Tuesday recitals
The Martes de Música y Ópera series sponsored by the Jalisco Culture Department attracts some truly stellar classical performers and it’s all free!
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. August 16: Sopranos Cecilia Ledesma Díaz and Mónica Barbosa Ibarra with pianist Juan Pablo García. August 30: Piano recital by Elena Camarena.
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Thursday Dance
Free presentations by contemporary dance groups. August 18: Irish dance, August 25: Bailes de salón (son Cubano, danzón, bolero, cha cha cha, mambo, cumbia, salsa).
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas, Thursdays, 6 p.m. Free.
Laura Pausini
Italian pop singer has a large following in Mexico.
Auditorio Telmex, Sunday, August 14, 8:30 p.m. 650-2,300 pesos.
Mariachi galas
As in past years, the International Mariachi Festival stages nightly galas featuring some of the country’s top mariachi bands: Vargas de Tecalitlán, Nuevo Tecalitlán, Sol de América and América de Don Jesús Rodríguez de Hijar. Accompanied by the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra, these evenings, while expensive, are emotional experiences and full of color.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, August 26; Saturday, August 27; Tuesday, August 30; Wednesday, August 31; Thursday, September 1; Friday, September 2. All at 8 p.m.470-2,170 pesos.
Sin Bandera
Popular Latino pop duo is made up of Mexico’s Leonel García and Argentinean Noel Schajris.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, August 27, 9 p.m. 300-1,700 pesos.
Jazz concert
The New York Jazz All Stars series, sponsored by the Universidad de Guadalajara and Jazz at Lincoln Center, presents Marcus Printup Quintet.
Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomás V. Gómez 125, Colonia Ladron de Guevara), Thursday, September 1, 9 p.m. 200 pesos in advance or 350 pesos at the door.
Alejandro Fernandez
Ranchero singer and heartthrob is the son of legendary crooner Vicente Fernandez, but is fast becoming as popular as his “old man.”
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, September 3, 9 p.m. and Sunday, September 4, 8 p.m.
Garbage
Concert by hugely successful U.S.-Scottish alternative rock band, formed in 1993 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Teatro Diana, Sunday, September 4, 8 p.m. 250-2,100 pesos.
Ballet de Jalisco
The state’s only full-time professional dance troupe presents “Don Quijote,” based on the famous work by Miguel de Cervantes.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, September 23, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 24, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 25, 12;30 p.m. 55-350 pesos.
Swan Lake
Famed Moscow State Ballet performs arguably the world’s most famous classical work.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, September 30, 9 p.m. 300-650 pesos.
Roberto Carlos
Brazilian pop singer still treading the boards at the age of 75.
Auditorio Telmex, Sunday, September 25, 9 p.m. 375-1,500 pesos.
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Turn back the clock to hear swing dance melodies from yesteryear. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all over the world.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, September 29, 9 p.m. 500-1,400 pesos
Stomp
Mexican debut for British theatrical sensation that has become a global phenomenon. The performers use their body and everyday objects as percussion instruments to create a physical theatrical experience. Stomp’s New York production passed its 5,000th performance mark in 2006.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, October 1, 6 and 9 p.m. 500-1,250 pesos.
GR RECOMMENDS: Youth Orchestra
The Orquesta Sinfonica Juvenil de Guadalajara presents its Concierto de Verano 2016. Directed by Juan Tucan Franco, this concert will feature flutist Ray Furuta from the United States.
Instituto Cultural Cabañas, Friday, August 19, 8 p.m. Tickets 100 pesos, available from any La Borra de Cafe, or at the Cabañas box office.