Merida Events: Music Festival
This Week... starting March 02, 2014
Mark Your Calendars for 2015
These dates are all governed by the cycles of the Sun and/or Moon and most are associated with major holidays and celebrations in Yucatan.
March 20 at 4:45 PM: Spring Equinox
March 29: Palm Sunday
April 4: Total Lunar Eclipse
April 5: Easter Sunday
June 21 at 11:38 AM: Midsummer Equinox
July 2 & 31: Blue Moon
September 23 at 3:20 PM: Fall Equinox
September 27: Super Moon
September 28: Total Lunar Eclipse
December 21 at 10:48 PM: Winter Equinox
Monday (Lunes) March 02, 2015
No Events Planned for Today... yet!
Tuesday (Martes) March 03, 2015
Tuesday of Trova
As the annual Festival of Trova begins, try not to miss any of these performances.
Location: Auditorium of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 8:30 PM Tuesday
Admission: Free
Movie: Forbidden Zone
(USA 1980) The bizarre and musical tale of a girl who travels to another dimension through the gateway found in her family's basement. In English with Spanish subtitles.
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 PM Tuesday
Admission: Free
Wednesday (Miercoles) March 04, 2015
Movie: Cuates de Australia
(2011 Mexico) The stark landscape of a remote stretch of plains in Coahuila, Mexico is as harsh as it is spectacular. The inhabitants of Cuates in Australia – rancheros, mostly – work from dawn ‘til dusk every day to eke out their survival, as their water supply dwindles and clouds drift by yielding not a drop of rain. In Spanish.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, centro of Merida
Time: 6:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students
Movie (Goya): Pan’s Labyrinth
(Mexico 2006) No, you should not let your children watch this movie. It is a soulful film, but due to graphic violence, lots of blood and fantastical but terrifying creatures, this film is not suitable for children under 13 years in age. This is truly an R rated film - a beautiful, imaginative fantasy yet brutal and quite violent.
Location: Recinto Rendon Peniche (Calle 42 x 44 y 46, Colonia Industrial)
Time: 8:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: Free
Movie: Nomadak TX
(2009) A documentary that follows a globe-hopping musical due from the Basque Country in Spain. In Spanish.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, centro of Merida
Time: 9:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students
Thursday (Jueves) March 05, 2015
Movie: Club Sandwich
(Mexico 2013) Hector and his young mother Paloma go on holiday. Out of season their hotel is deserted. In Spanish with English subtitles.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, centro of Merida
Time: 6:00 PM Thursday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students
Movie: A touch of Sin
(China 2013) Four independent stories set in modern China about random acts of violence. In English with Spanish subtitles.
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 PM Thursday
Admission: Free
Movie: Maria's Clouds
(Germany 2014) During her visit to Sils Maria in Switzerland, Maria Ender, a veteran actor looks back to examine her life. Emotionally recalling her years of success, she longs for the time in which everyone loved and recognized her. Envy takes hold when she meets Jo-Ann, a young talent who will play the role that made her a star. In English with Spanish subtitles.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, centro of Merida
Time: 9:00 PM Thursday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students
Friday (Viernes) March 06, 2015
Movie: Ilo Ilo
(China 2013) Ilo Ilo chronicles the Lim family as they adjust to their newly arrived Filipina domestic helper, Teresa, (Angeli Bayani) who has come, like many other Filipinas, in search of a better life. In English.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, centro of Merida
Time: 6:00 PM Friday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students
Movie: Her
(USA 2013) A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his newly purchased operating system that's designed to meet his every need. In English.
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 PM Friday
Admission: $35 pesos
Movie: Leviathan
(Rusia 2014) Kolya lives in a small village on the Barents Sea, north of Russia. It has a garage next to his house, where he lives with his young wife Lilia and her son Roma, from his previous marriage. The village mayor want to steal his land, his home and his workshop for their projects. In Russian with Spanish subtitles.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, centro of Merida
Time: 9:00 PM Friday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students
Saturday (Sabado) March 07, 2015
Merida English Library Saturday Lecture Series
“Caribbean Flamingo Conservation Success in Yucatan and Future Challenges” . Presenters from Ninos y Crias, a local non-profit, will provide fascinating facts about “our flamingos” and more.
