Weekly - Friday
6:30 pm - Donation
private home in Colonia Reforma

For directions email Janet Stanley at janetstanley2003@yahoo.com No experience or equipment required. The cost is whatever you can contribute to pay the facilitator. Beginners should arrive at 5:30 for a fast lesson.

Daily -
until the end of February -
On the Alcalá

Alejandro Santiago's exhibition 2501 Migrantes stunned all who saw in first in 2006. It's his homage to the people of his village who had migrated to the US. Now there's a new collection that will be in place in front of the Santo Domingo church and along the Alcalá until the end of February. For more information click here> 2501 Migrantes

Daily -
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Evening concerts on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday generally starting at 6pm. Noon concerts on Wednesday and Saturday.

Monthly - 3 rd Friday
11 am & 4 pm - Free
Oaxaca Lending Library

Pino Suarez 509
Book discussion group about a genre or author. Advanced reading of one book in the topic for the month is recommended. September: Really Good Science Writing

Weekly - Tuesday
2 to 5pm - Free
Oaxaca Lending Library

Pino Suarez 519
No partner necessary. Bridge lessons before starting at 1:15.

Weekly - Monday
11 am - Donation
Oaxaca Lending Library

Pino Suárez 519
Do you have questions about visiting or living in Oaxaca? Come to our informal briefing. Each session will be lead by a volunteer resident who will answer questions about: Buying or renting a house, apartments, hotels Visa options Health issues: finding a doctor, emergencies Cultural events Getting out of town: bus, renting a car, tours Or anything else that has you confused!

Weekly - Thursday
8pm - Free
Buddhist Center

M. Bravo 210, 2nd patio, upstairs

Monthly - last Wednesday of each month
8 pm -
La Jícara Librería-Restaurante

Profirio Díaz 1105 (corner Marcos Pérez)

Weekly -
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At the Casa de la Cultura and other locations. For more information see kadampamexico.org/otros_centros/oaxaca

Weekly - Wednesday
6:30pm - Free
Zócalo

A tradition imported from Cuba, the danzón is a stately dance with syncopation. The citizens of Oaxaca gather weekly to dance and watch the dancers.

Weekly - Friday
12 noon - $20 pesos
Hotel Casa de la Tia

5 del Mayo just north of Independencia
ACBL sanctioned game. More information at www.bridge.oaxacasol.com

Weekly - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
11am - $100 MXP
Entrance Reforma & Constitutión

The only way to see this wonderful garden is on a tour. The tour is at least two hours long so come with water and sunscreen. There are also tours in Spanish which last one hour and cost 50 pesos daily at 10, 12 and 5pm. Arrive ten minutes before the tours to purchase tickets.

Daily - Monday (in English) & Tuesday (Spanish)
4 pm - Free
Antiquo callejon de San Pablo (Independencia 904)

Don't miss this brilliant new addition to the Historic Center of Oaxaca.

Weekly - Wednesdays & Saturdays
5 pm - $10 pesos
Textile Museum

Hidalgo & Fiallo
In Spanish and English

Weekly - Friday
- Free

Expats and snowbirds hike every week on trails in the mountains, through the countryside in the Valles Centrales, or take walking tours to archeological sites, museums or artisans' workshops. Most hikes start at 9 am and finish by mid-afternoon. Notice of hikes is posted at the Oaxaca Lending Library. You can put your name on an e-mail list to receive weekly notices by contacting ginznoaxaca@aol.com.

Weekly - Sunday
11 am -
Crespo 211 (between Morelos & Matamoros)

Liturgy followed by coffee hour. Information: 951-514-3799

Weekly - Wednesday
7 to 9 pm - Cover Charge
Candela

Murguia & Pino Suárez
Jules Garcia, Miguel a. Sampiera & Marta Saenz

Monthly - 1st Friday
11 am - Free
Oaxaca Lending Library

Pino Suarez 509
An informal chat about new books at the library, interesting books and bookish things. Come and share what you have been reading!

Weekly - Friday
6 to 8 pm - Free
Usually the Zócalo but sometimes in front to the Santo Domingo Church

Weekly popular music concerts - groups vary. Then after 8:30 look for the Tuna groups on the south side of the zócalo.

