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~Angela Peralta Theater~
The Angela Peralta Theater is located in Centro, on Carnaval in the Plazuela Machado. The box office, is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 2 pm, – 4 pm. – 7 pm., Saturday 9 am. to 12, Sunday, 10 am. – 12.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 Angela Peralta 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 February 20, 2026 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 returns to our stages – Angela Peralta and Casa Haas – celebrating 16 years of his much-loved Concert Series. Every program is personally chosen, moving easily from classical to blues to jazz. Gordon adds his signature touch with “music notes” and fascinating background stories in English and in Spanish before each concert. Consider it your Sunday afternoon delight.
Sunday January 25: Gordon Campbell selects: Motown Magic – Many of you are familiar with the talented Phil Nevile and his band MazAzul. For this performance, they will focus on the best of Motown – Temptations, Supremes, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robins, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, etc. etc, so many beloved classics from the Motown era. 12:00, $200 – $400, pesos only please.
Saturday January 31: Zelda, Symphonic Experience, 4 pm. and 6 pm. Tickets are for sale here [This is a 3rd party event and tickets are not available at the box office.] This is a symphonic journey through the entire history of The Legend of Zelda – from classic 8-bit melodies to high-definition adventures, relive every epic moment powered by a live orchestra. “For many, hearing orchestra renditions of Zelda’s main themes evoke powerful memories…they shine a spotlight on video-game music as a serious orchestra art.”
Sunday February 1: Gordon Campbell selects: Stradivarius and Brahms – …”we are privileged to have the internationally acclaimed Serhiy Salov, piano, Alexandre da Costa violin, in a program that includes the Brahms sonata for violin French horn and piano. I will be playing as well”. Yes, Maestro is the Maestro of the French horn. 12:00, $200 – $400, pesos only please.
Sunday February 22: Gordon Campbell selects: The Seven Last Word of Christ/Coro Angela Peralta and Coro de la Comunidad de Culiacan – …one of the true joys in my life has been working and collaborating with volunteer choirs. On March lst with the approaching season of lent and Easter I can barely contain my joy presenting the chorus of the Angela Peralta Theater and the Community chorus of Culiacan in the Seven Last words of Christ by Theodore Dubois. [las siete ultimas palabras de Cristo]The combination of of the two choirs – all outstanding soloists all from Sinaloa- promises to be one of the highest points for me in all years both artistically and spiritually in Sinaloa.” Soloists include soprano Wendy Lucero Garcia Guzmán, tenor Arturo Barrera and baritone Carlos Rojas12:00, $200 – $400, pesos only please.
Sunday March 1: Gordon Campbell selects: Ventura Quartet/Cuarteto Ventura – around the world in 20 songs– encore performance! …”we are happy that Rondalla has agreed to return and surprise us with yet another offering of the best music that Mexico has to offer. Leoncio Bernal who is the leader and arranger of the Ventura Quartet never seems to run out of ideas and new arrangements for the best music of Mexico and Latin America.” 12:00, $200-$400, pesos only please.
Sunday March 8: Gordon Campbell selects: Corky Siegel, legendary blues singer, another encore performance! …”we are fortunate to be able to bring back the internationally recognized blues artist Corky Siegel. This time, Corky will feature all his latest compositions for piano and of course, his legendary harmonica. For those new to our concert series, Corky has appeared with the Boston Pops, recorded with the San Francisco Symphony and since 2002 has been a regular visitor to Sinaloa, especially Mazatlan and I count him as a personal friend. This concert is not to be missed!” 12:00, $200 – $400, pesos only please.
Friday February 27 and Saturday February 28: Concert, REVOLUTION, 8 pm. tickets available here [this is a 3rd party event and tickets are not available at the box office.] Revolution, a Martin Gavica production, is an innovative show that combines symphonic rock, multimedia, and dance and narrates the countercultural movement of the 1960s and the most significant events that transformed the world in the last third of the 20th century. The iconic music of artists such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Queen, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, CCR, Simon and Garfunkel, John Lennon, Aretha Franklin, Scorpions, Ozzy Osbourne and Caifanes will be performed by The Pink Power Band, Camerata Mazatlán, and the Angela Peralta Choir under the baton of Maestro Sergio Freeman.
Enjoy an unprecedented ensemble featuring the outstanding dancers of the Mazatlán Professional Dance School, under the direction of choreographers Xitlali Piña and Johnny Millán, the masterful lighting by Víctor Manuel Ruiz and the spectacular projections of visual artists Armando Sains and Renato González Vucub. On stage, you’ll also be treated to the voices of Alexis Félix, Paloma Guerrero, Elisa, Dany Olguín, Gonzalo Magaña, the Pink Army Choir, the talented dancers Thalía and Lucia Sato and the the orchestral arrangements of maestro Pablo López. [If you would like to learn more about Martin Gavica please click here.]
~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/Barrio Gastronómico are bigger and more delicious than ever! Read all about this culinary adventure here. For all the information, the various tours – the restaurants you’ll visit – and to make reservations visit the Barrio’s website. Many of the restaurants mentioned on the website you will also find full introductions to them here.
Mondays: Bazar Artesanal, Playa Sur. 8 am. – 12:00. Olas Negras Coffee Shop, “come and enjoy local natural products, Turkish coffee, organic products, clothes, jewelry and more”. Carnaval #911, Playa Sur.
Wednesdays: Sabalo Country Craft Food and Bake Sale. 9 am. – 12:00, at Fat Fish Restaurant, “comfort food and goodies and a great selection Mexican hand made crafts and jewelry.”
Thursdays: Mercadito Cardones, 4 pm. to 7 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. 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.
Fridays: Bazar Market Cerritos – 9 am to 12:00, located in Cerritos between Henry’s Tacos and Antigua Restaurant. “Delicious homemade food and treats, unique jewelry, handcrafted items, and skincare products.”
Fridays: ArtWalk in Centro – 4 pm. – 8 pm. December 19, January 2, January 16, February 6, February 20, March 6, March 20, April 3. Click here for places/studios/artists and online map.
