As the week dissolves, the city awakens with secrets, hidden places and moments ready to be discovered. This weekend, Mexico vibrates with promise for those who know where to look. From small galleries that guard stories to flavors that reveal distant memories in every bite, every invitation of this Local Agenda invites you to get lost and rediscover(te). In the streets of Juárez or in the immensity of Santa María la Ribera, this is your map to walk with curiosity, stop with intention and savor, calmly, the wonders of the beautiful CDMX.
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9 AÑOS DE CAMPOBAJA
November 7
19:00 pm
Colima 124-E, Roma Nte
Campobaja celebrates its ninth anniversary on November 7 at 19:00, and does it the way it knows best: by creating a unique gastronomic experience, surrounded by friends and good music. This special event brings together two outstanding restaurants: Rafael from Lima, Peru, and Esquina Común from Mexico City, in a collaboration that promises exquisite flavors and innovative proposals.
Rafael Restaurant's chef, Rafael Osterling, is renowned for his reinterpretations of Peruvian cuisine, taking fresh ingredients and contemporary techniques to new levels. His presence at Campobaja's anniversary brings an international touch, bringing the flavor of Lima to the table. Esquina Común, the other special guest, is known in CDMX for its fresh and versatile approach, celebrating local ingredients with creativity. The combination of these three culinary talents offers attendees an opportunity to enjoy a dinner that blends tradition, innovation and the richness of different cuisines.
In addition, music will be provided by Dramian and Rebolledo, two Mexican DJs with a great trajectory in the electronic music scene. Their musical selection promises to accompany the night with enveloping rhythms, creating an atmosphere that complements the celebration.
By reservation only.
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ESPANTOTSO POP UP
November 9 and 10
12:00 to 17:00 pm
Atlixco 170, Condesa
ToT is a fashion project that gives a second life to garments through reuse and recycling, focusing on the resignification of closets. With upcycling as a central technique, ToT transforms two pieces into one, fusing styles and fabrics to create something completely new and unique. This weekend, November 9 and 10, ToT will have its first pop-up at El Espantoso, a bar in the Condesa known for its atmosphere of jazz, hip hop and very tasty drinks.
The event will take place inside the bar, which will open in brunch format from 12 PM and will offer a special cocktail menu prepared with Verde Amarás Mezcal, designed to accompany this immersive experience of fashion and flavor. Everything is designed so you can discover exclusive pieces in a carefully curated environment, where fashion and mixology meet in a space full of style and creativity.
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MARTINIS AND NEGRONIS NIGHT
November 8
18:00 pm
El Tigre Silencioso
If you are a lover of classic mixology, on Friday, El Tigre Silencioso will have a night of Martinis and Negronis this Friday from 6pm. For this occasion, the bar will welcome as a guest Angel Solorzano, from Rafael Restaurant in Lima, who will bring his style and creativity in cocktails for a unique experience.
The event will revolve around a selection of carefully prepared martinis and negronis, where every detail - from the ingredients to the presentation - is an invitation to explore the more sophisticated side of classic cocktails. For enthusiasts of authentic flavors and precise techniques, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy cocktails reinterpreted by a master of mixology, who plays with tradition and avant-garde in each drink.
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TRANSMODERNA
November 9
20:00 pm
Hipódromo de las Américas
Transmoderna arrives for the first time in Mexico. It is a reference in the exploration of the limits of electronic music. Through a careful selection of national and international artists, the event invites the public to immerse themselves in an avant-garde sound universe, where technology and creativity merge to create unique experiences. This first edition will feature Dixon, Nina Kraviz and TRI/XON at the Hipódromo de las Américas.
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ALONG THE ROADS OF THE SOUTH. FUNDRAISING FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY HURRICANES IN GUERRERO
November 10
17:00 pm
Nogal 275, Santa María la Ribera
Given the severe damage caused by hurricanes Otis and John in the state of Guerrero, with less than a year of difference between the two events and whose consequences have been devastating, this group of artists, including musicians, sound and visual creators, are joining forces to donate their performances, have come together to donate their performances ranging from experimental electronic music, ambient, sound art, glitch, liquid light show, video synthesis and live coding to raise funds for the families affected in Acapulco and the surrounding areas of this region of the state.
Pre-sale $100 - Day $150 | Limited Capacity
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AMBULANTE
November 7 to 17
Ambulante is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and disseminating documentary filmmaking as a means of cultural and social transformation in Mexico and Central America.
Currently there is the Ambulante Presenta cycle, a documentary film exhibition program based on collaborative work, in which a catalog of films is offered free of charge to exhibitors, as well as a guide to stimulate the accompaniment of each of the titles. Now, and until November 17, several venues in 24 states of the country offer a mostly free program, including screenings and mediation activities that provide the public with equal access and an encounter with filmmakers and other social actors. This is the film catalog of Ambulante Presents 2024, to consult the screenings in Mexico City, visit the calendar.
November 9
16:00 pm
Also on November 9, the Manuel Ramos Day will be held, in which two works made with film materials from the Manuel Ramos Archive will be screened in Diafonías de una ciudad and Apuntes para un metraje encontrado . There will be a guided exploration, live music and a question and answer session.
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MAGMA ANNIVERSARY
November 9
14:00 A 19:00 pm
Barcelona 32, Juárez
Magma celebrates its anniversary with a special event in its space located in Barcelona 32, in Colonia Juárez. This hairdressing salon, known for its modern and artistic approach, has prepared a day that fuses art and music to celebrate with its community.
The celebration will feature an art exhibition by Emilia Quintero, aka EMISOPA, who will present her visual work, characterized by its expressiveness and originality. "A dónde tan peinada", is an exhibition composed of 6 pieces where she captures moments, places and people of her daily life looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary.
