AUGUST 2010: This is a calendar of arts and cultural events in La Paz, México. Check back -- I update listings throughout the month. Schedules can change without notice, so if your heart is set on a particular event, best to double-check date and time. Go to the Venues page for information on event locations. To correct or add to this page, please e-mail rozinlapaz@yahoo.com

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Until July 30, archival exhibit: Historical images and documents are on display at the public archives to mark the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. Location is the Sala de Consulta at Archivo Histórico Pablo L. Martínez, next to Teatro de la Ciudad, Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Until July 31, arts exhibition: A show of works from the 12 Bienal de Artes Visuales del Noroeste features paintings, drawings, photographs, graphics and video at Galería de Arte Carlos Olachea. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and weekends 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Admission is free.

Until Sept. 1, anthropology museum photography exhibit: El Ciro de Bibis is an exhibition of photographs of circus life with text by Vicente Leñero. Admission is free to the Museo Regional de Antropología e Historia.

Until Sept. 3, Photography competition: La Fundación Alianza Francesa is sponsoring an international photography competition from May 3 to Sept. 3. First prize is a trip to Paris and exhibition of the photographer’s work in a Parisian gallery. The title of the competition: "Tengo 20 años en mi país” (J’ai 20 ans dans mon pays). For more information, visit the Web page la Fundación Alianza Francesa : www.fondation-alliancefr.org

EVENTS DAY BY DAY

TUESDAY, JULY 27

Cultural presentation: There's a one-hour cultural talk in Spanish Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. at Se Habla…La Paz Spanish Language school. For more information, call the school at 122-7763. The presentation is open to the public and is free.

French film series: The Tuesday night series at Alianza Francesa, Revolución 635, starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.  July 27: “Kirikou and the Sorceress, directed by Michel Ocelot. It’s the winner of international animated film awards.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform from 8 to 11 p.m. at Tailhunter Bar & FUBAR Cantina on Obregón 755,  on the Malecón between Salvatierra and Torre Iglesias.

Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox is a 2009 animated film based on the Roald Dahl children’s novel. Featuring George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Bill Murray, this is director Wes Anderson’s first animated film. the flick starts at 9 p.m. at Bar Salsipuedes, Alvaro Obregón 2130 (on the Malecón between Allende and Juárez).

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28

Live rock-and-roll: Laura and the Baja South Band perform Wednesdays and Saturdays 6:30 until 10 p.m. at Club Marlin in El Centenario.

THURSDAY, JULY 29

FRIDAY, JULY 30

Art show opens: Presagios Funestos (ill-fated omens/ premonitions of disaster) is the title of this exhibition of work by Norberto Warner at Bar SalsiPuedes, Obregón 2130 (on the Malecón between Allende and Juárez). The show continues until Aug. 30.

Classical guitar concert postponed: The concert at Galería Tonantzin featuring classical guitarist Guillermos Avilés has been postponed. I’ll publish news of the event once it is rescheduled.

Friday film series: This month’s Friday night film series at Alianza Francesa, Revolución 635, tonight shows a collection of short films by Czech directors.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform from 8 p.m. to midnight at Tailhunter Bar & FUBAR Cantina on Obregón 755, on the Malecón between Salvatierra and Torre Iglesias.

Live Jazz: The La Paz jazz group Seven Clouds plays starting 8 p.m. at Pueblo Marinero at Costa Baja, km. 7.5 on the highway to Pichilingue. For more information, call 121-6226.

SATURDAY, JULY 31

Live rock-and-roll: Laura and the Baja South Band perform Wednesdays and Saturdays 6:30 until 10 p.m. at Club Marlin in El Centenario.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform blues, jazz and reggae Saturdays from 8 to 11 p.m. for the restaurants at Marina Costa Baja.

SUNDAY, AUG. 1

MONDAY, AUG. 2

Drawing class begins: The Museo de Historia Regional offers an intensive course in anatomical drawing August 2-6 from 4 to 8 p.m. Adults of all levels are welcome. The cost (including model, easels, materials, instruction and a light refreshment) is $1,900 pesos. Enrolment is limited. For more information, call the instructor Aleta at 612 118 0042 or e-mail her at aleta_arte@hotmail.com Register at the museum 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Altamirano y 5 de Mayo; the museum’s phone numbers are 122 0162 and 125 6424.