Saturdays: Mazatlan Farmers Market/Mercado Orgánico de Mazatlán, 8 am. – 12:00.. Celebrating 15 years in Centro’s Plazuela Zaragoza. Thirty to forty stalls offering fruit, vegetables, dairy products, artisanal bakery products, sauces, fried foods, fresh flowers and local handicrafts which come from Mazatlan, Concordia, San Ignacio and Elota. “After 15 years of dedication to this project we celebrate the collective work and vision that combines health, the local economy and environmental preservation.” There are often cooking demonstrations, yoga classes and live music – meet your friends for breakfast and discover Sinaloa’s countryside and the creativity of its products.
Saturdays: The Golden Zone Market, 9 am to 12:00, on the outside patio at Lucky B’s and Pinup’s. Over forty tables/vendors – a great mix of expats, Mexicans, Polish, Scottish and Ukrainians. Vendors all give a portion of their proceeds to a charity of their choice – last year $25,000 pesos was donated around the city. Home-made food, desserts, crafts, art, jewellery, dresses, a little of everything.
Friday January 16: 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. Tonight in Beatle Alley, Callejón Liverpool, next to Luka Sushi is a Marimbatlán! Dance music – tango, salsa, bachata, and cumbia, 4 – 6 pm.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 are available in Centro at certain locations and online now.
Friday January 16: Concert, Recordando al Ruiseñor Mexicano, @ Pacific Pearl [in the Machado], 6 pm, free, rsvp, 669 330 8942. Soprano Vanessa Gama celebrates the late- great soprano, Angela Peralta with pianist Elias Esparza.
Friday January 16: Dance Show, Noche Jarocha @ La Molcajeteria, 7 pm, no cover. Please reserve, 667 198 5461.
Friday January 16: Nayla Downs in Concert @ Lolly Pop Club [Av. Juan Carrasco #146,] call 669 151 1498 for tickets and start time. Nayla Downs is a Mexican drag-queen and performance artist from Nayarit. Nayla’s drag is more than just performance — it’s a celebration of Mexican identity, folk art, and aesthetic storytelling. Her looks, costumes and stage presence reflect a deep respect for Mexican traditions and a desire to reimagine them through drag.
Saturday January 17: Tribute to The Beatles and Coldplay with cellists from OSSLA, Museo de Arte, CANCELLED, FULL REFUND AVAILABLE, Monday to Friday, 10 am. – 2 pm. The Museo is located on Venustinao Carranza and Sixto Osuna.
Saturday January 17: CANCELLED. Maria José in Concert, @ The Convention Center, 9 pm. Tickets from $750-$2,200, available at www.boletia.com
Saturday January 17: Movie in Spanish, with English subtitles, La Reserva, @ CMA, [Machado and Constitución] 6 pm, free, limited seating arrive about 20 minutes early.
Sunday January 18: A Gordon Campbell Concert Series – Verdad a Voces/Grupo a Capella, @ Casa Haas, 12:00 and 5 pm., $200 – $400, cash only please at the Angela Peralta box office. Maestro Campbell recently discovered this a cappella group in Culiacan – Verdad a Voces. “The have been together for a number of years and it will be my pleasure to present another of the almost unknown treasures of Sinaloa for the first time in Mazatlan.” Program is varied- Imagine, How deep is your love, Hallelujah, Hijo d la luna, Moliendo cafe and Colores en el viento.
Sunday January 18: The Patio Blues Show, Guy King @ Water’s Edge, doors open at 5:30, the music at 6:30, $950 – includes a three-course dinner by Chef Alastair. ” Welcome the guitar virtuoso and soulful singer Guy King…one of the greatest blues and jazz artists to come out of Chicago in recent history…”Reservations essential, 669 136 0895, Water’s Edge is located in Centro, Sixto Osuna #48.
Sunday January 18, 6 pm. : Play-reading, The Savannah Sipping Society @ Mazatlan Film and Theater/El Recreo, 6 pm. ,$300, please click here to reserve and pay on the day of or on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 – 3 pm. Doors open one hour before the performance. Back by popular demand this play-reading was a sell-out in November. Funny, uplifting, about four women of a certain age meeting at a hot yoga class who become friends as they reshape their lives. El Recreo is located in Centro, on Constitucion #209. Please have exact change for dedicated volunteers.
Monday January 19: SOLD OUT. Mazatlan Rocks the Beach @ Shekinah Beach Club.
Monday January 19: Eric Clapton tribute by Adiccion @ Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 6 pm. $250, reserve with Joe or Kat at Kelly’s.
Monday January 19: The MazAzul’s Motown Magic @ Patio Escobedo, 7 pm, $400, drink and food is up to you. Please reserve, 669 225 8719. Twelve talented singers and musicians await you to entertain you with selections from The Supremes, Michael Jackson, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, The Spinners, ++. If you can’t make this date, you can see Motown Magic, at Gordon Campell’s concert series, at the Angela Peralta Theater, on Sunday January 25 at noon.
Tuesday January 20 : Movie in English, The Quiet Girl [drama] @ Mazatlan Film and Theater/El Recreo, 6 pm, $50. Please have exact change for the dedicated volunteers. El Recreo is located on Constitucion #209 and is air conditioned.
Tuesday January 20: The Patio Blues Show, Guy King @ Water’s Edge, doors open at 5:30, the music at 6:30, $950 – includes a three-course dinner by Chef Alastair. ” Welcome the guitar virtuoso and soulful singer Guy King…one of the greatest blues and jazz artists to come out of Chicago in recent history…”Reservations essential, 669 136 0895, Water’s Edge is located in Centro, Sixto Osuna #48.
Wednesday January 21 : Movie in English, Psycho [thriller] @ Mazatlan Film and Theater/El Recreo, 3 pm, $50. Please have exact change for the dedicated volunteers. El Recreo is located on Constitucion #209 and is air conditioned.
Wednesday January 21: Wine tasting @ Angelina’s Kitchen, $650, 5 – 7 pm. Please call to reserve, limited seating, 669 910 1595. Tierra y Corcho introduce you to four select wines and the tables shares the finest charcuterie boards.
