Oaxaca
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Every evening the rather drab Casa de Cantera transforms itself into the colorful Casa de Guelaguetza. It's a mesmerizing show, with lots of...
Every evening the rather drab Casa de Cantera transforms itself into the colorful Casa de Guelaguetza. It's a mesmerizing show, with lots of music and traditional dancing. Things get started nightly at 8:30 pm.
Centro Cultural Ricardo Flores Magón hosts performances of music and dance. ...
Centro Cultural Ricardo Flores Magón hosts performances of music and dance.
The Monte Albán has nightly dance shows beginning at 8:30 pm. ...
The Monte Albán has nightly dance shows beginning at 8:30 pm.
This organization offers a series of film screenings throughout the year in the majestic Teatro Macedonio Alcala (which is an experience in...
This organization offers a series of film screenings throughout the year in the majestic Teatro Macedonio Alcala (which is an experience in itself). The films, mostly independently made, cover a wide range of topics relating to Oaxaca, Mexico, and the wider world. Aimed at Spanish-speaking audiences, many of the films in Spanish are not subtitled into English. However, the experience of watching a well-made, intellectually stimulating film in the atmospheric environs of the theater, and the reasonable entry fee, more than compensates for any lack of English.
The French-style, 19th-century Teatro de Macedonio Alcalá, one of the city's most beautiful buildings, hosts concerts. There are no tours, so...
The French-style, 19th-century Teatro de Macedonio Alcalá, one of the city's most beautiful buildings, hosts concerts. There are no tours, so you'll need to buy a ticket to a show to see the sumptuous interior. Show times and information are posted at the entrance. There are operas, world dance, and art-house film screenings.
This cinema on the northern edge of the Centro Histórico offers art films in various languages, often English with Spanish subtitles. On Tuesday...
This cinema on the northern edge of the Centro Histórico offers art films in various languages, often English with Spanish subtitles. On Tuesday, classic films are featured. The folding chairs are a bit hard, but, hey, admission is free. Screenings generally take place at 6 and 8 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Look for posters around town or head up to the theater—each month's schedule is posted on the door.
On Zicatela Beach, P.J.'s CineMar shows movies every evening at 5, 7, and 9 pm. Stop by earlier in the day to see what's showing. Besides the...
On Zicatela Beach, P.J.'s CineMar shows movies every evening at 5, 7, and 9 pm. Stop by earlier in the day to see what's showing. Besides the basic popcorn, soda, and candy, the concession also sells beer and freshly ground hot chocolate.
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