Location: Merida English Library, Calle 53 x 68
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday
Admission: Free
Opera at the Movies: Macbeth
Location: Sala Mayamax in Gran Museo del Mundo Maya
Time: Opera Talk: 11:30 AM, Opera Begins: 12:00 PM
Admission: Free
Workshop: Paper-Mache Mask Making
This workshop will be both days, Saturday & Sunday March 7 & 8. A second workshop will be held Saturday & Sunday March 14 & 15
Location: SoHo Galleries (Calle 60 #400-A x 61 y 43, Centro Merida)
Time: Saturdays 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sundays: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
More information: info@sohogalleriesmx.com or call 928-5710
Admission: $25 USD per class
Movie: H2O
(Mexico 2012) Mexico City grows unchecked. Before an area surrounded by lakes, now supplying water to this city is a real problem. H2Omx records shortages, waste and serious water pollution problems. In Spanish.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, centro of Merida
Time: 6:00 PM Saturday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students
Movie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
(USA 1975) A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. In English.
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 PM Saturday
Admission: $35 pesos
Movie: Life Itself
(USA 2014) Documentary about the life of Roger Ebert, one of the most influential film critics in the United States of all time, died in 2012. Ebert wrote most of his life for the Chicago Sun-Times, published numerous books on cinema and was the first critic who received a Pulitzer Prize for his movie reviews. In English with Spanish subtitles.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, centro of Merida
Time: 9:00 PM Saturday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students
Sunday (Domingo), March 08, 2015
Documentary about Nature
Location: Museum of Natural History, Calle 59 Next to the Zoo
Time: 12:00 PM Sunday
Admission: Free
Symphony Orchestra of Yucatan (OSY) in March
Concierto Didactico - Mozart, Prokofiev, Britten and Tchaikovsky. This week features a program called A la Eslava with music by Dvorak and Tchaikovsky. Don't forget... this month the performances are NOT at the Peon Contreras.
Location: Teatro Armando Manzanero, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 12:00 PM Sunday
Admission: Tickets available at the box office
Merida Music Festival
Bands included are: CopyPaste (with an added Tribute to Amy Winehouse), Los Twangs (with old fashioned Rock-n-Roll), Lanugo, Lasgori, Maydel and her Cuban Band, atcada Do Fogo (all percussion), Divas (a tribute to the rock of the 80s) and more. This is a great way to spend a lovely day at a beautiful hacienda listening to great music... don't miss this!!
Location: Hacienda Dzibikak, Carretera Uman-Hunucma, Km. 5 C.P. 97393 Uman, Yucatan
Time: 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Admission: $300 pesos for general admission ($350 pesos at the door the day of), $1000 pesos for VIP tickets which include all food and drink in the Hacienda, $50 pesos for round trip bus from Hennessy's every half hour starting at 1:00 PM. Tickets are available at several places in Merida. More info on the website. Tickets are also available at the beach by calling Jeff or Judy at 969-935-7700 or 9999-91-29-43.
Movie: The Trial
(USA 1962) An unassuming office worker is arrested and stands trial, but he is never made aware of his charges.In English.
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 PM Sunday
Admission: Free
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band
An icon of the music comes to Merida. Do not miss the opportunity to listen live to one of the musicians who marked an era, accompanied by some very accomplished artists in their own rights. This is a unique and unrepeatable concert not to miss.
Location:Coliseo Yucatan, on the road to Progreso
Time: 8:00 PM
Admission:from $425 pesos to $1825 pesos . Buy your tickets in advance here.
Monday (Lunes) March 09, 2015
No events planned for today... yet!