Thursday January 22 : Movie in English, This is Spinal Tap [mockumentary] @ Mazatlan Film and Theater/El Recreo, 3 pm, $50. Please have exact change for the dedicated volunteers. El Recreo is located on Constitucion #209 and is air conditioned.
Thursday January 22: Concert, Jazz Night in Mazatlan @ Museo de Arte, $250, 7 pm. Limited seating in the la Galeria Roberto Pérez Rubio. Featuring: Orlando Idrovo, cello; Raúl Idrovo, trumpet; José Miguel Rivera, piano. Tickets available at the Museo [ Venustiano Carranza and Sixto Osuna] during office hours – Monday to Friday, 10 am. to 2 pm.
Friday January 23: Bon Jovi Tribute, by Soul Faith, @ Friends Diner, Golden Zone, 6 pm. $250 cover.
Friday January 23: Dance Show, Noche Mexicana @ La Molcajeteria, 7 pm. no cover. Please reserve, 667 198 5461.
Saturday January 24: Sock Hop Saturday Night is back @ Spectaculare! 5 pm, $950. Featuring the return of Gerry Perkin & The Continentals and a special debut by the new Beach Seekers Band!
Your unforgettable evening includes:
5:00 pm – doors open for a free happy hour
6:00 pm – chef-prepared gourmet chicken dinner and a decadent dessert
Open bar all night long
7:00 pm – Show & dance with two great bands!
Get ready for a nostalgic trip down memory lane — rock, roll, and dance the night away on Mazatlán’s biggest and best dance floor! Tickets available NOW at the Spectaculare office 9 am. – 4 pm. or from Gerry Perkin or Jan Oster [Beach Seekers band].So mark your calendars, spread the word, and come dressed to impress —Let’s party like it’s 1968!
Monday January 26: Wine Tasting @ Gaia Bistrot. 4:00 pm. You will be introduced to four wines – a white Chardonnay, a rose, a Merlot and a special red. During this informative presentation you’ll be served a creamy pasta Alfredo paired with the Chardonnay. “The complexity of this pairing showcases the best of each component, inviting a deep appreciation of how wine can transform a dish. The red wines are paired with a charcuterie board. Limited seating, only 20 people, please reserve- $600, with a deposit of $300 3days before the event, so Gaia knows how many charcuterie boards to prepare and how many bottles of wine to open. If you enjoy the wine you are tasting, you can buy it at the tasting. Drop by Gaia [Plazuela Machado at Sixto Osuna], or call 669 164 3375, 669 994 9472, 669 112 2525.
Monday January 26: Ioshua Cordova presents Electric Strings, Rocky y Cine! @ Mazatlan Film and Theater, El Recreo, 6 pm. $250. Tickets are available at El Recreo on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 1 – 3 pm. or please reserve here .Always high-energy, always a sell-out – “his dazzing multi-media show is a must see”. El Recreo is located in Centro on Constitucion #209.
Monday January 26: Concert, Santana tribute with SantanaMaz @ Patio Escobedo, 7 pm, $350, reserve now, 669 225 8719. Patio Escobedo is located in Centro, on Mariano Escobedo #207.
Tuesday January 27: Santana Tribute with SantanaMaz @ Padel World Marina [ Av. Paseo del Atlántico 6115B, Marina], 12:00, $350, reserve, 669 101 1518.
Tuesday January 27 : Movie in English, La Chimera [comedy] @ Mazatlan Film and Theater/El Recreo, 6 pm, $50. Please have exact change for the dedicated volunteers. El Recreo is located on Constitucion #209 and is air conditioned.
Tuesday January 27: Journey Tribute by Hammer, @ Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 6 – 10 pm., reserve with Joe or Kat at Kelly’s.
Wednesday January 28: Santana Tribute by SantanaMaz @ Los Chivos [Isla de la Piedra,], $350,12:00 – 3 pm. reserve, 669 197 3587.
Wednesday January 28 : Movie in English, Auntie Mame [comedy] @ Mazatlan Film and Theater/El Recreo, 3 pm, $50. Please have exact change for the dedicated volunteers. El Recreo is located on Constitucion #209 and is air conditioned.
Thursday January 29 : Movie in English, Bohemian Rhapsody [drama] @ Mazatlan Film and Theater/El Recreo, 3 pm, $50. Please have exact change for the dedicated volunteers. El Recreo is located on Constitucion #209 and is air conditioned.
Thursday January 29: Book presentation in Spanish, Mitos del Cisne Rojo by Raúl Talavera, presented by Pedro Brito, @ Museo de Arte, 5 pm. free. The Museo is located on Venustiano Carranza and Sixto Osuna.
Friday, January 30 & Saturday, January 31:8th Annual Northwest Wine Festival @ Reyna’s Restaurant & Bar [Niños Héroes #1500] 12:00–9:00 pm. $800. A Mazatlán classic returns. Hosted by Justo Molachino, the Northwest Wine Festival has become a must for wine lovers, offering a rare chance to taste labels from several wine-producing regions across Mexico—all in one place. With a glass in hand, wander from booth to booth as winemakers enthusiastically share the stories behind their bottles. Expect a relaxed, social atmosphere with food, live music, and short presentations throughout the day.
Insider tip: Arrive around 2:00 pm, after you’ve had lunch, when the reds have opened up and the whites are perfectly chilled. You’ll want to come prepared—bring a credit card and a tote, because chances are you’ll be taking a few favourites home. Your ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine.
Tickets available now at:
- Reyna’s Restaurant, Niños Hèroes #1500
- Water’s Edge Restaurant, Sixto Osuna #48 [closed Mondays, from 5:00 pm.]
- Mary’s Restaurant, Av. Camarón, Golden Zone
- Museo de Arte, Centro [Monday–Friday 9:30 am.–3:00 pm.], corner of Sixto Osuna & Venustiano Carranza
Friday January 30: Dance Show, Noche Jarocha @ La Molcajeteria, 7 pm. no cover. Please reserve, 667 198 5461.
