NOV 29th and 30th! Mark your calendars
Here we give you our MID CITY RECS for NOVEMBER 29th and 30th!
The Noche Blanca starts this week and there are so many activities to do it’s hard to choose which exhibits to see, so here is our list of some of our MUST SEE SPOTS!
FOR A FULL LIST IN SPANISH OF ALL EVENTS VISIT: https://www.merida.gob.mx/nocheblanca/
A Journey from Modernism
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29th
GALLERY TOURS:
Tours of the Historic Center Galleries
Route 1: Ermita
Explore the artistic offerings of the galleries: SEA+ Gallery, La Galería + Anexo, SEGA Art Gallery, and La Casa Azul de Rosa. Limited to 20 participants. Prior registration required at the following link: https://forms.gle/GukGgKgVsiti2wWm8. Suitable for the whole family.
🕛 7:00 PM
📍 Parque de La Ermita de Santa Isabel. Calle 77 x 66, Centro
Tours of the Historic Center Galleries
Route 2: Santiago
Discover the artistic offerings of the galleries: Galería Secreta, Le Cirque Galería de Arte, Punto Rojo, Galería Estudio Juan Pablo Bavio, Anónimo Arte & Calle Estampa, Taller de Grabado, El Zapote Galería, Centro Cultural MID Guía, PRAXIS HAVANA Art Studio & Lab Design, Galería 64.53, Art 44, Arte1010, and Caracol Púrpura. Limited to 20 participants. Prior registration required at the following link: https://forms.gle/GukGgKgVsiti2wWm8. Suitable for the whole family.
🕛 7:00 PM
📍Parque de Santiago. Calle 72 between 59 and 59-A, Centro
Tours of the Historic Center Galleries
Route 3: Santa Ana
Explore the artistic offerings of the galleries: 54Gallery, Galería Vórtice, Galería Urbana, 5443 Art Spot, Centro Cultural La Cúpula, Casa Naranja, Soho Galleries, Alejandro Barrios Art Gallery, LA SALA Art Gallery, Nahualli Casa de los Artistas, Eliza Art Gallery, Habitante, Galería Terracota Arte Actual, 60 Art Gallery, Mácula Tierra de Artistas, and Oliver Martínez Art Studio. Limited to 20 participants per tour. Prior registration required at the following link: https://forms.gle/GukGgKgVsiti2wWm8. Suitable for the whole family.
🕛 7:00 PM
📍Parque de Santa Ana Calle 60 y 45
Tours of the Historic Center Galleries
Route 4: Montejo / Itzimná
Discover the artistic offerings of the galleries: Contracorriente Galería de Arte, Matilda Mérida | Concept Store, Lux Perpetua Art Centre, Galería Estudio Darío Villasis, and Casa Gemela. Limited to 20 participants. Prior registration required at the following link: https://forms.gle/GukGgKgVsiti2wWm8. Suitable for the whole family.
🕛 7:00 PM
📍Parque de la Colonia México Calle 31 x 16, Col. México Oriente
NOT TO MISS EXHIBITIONS
SoHo Galleries Six artists have created spaces you can experience with all your senses. You’ll get great ideas on how to use art in unconventional ways in your home or office.
Chromatic Impetus at Galeria Urbana
This exhibition explores the theme of color and how each artist uses it as a material to create a personal dialogue. The works include purely linear acrylics, abstract and figurative pieces, and installations made from waste materials. Participating artists: Rodrigo Reynoso, Giselle Fenig, and Antonio O’Connell. Suitable for the whole family.
Relatos de Magia y fantasía
This is an art exhibition where 14 different Mexican artists showcase their work. Each piece takes you to a story full of color and expresses a surrealistic style✨
🕛 8:00 PM
📍Terracota Arte Actaul
Reflejos del alma
A collective exhibition of the artists that have participated in Sega Art gallery🎨. The gallery opens at 8:00 in the Sega Art gallery.