TUESDAY, AUG. 3

Baking with the Bread Guy: Les, the bread guy at Bakery Pan D’Les, on Madero Street at Ocampo, leads a baking and pastry class from 9 a.m. till about noon. Focus is on breakfast and brunch entertaining and afterwards the class eats their creations. Enrol now, as space is limited to 10 people. Cost is 350 pesos. Recipes and materials are provided, and credit cards are accepted. On the menu: Cheese filled crepes with vanilla bean pineapple sauce; yeast raised waffles and apple compote; garlic and white wine pork sausage. For more information and to register, stop by the bakery or e-mail the bread guy lapaz.breadguy@gmail.com 

Cultural presentation: There's a one-hour cultural talk in Spanish Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. at Se Habla…La Paz Spanish Language school. For more information, call the school at 122-7763. The presentation is open to the public and is free.

Theatre workshop begins: The award-winning French theatre company Midi, with Antoine Charlard and Florent Malburet, lead a theatre workshop focusing on the genre of farce Aug. 3-6, 5 to 9 p.m., at Alianza Francesa’s cultural centre, Centro Cultural Roger de Conynk at 635 between Morelos and Guadalupe Victoria. Cost is 350 pesos. For more information, contact Alianza Francesa. Posted hours are Monday through Friday 5-9 pm; Sat 9:30 am-2 pm. Phone number: 122-28-88.

French film series: The Tuesday night series at Alianza Francesa, Revolución 635, starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.  Aug. 3: Chocolate, directed by Lasse Hallstrom. For more information, contact the French cultural centre at Revolución 635 between Morelos and Guadalupe Victoria. Phone number: 122-28-88.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform from 8 to 11 p.m. at Tailhunter Bar & FUBAR Cantina on Obregón 755,  on the Malecón between Salvatierra and Torre Iglesias.

Movie: Tuesday night is movie night at Bar Salsipuedes, on Alvaro Obregón (on the Malecón between Allende and Juárez). The film starts at 9 p.m. For more information visit Salsipuedes or call (612)12 8 55 94.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 4

Live rock-and-roll: Laura and the Baja South Band perform Wednesdays and Saturdays 6:30 until 10 p.m. at Club Marlin in El Centenario.

THURSDAY, AUG. 5

FRIDAY, AUG. 6

Performing arts talk: Voces desde la escena (voices from the stage) is aimed at involving the general public and specialists in exploring the subject of performing arts and current trends. The session is linked to a series of workshops for performers and students of performing arts. The arts talk is at 8:30 p.m. at Alianza Francesa de La Paz. For information on this event or the workshops, call 612 15 4 41 58 /  12 2 52 94 or e-mail escenica_colectiva@hotmail.com

Friday film series: The Film begins at 7 p.m. at Alianza Francesa, Revolución 635,  focuses on objects that take on human characteristics.  Admission is free. For more information, contact the French cultural centre at Revolución 635 between Morelos and Guadalupe Victoria. Phone number: 122-28-88.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform from 8 p.m. to midnight at Tailhunter Bar & FUBAR Cantina on Obregón 755, on the Malecón between Salvatierra and Torre Iglesias.

Live Jazz: The La Paz jazz group Seven Clouds plays starting 8 p.m. at Pueblo Marinero at Costa Baja, km. 7.5 on the highway to Pichilingue. For more information, call 121-6226.

SATURDAY, AUG. 7

Live rock-and-roll: Laura and the Baja South Band perform Wednesdays and Saturdays 6:30 until 10 p.m. at Club Marlin in El Centenario.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform blues, jazz and reggae Saturdays from 8 to 11 p.m. for the restaurants at Marina Costa Baja.

SUNDAY, AUG. 8

MONDAY, AUG. 9

TUESDAY, AUG. 10

Cultural presentation: There's a one-hour cultural talk in Spanish Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. at Se Habla…La Paz Spanish Language school. For more information, call the school at 122-7763. The presentation is open to the public and is free.

French film series: The Tuesday night series at Alianza Francesa, Revolución 635, starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free. Aug. 10: The Closet, directed by Francis Veber. For more information, contact the French cultural centre at Revolución 635 between Morelos and Guadalupe Victoria. Phone number: 122-28-88.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform from 8 to 11 p.m. at Tailhunter Bar & FUBAR Cantina on Obregón 755,  on the Malecón between Salvatierra and Torre Iglesias.

Movie: Tuesday night is movie night at Bar Salsipuedes, on Alvaro Obregón (on the Malecón between Allende and Juárez). The film starts at 9 p.m. For more information visit Salsipuedes or call (612)12 8 55 94.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11

Live rock-and-roll: Laura and the Baja South Band perform Wednesdays and Saturdays 6:30 until 10 p.m. at Club Marlin in El Centenario.