Coming Soon
Ceremony in a Sacred Mayan Cave: Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Join Astrea and a local cave guardian in exploring one of Yucatan's sacred caves, and participate in a ceremony there. Reserve your spot now by emailing mundoastrea@gmail.com or call/WhatsApp 999-357-9172.
Location: Meeting places in Merida and Progreso.
Time: 9:00 AM in Progreso, 9:30 AM in Merida. Return by 5:00 PM
Admission: $450 pesos. $100 pesos for lunch following ceremony, provided by local villagers.
Concert: Rock and Blues - Friday March 13, 2015
The Merida English Library presents its Music in the Gardens concert series. This concert features Steve Katz, formerly of Blood, Sweat & Tears, on guitar and vocals.
Location: in the Garden of the Merida English Library
Time: 7:00 PM
Admission: $100 pesos. Seating limited. Beverages available.
Night Tour to Izamal: Saturday - March 14
This tour will take you to the Magical Town of Izamal, the Casa de la Fundacion (a private and beautifully renovated colonial home), and the Light and Sound show at the Izamal Convent, plus giving your support to Impulso Universitario, A.C.
Location: Begins at Impulso Universitario, Calle 62 #383 x 45 y 47, Centro. Free parking is available.
Time: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM when the tour returns to its starting point.
Admission: $80 USD or $1,200 pesos. Deadline to register: March 6
Register at: contacto@impulsouniversitario.org.mx or call (999) 928-4727
Symphony Orchestra of Yucatan (OSY) in March
Note that performances of OSY in March will take place at Teatro Manzanero on Sunday, March 1st. During the month of March there will be NO Friday performances, thus /tickets/seating may be limited.
Sunday, March 8 - Concierto Didactico - Mozart, Prokofiev, Britten and Tchaikovsky
Sunday, March 15 - Republica Checa en la musica - Dvorak and Smetana
Sunday, March 22 - Del Clasicismo al Romanticismo - Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Liszt
Muelle Market-Bazar del Muelle
First and Third Thursdays in February and March 2015. Local and Foreign Artisans Market: to benefit the Chicxulub Food Bank. Attractions include Slow Food Market Vendors, Jewelry by Jorge, Carvings by Martine, Olga Cuevas: Clothing Designer, Mano de Nano (aka Naomi Murphy): homemade mustard, salad dressing, marinades, granola, meat rubs, baked goods, and a variety of pickles, Anita's Salchichones (German Sausage) and many many more !!!
Location: D'Mar Salon de Eventos, Calle 28x21y23, Chicxulub Puerto
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Admission: Free to shoppers. Vendors contact for more information.
More Information: Call Nola (English): (999) 109-6319 or e-mail: muellemarket@gmail.com or keep up with new announcements on the Muelle Market-Bazar del Muelle Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MuelleMarket
Yucadanz: Monthly Contra Dance in Merida
When is a square dance not square? You're just going to love this new dance in town. Contra dance is a community “barn dance”, where everyone socializes and dances with everyone else. We love their energy and hope that everyone will give contra dance a whirl. Everyone is welcome!
Location: Tumaka't Dance Studio, Calle 51 #475-A x 52 y 54 (blue building, middle of block), Centro
Time: Beginner Class: 7:15 PM in English and Spanish, Contra dance: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Admission: Bring your own refreshments and water, no alcohol at the dance. $50-$100 pesos donation requested. Proceeds benefit Tumaka't, a nonprofit arts group, and to establish a fund for live music. Read this great page on the Yucadanz website!
Scheduled Meetings: Saturday, March 14, Saturday, March 28, Saturday, April 11
Merida English Library Saturday Lecture Series: October – March
• March 7: Merida English Library presents Xi Chocolatl: The History of Chocolate in Mexico.
• March 14: Merida English Library presents Jack Robinson talking about the Gran Parque la Plancha.
Location: Merida English Library, Calle 53 x 66 y 68, Merida centro.
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Admission: Most lectures are free, some have a nominal fee
International T'oh Festival Kickoff - March 12
The next amazing T'oh Bird Festival will kickoff at a conference today.