Sunday February 1:Concert: Singer-songwriter Cheryl Gaudet live streaming from The Pink Piano to Mazatlan Film and Theater/El Recreo, 3 pm. $300. Cheryl Gaudet has a large fan base in Mazatlan; currently she is in Nova Scotia recovering from a kidney transplant. She is missing her Mazatlan friends and wants to say a big Hola by singing for you from the Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge. El Recreo is located in Centro on Constitucion #209, doors open at 2 pm. Please have exact change for the dedicated volunteers.
Sunday February 1: Movie, Guerreras K-Pop, @ El Cid Theater, 4 – 6 pm. tickets are available here. Las Guerreras K-pop is the Spanish title for the animated movie, KPop Demon Hunters. It’s a fictional K-pop group inside the movie – the film became such a hit that the music has taken on a life of its own. The movie mixes K-pop superstardom, fantasy, demon-fighting action and big musical performance.
Tuesday February 3: Musical comedy in English, Northern Nights, @ Mazatlan Film and Theater, El Recreo, 1 pm., $600. Doors open one half hour prior to the performance. Playhouse 5 Productions, a Canadian based theatre company brings you a rip -roaring show, Northern Nights. This is a fully staged, scripted musical comedy set in the Wild West. The performance blends comedy, classic country-style songs and dancing that will put a smile on your face. Organizers say: “We chose Mazatlán because of its vibrant arts community, strong expat presence, and the opportunity to bring a high-quality, intimate live theatre experience to a city we have visited, live in and loved for nearly 20 years. The production, four performers, is designed specifically for a small, intimate venue like El Recreo where audience connection is a big part of the experience. This is our first production in Mazatlán, and we’re excited to be here.” 
Bonus offer! For $800 the performers [who all have side hustles as bartenders] have created drinks with a western theme and a wonderful dessert. To reserve please contact Linda Hartwell, via WhatsApp, +52 669 932 5295 stating if you want to pay $600 or the bonus offer of $800. Once you have reserved, you can pay and pick up your tickets at: Aaron Halliday’s Alan Jackson & Friends show at Mr. Lionso in Cerritos on Wednesdays and Saturdays,2 – 5 pm.; at Beach Seekers show on Fridays at Lucky B’s/Pinups,3:30-5:30; The Organic Saturday Market in Plaza Zaragoza, 8 am – 12:00 and at El Recreo on ArtWalk nights, 4 – 8 pm. El Recreo is located in Centro, on Constitución #209. See below for performances on February 5, 7,8,9. and 10.
Tuesday February 3: Johnny Cash tribute by The Laheys, @ Friends Diner, Golden Zone, 6 pm, $250, rsvp 669 913 6066.
Tuesday February 3: Live Music, Unplugged Festival @ Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, $250, 6 pm., reserve with Kat or Joe. “Join us for the first unplugged festival.”
Thursday February 5: Musical comedy in English, Northern Nights, @ Mazatlan Film and Theater, El Recreo, 6 pm., $600. Doors open one half hour prior to the performance. Playhouse 5 Productions, a Canadian based theatre company brings you a rip -roaring show, Northern Nights. This is a fully staged, scripted musical comedy set in the Wild West. The performance blends comedy, classic country-style songs and dancing that will put a smile on your face. Organizers say: “We chose Mazatlán because of its vibrant arts community, strong expat presence, and the opportunity to bring a high-quality, intimate live theatre experience to a city we have visited, live in and loved for nearly 20 years. The production, four performers, is designed specifically for a small, intimate venue like El Recreo where audience connection is a big part of the experience. This is our first production in Mazatlán, and we’re excited to be here.” Bonus offer! For $800 the performers [who all have side hustles as bartenders] have created drinks with a western theme and a wonderful dessert. To reserve please contact Linda Hartwell, via WhatsApp, +52 669 932 5295 stating if you want to pay $600 or the bonus offer of $800. Once you have reserved, you can pay and pick up your tickets at: Aaron Halliday’s Alan Jackson & Friends show at Mr. Lionso in Cerritos on Wednesdays and Saturdays,2 – 5 pm.; at Beach Seekers show on Fridays at Lucky B’s/Pinups,3:30-5:30; The Organic Saturday Market in Plaza Zaragoza, 8 am – 12:00 and at El Recreo on ArtWalk nights, 4 – 8 pm. El Recreo is located in Centro, on Constitución #209. See below for performances on February 7,8,9. and 10.
Thursday February 5: Jazz Guitar Recital,@ Museo de Arte, 7 pm. $199, students, $99. Buy your tickets here. Featuring Edwin Montes. The Museo is located in Centro, on Sixto Osuna and Venustiano Carranza.
Friday February 6: 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 all the artists and their locations are available in Centro at certain locations and online now.
Saturday February 7: Janis Joplin Tribute by musicians from the Crimson Band, Los Stones, Los Bandits @ Friends Diner, Golden Zone, 6 pm. $250, to reserve call, 669 913 6066.
Saturday February 7 and Sunday February 8: Musical comedy in English, Northern Nights, @ Mazatlan Film and Theater, El Recreo, 1 pm., $600. Doors open one half hour prior to the performance. Playhouse 5 Productions, a Canadian based theatre company brings you a rip -roaring show, Northern Nights. This is a fully staged, scripted musical comedy set in the Wild West. The performance blends comedy, classic country-style songs and dancing that will put a smile on your face. Organizers say: “We chose Mazatlán because of its vibrant arts community, strong expat presence, and the opportunity to bring a high-quality, intimate live theatre experience to a city we have visited, live in and loved for nearly 20 years. The production, four performers, is designed specifically for a small, intimate venue like El Recreo where audience connection is a big part of the experience. This is our first production in Mazatlán, and we’re excited to be here.” Bonus offer! For $800 the performers [who all have side hustles as bartenders] have created drinks with a western theme and a wonderful dessert. To reserve please contact Linda Hartwell, via WhatsApp, +52 669 932 5295 stating if you want to pay $600 or the bonus offer of $800. Once you have reserved, you can pay and pick up your tickets at: Aaron Halliday’s Alan Jackson & Friends show at Mr. Lionso in Cerritos on Wednesdays and Saturdays,2 – 5 pm.; at Beach Seekers show on Fridays at Lucky B’s/Pinups,3:30-5:30; The Organic Saturday Market in Plaza Zaragoza, 8 am – 12:00 and at El Recreo on ArtWalk nights, 4 – 8 pm. El Recreo is located in Centro, on Constitución #209. See below for performances on February 9. and 10.
