‘The Messiah’
Georg Friedrich Händel’s “Messiah” with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra and the Jalisco State Choir. Juan Carlos Lomónaco is the guest conductor and Sergio Hernández directs the choir. Soloists: Dhyana Arom, soprano; Guadalupe Paz, alto; Ernesto Ramírez tenor; Carlos López, bass.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, December 5, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, 12:30 p.m. 110-300 pesos.
Amanzi
Local group whose members specialize in a mix of African dance and percussion, aerial modern dance and the folk traditions of the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
Foro de Arte y Cultura (Prolongación Alcalde 1451), Sunday, December 7 and Friday, December 12. 70 pesos.
Moscow Classic Ballet on Ice
Russian troupe returns to the city for a one-off performance of “The Nutcracker” on ice.
Teatro Galerias, Monday, December 8, 8 p.m. 250-350 pesos. Two children free with the purchase of each adult ticket.
Jewish music
The free Tuesday music series, Martes de Música y Ópera, has shortened its December offerings to just two programs at the beginning of the month. On December 9, local singer Jaramar (above) is joined by clarinetist Nathalie Braux, guitarist Luis Javier Ochoa and double bassist Diego Martínez Lanz in a program titled “Entre la Pena y el Gozo” (Between Pity and Pleasure), showcasing Sephardic music, which has its roots in the musical traditions of the Jewish communities in medieval Spain and Portugal. No tickets are sold for these performances. Just turn up.
Teatro Degollado, Tuesday, December 9, 8:30 p.m. Free.
Free recitals
The city furniture museum hosts weekday music recitals. Tuesday, December 9, Cuarteto Nima; Friday, December 12, Guitarist Adrián Reyes Durán; Tuesday, December 16, fagot and piano recital; Thursday, December 18, Instituto Cultural Cabañas Chamber Group; Friday, December 19, classical guitarist Gabriel Tejo.
Casa López Portillo (Liceo 177). Free.
Thursday recitals
The Guadalajara council chamber opens its doors to Thursday recitals and concerts.
Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara (Hidalgo & Alcalde, Centro), Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Free.
Ricardo Arjona
Popular Guatemalan singer-songwriter has wide repertoire including ballads, Latin pop, rock, Cuban music, Tejano, Norteño music and Afro-American.
Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12, 9 p.m. 350-1,950 pesos.
Cafe Tacuba
One of Mexico’s most loved rock bands in concert.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12, 9 p.m. 100-250 pesos.
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.
Met: Live in HD
Simulcast of Richard Wagner’s “The Master-Singers of Nuremberg.” (Six hours duration.)
Teatro Diana, Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Remmy Valenzuela
Sinaloan banda sensation in concert.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, December 13, 9 p.m. 250-1,350 pesos.
The Nutcracker
The professional Joven Ballet de Jalisco presents this seasonal favorite in the city’s most elegant theater.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, Saturday, December 19, 8:30 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 21, 12:30 p.m. 70-350 pesos.