Cultural Events in Mexico City

Cháirez's Controversial Exhibition Opens; Frida Kahlo Museum Mismanagement Alleged

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Key Takeaways

  • Fabián Cháirez's La segunda venida del Señor exhibition opened after suspension, running until April 30.
  • Hilda Trujillo denounces mismanagement at Frida Kahlo museums, including missing art and theft from Kahlo's diary.
  • Olivia Rodrigo performed to 60,000 in Mexico City, calling it her 'biggest show'.
  • Cirko de Mente protested potential degree closure, Sinac protested outside Secretaría de Cultura federal.
  • Mexican book and artist win Special Mention and Best Portfolio Award at Bologna Book Fair.

Artistic Expressions

Fabián Cháirez's La segunda venida del Señor exhibition opens

Fabián Cháirez's exhibition, La segunda venida del Señor, which includes nine works from La venida del Señor, opened at the Museo de la Ciudad de México on April 3rd, 2025, after a previous suspension due to legal action. The exhibition, supported by cultural figures and government officials, will be open until April 30th, 2025.

Hilda Trujillo denounces mismanagement at Frida Kahlo museums

Hilda Trujillo, former director of the Frida Kahlo Casa Azul and Diego Rivera Anahuacalli museums, has denounced the mismanagement of the museums' patrimony. Her accusations include missing works of art, unqualified personnel, misuse of funds, copyright infringements, and the alleged theft of six pages from Frida Kahlo's diary.

Mexican book wins Special Mention at Bologna Book Fair

Mexican nationals Ilse Pérez Morales and Arianna Aquino Ortega received a Special Mention in Italy for their book "Nuestras resistencias: escritoras que nos vuelan la cabeza" at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. Fellow Mexican Mariana Alcántara won the Best Portfolio Award.

Ana de Anda's book, Los relingos, presentation tomorrow

Ana de Anda's book, Los relingos, will be presented at La Fiera Librería de Coyoacán tomorrow, April 4th, 2025, at 18:00 hours.

Fenali 2025 confirmed for May 30 - June 8

The Feria Nacional del Libro (Fenali) 2025, a cultural event of the BUAP, is confirmed to take place from May 30 to June 8, 2025, in the Carolino building.

Book presentation: La incansable tarea de mirar lejos, April 9

The book La incansable tarea de mirar lejos, coordinated by Carlos Martínez Assad, will be presented on April 9th, 2025, at the Centro Social Veracruzano (Miguel Angel de Quevedo 687, San Francisco Coyoacán). Sixteen experts review the work of the researcher in this book.

CDMX Music Scene

Olivia Rodrigo performs to 60,000 in Mexico City

Olivia Rodrigo performed at the Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City on April 2nd, 2025, singing 21 songs in approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to an audience of 60,000. The singer stated that it was the "biggest show of her entire career".

Uruguayan rapper Eli Almic discusses new album in Mexico City

On April 2, 2025, Uruguayan rapper Eli Almic, who recently performed two shows in Mexico City, gave an interview about her new album, La Llave. The album features 11 songs and explores themes of family history and personal healing.

"Miércoles bohemio" series features concerts in April

The "Miércoles bohemio" series will feature a concert with Madre Chepa on April 9th, 2025. The Ensamble clásico de Veracruz, featuring soprano Frida Peña and guitarist Alejandro Ortiz, will perform on April 16th, and "Sones y Fandango" will be performed by Nico Castro Raíz on April 23rd.

Cultural Protests & Advocacy

Sinac protests outside Secretaría de Cultura federal

On April 2, 2025, approximately 200 members of the Sindicato Nacional de Cultura (Sinac) protested outside the Secretaría de Cultura federal, blocking Avenida Universidad due to alleged breaches of agreements. The protest ended after five hours with written commitments from authorities.

Cirko de Mente protests potential degree closure

On April 2, 2025, Cirko de Mente demonstrated outside the Secretaría de Cultura de la CDMX regarding the potential closure of their circus arts degrees, leading to agreements to resume dialogue. The circus community also held an artistic protest at the Secretaría de Cultura de CDMX.

Mexico City on Film

Ambulante documentary tour 2025 edition in Mexico City

The 2025 Ambulante documentary tour will take place in Mexico City from April 3rd to 10th, 2025. The inauguration will feature a free screening of "Mi mundo robado" by Farahnaz Sharifi at the Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris.

77th Muestra Internacional de Cine to begin April 10

The 77th Muestra Internacional de Cine de la Cineteca Nacional will begin on April 10th, 2025, featuring 14 films, including a restored version of David Lynch's Carretera perdida and No nos moverán. The event will take place at various locations, including the Cineteca Nacional México, Cineteca Nacional de las Artes, and Centro Cultural Universitario de la UNAM, before touring the country.

"Zoé: Panoramas" screenings with filmmakers in Mexico City

The documentary "Zoé: Panoramas" (2016) will be screened for free on April 5th, 2025, at the Centro Nacional de las Artes México, followed by a conversation with directors Gabriel Cruz Rivas and Rodrigo Guardiola. A second screening with the filmmakers will be held on April 8th at Cinépolis Diana, with tickets available for purchase.

Vadhir Derbez's "Mientras Cupido No Está" premieres on DisneyPlus

On April 2, 2025, Vadhir Derbez's new film, "Mientras Cupido No Está," premiered on DisneyPlus. The romantic comedy stars Dolores Heredia and Vadhir Derbez.

Echoes of the Past

Guided tour and recital honoring Agustín Lara on April 5

On April 5th, 2025, a guided tour titled "Conociendo a Lara" will share anecdotes about Agustín Lara, including "El secreto de la cicatriz." A recital by the Grupo Coral Sotavento, directed by Ghislaine Bonhot, will also take place.

Macabre legends tour in Coyoacán on April 5

The 'Tour de Leyendas Macabras de Coyoacán', a macabre tour exploring the myths and legends of the Coyoacán neighborhood, will take place on April 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Stage Spectacles

Play 'Voces en mi cabeza' at Teatro Jorge Negrete

The play "Voces en mi cabeza," written by René García and Iker Arce, will be performed at Teatro Jorge Negrete on April 5th and 6th, 2025. Showtimes are Saturday at 20:00 and Sunday at 17:00, with tickets priced between $400 and $730.

"Lo que se ve desde el cielo" at Café K-OZ

The melodrama "Lo que se ve desde el cielo," written by Kerim Martínez and directed by Sebastián Sánchez Amunátegui, will be presented at Café K-OZ Foro Cultural from April 6th to June 8th, 2025. The play is performed on Sundays at 18:00, with tickets priced at $350 (general) and $250 (students and INAPAM).

"Destello" opens at Foro Lucerna with notable casting

The play "Destello," starring Pablo Perroni and Alejandro Oliva, opened at Foro Lucerna in Mexico City on April 3rd, 2025. Oliva's casting was notable due to his height and chemistry with the character.

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