Recurring Events
Monday
Hacienda Dance
Outdoor concert featuring traditional Yucatecan Hacienda dancing and dress. Free
Location: Municipal Hall, Main Square (Zócalo), 9 p.m.
Buddhist Meditation
A 90-minute meditation class led by a Buddhist monk, $50 peso donation requested.
Location: Casa Catherwood, Calle 59 #572 between 72 and 74 Streets, 1 p.m. (in English) and 7 p.m. (in Spanish)
Yoga in English
A 90-minute yoga class conducted by Claudia Guerrero, with English and Spanish instruction, $75 peso fee.
Location: Casa de Cultura Elena Poniatowska, Calle 68 #470-A, between 55 and 57 Streets, 8 a.m.
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Tuesday
Big Bands Dance
An evening of music and dance to the sounds of the Big Bands of the 1940s. Free
Location: Santiago Park, on Calle 72 between 57 and 59 Streets. 8:30 p.m.
Yoga in English
A 90-minute yoga class conducted by Claudia Guerrero, with English and Spanish instruction, $75 peso fee.
Location: Casa de Cultura Elena Poniatowska, Calle 68 #470-A, between 55 and 57 Streets, 8 a.m.
AA Meeting
This is one of two AA meetings held in English. The “Santiago Serenity” meets at 10 a.m.
Location: Calle 70 #517 between 63 and 65 Streets, the pale yellow house, two blocks south of Santiago Park.
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Wednesday
Mérida House & Garden Tour
A fundraiser, October through April, for the Mérida English Language Library, $200 peso
Each week 7 or 8 American and Canadian “ex-pats” open their homes, allowing you to see what the homes and gardens look like behind the austere walls. Gracious homeowners explain their inspiration for restoring or adding to these colonial buildings, many of which have lush gardens, fountains and elaborate pools. It is an amazing display of art, architecture, interior design and gracious living, especially recommended for those who are looking for real estate in town.
Location: Mérida English Language Library, Calle 53 #524 between 66 and 68 Streets, 9:45 a.m.
City Center Show
An evening concert sponsored by the city. Free
Location: Olimpo Center, Main Square (Zócalo), next to the Municipal Hall, 9 p.m.
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Thursday
A Yucatecan Serenade
An evening of traditional Yucatecan song and dance, featuring the “Jarana” dance and Trova music, with young Maya ladies dressed in elaborate dresses. Free
Location: Santa Lucia Park, the corner of 60 and 55 Streets, 9 p.m.
AA Meeting
This is one of two AA meetings held in English. Free
Location: Mérida English Language Library, Calle 53 #524 between 66 and 68 Streets, 7 p.m.
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Friday
University Musical
An evening of music at the Universidad de Yucatán’s main campus. Free
Interior garden of the University’s building at the corner of 60 and 57 Street, 9 p.m.
Al-Anon Meeting
An English-language gathering of Al-Anon members and friends. Free
Casa Catherwood, Calle 59 #572 between 72 and 74 Streets, 5:30 p.m.
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Saturday
“Mexican” Night
A concert of Mexican music, featuring mariachi sounds and ballads from Northern Mexico, reminiscent of American cowboy and Western music. Free
Location: Paseo de Montejo at 47 Street, 7 p.m.
Children’s Story Time
Each Saturday morning, October through April, a storyteller reads from an illustrated book to young children. Stories are built around a theme and are usually followed by an activity. Free
Location: Mérida English Language Library, Calle 53 #524 between 66 and 68 Streets, 10 a.m.
“Heart of Mérida” Concert
A pedestrian street fair, when 60th Street is closed to traffic, restaurants and street vendors set up shop on the sidewalks, and a number of groups play various kinds of music. Free
Location: From the Main Plaza (Zócalo), along 60 Street to 53 Street, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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Sunday
“Mérida on Sunday”
A series of family-oriented events, including the “Bici-Ruta,” or “Bike Route,” which closes sections of 60 Street from the Main Plaza (Zócalo) to 47 Street, and then Paseo Montejo to the Monument to the Flag, for families to ride their bikes and pedestrians to stroll. Along Paseo de Montejo local artists participate in a sidewalk display of their work. At Parque de las Americas, Avenida Colón and 22, 20 and 18 Streets, a series of concerts, street vendors and children’s playground gather families under the shady trees and Maya-inspired Art Deco architecture. These events are great for people watching, and to enjoy the strong family values that define the people of the Yucatán. All events on Sunday are street fairs and are free.
Location: From the Main Plaza (Zócalo), along 60 Street to 47 Street, Paseo de Montejo and Park of the Americas.
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