The Folklorama Festival in Winnipeg, Canada, is the largest and longest running multi-cultural festival in the world, and this year, Ballet Folkorico Sinaloense (photo, right) was chosen to represent Mexico. The festival invites 40 countries every year, and each country creates individual pavilions to showcase its talents and native crafts. Rebeca Llamas Lerma and her troupe of 22 dancers will give 21 performances in the Mexican pavilion from Aug. 1-7.

4 Election Day! Although lots of M!’s readers are not Mexican citizens and therefore can’t vote – still, Election Day might affect you: no alcohol can be sold in stores from midnight Sunday until midnight Monday , except in specified “tourist areas” and restaurants. So, stock up early or plan a different kind of 4th of July celebration!

Mazatlan's live music schedule

Despite the summer heat, the beat goes on

The charming Museo Casa de los Perez Meza is devoted to the history of the famous trovador and composer Luis Perez Meza. Elisa, his daughter, has created this space to honor her father and his music. Luis recorded more than 103 vinyls during his 64 years. As I toured the museum, lights beamed on old posters and different music was playing to complement each era. It’s a small but delightful collection, bursting with family pride to preserve Perez Meza’s memory and all that he contributed to the music of Sinaloa. Afterwards, curl up in a wicker chair in Elisa’s Café and sample a wide variety of coffees and teas. Casa de los Perez Meza, Melchor Ocampo #510, is open 10am to 6pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Info: 669-981-7987.