"The enormous city that fits in a room of three square meters as endless as a galaxy, the city that dreams us all and that we all make and unmake and remake as we dream, the city that we all dream and that changes endlessly as we dream it..." - I speak of the city of Octavio Paz (1986).
That said, here are the best things to do this weekend in the CDMX.
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Rethinking German Romanticism 2: Paul de Man
January 23 - 18:00 pm
Donceles 104, Historic Center
Paul de Man, a key figure in 20th century literary theory, dismantled the fundamental assumptions of romanticism, rethinking the relationship between language, identity and nature. In works such as The Rhetoric of Romanticism, he analyzed how romantic texts, far from reconciling mind and world, reveal the instability of meaning and the fragility of identity.
With a critical and ironic approach, de Man confronted the tensions between symbol and allegory, revealing the paradoxes of a movement that aspired to totality. This lecture will be given by literary critic Christopher Domínguez Michael, member of El Colegio Nacional, as part of the series Great literary critics.
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Screening of Ahínco: Bodies, Camera and Self-observation
January 24 - 20:00 to 21:00 pm
Centro de Cultura Digital
The short film Ahínco, directed by Camila Arroyo, rethinks a choreographic piece and translates it from the stage to the cinematic. The film plays with autofiction and the exercise of self-direction to adapt to the screen a choreographic study on effort, insistence, rest and observation. The choreography of both the bodies and the camera explores the tensions between observing and being observed, between being hunter and prey.
After the screenings, Camila Arroyo and other guests will be in conversation about the creative process behind this collaborative work, which brings together artists such as Ricardo Daniel, Analía Goethals and Flavia Martínez.
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Drippin Café Anniversary
January 24 - 12:00 pm
Tlacoquemecatl 217, Del Valle
One of the hot spots of the moment in Colonia del Valle, celebrates one year of existence and to celebrate, this Friday there will be a party, live music, flash tattoos for those who want to take a permanent souvenir, new drinks designed especially for the occasion, special food -think juicy fried chicken and other treats perfect for sharing- and many more surprises that will be there to discover.
It is the perfect plan to inaugurate the weekend: a celebration that combines good food, drinks and the joyful spirit that has defined Drippin Café since its opening. If you have not yet visited this place or if it is already your favorite, this is the ideal excuse to live its essence to the fullest.
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AIFF first anniversary
January 25 - 21:00 pm
Claudio Bernard 149, Doctores
AIFF celebrates its first year as the platform that redefines the emerging music scene. With a vision committed to self-management and sound innovation, AIFF has become a space of convergence for restless musical minds, bringing together national and international talents in a completely alternative experience. To commemorate this milestone, AIFF brings UMRU, a transcendental artist of the Hyperpop music industry, to Mexico for the first time. UMRU not only spearheads a movement that defies sonic boundaries, but also reflects the disruptive and visionary spirit that defines AIFF.
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Inauguration Where's Daddy
January 25 - 13:0 pm
Dr. Atl 217, Santa María la Ribera
Acapulco 62, a space that has established itself as a benchmark for contemporary art in Mexico City, celebrates a new stage with the opening of Where's Daddy, the most recent exhibition by artist Boris Viskin. This place, known for promoting dialogues between different artistic disciplines and connecting generations, is preparing to present an exhibition that promises to be as reflective as it is provocative.
Viskin's work, with its characteristic conceptual approach and subtle play of irony, invites us to explore deep and personal questions. Where's Daddy? takes us on a journey that goes beyond the visual, leading the viewer to reflect on issues of identity, relationships and human bonds.
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Closure of Puro Diseño Chilango
25 January - 11:00 am
Masaryk 172, Polanco
To close the success of the ephemeral store, Puro Diseño Chilango, this weekend there will be an incredible public program as part of Mexico City, Ciudad de Diseño. Among the activities will be a talk by Santiago Arau, who will also be signing his book "Patrimonio" to anyone who buys it at the store.
To close at 13:30 pm there will be a table on design publications with different artists in which you can understand a little more of what is behind the publishing world of design in our city. But best of all, the afternoon will be accompanied by esquites and clamatos.
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Sex with you by Melody Lu
January 25 - 13:00 pm
Dr. Lucio 181, Doctores
Underground Souvenirs will have a special pop up with Studio H13 from France in an event that will also feature the latest co-publication of Can Can Press with H13 and the work of Melody Lu.
Music will be provided by Tony G @agualokeo from 17:00 pm, there will be tattoos designed by Melody that will be doing @sonido_perdon and of course, a surprise drop that you can't miss from Can Can Press in collaboration with H13 and Underground Souvenirs. The event will start at 13:00 pm but be careful, there will be no access after 18:00 pm.
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DIY
26 January - 14:00 pm
Jesús Terán 38A, Tabacalera
DIY is not just a book, it is an invitation to experiment, create and question contemporary design. This collection of "furniture recipes" proposes new ways of thinking about the relationship between the object and its creator, all from a practical and accessible perspective. This Sunday, RRETIEMBLE will be the stage for the presentation of this project, which highlights the talent and vision of Mexican designers.
As part of the event, an installation by @ex__soup, one of the collaborators behind the book, whose disruptive approach promises a unique and reflective experience. In addition, you will be able to purchase copies of the book and special merch that complements this creative proposal.
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Slice of Fiction
January 26 - 19:00 pm
Tonalá 145, Roma Norte
This Sunday, Ricardo Saga will be presenting "Rebanada de Ficción", a performance that will be accompanied by the DJ Set of @metz.m00n offers an immersive artistic experience combining drawing, virtual reality and music, immersing the public in an altered reality environment at Studio Berlin in the Roma neighborhood.
Admission $200
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Black Library
January 23 - 17:00 pm
Museo Universitario del Chopo
How does a book become living art? La biblioteca negra is a performative reflection on publishing and its relationship with the land. This proposal is based on the idea of understanding the book as a political entity affected by violence and tensions of an economic social system. A complex project of expanded edition that approaches this theme from disciplines such as research and living arts or the formation and elaboration of a bibliotechological object-body.
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Wine Nation
January 23 - 16:00 pm
Campo Marte
Nación de Vinos arrives in its sixth edition as more than just a festival; it is a celebration of Mexican wine and its undeniable place in this cultural boom. The event, which will take place on January 22 and 23 at Campo Marte, brings together the best of the national wine industry with more than 80 wineries, high-caliber restaurants such as Quintonil and Rosetta, and even the most renowned bars such as Handshake Speakeasy and Licorería Limantour.
The exciting thing about Nación de Vinos is not only the amount of options, but the way you can interact with the winemakers and producers. It is a space designed to listen to the stories behind each wine, understand the processes and discover labels you probably haven't tried yet. In addition, the event opens this year to a wider audience thanks to the sale of tickets at Boletia, which makes it an unmissable opportunity for wine lovers, from the most casual to those who already have a full cellar at home.