Weekly - Tuesday & thursday
5 to 6 pm - $35 pesos
Railroad Museum

Calzada Madero 511 Barrio del Exmarquesado
rhythm and drum construction

Weekly - Tuesdays
8pm -
La Nueva Babel

Profirio Díaz 224

Weekly - Saturday
10 to noon - Free
Oaxaca Lending Library

Pino Suárez 519
An opportunity to practice your Spanish and help a Oaxacan learn English. Just arrive at 10 and you will be paired with someone. All levels of Spanish accommodated - including beginners!

Weekly - Sunday
9 am to 1 pm - Free
Independencia to Reforma to Conzatti Park to García Vigil back to Independencia

Weekly - Sunday
12:30 - Free
Zócalo

A wonderful tradition, sometimes other orchestras perform.

Weekly - Friday
10am to 6pm - Free
San Martin Tilcajete

more information at www.feriadelalebrije.org.mx

Weekly - thursday and Saturday
9 to 5 pm - $655 pesos
Instituto Cultural Oaxaca

Av. Juárez 909
Box Office Info: more information at www.envia.org
Travel, Learn, Fight Poverty Fundación En Vía is a non-profit microfinance organization providing tours to communities around Oaxaca where participants visit women in need of small loans to improve their lives. 100% of the tour fees are given to the entrepreneurs as an interest-free microloan.

Weekly - Tuesday & Saturday
10 am - $100 pesos
meet in front of the Cathedral

A tour for the devout, the lapsed, and the never-were. For more information or tours at other times write ridgecliff@hotmail.com. Fee benefits a Oaxacan program for families of the hospitilized.

Weekly - Sunday
9 to 11 am - $15 pesos
Llano Park (Parque Juárez)

southeast corner Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. Another Zumba session takes place in the Merced Market every Saturday from 8 to 9 am

Saturday, February 04 - 7:30 pm - Free

La Jicara Restaurant and Book Store
Porfirio Díaz 1105

Live music

Saturday, February 04 - 7 pm - Free

Fonoteca Eduardo Mata
Av. JUÁREZ 222

Sunday, February 05 - 11 am - Free

UBAJO University - next to the Excuela de Bleeas Artes
Av. Universidad - on the way to Plaza del Valle

The modern version of the ancient ballcourt game. Very interesting and not to be missed.

Tuesday, February 07 - 5 pm - $50 peso donation to Libros Para Pueblos

Oaxaca Lending Library
Pino Suárez 519

U.S.-based researchers don’t know how easy they have it! Come hear how being a white, middle-class, educated, outspoken, opinionated U.S. female doing research in male-dominated, poor, undereducated Oaxaca has brought more rewards than challenges. Suggested donation to Libros Para Pueblos: 50 pesos - in English

Wednesday, February 08 - 8 pm - Free

Biblioteca Henestrosa at Casa de la Cuidad
Porfirio Díaz & Morelos

Given by León Plascencia Ñol - in Spanish.

Wednesday, February 08 - 11 am - Free

Oaxaca Lending Library
Pini Suárez 519

Wednesday, February 08 - 7 pm - $30 pesos

OaxacaCINE Alcalá
Independencia & 5 de Mayo

Thursday, February 09 - 7 pm - $80 pesos

La Casa de los Teatros
Murguía 406

Thursday, February 09 - 4 pm - $200 pesos

Tamayo Museum
Morelos 503

Box Office Info: You must sign up and pay in advance at the Oaxaca Lending Library, Pino Suárez 519 - Space limited to 12

Frick Museum docent and annual Oaxaca visitor, Peter Howard, will talk about the treasures of Prehispanic art that were collected by painter Rufino Tamayo.

Thursday, February 09 - 7 pm - $30 pesos

OaxacaCINE Alcalá
Independencia & 5 de Mayo

Friday, February 10 - 7 pm - $80 pesos

La Casa de los Teatros
Murguía 406

Friday, February 10 - 5 pm - $50 pesos

Oaxaca Lending Library
Pino Suárez 519

This movie was filmed in Oaxaca.