Sunday February 8: A Gordon Campbell Concert Series, Vivaldi, The four seasons, Estaciones de Vivaldi @ Casa Haas, 12:00 and 5 pm, $200-$400, pesos only please, tickets available at the Angela Peralta box office. “My longtime friend and virtuoso violinist, Nina Farvarshuk, her son Gabriel Kobylyansky on the the cello and Tanya Orlov, piano, will remind us why The Four Seasons by Vivaldi remains of the most popular and easily understood compositions in the entire repertory of classical music.”
Monday February 9: Musical comedy in English, Northern Nights, @ Mazatlan Film and Theater, El Recreo, 5 pm., $600. Doors open one half hour prior to the performance. Playhouse 5 Productions, a Canadian based theatre company brings you a rip -roaring show, Northern Nights. This is a fully staged, scripted musical comedy set in the Wild West. The performance blends comedy, classic country-style songs and dancing that will put a smile on your face. Organizers say: “We chose Mazatlán because of its vibrant arts community, strong expat presence, and the opportunity to bring a high-quality, intimate live theatre experience to a city we have visited, live in and loved for nearly 20 years. The production, four performers, is designed specifically for a small, intimate venue like El Recreo where audience connection is a big part of the experience. This is our first production in Mazatlán, and we’re excited to be here.” Bonus offer! For $800 the performers [who all have side hustles as bartenders] have created drinks with a western theme and a wonderful dessert. To reserve please contact Linda Hartwell, via WhatsApp, +52 669 932 5295 stating if you want to pay $600 or the bonus offer of $800. Once you have reserved, you can pay and pick up your tickets at: Aaron Halliday’s Alan Jackson & Friends show at Mr. Lionso in Cerritos on Wednesdays and Saturdays,2 – 5 pm.; at Beach Seekers show on Fridays at Lucky B’s/Pinups,3:30-5:30; The Organic Saturday Market in Plaza Zaragoza, 8 am – 12:00 and at El Recreo on ArtWalk nights, 4 – 8 pm. El Recreo is located in Centro, on Constitución #209. See below for the final performance on February 10.
Tuesday February 10: Rock in El Velero, Stone Island Party, @ Restaurant El Velero, featuring Los Cryps, Kannon, Kamaleon and Hammer, 12:30, $300, tickets available at El Velero and wherever Los Cryps are playing.
Tuesday February 10: Musical comedy in English, Northern Nights, @ Mazatlan Film and Theater, El Recreo, 1 pm., $600. Doors open one half hour prior to the performance. Playhouse 5 Productions, a Canadian based theatre company brings you a rip -roaring show, Northern Nights. This is a fully staged, scripted musical comedy set in the Wild West. The performance blends comedy, classic country-style songs and dancing that will put a smile on your face. Organizers say: “We chose Mazatlán because of its vibrant arts community, strong expat presence, and the opportunity to bring a high-quality, intimate live theatre experience to a city we have visited, live in and loved for nearly 20 years. The production, four performers, is designed specifically for a small, intimate venue like El Recreo where audience connection is a big part of the experience. This is our first production in Mazatlán, and we’re excited to be here.” Bonus offer! For $800 the performers [who all have side hustles as bartenders] have created drinks with a western theme and a wonderful dessert. To reserve please contact Linda Hartwell, via WhatsApp, +52 669 932 5295 stating if you want to pay $600 or the bonus offer of $800. Once you have reserved, you can pay and pick up your tickets at: Aaron Halliday’s Alan Jackson & Friends show at Mr. Lionso in Cerritos on Wednesdays and Saturdays,2 – 5 pm.; at Beach Seekers show on Fridays at Lucky B’s/Pinups,3:30-5:30; The Organic Saturday Market in Plaza Zaragoza, 8 am – 12:00 and at El Recreo on ArtWalk nights, 4 – 8 pm. El Recreo is located in Centro, on Constitución #209.
Thursday February 12 – Tuesday February 17: Carnaval 2026, headliner acts and prices confirmed. Click here for details.
Saturday February 14 ♥: Romantic dinners from Cerritos to Centro. Check their digital platforms for times, menu and music. Gaia Bistrot; El Presidio;
Thursday February 19: Mazatlan Monologues @ Mazatlan Film and Theater, 6 pm, $200. Tonight, five storytellers will entertain you with true stories based on the theme “In the Name of Love. Reserve, here then pay the night of, at the door or on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 – 3 pm. It’s a popular event and is often sold out – people are thirsty to listen to all the different stories and how the story teller handled it.
The event is live and each storyteller will share a true story in English, about 6-8 minutes – no notes, no filters. Just real voices telling real stories. Mazatlan Monologues wants to keep storytelling alive in Mazatlan! Mazatlan Film and Theater is air-conditioned and located on Constitución #209, doors open at 5 pm. Please have exact change for the dedicated volunteers who make this unique entertainment possible. Looking ahead, here are is dates and the theme: March 19, “Out of Place”, April 16, “It Changed Me”. Everyone has a story…and Kathy Bacon is the person to contact if you want to tell your story. WA, at+1 425 233 4518.
Friday February 20: 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 all the artists and their locations are available in Centro at certain locations and online now.
Friday March 6: 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 all the artists and their locations are available in Centro at certain locations and online now.
Friday March 6: Jose Luis Zargar & Gaby Mendoza @ Convention Center. Details to follow.Gaby Mendoza appears as part of José Luis Zagar’s touring comedy show — she’s one of the featured performers in his ‘Zagar Desde el Bar’ lineup.
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 March 20: 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 all the artists and their locations are available in Centro at certain locations and online now.
Thursday March 19: Mazatlan Monologues @ Mazatlan Film and Theater, 6 pm, $200. Tonight, five storytellers will entertain you with true stories based on the theme “Out of Place” Reserve, here then pay the night of, at the door or on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 – 3 pm. It’s a popular event; people are thirsty to listen to all the different stories and how the story teller handled it.
