Recitals
See free Tuesday recitals in the city’s furniture museum. May 27: Cello octet directed by Lala Kanniña.
Casa Museo Lopez Portillo (Liceo 177), Tuesdays. Free
Wednesday dance
Free dance recitals by talented troupes.
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas (Prolongación Alcalde 1351). Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. Free.
Thursday recitals
The Guadalajara council chamber opens its doors to Thursday recitals and concerts. May 29: Recital by students of the Municipal Music School.
Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara (Hidalgo & Alcalde), Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Free.
Los Hermanos Castros
Although no longer four brothers, this famous Mexican quartet has been performing since the mid 1950s. Their “lounge style” repertoire focuses mostly on bossa nova, samba and jazz. Los Hermanos Castros have appeared all over the American continent and the Caribbean. In the 1960s they became popular in New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, where they played with Paul Anka and Judy Garland. Their single “Un Hombre y Una Mujer” reached the number three position on the Puerto Rico singles chart in 1967.
Teatro Galerias (Lapizlázuli 3445, across from Plaza del Sol), Saturday, May 24, 8 p.m. 150-300 pesos.
Hollywood Afternoon
Famous movie themes played by the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Yoav Talmi and accompanied by Chloë Hanslip on the violin.
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, May 25, 12:45 p.m. 100-250 pesos.
Guitar recital
Recital by guitarists Alejandro Lazo from Mexico and John Paul Gladwell from the United States.
Teatro Degollado, Tuesday, May 27, 8:30 p.m. 100 pesos.
Moscow Circus on Ice
Circus performers do their magic while wearing treacherous ice skates!
Teatro Galerias (Lapizlázuli 3445, across from Plaza del Sol), Thursday, May 29, 8 p.m. 200-500 pesos.
Inventive dance
Four performances by the talented Diavolo Dance Theater from California.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31, 8:30 p.m; Sunday, June 1, 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 200-350 pesos.
Therion
Swedish symphonic metal band formed in 1987 takes its themes from different mythologies and practices, including occultism, magic and ancient traditions and writings. Credited with popularizing the symphonic metal genre by including choirs, classical musicians and even a full orchestra at their performances.
Teatro Diana, Friday, May 30, 8:30 p.m. 500-650 pesos.
Enrique Iglesias
Spanish-born pop singer was the biggest seller of Spanish-language albums of the 1990s. Has lived in Miami most of his life.
Auditorio Telmex, Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4, 9 p.m. 450-2,000 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
JPO Musical Director Marco Parisotto leads the orchestra and is joined by soprano Amber Wagner for a “Homage to Richard Strauss.”
Teatro Degoalldo, Friday, June 6, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 8, 12:30 p.m.
Music & dance
Homage to the late guitarist Paco de Lucia also featuring flamenco, Irish and contemporary dance groups.
Teatro Degollado, Saturday, June 7, 7 p.m.
Hugh Laurie
British actor who played lead role in popular TV show “House” is also a highly accomplished blues pianist. Since finishing “House” he has completed two albums that have received much critical acclaim. This is Laurie’s debut Guadalajara concert. He will be accompanied by The Copper Bottom Band.
Teatro Diana, Wednesday, June 11, 9 p.m.
Folk dance
The folk dance stars of tomorrow make up the Ballet Folclorico Infantil of the University of Guadalajara.
Teatro Diana, Sunday, June 29, 6 p.m.