Friday, February 10 - 8 pm - $100 pesos

Teatro JUÁREZ
Av. Juárez at LLano Park

Saturday, February 11 - 11 am - $120 & $150 pesos

Teatro Macedonio Alcalá
Independencia & 5 de Mayo

Live Simulcast from the NY Metropolitan Opera.

Saturday, February 11 - 8 pm - $80 pesos

La Casa de los Teatros
Murguía 406

Sunday, February 12 - 7 pm - $80 pesos

La Casa de los Teatros
Murguía 406

Sunday, February 12 - 4-6 pm - $50 pesos at the purple door

Casa Colonial
Miguel Negrete 105

With Miguel Samperio and Friends

Tuesday, February 14 - 6 - 9 pm - $250 pesos, $400 a couple

Casa Colonial
Muguel Negrete 105

Box Office Info: Purchase tickets in advance at the Oaxaca Lending Library, Pino Suárez 519

A Benefit for the Oaxaca Lending Library. Come and dance the night away to classic 50's, 60's and 70's music in the refreshing and romantic atmosphere of a tropical garden. Enjoy a lovely evening with your friends, special someone, or come ready to meet them! A fabulous appetizer buffet will be provided. There will be a cash bar for drink purchase.

Wednesday, February 15 - -

for more information and registration: Organ Festival

Wednesday, February 15 - 8 pm - $120 pesos

Cathedral
Zócalo

For more information Organ Festival

Wednesday, February 15 - 2 - 4 pm - $500 pesos

Oaxaca Lending Library
Pino Suárez 519

Box Office Info: Limited to ten

A discussion group produced by the Foreign Policy Association, this 8 week discussion group will provide a look at the most significant and far-reaching challenges facing the world today. Fee includes a briefing book ($275 peso value)

Thursday, February 16 - 1:30 pm -

Church of San Andrés Huayapam

more information: Organ Festival

Thursday, February 16 - 8 pm - Free

Soledad Church
Independencia 4 blocks west of the Zócalo

More information: Organ Festival

Friday, February 17 - 8 pm -

San Pablo Cultural and Academic Center
Fiallo between Independencia & Hidalgo

More information: Organ Festival

Sunday, February 19 - 5 pm - $120 pesos

Church of San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya

More information: Organ Festival

Tuesday, February 21 - -

the day before the start of Lent

Festivities in the city and various pueblos

Wednesday, February 22 - 5 pm - Free

Oaxaca Lending Library
Pino Suárez 519

A micro finance organization working in the Oaxaca Valley.

Thursday, February 23 - 5 pm - $100 pesos

Oaxaca Lending Library
Pino Suárez 519

Given by archeologist Robert Markens. Limited space, sign up in advance, please.

Friday, February 24 - 7 pm - Free

La Olla Restaurant
Reforma 402

Friday, February 24 - 10 to 2 pm - $400 pesos

Leaving from the Oaxaca Lending Library
Pino Suárez 519

Transportation included. You must sign up in advance, limited space.

Saturday, February 25 - 12 noon - $120 & $150 pesos

Teatro Macedonio Alcalá
Independencia & 5 de Mayo

Live Simulcast from the NY Metropolitan Opera.

Sunday, February 26 - 9:30 - 3:30 - $500 pesos the series of $150 per lecture

leaving from the Oaxaca Lending Library
Pino Suárez 519

Reserve and pay in advance at the Oaxaca Lending Library. The tour with Gabriel Sanchez Gutierrez, licensed tour guide, will include a visit to the Tlacalula market for an introduction to the raw ingredients of tejate and a tour of the newly restored Capilla. Then on to Huayapam for a tour of the historic church and river area, a tejate demonstration, and a comida of traditional local foods prepared by Senora Paula Santiago, featured in Diana Kennedy's book Oaxaca al Gusto.

Sunday, February 26 - 4-6 pm - $50 pesos at the purple door

Casa Colonial
Miguel Negrete 105

With Miguel Samperio and Friends.