THURSDAY, AUG. 12

La Paz Ladies Networking Luncheon: August’s luncheon is back at Las Palmas restaurant at La Concha with its pool and beachside ambience.The meet-and-greet session begins at 12:15, with luncheon following at 1 p.m. All women are welcome. It’s a chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and to catch up on what's happening in La Paz. At the meet-and-greet session, Mexican and expat women business owners are encouraged to come to promote their businesses. For more information and to reserve your spot, e-mail Louise Lanoy at louiselanoy@yahoo.ca 

FRIDAY, AUG. 13

Friday film series: The Film begins at 7 p.m. at Alianza Francesa, Revolución 635,  focuses on objects that take on human characteristics.  Admission is free. For more information, contact the French cultural centre at Revolución 635 between Morelos and Guadalupe Victoria. Phone number: 122-28-88.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform from 8 p.m. to midnight at Tailhunter Bar & FUBAR Cantina on Obregón 755, on the Malecón between Salvatierra and Torre Iglesias.

Live Jazz: The La Paz jazz group Seven Clouds plays starting 8 p.m. at Pueblo Marinero at Costa Baja, km. 7.5 on the highway to Pichilingue. For more information, call 121-6226.

SATURDAY, AUG. 14

Live rock-and-roll: Laura and the Baja South Band perform Wednesdays and Saturdays 6:30 until 10 p.m. at Club Marlin in El Centenario.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform blues, jazz and reggae Saturdays from 8 to 11 p.m. for the restaurants at Marina Costa Baja.

SUNDAY, AUG. 15

Aug. 15, Laura and the Baja South Band: The rock-and-roll band plays from 8 p.m. until midnight at Tailhunter’s Bar and Restaurant on the Malecón between Salvatierra and Torre Iglesias in what’s billed as a “Hot August Night” of music and dancing.

MONDAY, AUG. 16

TUESDAY, AUG. 17

Cultural presentation: There's a one-hour cultural talk in Spanish Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. at Se Habla…La Paz Spanish Language school. For more information, call the school at 122-7763. The presentation is open to the public and is free.

French film series: The Tuesday night series at Alianza Francesa, Revolución 635, starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free. Aug. 17: Mademoiselle, directed by Philippe Lioret. For more information, contact the French cultural centre at Revolución 635 between Morelos and Guadalupe Victoria. Phone number: 122-28-88.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform from 8 to 11 p.m. at Tailhunter Bar & FUBAR Cantina on Obregón 755,  on the Malecón between Salvatierra and Torre Iglesias.

Movie: Tuesday night is movie night at Bar Salsipuedes, on Alvaro Obregón (on the Malecón between Allende and Juárez). The film starts at 9 p.m. For more information visit Salsipuedes or call (612)12 8 55 94.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 18

Live rock-and-roll: Laura and the Baja South Band perform Wednesdays and Saturdays 6:30 until 10 p.m. at Club Marlin in El Centenario.

THURSDAY, AUG. 19

FRIDAY, AUG. 20

Friday film series: The Film begins at 7 p.m. at Alianza Francesa, Revolución 635,  focuses on objects that take on human characteristics.  Admission is free. For more information, contact the French cultural centre at Revolución 635 between Morelos and Guadalupe Victoria. Phone number: 122-28-88.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform from 8 p.m. to midnight at Tailhunter Bar & FUBAR Cantina on Obregón 755, on the Malecón between Salvatierra and Torre Iglesias.

Live Jazz: The La Paz jazz group Seven Clouds plays starting 8 p.m. at Pueblo Marinero at Costa Baja, km. 7.5 on the highway to Pichilingue. For more information, call 121-6226.

SATURDAY, AUG. 21

Live rock-and-roll: Laura and the Baja South Band perform Wednesdays and Saturdays 6:30 until 10 p.m. at Club Marlin in El Centenario.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform blues, jazz and reggae Saturdays from 8 to 11 p.m. for the restaurants at Marina Costa Baja.

SUNDAY, AUG. 22

MONDAY, AUG. 23

TUESDAY, AUG. 24

Cultural presentation: There's a one-hour cultural talk in Spanish Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. at Se Habla…La Paz Spanish Language school. For more information, call the school at 122-7763. The presentation is open to the public and is free.

French film series: The Tuesday night series at Alianza Francesa, Revolución 635, starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free. Aug. 24: Pasiones Prohibidas, directed by ike Figgis. For more information, contact the French cultural centre at Revolución 635 between Morelos and Guadalupe Victoria. Phone number: 122-28-88.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform from 8 to 11 p.m. at Tailhunter Bar & FUBAR Cantina on Obregón 755,  on the Malecón between Salvatierra and Torre Iglesias.

