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What's on in San Miguel de Allende, minus the noise.
This week will be a busy one: before dawn Saturday, the barrios of Valle del Maíz, la Estación and La Aurora process to the Parroquia for the actual Alborada — bells and fireworks to look forward to — followed that evening by a mojiganga parade at a more sane hour. Plus, an opera opening and a weekend of different gallery walks.
Here’s what’s vale la pena, worth to leave the house for this week:
Vale la Pena this week
Saturday, Oct 3
- La Alborada: Recorrido y Celebracion — 3:00 AM · Parroquia / Jardin Principal
Before dawn Saturday, the barrios of Valle del Maíz, la Estación, and La Aurora process to the Parroquia with bells, bands, and fireworks. This is the real Alborada.
- Entrada de Animas y Xuchiles — 5:00 PM · Calzada de la Estacion to Centro
Can’t do 3am? This is Alborada at a reasonable hour: 5pm! Dance troupes, musicians, and towering mojigangas parade from Calzada de la Estación into Centro.
- Grand Opening: Vista Sublime Art Gallery / Studio — 11:00 AM · Vista Sublime Art Gallery
A new gallery/studio, Vista Sublime, opens its doors this weekend.
- Art Walk at Fabrica La Aurora — 5:00 PM · Fabrica La Aurora
Fabrica La Aurora throws its doors open for another evening Art Walk – wander the studios and galleries at your own pace, no ticket required.
Tuesday, Oct 6
- 14th Annual Casita Linda Studio 54 Gala — 6:00 PM · Agua Bendita Hotel
Casita Linda’s annual gala with live show and DJ set. $185 USD a head with every peso going toward the homes this non-profit builds for local families. Not a casual Tuesday-night pick, but a genuinely good cause if a fancy night out is what you’re after.
- Operisima: The Marriage of Figaro — 6:30 PM · Teatro Angela Peralta
A full staged production of Mozart’s comic opera opens at Teatro Angela Peralta Tuesday, running for three nights. Real orchestra, real singers for ticket prices of 600-800 pesos. Available at the Teatro Ángela Peralta box office or online.
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The Local Table
Son de Cafe: Encuentro Cultural — Fri, Oct 2 · 10:00 AM · Centro Cultural Instituto Allende
Centro Cultural Instituto Allende spends a full day on coffee – tastings, talks, a photo exhibition on the region’s cloud forests – capped by a live Son Jarocho set from Aguaviento.
Heart to Heart Charity Bazaar — Sat, Oct 3 · 10:00 AM
A Saturday bazaar with its proceeds going to Patronato Pro Ninos – browse for a good cause on your way to the Art Walk.
5a Edicion Vendimia Santa Catalina — Sat, Oct 3 · Vinedos Santa Catalina
Vinedos Santa Catalina throws its fifth annual grape harvest festival Saturday – out past the centro, but a genuine excuse to see how this small vineyard is making its wine special.
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Make Something
Butter & Honey: Taller de mantequilla artesanal — Sat, Oct 3 · 9:00 AM · Tierra y Amor
Out in Atotonilco, a hands-on morning: churn your own butter with a maestro quesero, walk through a honey museum, then picnic in the garden. $1,800, reserve via WhatsApp.
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After Dark
Josue Tacoronte: Clasico vs Flamenco — Thu, Oct 1 · 6:30 PM · Paprika Restaurante and Music House
Classical guitar squares off against flamenco at Paprika – a genre mash-up that’s more interesting than either style alone.
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With Kids
Desfile de Danzas Locales y Foraneas — Sun, Oct 4 · 11:00 AM · El Cardo to Jardin Allende
Sunday’s parade of folk dancers – local and visiting – winds through the centro in full costume, honoring the city’s founder. Free, colorful, and easy for kids to watch from any curb along the route.
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A Local Tip
Truish Tales by Your Friends — Sat, Oct 3 · 3:00 PM · Casa de la Noche
Leslie Beam and a rotating cast of locals tell true(ish) stories at Casa de la Noche – storytelling night done right, and a nice change of pace from another concert listing.
Charreada de Feria — Sun, Oct 4 · 12:00 PM · Lienzo Charro Luis H. Ducoing
Sunday afternoon you can view a real charreada – Mexico’s original rodeo, a traditional equestrian competition passed down through generations. Get your cowboy attire out already!
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Thanks for reading,
With love from San Miguel de Allende
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