Merida Events: Movies and Music

23 February 2015 Events 2

This Week... starting February 23, 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) February 23, 2015

No Events Planned for Today... yet!

Tuesday (Martes) February 24, 2015

Movie: Road to Guantanamo
(United Kingdom 2006). Directors: Mat Whitecross and Michael Winterbottom. Starring Riz Ahmed, Farhad Harun, Wagar Siddiqui and Afran Usman. Part documentary, part drama. This is the story of three British young men of Pakistani descent who travel to Pakistan to attend a wedding. They end up in Guantanamo, accused by the U.S. of being terrorists. This is an extraordinary film on the topic of one of the most terrible products of the American invasions of the Middle East. Probably in English, probably with Spanish subtitles.
Location: Centro Cultural Jose Marti / Parque de Las Americas, Av. Colon x Calle 20
Time: 8:00 PM Tuesday
Admission: Free

Tuesday of Trova: Trio Los Andariegos
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: Jodorowsky's Dune
(USA 2013) The story of cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious but ultimately doomed film adaptation of the seminal science fiction novel. In English with Spanish subtitles. This has universally been hailed as an amazing and wonderful documentary, so do try to see it!
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 PM Tuesday
Admission: Free

Wednesday (Miercoles) February 25, 2015

Concert: AnimeFest by the Chamber Orchestra of Merida
This is a wonderful event, addressing a growing interest in Animé among the people of Merida for quite some time now. Do come and enjoy!
Location: Universidad Tecnologica Metropolitana, Circuito Colonias x 46
Time: 6:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: Free

Movie: Navajazo
(Mexico 2014) An imagined apocalypse is presented to us through portraits of characters struggling to survive in a hostile environment, where the only thing they have in common is the desire to live, no matter the cost. In Spanish.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, centro of Merida
Time: 6:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

Concert: Silly Love Songs by the Choir of the City of Merida
We don’t get to hear nearly enough from this wonderful choir. And everyone loves a silly love song or two, right?
Location: Auditorium of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 8:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: Free

Movie: A Band Called Death
(USA 2012) A documentary on the 1970s punk trio Death, and their new-found popularity decades after they disbanded. In English with Spanish subtitles.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, centro of Merida
Time: 9:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

Thursday (Jueves) February 26, 2015

Movie: Bad Hair
(Mexico 2013) A nine-year-old boy’s preening obsession with straightening his hair elicits a tidal wave of homophobic panic in his hard-working mother. 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

Cinema Classics: Documentary: Koyaanisqatsi
(United States 1984). Director: Godfrey Reggio. There are no spoken words in this movie, but it does not need them. Amazing photography and videography. If you have not seen it, do!!
Location: Videosala of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 7:00 PM Thursday
Admission: Free

Concert: Joan Sibila
This is a presentation of the singer’s new CD, Album Rosa.
Location: Auditorium of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 8:00 PM Thursday
Admission: $50 pesos

Movie: Back to the Future
(USA 1985) A young man is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr. Emmett Brown, and must make sure his high-school-age parents unite in order to save his own existence. In English with Spanish subtitles. A classic!
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 PM Thursday
Admission: Free

Movie: Mommy
(Canada 2014) A widowed single mother, raising her violent son alone, finds new hope when a mysterious neighbor inserts herself into their household. In French 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) February 27, 2015

Movie: Shakespeare and Victor Hugo’s Intimacies
(Mexico, 2008) Twenty years ago, Rosa met Jorge, a young tenant in her lodging house at the corner of Shakespeare and Victor Hugo streets in Mexico City. But after Jorge’s sudden death, Rosa began to discover a darker side of the man who had become her closest friend. In Spanish with English subtitles.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, centro of Merida
Time: 6:00 PM Friday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

Latin American Movie Anthology: Frio Sol de Invierno (Cold Winter Sun)
A young man gets out of a psychiatric hospital and returns home to find a devastated neighborhood. He forms a relationship with a prostitute and her young son. Probably in Spanish, no guarantees about subtitles.
Location: Videosala of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 7:00 PM Friday
Admission: Free

Art: Art Alive
A show including art by Maestro Juan Pablo Bavio and his students. Participate in the raffle of an art piece of 100 x 80 cm.
Location: Juan Pablo Bavio Gallery, Calle 59 x 70
Time: 8:00 to 11:00 PM Friday
Admission: $50 pesos including ticket for the raffle.

