Free recitals
Classical guitarist Gabriel Tejo.
Casa López Portillo (Liceo 177), Friday, December 19. Free.
The Nutcracker
The professional Joven Ballet de Jalisco presents this seasonal favorite in the city’s most elegant theater.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, December 19, 8:30 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 21, 12:30 p.m. 70-350 pesos.
Closing out the year
The Camerata Sinfónica de Xalisco will be giving this year’s traditional end-of-year concerts in the stately Degollado Theater. The concerts will be conducted by Allen Vladimir Gómez, and feature soloists David Alejandro Padilla Guerrero (oboe) and Gerardo Ruvalcaba Rodriguez (violin). The program will feature Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro Overture,” Bach’s “Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C minor,” Juventino Rosas’ “Sobre Las Olas” and Haydn’s “Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp minor” (known as the “Farewell” Symphony).
Teatro Degollado, Tuesday, December 30, 8 p.m. and Wednesday, December 31, 8 p.m.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
The JPO opens its first season of 2015 with a concert featuring acclaimed Mexican pianist Jorge Federico Osorio interpreting works by Brahms.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, January 16, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday., January 18, 12:30 p.m.
Live from the Met
The Met: Live in HD series continues through April 2015 with its simulcasts from the Big Apple. Lehár’s “The Merry Widow” is a new production featuring the great Renée Fleming as the beguiling femme fatale who captivates all Paris. The staging is by Broadway virtuoso director and choreographer Susan Stroman (The Producers, Oklahoma!, Contact).
Teatro Diana, Saturday, January 17, 11:55 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Disney Live
Mickey Mouse and friends return for a series of shows.
Teatro Diana, Wednesday, January 28, 6 p.m.; Thursday, January 29, 4 & 7 p.m.; Friday, January 30, 4 & 7 p.m. Friday, January 30, 4 & 7 p.m.; Saturday, January 31, 10:30, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, February 1, noon, 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. 200-600 pesos.
Pablo Milanes
Famed singer/songwriter/guitarist was one of the founders of the Cuban nueva trova movement.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, February 7, 8:30 p.m. 350-1,150 pesos.
Live from the Met
“The Tales of Hoffmann” by Jacques Offenbach sees Vittorio Grigolo and Matthew Polenzani take turns playing the tortured poet and unwitting adventurer of the title.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, February 7, noon. 100-250 pesos.
GetBack Beatlemania
Popular Fab Four tribute band are back in town for the umpteenth time.
Teatro Diana, Friday, February 13, 9 p.m. 250-450 pesos.
Anna Netrebko
Russian, considered one of the finest living operatic sopranos, helps the Teatro Diana celebrate its 10th anniversary with a special concert. While tickets prices are high, there many not be another chance for opera lovers in Guadalajara to see such a legendary performer.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, February 28, 9 p.m. 700-3,000 pesos.