Thursday, March 08 - 12 noon - Free

Galeria La Estacion Arte Contemporaneo
Aldama 1002

Sunday, March 11 - 4-6 pm - $50 pesos at the purple door

Casa Colonial
Miguel Negrete 105

"On the Rocks" with Kim Reyes

Saturday, March 17 - 5 pm -

Vasconcelos Stadium
Niños Heroes & Vasconcelos

Friday, April 06 - -

on the Alcalá starting about 4 pm

Saturday, April 07 - 11 am - $120 & $150 pesos

Teatro Macedonio Alcalá
Independencia & 5 de Mayo

Live Simulcast from the NY Metropolitan Opera.

Sunday, April 08 - -

Saturday, April 14 - 12 noon - $120 & $150 pesos

Teatro Macedonio Alcalá
Independencia & 5 de Mayo

Live HD Simulcast from the NY Metropolitan Opera

Sunday, April 15 - -

All over Oaxaca
Thru April 21

Tuesday, November 30 - -

9:30 to 8pm, closed Tuesdays
Free

M. Bravo 116 at García Vigil

Murgia 105

In addition to a broad selection of Oaxacan artists, the gallery has a permanent Rodolfo Morales display. www.artedeoaxaca.com

Murgia 400

Every Day - 10 to 6 pm
Free

Vista Hermosa, San Agustín, Etla

Art Center is former factory - interesting exhibitions, classes...www.casanagustin.org

Open: 10am to 7pm - Mex$34

García Vigil 609

Benito Juárez lived in the beautifully restored house - Closed Monday; free on Sunday.

M. Alcalá 305 (second floor)

Monday to Saturday - 10 to 2 & 5 to 8
Free

Constitución 104

9 am to 8 pm Daily
Free

Profirio Díaz & Morelos

Large library in Spanish, exhibition areas including a large arial map of) the city that can be walked on. Currently (January & February) photography exhibit of cemetery statues in Oaxaca, as well as an exhibit of before and after of the San Pablo renovation. Both on the second floor. More information at: Biblioteca Henestrosa

9am to 8pm
Donation

M.Alcalá 507

Cosijopi 208

Classes, studio time, art and jewelry for sale - more information at www.ishuakara.com

10am to 2pm
Free

5 de Mayo 307
Jalatlaco

10:30am to 8pm
$30 pesos

M. Alcalá & Morelos

Closed Tuesdays, free on Sunday. Newly reopened after being closed for a year and a half for restoration.

Monday to Friday 10 - 2, 4 - 6; Saturday 10 -2
$20 pesos

Matamoros 307 (corner Tinoco y Palacios)

Wonderful new museum of jewelry (large collection of 20th Century Mexican silver), pottery and clothing. Large gift shop.

Open: 10am to 5pm

South Side of the Zócalo

This is the former Governor's Palace now turned in to a museum.

Daily, 10 to 6 pm
$20 pesos

San Bartolo Coyotepec

Independencia & García Vigil

10 to 2 & 4 to 7 weekdays, Saturday 10 to 1
Free

Pino Suarez 519

Over 20,000 books in English and Spanish, Social activities including bridge group Tuesdays at 1:30, Wi-Fi free to members. Closed Sunday, weekdays 2 to 4, Saturday hours 10am to 1pm. Membership fee to take out books.More information at www.oaxlibrary.org

10-2 & 4-7 pm, Sundays 10-3 pm, closed Tuesday
$30 pesos

Morelos 503

Fine collection of Mexican antiquities. It was the personal collection of artist Rufino Tamayo.

10 am to 6:15 pm - Closed Mondays
$45 pesos

Alcalá to the left of the Santo Domingo Church

Magnificent cloister houses historical displays including the treasures from Tomb 7 at Monte Alban as well as temporary exhibits.

10 to 8 pm - every day
Free

Reforma 402

For more information: Museum website

Weekdays 8 to 8, Saturday and Sunday 10 to 12
Free

Av. Juárez 514

Exhibitions and workshops

Tuesday to Saturday from 10 to 8 pm, Sunday 10 to 6 pm
Free

Hidalgo & Fiallo