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Surprise Program

The Angela Peralta Theater hosts a “surprise program” starting at 6pm. Free. Details not available at press time; be there or be square!

10, 13-15, 23-25, 27-29
Venados

Mazatlán’s beloved baseball team returns for another triumphant season. Opening night, Oct. 10, is an experience not to be missed, against the team’s arch-rivals from Culiacan. Mid-week games start at 8pm, Saturday games are at 6pm. Estadio Teodoro Mariscal, Gutierrez Najera #821. Tickets $40-$110 pesos, tickets at box office or online. Info: www.venadosdemazatlan.com.

Ongoing / Wednesdays
Recrea Art Cinema

This weekly screening of international films continues with French movies, shown outside in the patio at Recrea, Constitución #209 between Venus & Niños Héroes streets, Olas Altas. Oct.7: La Vie en Rose. Oct. 14: Tais Toy. Oct. 21: Jeaux d’enfants. Oct. 28: Les Choristes. 8pm. Cost: $20 pesos, popcorn included. Info: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 982-4959.

Ongoing / Saturdays
Centro Historico Guided Tours

Learn the origins and urban history of Mazatlán through its buildings, streets and art. A magnificent maqueta of Centro – a scale model showing the area in the 1800s – and a giant puzzle of an aerial view of the city are also part of the tour. The 90-minute tours begin at 11am Saturday mornings at Recrea, Constitución #209 between Venus & Niños Héroes streets, Olas Altas. Cost: $5 US or equiv. pesos. Reservations requested (min. 15 people); call 982-4959 or 6691-45-0060.

Ongoing / Mondays
NFL Football

The season has begun, and I’m rooting for my team, the Oakland Raiders. (OK, no hooting please.) Even with the Sports Channel, ESPN and FOX, you can’t get all the games, so what to do? Head to Casino Royale or Caliente to make small bets and watch live multiple games, or The Time Machine in Olas Altas; Carmelita’s on Stone Island; Wings Army, La Mona, Mil Amores and The Brewer in Centro; Purple Onion, Munchkins and most of the hotel lounges in the GZ. Watching the games at home, I yell and scream at the players and referees…not nice! In public, I do restrain myself and act in a ladylike manner, albeit with great difficulty.  But hey, who cares…this is FOOTBALL! – Alison Cunningham

Ongoing / Thursdays
“A Musical Journey”

The Antonio Haas Theater hosts a month of concerts. Oct. 1: Music from the ‘70s. Oct. 8: Rock ‘n’roll oldies. Oct. 15: Latin American jazz. Oct. 22: Big Band. Oct. 29: “Music Never Dies.” Cost: $120. Tickets at door or contact 982-3139, www.teatroforum.com.