RECREO~
Mazatlan Film and Theater at El Recreo is a not -for- profit community centre, located in Centro on Constitución #209. and will be open for special events during the summer – be sure to stay current by visiting these pages on the calendar or MF&T’s FB.