Martes de Musica
Free classical performances by talented musicians are held each Tuesday at the Degollado Theater. No tickets are sold – just turn up. September 23: Nicole Orendain (violin), Fernando Meza (violoncello) and Marita Zimmer (piano).
Teatro Degollado, every Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. Free.
Miercoles de Danza
Free dance recitals by accomplished troupes are scheduled each Wednesday.
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas (Prolongacion Alcalde 1351, one block from La Normal traffic circle). Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Thursday recitals
The Guadalajara council chamber opens its doors to Thursday recitals and concerts.
Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara (Hidalgo & Alcalde), Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Free.
Joven Ballet
Jalisco’s only fully professional dance company presents a production of “Who Cares?” – a homage to Manhattan created by the co-founder of the New York City Ballet, George Balanchine, with 17 classically choreographed pieces to songs composed by George Gershwin.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, September 12, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 13, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, September 14, 12:30 p.m. 70-300 pesos.
Iradia Noriega and the Groovy Band
First in a series of monthly Wednesday gigs, “Miércoles Alternativo.” Iradia Noriega and the Groovy Band play a fusion of jazz, funk, soul and rap.
Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomás V. Gómez 125, between Justo Sierra and Av. México), Wednesday, September 17, 8:30 p.m. 150 pesos pre-sold, 200 pesos on day of concert.
Homage to Alberto Escobar
Well-known names in Mexican folk music team up for this tribute to Tapatio composer and musician Alberto Escobar, the author the acclaimed song ”Coincidir.”
Teatro Diana, Thursday, September 18, 9 p.m. 150-450 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Mexico in My Heart: Marco Parisotto, music director; Rodolfo Ritter, piano. Works by Carlos Chavez, R. Fuentes/S. Vargas, Pepe Guizar, Manuel Ponce, Silvestre Revueltas, Jose Pablo Moncayo.
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, September 21, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
UdG Ballet Folklorico
Summer season of famed Universidad de Guadalajara Ballet Folklorico troupe continues.
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, September 21 & 28 and October 5 & 12, 10 a.m. 80-350 pesos.
God Save the Queen
Called by Rolling Stone the “best tribute band in the world,” God Save the Queen returns to Guadalajara to interpret the legendary songs of British rockers Queen.
Teatro Diana, Sunday, September 21, 8 p.m. 350-750 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
German Romanticism: Marco Parisotto, music director; Philippe Quint, violín. Johannes Brahms’ “Concerto for violín op. 77 in D major” and Robert Schumann’s “Symphony no.3 op.97 ‘Rhenish’ in E-flat major.”
Teatro Degollado, Friday, September 26, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 28, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Leningrad Under Siege: Arvo Volmer, guest conductor. Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Symphony no.7 op.60 ‘Leningrad’ in C major.”
Teatro Degollado, Friday, October 3, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 5, 12:30 p.m.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: Joshua Dos Santos, guest conductor. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Serenata Notturna KV 239,”Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovesky’s “Suite No.4 in G major op.61” and Modest Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” (Ravel orchestration).
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, October 9, 8:30 p.m. and Friday, October 10, 8:30 p.m.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Bruckner ‘Titanic’: Marco Parisotto, music director. Anton Bruckner’s “Symphony No.8 in C minor” (1890 version – Robert Haas).
Teatro Degollado, Friday, October 24, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 26, 12:30 p.m.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Homage to Richard Strauss: Marco Parisotto, music director; Stefan Dohr, horn (Berlín Philharmonic). Richard Strauss’ “Salome op.54: Dance of the seven veils,” “Concerto for horn no.2, TrV 283 in E-flat major” and “Ein Heldenleben, op.40.”
Teatro Degollado, Friday, December 12, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 14, 12:30 p.m.