Tuesday recitals
The Degollado Theater opens its doors each Tuesday for the free classical music series Martes de Musica y Opera. No tickets are sold nor is there numbered seating. Just turn up before the performance and grab a seat. The quality is always exceptional, and the theater will often fill up. August 4: Opera & Crossover with Diana Iliann (soprano), Javier Morales (piano), Orlando Idrovo (cello), Sava Latsanich (violin) and David de la Mora (tenor). August 11: No performance. August 18: Amores Plenos with Agnieszka Slawinska-Barcikowska (soprano), Carlos Aguirre (tenor) and Sergio Hernandez (piano). August 25: Gala concert in conjunction with the Festival de Musica Tequila 2015, also honoring the 150th anniversaries of the foundation of the music conservatories in St. Petersburg (1864), Moscow (1866) and Mexico City (1866), as well as the 75th anniversary of the University of Colima.
Teatro Degollado, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free
Thursday dance
Free dance presentations by accomplished groups are held each Thursday. August 6: Polynesian and oriental dance with the acclaimed and award-winning Academia Tiare Tahití. August 13: No performance. August 20: An “Anthology of Dance” with the Danza con Clase Company. August 27: Invited dancers perform to renowned opera music in a show titled Balletópera.
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas, Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free
Thursdays at the Palace
Instead of politicians arguing, enjoy free recitals in Guadalajara city hall’s council chamber.
Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara (next to Guadalajara cathedral), Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Jazz Festival
The Jalisco Jazz Festival kicks off with an exclusive opening gala at the Teatro Degollado for “members” only on Friday, July 31, 8 p.m. Five-hour “Fiesta de Jazz” sessions at the Teatro Diana are scheduled Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 6-11 p.m. Shows at the Degollado continue on Wednesday, August 5, 8 p.m. with trumpeter Dave Douglas and the Klaus Mayer Big Band, Thursday, August 6, 8 p.m. with Brian Lynch and the Frost Jazz Sextet from the University of Miami, and Friday, August 7, 8 p.m. with an all-star closing gala.
Teatro Degollado and Teatro Diana. Tickets available from Ticketmaster and the theater box offices. For more details go to festival.fundaciontonica.org.
Corteo
The magic of Canadian-based circus arts troupe Cirque du Soleil returns to Guadalajara with “Corteo,” a show that debuted in Montreal in 2005 and has subsequently been seen by eight million people in 19 countries.
Gran Carpa Blanca (Avenida Lopez Mateos, corner of Cubilete), From July 30 to August 16. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays: 5 and 9 p.m. Sundays: 1 and 5 p.m. 800-3,400 pesos (VIP seating). Tickets available from Ticketmaster and at the venue.
Folk dance
With a slightly revised schedule (read dates and times carefully below), the renowned Ballet Folklorico de la Universidad de Guadalajara is back for its summer/fall season, performing through October 11. This troupe’s repertoire takes in dances from the states of Veracruz, Michoacan, Guerrero and, of course, Jalisco, with its breathtaking “La Negra,” “La Culebra” and “Jarabe Tapatio” finales. Those who has never seen this pulsating and colorful show should not give it a miss. Repeat viewing is also recommended, as the program is updated each year. Value for money guaranteed!
Teatro Degollado, Sundays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; September 6, 10 a.m. September 13, 20; October 4, 11, 6 p.m. 80-350 pesos.
Disney On Ice: Frozen
Another Disney epic brought to the stage and interpreted by professional skaters/dancers.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, August 6, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, August 7, 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 8, noon, 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 9, noon, 4 and 7:30 p.m. 150-750 pesos.
Yngwie Malmsteen
Swedish guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader who became known for his neo-classical playing style in heavy metal.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, August 15, 9 p.m. 450-1,150 pesos.
Mariachi Festival Galas
Six flagship gala mariachi concerts are scheduled at the Teatro Degollado during the 22nd International Mariachi Festival at the end of this month. They feature the biggest names in the mariachi genre, including Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Mariachi de América de Don Jesús Rodríguez de Hijar, Mariachi los Camperos de Nati Cano and Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan. Several of the performances will also include a full orchestral accompaniment.
Teatro Degollado, August 28 and 29, and September 1, 2, 3 and 4, 8 p.m. 450-2,150 pesos.
Tokio Hotel
German pop-rock/alternative rock band, founded in 2001 have released three number one albums in their native country and sold more than 10 million CDs worldwide.
Auditorio Telmex, Wednesday, September 2, 9 p.m. 300-1,100 pesos.
Dan Nimmer Trio
U.S. jazz pianist and composer Dan Nimmer is joined by bassist David Wong and drummer Rodney Green for the next concert in the excellent Jazz at Lincoln Center series sponsored by the University of Guadalajara. Nimmer studied jazz at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music from the age of 15 and moved to New York in 2004. In the following year, he joined the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He also became pianist in a variety of bands led by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. His second recording as leader was Kelly Blue, a tribute to pianist Wynton Kelly.
Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomas V. Gomez 125), Thursday, September 3, 9 p.m. 250 pesos.
More folk dance
Guadalajara city hall’s Ballet Folclorico Guadalajara continues its summer series. The theme of their season is “Cielito Lindo.”
Teatro Degollado, Thursdays, September 17; October 1 and 15, 8 p.m. 80-200 pesos.
Ballet
Famous Russian State Ballet Mari El presents “Carmen” and Ravel’s “Bolero.” Formed 45 years ago, the troupe is part of Opera and Ballet Sapaev, one of the oldest and most important theaters in Russia. Its young cast exudes professionalism, impeccable technique and high artistic level. Frequently invited to Mexico, Mari El has been nominated three times for the prestigious Lunas del Auditorio award for the best live ballet performance of the year.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, September 24, 8:30 p.m. 250-450 pesos.
Andre Riu
Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. Together they have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the biggest global pop and rock music acts.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, October 10, 9 p.m. and Sunday, October 11, 8 p.m. 350-1,850 pesos.