The event is live and each storyteller will share a true story in English, about 6-8 minutes – no notes, no filters. Just real voices telling real stories. Mazatlan Monologues wants to keep storytelling alive in Mazatlan! Mazatlan Film and Theater is air-conditioned and located on Constitución #209, doors open at 5 pm. Please have exact change for the dedicated volunteers who make this unique entertainment possible. Looking ahead, here are is dates and the theme: April 16, “It Changed Me”. Everyone has a story…and Kathy Bacon is the person to contact if you want to tell your story. WA, at+1 425 233 4518.
Friday March 29 – Sunday April 5: Semana Santa/Holy Week.
Friday April 3: The 18th Annual ArtWalk in Centro, 4 pm.-8. This is a free self-guided tour that everyone looks forward to. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists of Centro Historico and for the artists it gives them a chance to promote their work. Perhaps you’ll want to buy something, perhaps you won’t, there’s never any pressure. There will be approximately 50 + artists in 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 are available in Centro at certain locations and online now.
Wednesday April 8 to Sunday April 11: Motoweek 2026.
Saturday May 2: Concert, Chayanne,Bailemos Otra Vez, @ Estadio de Futbol El Encanto.Tickets are available here. Chayanne is a Puerto Rican singer, actor and dancer – one the most iconic Latin pop stars in the past four decades. Elmer Figueroa Arce was born in 1968 and he is beloved world-wide. Many people jokingly refer to him as the “Father of half of Latin America” because of his long-standing popularity and his romantic image. Tickets range from $800 – $4900.
~DAILY LIVE MUSIC ~
THE ALMOST ACCURATE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Always call head, as bands move around from gig to gig, times change and often groups do private events. You can listen to your band’s music on most digital platforms. Carnaval, Thursday February 12- Tuesday 17 will disrupt live music in Centro – call the venue to double check!
Mondays:
Golden Zone and Beyond
Jay Burns & Nanno Salin, Barra al Mar, 2 pm. – 5 pm. Darrell Barr, 28 Bar/Boca del Mar Cantina, 3 pm.♦ True Blues, Friends Diner Cerritos, 3:30 – 6:30 pm. ♦ The Stones, Lucky B’s, 5 pm. ♦ Los Bandits,[oldies, blues, funk, soul, r ‘n r] La Catrina 6 pm ♦ Los Cryps [oldies, Beatles], Austin BBQ, 6 pm..♦ Shynox Paz, [70s,80s rock], F.I.S.H. 6:30 pm.♦ These Guys, Boca del Mar Catina/28, 6 pm. ♦ Kannon [ r ‘n r heavy metal], GusGus GZ, 7 pm.
Centro [including Stone Island.]
Los Rojas [banda +traditional Mexican ballads] , Edgar’s Bar, 2 pm. until closing ♦ The Stones, Lucky B’s, 5 pm. – 9 ♦ Los Rulos, Macaws, 6:30 pm. ♦ 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. ♦ Las Chelas, [girl band] Ponciano Arriaga, 9:30 pm.
Tuesdays:
Golden Zone and Beyond
Brenster’s Beach Bash, since 2008, 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.]♦ Barefoot Bob, [blues, reggae, party rock and roll] Fisherman’s Mazatlan, 3;30 pm. – 6:30 pm.♦ Marcia and Dennis, Friends Diner Cerritos, 5 – 8pm. ♦ The Stones, Pinup’s, 5 pm.♦ KraKen,[rock pop, ballads] , La Catrina, 6:00.♦ Rafael Rodriquez [to read more about Rafael -romantic ballads, English and Spanish,] La Palapa Restaurant , Hotel Torres, 6 pm.- 9 pm.♦ Sr. Darrell, [country] Austin BBQ, 6 pm.♦ Los Rulos, Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 6:30 pm.♦ Rex Full Band, Boca del Mar Cantina/28, 7 pm.♦ Kannon [r ‘n r heavy metal], GusGus GZ, 7;45 pm. ♦ Los Bandits [blues, soul, funk, oldies] The Riu Hotel, 7 pm. ♦ Manhatlan, [ country, rock] Pacific Food Park, 8 pm.
Centro [including Stone Island.]
Los Rojas [banda +traditional Mexican ballads] , Edgar’s Bar, 2 pm. until closing♦ Canvas [solo guitar and soft pop], Water’s Edge, 6 pm.♦ Live Music Azul Cantina, 6 pm ♦ MazAzul, Phil Nevile ++ [pop, ballads, soft rock] [ Patio Escobedo, 7 pm.♦ Luis Enrique, El Cielo, 7 pm. ♦ Always live music in the Plazuela Machado
Wednesdays:
Golden Zone and Beyond.
Alan Jackson and Friends, Mr. Lionso, 2 pm.- 5 pm. [buy your tickets here ]♦ Jay Bruns and Nanno, Que Pasa Cantina, 3 pm.♦ Rex Duo, Austin BBQ, 3 pm.♦ Los Lolos, Lucky B’s, 3 pm. – 6 pm. ♦Neptuno Rock Band, Veintocho/Boca, 4 pm. ♦ Suki & Famba, Friends Diner Goden Zone, 5 – 8 pm. ♦KraKen [ r ‘n r], Gringo Lingo’s, 5 pm. – 8 pm. ♦ Shynox Paz & Gil Tapia, [70s 80s rock]Fisherman’s Mazatlan, 5 pm.♦ Crimson, Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 5 – 8 pm.♦ Rafael Rodriquez [to read more about Rafael -romantic ballads, English and Spanish,] La Palapa Restaurant ,Hotel Torres, 6 pm. to 9 pm ♦ Los Bandits [only hits], Mr. Lionso, 6 pm.♦ Los Cryps, [oldies, Beatles], La Catrina, 6 pm.♦ Tenor Ezequiel Ojeda, F.I. S. H.,.6 pm.♦ Rex Band [ r ‘n r] Pinup’s/Lucky B’s, 7 pm.♦ Manhatlan [country], Bar 28/Bocca, 7 pm. ♦ Mundo Sanchez [troubadour], Kafe Denda, 7:30 pm.♦ The Stones, Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 8:30 pm. ♦ Live music,Cheers Restobar, 9:00 p.m. ♦ La Rezaka, [hard rock] Pacific Food Park, 9 pm.