Location: Universidad Marista de Merida, Auditorio Vicente Victoria Herrera FMS
Time: 10:00 AM
Admission: Free. More information at www.festivalavesyucatan.com
Concert: Rock and Blues - Friday March 13, 2015
The Merida English Library presents its Music in the Gardens concert series. This concert features Steve Katz, formerly of Blood, Sweat & Tears, on guitar and vocals.
Location: Merida English Library, Calle 53 between 66 and 68, Centro
Time: 7:30 PM
Admission: $100 pesos. Tickets on sale now at the library. Seating limited. Beverages available.
Gastronomic Festival from the Lombardia Region - Friday March 13, 2015
Location: La Casona Della Nonna (Calle 43 #496 x 58 y 60, Centro Merida)
Time: 7:30 PM
Admission: $230 pesos per person
Reservations Necessary: Cell: (999) 209-4205 or Whatsapp: (967) 130-9395
Workshop: Paper-Mache Mask Making - March 14 & 15
Location: SoHo Galleries (Calle 60 #400-A x 61 y 43, Centro Merida)
Time: Saturdays 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sundays: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission: $25 USD per class
More information: info@sohogalleriesmx.com or call 928-5710
Art Opening: Gestational Spaces by Lorraine Toohey - March 19, 2015
Come enjoy this fascinating exhibit, "an exploration in drawing and sculpture of the nature and meaning of gestational space". Food and drinks provided.
Location: Galleria la Eskalera (Calle 70 #474-B x 57, Centro Merida)
Time: 7:00 PM
Admission: Free
The International String Quartet
This much-loved group features excellent musicians from all over the world. Don't miss at least one of these performances!
18 & 19 March: Hacienda Xcanatun - $200 pesos. Call for reservation 930-2140
8pm performance
Elgar - String Quartet in E minor Op. 83
Haydn - String Quartet in D minor Op. 76 No. 2
26 March: in a Centro church, Location to be announced - $200 pesos
Corelli - Concerto Grosso No. 8
Purcell - Chaconne
Albinoni - Concerto Grosso No. 1
Mozart - String Quartet
16 April: Hacienda Xcanatun - $200 pesos. Call for reservation 930-2140
8 PM performance
Mozart - String Quartet No. 21 in D Major, K575 - OR - Tansman - String Quartet No. 3
Smetana - Quartet in E minor 'From My Life'
21 May: Hacienda Xcanatun - $200 pesos. Call for reservation 930-2140
8 PM performance. Program to be announced
18 June: Hacienda Xcanatun - $200 pesos. Call for reservation 930-2140
8 PM performance
Gliere - Quartet in A Major Op 2
Shostakovitch - Quartet No. 2
Pending approval from the City of Merida:
"The String Quartet in the Classical Period"
21 March: Palacio Canton y Museo de Antropología de Yucatán - 8 PM performance
22 March: Centro Cultural de Merida Olimpo - 6 PM performance
"The String Quartet in the Romantic Period"
20 June : Palacio Canton y Museo de Antropologia de Yucatan - 2 PM performance
20 June : Centro Cultural de Merida Olimpo - 6 PM performance
Symphony Orchestra of Yucatan (OSY) in March
Note: During the month of March there will be NO Friday performances, thus /tickets/seating may be limited.
Sunday, March 15 - Republica Checa en la musica - Dvorak and Smetana
Sunday, March 22 - Del Clasicismo al Romanticismo - Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Liszt
Exhibition: FACES - Friday March 20
This event is an exhibition of Alison Palmer’s Masks and Photographs. Some of the masks made by students in the February mask-making workshop will also be shown. Music will be by Steve Katz of Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Location: SoHo Galleries, Calle 60 # 400-A x 41 y 43
Time: 7:00 PM
Admission: Free, with selected pieces for sale
Festival of Trova: Merida Yucatan - March 22 – 31
All the best of Yucatan’s trova groups and individuals will be in Merida this week.
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