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What's on in San Miguel de Allende, minus the noise.
This week wraps up the Fiestas Patronales with the Octava de la Fiesta — a midday procession, music in the Jardín, and fireworks over Plaza Principal on Sunday. But it wouldn't be San Miguel without an art opening, lots of music, and a Saturday spent outside at a rancho… and more to come in this week's edit.
Here's what's vale la pena, worth leaving the house for:
Vale la Pena this week
Thursday, Oct 8
- Cocina Corazón — Hands-On Mexican Cooking Workshop — 5:00 PM · Casa Schuck
A hands-on Mexican cooking night at Casa Schuck — you do the chopping and stirring, then sit down to the tasting dinner you helped make. $1,400 MXN, supplies and recipes included; reserve via WhatsApp.
Saturday, Oct 10
- Pedro Friedeberg — Exhibition Opening starting at 12:00 PM — Casa Diana Gallery to Casa del Mayorazgo de la Cañal to "El Nigromante"
500-plus works by Pedro Friedeberg — one of Mexico's most collected living artists, best known for his surreal hand-and-foot chairs — open across three Centro venues, with a free guided walkthrough in three parts. Free.
- Billy Boots Cup: Cow Sorting for Feed the Hungry — 10:00 AM · Rancho Sol Dorado
An afternoon of actual cow-sorting out at Rancho Sol Dorado, plus 20-plus local vendors and a raffle, raising money for Feed the Hungry SMA. Free to attend.
- Bolero Vivo! International Bolero Festival — 7:00 PM · Teatro Ángela Peralta
A festival built around bolero — the ballad tradition running through Mexico, Cuba, and the rest of Latin America — at Teatro Ángela Peralta. Ticketed at the box office or online.
Sunday, Oct 11
- Octava de la Fiesta — 12:00 PM · Jardín Principal
The last day of the Fiestas Patronales: the image of San Miguel Arcángel is carried in procession through the city's churches at midday, with music at the Jardín at 6:30 and fireworks over Plaza Principal at 9. Free.
- Angela Kaset, Nashville — Concert — 3:30 PM · Casa Feliciana
Nashville songwriter Angela Kaset — four decades and 4,000-plus songs — plays an intimate, story-driven set at Casa Feliciana in La Aldea, cocktails first. 350–500 MXN, all of it going to Centro Infantil de Los Angeles. Reservations via WhatsApp
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The Local Table
La Santa Cosecha Harvest Festival — Sat, Oct 10 · La Santa Vid
La Santa Vid's first-ever harvest festival — a new addition to this fall's vendimia season out at the winery with dinner, lots of wine (of course) and live music. Must reserve table in advance.
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Make Something
Tejiendo con Plantas y Fibras — Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · Atelier Community
Weave your own piece on a frame loom with plant fibers, taught by Regina at Atelier Community. $700 MXN, materials and a drink included; reserve via WhatsApp.
The Departed's Coffee — Wed, Oct 14 · 12:00 PM · Hacienda El Santuario
Traditional cook Consuelito Venancio walks you through Otomí-style coffee preparation at Hacienda El Santuario, part of their Día de Muertos events. Reserve via WhatsApp.
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After Dark
Broadway Mixtape — Thu–Sat, Oct 8–10 · 6:00 PM · Teatro Santa Ana
Players Workshop & Collective Theatre Co. closes out its run of Broadway-songbook favorites at Teatro Santa Ana. Tickets at the Biblioteca's taquilla.
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Move & Reset
New Moon Yoga & Brunch — Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM · Terra
A new-moon yoga session with Mauna, followed by brunch, out at Terra's glamping grounds by the Presa. 580 MXN, limited spots.
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With Kids
Títeres Corazón de Luna — Sun, Oct 11 · 5:00 PM · Plaza La Luciérnaga
A Día de Muertos-themed puppet show for kids at Plaza La Luciérnaga's Foro. Free.
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For piano lovers...
Richard Dowling, Piano — Sun, Oct 11 · 5:00 PM · St. Paul's Church
Steinway Artist Richard Dowling opens Pro Música's new concert season at St. Paul's Church. Ticketed at 500-700 MXN.
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With love from San Miguel de Allende
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