Arab Dance: Maktub “It Was Already Written”
This is a performance by the Padme Magusha Dance Company.
Location: Auditorium of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 8:00 PM Friday
Admission: $50 pesos

Concert: Silly Love Songs by the Choir of the City of Merida
We don’t get to hear nearly enough from this wonderful choir.
Location: Centro Cultural Jose Marti / Parque de Las Americas,Av. Colon x Calle 20
Time: 8:30 PM Friday
Admission: Free

Movie: Be Kind Rewind
(UK 2008) Two bumbling store clerks inadvertently erase the footage from all of the tapes in their video rental store. In order to keep the business running, they re-shoot every film in the store with their own camera, with a budget of zero dollars. In English.
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 PM Friday
Admission: $35 pesos

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 Friday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

Saturday (Sabado) February 28, 2015

Merida English Library Saturday Lecture Series: Mexican Wines
Discussion of Mexican wines and limited tasting. Presented by Elliot Diaz, owner of local wine store, Taninos Por Todos.
Location: Merida English Library, Calle 53 x 68
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday
Admission: $ 100 pesos. Attendance limited.

Movie: Waste Land
(USA 2010) An uplifting feature documentary highlighting the transformative power of art and the beauty of the human spirit. Top-selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz takes us on an emotional journey … In Portuguese with Spanish subtitles. Especially inspiring if you are an artist of any kind!
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, centro of Merida
Time: 6:00 PM Saturday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

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!

Movie: Beetlejuice
(USA 1998) A pair of young lovers flee their New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out to find them. That hardly begins to describe this amazing movie classic starring Michael Keaton. In English.
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 PM Saturday
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 Saturday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

Sunday (Domingo), March 01, 2015

AFAD Open House
Come see the dogs and cats and get ready to adopt one!
Location: AFAD Animal Shelter in Periferico
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday
Admission: Free

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
Note that this performance of OSY will take place at Teatro Manzanero on Sunday, March 1st. During the month of March there will be NO Friday performances, thus tickets and seating will be limited.
Sunday, March 1 features a program called A la Eslava with music by Dvorak and Tchaikovsky.
Location: Teatro Armando Manzanero, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 12:00 PM Sunday
Admission: Tickets available at the box office

Movie: Poltergeist
(USA 1982) As a family moves into their new home, they notice strange events that mostly affect their young daughter. One of Stephen King's most famous ghost stories brought to film. In English.
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 PM Sunday
Admission: Free

Monday (Lunes) March 02, 2015

No events planned for today... yet!

Coming Soon

Musical Performances
La Escuela Superior de Artes de Yucatán will be performing three events in honor of the music teacher who was recently abducted and killed, Luis Luna Guarneros. The suspects have been apprehended (see article here), and these events are being held to commemorate his life and his dedication to the musical life of Merida. Certainly attendance by the expatriate community would be appreciated.
• Wednesday, February 25: At the Armando Manzanero Theatre (Calle 62 x 61), 8 PM, Quod stellae in caelo (Stars in the Firmament) with chorus, band and orchestra. The program will include some pieces from Carmen Burana.
• Thursday, February 26: At the Centro Cultural Pro Historia Peninsular (ProHispen at Calle 19 #94 x 18 y 20 in Colonia México), 8 PM, Battalia à 9 (Chamber music)
• Friday, February 27: At Templo Expiatorio de Nuestra Señora de la Consolación (Monjas) (Calle 63 x 64), 8 PM, Memoriam Concilium Musicae with Band and Organ. There will also be a mass in the Monjas church which the music will accompany. The music on this evening will include music by Bach, the Coronation Mass and Hallelujah Chorus by Mozart. It should be a pretty amazing evening.
Admission: Free

Merida Music Festival: Sunday March 8
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),
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 at the door the day of), $1000 pesos for VIP, this includes 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.

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 1 - A la Eslava - Dvorak and Tchaikovsky
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

Merida English Library Saturday Lecture Series: October – March
• March 7: TBA
• March 14: TBA
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

Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band: March 08
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.

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.

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Comments

Working Gringos 10 years ago

Probably in English since it was made in the UK, but we cannot be sure.

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Liz Cohen 10 years ago

Do you know if the film Road to Guantanamo on Tuesday will be in English or Spanish and if it will have subtitles? Thanks.

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