In addition, the artist herself will be in charge of a DJ set with her friends, creating a sound environment that will accompany this immersive experience.
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QUIÉN MIRA A QUIENES MIRAN DE JULIETA GIL
November 9 to January 18
Campeche 130, Roma Sur
Gallery hours / Free admission
Tuesday to Thursday: 11am - 2:30pm, 3:30pm - 6pm
Friday: 11am - 3pm
Saturday: 12 - 3pm
In the space of Campeche 130, Julieta Gil presents ¿Quién mira a quienes miran, an exhibition that invites us to question the relationship between symbols and identity, and how they affect collective memory and public space. With a critical and poetic gaze, Gil investigates the power that symbolic structures exert in the city, rescuing the echoes of the "ghost witnesses" -subtle presences that blend into the urban landscape and go unnoticed under the weight of routine.
The exhibition will be open from November 9 at Campeche 130, Roma Sur, and is an invitation to reexamine our relationship with the monuments and landscape of the city we inhabit, to ask ourselves who we are and how the symbols that surround us shape our identity.
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PELICANO TURBO X DESCULONIZATION
November 8
21:00 pm
Orizaba 171, Roma Norte
This Friday, November 8, Pelícano Turbo returns to CDMX with an extended format DJ set for a night that promises to be unforgettable. In collaboration with the Desculonización @desculonizacion project, Pelícano Turbo will take over Sala Sonari starting at 21:00 hrs, deploying all the power of his distinctive "pelicanero sound" in a special 3-hour session.
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THE IMAGE OF AN EXPERIMENTAL MUSEUM
November 7
19:00 pm
*𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘦*.
The Museo Experimental El Eco, an emblematic cultural space in Mexico City, will present The Image of an Experimental Museum. An encounter that will provide a rare opportunity to explore the history and evolution of this museum through the perspectives of four key figures who have influenced its identity. Paola Santoscoy, Tobias Ostrander, Chucho Caba and Macarena Hernández, all former members of the institution, will come together to reflect on their contributions and experiences, revealing how their collective vision has influenced the museum's image and programming.
Founded by German artist Mathias Goeritz in 1953, El Eco was born as a space for "emotional architecture," an innovative approach that fused art, design and public interaction. Throughout its history, the museum has undergone several transformations, going from a gallery to a bar and a theater, before being restored by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in 2005. Since then, it has established itself as a center for experimental art, where its minimalist and highly symbolic architecture continues to be a source of inspiration for artists and curators alike.
This event offers a profound reflection on the intersection between architecture, art and curatorial practices, and provides a unique insight into how the museum continues to innovate in its role as a platform for contemporary cultural expression. It is a must-see for those interested in the evolution of art institutions and the dialogue between history and modernity. In addition, admission is free, reflecting the museum's commitment to making art and thought accessible to all.
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MANIACO X TROYA
November 7
22:30 pm
Paseo de la Reforma esq. Calle Cristóbal Colón
The first edition of MANIACO will feature an impressive lineup of artists such as Victoria Volkova, Anneabel D'la Rose, Juanjo Sainz and the Troya collective, hosts of the night. In addition, there will be several surprises that will enrich the sensory experience.
This event will be a showcase of creativity, where attendees will be able to enjoy a mix of sounds and innovative visual proposals. From 10:30 pm to 11:00 pm, admission will be free, offering an opportunity for the curious to immerse themselves in this experimental environment at no cost. From 11:00 pm, admission will cost $150, so it is recommended to arrive early to take advantage of the free admission and not miss the first edition of MANÍACO.
Next Thursday, November 7, starting at 10:30 pm, Troya presents MANÍACO, a series of music and art events. The first edition will feature artists such as Victoria Volkova, Portugal, Anneabel D'la Rose, Juanjo Sainz, Troya and more.
* No cover from 10:30 pm to 11 pm, after $150
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A POSSIBLE GARDEN BY JAVIER PELÁEZ
November 7 to 30
16:00 pm
Casa Siza (Dr. Atl 103, Santa María la Ribera)
In Un posible jardín, Javier Peláez turns Casa Siza into a space of introspection and mystery. Inspired by the small Berlin gardens that function as urban escapes, Peláez presents a group of works that explore the beauty and threat of toxic flowers such as the lily and the poppy. Through a fragmented pictorial treatment and techniques such as grisaille, the artist poses a reflection on the tension between the natural and the artificial, offering a visual experience that moves between the real and the dreamlike, and exploring themes of healing and danger in nature.
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FANZINE FESTIVAL AND TRANS* EDITORIAL MEETING
November 9
11:00 - 19:00 P.M.
Casa Tomada, Pachuca 146 A, Condesa
For Poni Alta, graphic artist and creator of trans fanzines, fanzine festivals represent the moment when those publications made with dedication, body and soul finally find their place: "at a festival, fanzines come to life; they are touched, explored, commented on, and become a meeting point where people can meet, live together and exchange ideas".
It is in this spirit that AluZine, Fanzine Festival and Trans Editorial Encounter, will take place on Saturday, November 9 at the Casa Tomada Bookstore in Mexico City, with additional activities on the 7th and 8th.
Throughout the day, the festival will offer a variety of activities designed to enrich the experience of each attendee: from workshops, lectures, and fanzine presentations, to drawing sessions and games, all starting at 11:00 am.
Created from and for trans people, but open to all, AluZine is an initiative to build a narrative and memory around the trans fanzine in Mexico City and other spaces. In the words of Poni Alta, it is "a spark that seeks to light a fire of its own, so that collectively we can make this scene more present and fertile."
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