Movie: Tuesday night is movie night at Bar Salsipuedes, on Alvaro Obregón (on the Malecón between Allende and Juárez). The film starts at 9 p.m. For more information visit Salsipuedes or call (612)12 8 55 94.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25

Live rock-and-roll: Laura and the Baja South Band perform Wednesdays and Saturdays 6:30 until 10 p.m. at Club Marlin in El Centenario.

THURSDAY, AUG. 26

FRIDAY, AUG. 27

Friday film series: The Film begins at 7 p.m. at Alianza Francesa, Revolución 635,  focuses on objects that take on human characteristics.  Admission is free. For more information, contact the French cultural centre at Revolución 635 between Morelos and Guadalupe Victoria. Phone number: 122-28-88.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform from 8 p.m. to midnight at Tailhunter Bar & FUBAR Cantina on Obregón 755, on the Malecón between Salvatierra and Torre Iglesias.

Live Jazz: The La Paz jazz group Seven Clouds plays starting 8 p.m. at Pueblo Marinero at Costa Baja, km. 7.5 on the highway to Pichilingue. For more information, call 121-6226.

SATURDAY, AUG. 28

Live rock-and-roll: Laura and the Baja South Band perform Wednesdays and Saturdays 6:30 until 10 p.m. at Club Marlin in El Centenario.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform blues, jazz and reggae Saturdays from 8 to 11 p.m. for the restaurants at Marina Costa Baja.

SUNDAY, AUG. 29

MONDAY, AUG. 30

TUESDAY, AUG. 31

Cultural presentation: There's a one-hour cultural talk in Spanish Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. at Se Habla…La Paz Spanish Language school. For more information, call the school at 122-7763. The presentation is open to the public and is free.

French film series: The Tuesday night series at Alianza Francesa, Revolución 635, starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.  For more information, contact the French cultural centre at Revolución 635 between Morelos and Guadalupe Victoria. Phone number: 122-28-88.

Live blues: Singer and guitarist Sheft-hat Khnemu and his group Bluz Explozion perform from 8 to 11 p.m. at Tailhunter Bar & FUBAR Cantina on Obregón 755,  on the Malecón between Salvatierra and Torre Iglesias.

Movie: Tuesday night is movie night at Bar Salsipuedes, on Alvaro Obregón (on the Malecón between Allende and Juárez). The film starts at 9 p.m. For more information visit Salsipuedes or call (612)12 8 55 94.

LOOKING AHEAD

Sept. 9, La Paz Ladies Networking Luncheon:  September’s luncheon is back at Las Palmas restaurant at La Concha with its pool and beachside ambience.The meet-and-greet session begins at 12:15, with an Italian buffet luncheon following at 1 p.m. All women are welcome. It’s a chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and to catch up on what's happening in La Paz. At the meet-and-greet session, Mexican and expat women business owners are encouraged to come to promote their businesses. For more information and to reserve your spot, e-mail Louise Lanoy at louiselanoy@yahoo.ca

Sept. 9-12, fishing tournament: These are the dates for the 2010 La Paz Gold Cup Fishing Tournament. For information, go to the website at http://lapazgoldcup.com/

Oct. 1-9, community theatre competition: Individuals and groups in the theatre community are invited to participate in el Cuarto Encuentro Estatal de Teatro, which will take place Oct. 1-9. For more information, pick up a copy of the June Agenda Cultural from one of the tourist offices (turn to the VENUES page for locations of tourist offices) or contact the Departamento de Difusión, tel. 122 15 75, Instituto Sudcaliforniano de Cultura.

Nov. 28, arts festival: This is the date for the 2nd Annual La Paz festival D’Arte, which will be held at Marina Palmira. For more information and to register for a booth, go to Jorge Agruel’s Art Shop, Guillermos Prieto No. 189 or call 612-122-0145.

Feb. 27, 2011, tour of historic houses in Todos Santos: This is the 17th year for the tour. All proceeds go directly to support the educational and medical programs for children, so the organizers are asking sponsors, volunteers and attendees to mark their calendars to reserve that weekend. For information, contact Sharon Morris, 612-108-3502 or 612-178-0104

GRACIAS to the Instituto Sudcaliforniano de Cultura,, the Dirección de Cultura, Emprhotur, A.C. Fideicomiso de Turismo de La Paz, Acción Cívica y Festivales of the city of La Paz, Alianza Francesa de La Paz and other cultural organizations for contributions to this website.