Centro [including Stone Island.]
Lili Valle, Cerro Los Chivos, Stone Island, 1 pm. ♦ Rock Sessions by The Brewery Cats, Observatorio 1873, 5 -10 pm.♦Jazz Jam, Mazatlan Film and Theater, Constitucion #209, 5 – 7 pm, [instrumental jazz jam session, intermediate level musicians are invited to join in.] ♦Jay Urgo and Denis Berger [acoustic/electric guitar], La Molcajeteria Concina, 6 – 8 pm.♦ El Guitartista, Macaws, 6 pm. ♦ Madai Leyva, Water’s Edge, 6 pm.♦ Suncai Gitano,[ Ana Elena voice; Dario, guitar; Manuel, guitar; Johann percusión] Patio Escobedo, 7 pm.♦ Kannon, El Cielo, 7 pm.♦ Mariachi Centenario, El Presidio, 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.]
Thursdays:
Golden Zone and Beyond.
Barefoot Bob, Que Pasa Cantina, 3 pm.♦ Neptuno Rock Band, Pinup’s, 3:30 pm.♦ Los Cryps, Friends Diner Golden Zone, 5- 8 pm. ♦ Crimson, Gringo Lingo’s, 5 – 8 pm. ♦ Alejandro Humaran [Los Brownies], Emmanuel Alarcon [B Side Players] [reggae & blues], F.I.S.H., 5:30 – 7:30 pm.♦ Darrell Barr, La Catrina, 5 pm.♦ Los Cryps, Friends Diner Golden Zone, 5:30 pm. ♦Los Bandits, [only hits, blues, funk, r ‘n r], Spectaculare Restaurante [formerly, Regional Latin Bistro], 6 pm. ♦ Jaye Urgo, Denis Bergo [ Latin jazz], ViniTivo Wine Bar, La Roosevelt, 7 – 9 pm.♦ Manhatlan [country +], La Penca del Maguey, 6 pm. ♦ Kraken,[ r ‘n r,] Pinup’s, 7 pm.♦ Rafael Rodriquez[ to read more about Rafael -romantic ballads, English and Spanish,] Kelly’s, Hotel Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, 6:30 pm.♦ Adiccion, Legends BFD, 6:30 pm.♦ The Laheys, [ r ‘n r]Tres Isla [Delfin location], 7:30 pm.♦ Rex Band [r ‘n r], Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 8;30 pm. ♦ Kamaleon [ r ‘n r], Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm. ♦ Nova Latino, La Catrina, 9 pm.♦ The Stones, [ r ‘n r] Riu Hotel, 9 pm.♦ Las Chelas [girl band] Ponciano Arriaga, 9:30 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, 2:00- 5:30 pm ♦ Rex Duo, Freddy and Brandon Pinzón, Toledo Marisqueria Tradicional [Machado], 3 pm to 6 pm.♦ Hueso Fina [Latin trio], Water’s Edge, 6 pm.♦ La Cura, [romantic duo, pop, ballads] Gaia Bistrot and Casa Cannobio, 7 pm.♦ Alexis Felix [acoustic solo set], El Presidio, 7 pm.♦ MazAzul [Phil Nevile, ++, pop, soft rock, ballads] Patio Escobedo, 7 pm.♦ Grupo Don Gato, [rock, pop, retro] La G del Gato, Machado, 9 pm .♦ Las Chelas [girl band], Ponciano Arriaga, 9:30 pm.
Fridays:
Golden Zone and Beyond.
Darrell Barr, Friends Diner Cerritos, 2 pm.♦ Rex Unplugged [pop, ballads], Que Pasa Cantina, 3:00♦ Beach Seekers, Lucky B’s, 3:30 pm.♦ Randy Massey, Austin BBQ, 5 pm. ♦ Los Bandits, Friends Diner Cerritos, 5 pm. ♦ Crimson, Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 5:30 – 8:30 pm. ♦ Manhatlan [country], Austin BBQ, 6 pm. ♦The Stones, Legends BFD, 6 pm.♦ La Roots Band, [ reggae] Boca del Mar Cantina 7:30. ♦ KraKen [full band], La Catrina, 7 pm. ♦ Deluxe [classic rock 80s & 90s], Boca del Mar Cantina, 7 pm.♦ Manhatlan [country rock] Hotel Olas Altas Inn, 7:30 pm. ♦ MonaLisa [funk, pop, rock] F.I.S.H., 7:30 pm.♦ Rex Full Band , Lucky B’s, 8 pm.♦ Los Brownies [reggae], Palos Prietos, in front of Cima Hotel, 8 pm Los Fenix, La Penca Maguey [Camarón Sábalo 1520], 8 pm.♦ Mariachi, Palmares, 8 pm. – 9 pm. ♦ Everado D’Castro [ballads, classic Mexican oldies], Los Zarapes, 9 pm.♦ Kamaleon [ r ‘n r], Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm ♦ Kannon [ r ‘n r], The Riu, 9 pm.♦ Luis Enrique [guitar & vocals], Bar 669, 9 pm. ♦ Adiccion [r ‘n r] Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 9:30 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.♦ Los Cryps [oldies, Beatles, rock], Ke Machin,10:30 pm.♦ The Stones,[ r ‘n r] La RockolaBar, 11pm.
Centro [including Stone Island.]
Nacho Arellano [surprise!] Edgar’s Bar, 4 pm. until closing time.♦ Lili del Valle, Macaws, 5 pm. – 8 pm.♦ Rafael Rodriquez, [to read more about Rafael – romantic ballads, English and Spanish,] Gaia Bistrot and Casa de Cannobio, 6 pm.♦ Neptuno, Reyna’s, 6 pm.♦ El Trio [Lori Davidson, vocals and guitar, Dario guitar, Omar, percussion] Water’s Edge, 6:30 pm.♦ Los Cryps [oldies, goldies], El Cielo, 6:30 pm ♦ 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.♦ Galia, El Pargo & La Vaca, 7:30 pm.♦ Las Chelas [girl band!] Olas Altas Centro, 8 pm.♦ Wilner Sax, El Presidio, 8 pm.♦ Hueso Fino Trio, Pedro y Lola, 8 pm. ♦ Cosmopolitan, [ rock, pop] La G del Gato,Machado, 9 pm♦ Live music [varies] Ruiseńor, 11 pm.
Saturdays:
The Golden Zone and Beyond.
Manhatlan [country] , Los Arbolitos, 9:30 am.♦Los Cryps [oldies], Surf’s Up ,1 – 4 pm.♦ Alan Jackson and Friends, Mr. Lionso, 2 pm.- 5 pm. [buy your tickets here ] ♦The Stones, Que Pasa Catina, 3 pm.♦ Manhatlan, Roy’s Sport Bar, 3 pm. ♦ Crimson with Illianna, Friends Diner Cerritos, 4 pm. ♦ La Roots Band [‘reggae party”], Fisherman’s, 4:30 pm. – 7:30 pm.♦ Jay Burns [one man band], La Catrina 5 pm.♦ Rex Band, Legends BFD 7 pm.♦ Rafael Rodriquez [ to read more about Rafael -romantic ballads, English and Spanish] Kelly’s, Hotel Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, 7 pm.♦KraKen, Pinup’s/Lucky B’s, 7 pm.♦ The Stones, [ r ‘n r] 28/Venitocho, 7;30 pm.♦ Echoes [acoustic band], Boca del Mar Cantina, 7:30 pm. ♦ Los Brownies [reggae], F.I.S.H. 8 pm. ♦ Mariachi, Palmares, 8 pm. – 9 pm. ♦ Las Chelas [girl band, rock, pop], Rub BBQ Real de Valle, 8 pm.♦ Manhatlan [country vibes[ Pinup’s, 7 pm.♦ Kamaleon, [r ‘n r] Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm. ♦ Los Whalers [or other groups], Bar 669, 9 pm♦ Los Bandits [only hits], Spectaculare Restaurante [formerly Reginal Latin Bistro] 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.]
Brisa Nueva, Reyna’s, 9 am. ♦ Hammer, El Velero, Stone Island, 2 – 5 pm. ♦ Rex Unplugged, Freddy and Brandon Pinzón,Toledo Marisqueria Tradicional[Machado], 3 pm to 6 pm.♦ Los Lolos, Water’s Edge, 6 pm.♦ Phil Nevile, Danny Sanchez, Edgar Reyes, Macaws, 6:30 pm.♦ Kannon [ heavy r n’ r], El Cielo, 7 pm. ♦ Los Cryps [oldies, Beatles] Gaia Bistrot and Casa Cannobio, 6 pm ♦ Live music, varies, Raices, 7:30.♦ Live music, Luka Sushi Olas Altas, 7:30 pm.♦Las Chelas [girl band!] Olas Altas Centro, 8 pm.♦ Wilner Sax, El Presidio, 8 pm. Hueso Fino [Latin trio], Pedro y Lola, 8 pm. ♦ Live Music [varies], Azul Cantina, 9 pm.♦ Brisa Nueva, Reyna’s, 9 pm. ♦ Grupo Duoz, [rock, pop, retro] La G del Gato, Machado, 9 pm.♦ Live music [varies] Ruiseńor, 11 pm.
Sundays:
Golden Zone and Beyond.
Manhatlan [country, rock] Los Arbolitos, 9 am – 1 pm ♦ Neptuno Rock Band, “El Amanecer” 9:30 am.♦ Los Cryps [oldies], El Velero, Stone Island, 1:30 – 4:30 ♦ Richard Eager & Max Carreon [jazz standards and bossa nova], Gaia Bistrot, 2 – 4 pm.♦Alexis Felix, [acoustic solo sessions], Friends Diner Golden Zone, 2 pm. – 5 pm.♦ Las Chelas, girl band, La Carreta del Puerto, 2 – 5 pm.♦ Los Bandits [only hits] Qué Pasa, 3 pm.♦ KraKen,[Sunday Funday!,rock, pop, ballads] Pinup’s, 3:30 pm.♦ The Stones, Friends Diner Cerritos, 3 pm. ♦ Suki & Grupo Famba,[timelss hits from the 70s to today!] Shekinah Beach Club, 5 pm – 8 pm. ♦ La Roots [reggae],Barra al Mar BAM, 4 pm.♦ Deluxe Band [ r ‘n r], Mr. Lionso, 5 pm. ♦ Rex Unplugged [the best classics], Veintocho Bar,/Boca del Mar Cantina, 6 pm. ♦ Hammer, [ r ‘n r]Austin BBQ, 6 pm.♦Tenor Ezquiel Ojeda, F.I.S.H. 6 pm.♦ The Stones, Kelly’s Gasoline Alley, 7:30 pm. ♦ Kamaleon, [ r ‘n r] Gus Gus GZ, 8:30 pm. ♦La Rezaka [hard r ‘n r], Cheers Restobar, 10 pm.
Centro [including Stone Island.]
Chico’s Jazz, Reyna’s, 9 a.m. ♦Los Cryps [70s,80s oldies] El Velero, Stone Island, 2:00 pm. ♦ Los Rojas [traditional Mexican ballads, banda ++] Edgar’s Bar, 4 pm until closing time.♦ Lili del Valle, La Roosevelt, 6 – 8 pm.♦ Rafael Rodriquez, [to read more about Rafael – romantic ballads, English and Spanish, Gaia Bistrot and Casa de Cannobio, 6 pm.♦ Lola y LoLos [Lola Parks, Benito, Omar, Dave, Javier, Gregg] Pedro y Lola, 6:30 pm.♦ Los Rulos, Reyna’s Restaurante Bar, 6:30 pm.♦ Wilner Sax, El Cielo, 6 pm. ♦ Canto Latino [Joe Sol, Carlos Arujo] La Marea, 8 pm. Shynox Paz and Gil Tapia, La G del Gato, Machado, 9 pm.♦ Vinss [boleros, ballads ++] El Presidio, 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. Vinitivo Wine Bar, closed Tuesdays opens at 3 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.”