🕛 8:00 PM
📍Sega Art Gallery Calle 60 x 79
Lords of the Forest El Zapote Gallery
Pedro Tec’s photography exhibition captures scenes from the daily life of Maya communities. The artist’s remarkable style conveys an air of mystery with a compelling narrative that invites reflection. Suitable for the entire family.
MUSIC
Ave Delta concert
It is going to be in the monument in Paseo de Montejo where you can see this indie band, Ave Delta, play live. They are an alternative rock band 🤘and will present their new album “Distancias”. The concert begins at
🕛 8:00 PM
📍Monumento a la Patria
FOR KIDS: Ramiro el ave que viajó a la luna🌙:
This is a play presented by Isabel Guzman, that follows the story of Ramiro, a migratory bird🐣. The message of the play is about the importance of the conservation of nature🌎, this is perfect for kids. Is gonna be presented at the Wallis Cultural Center
🕛 7:00 PM
📍 Centro Cultural Wallis Anexo De Música
SimbioSíntesis
It is an audiovisual concert directed by Diego Cano. This is a space that invites reflection about the forgotten space and time, asking a question: What to do with so much memory and history being unused? 👀This exhibition is a digital space that creates art through technology, it is family friendly.
🕛 8:00 PM
📍Parque de La Paz Avenida Itzáez x 59
Biciruta nocturna
Enjoy a ride through Paseo Montejo on a bike at night, while you are riding you can see live music, dancing and so much more🎇. This is an experience for a family or friend group.
🕛 8:00 PM
📍 Paseo de Montejo
Telescope observation🔭:
At the Museum of natural history there is going to be a telescope observation experience. The public will be able to see the planets of Saturn🪐 and Jupiter. It is important to mention that the weather condition can determine if the activity can happen.
🕛 7:00 PM
📍Museo de Historia Natural de Mérida
So get ready to enjoy a magical night full of amazing experiences!
#NocheBlanca #Merida #YucatanCulture #MeridaMagical #YucatanTraditions
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH
Explore these fantastic activities happening around Mérida. From music to dance, these events offer something for everyone!
ART
Spaces
Six artists, each with a unique style, showcase innovative ways to transform your home or office with art, color, and textures. Learn how to integrate art into your environment, turn a painting into a table, add flowers to a space, or reuse old windows to display works. Participating artists: Layda Rodríguez, Otón Rivero, Víctor Dávalos, Assata Akil, and Laura Bueno. Suitable for all ages.
🕛 08:00 PM
📍 Soho Galleries
Exhibition Openings at the City Museum
Municipal Funds for Visual Arts: Exhibition of Young Creators and Artists with Trajectory from Municipal Funds for Visual Arts. Cecilia Gómez Osalde, Gabriel Niquete, Erick de Gorostegui, Igor Solís, Verónica Rodríguez, and Graciela Chavarría will showcase the creative results of their funded projects. Suitable for all ages.
🕛 08:00 PM
📍 Museo de la Ciudad de Mérida
Chromatic Impetus Exhibition
An exhibition focusing on color and how each artist uses it as a medium to create a personal dialogue. It features linear acrylics, abstract and figurative works, and installations made from waste materials. Participating artists: Rodrigo Reynoso, Giselle Fenig, and Antonio O’Connell. Suitable for all ages.
🕛 08:00 PM
📍 Galería Urbana
Accumulation Sculptures Exhibition
A sculpture exhibition by French artist Alben. Suitable for all ages.
🕛 08:00 PM
📍 LA SALA Art Gallery
10 x 1010 = Cuban Art Beyond the Obvious Exhibition
A painting exhibition featuring works by 10 Cuban artists. Participating artists: Arián Irsula, Ibrahim Miranda, Luis Saldaña, Eduardo Yanes, José Ángel Vincench, Yasiel Álvarez, Ángel León Vliente, and Justo Amable. Suitable for all ages.
🕛 08:00 PM
📍 Arte1010
Expo-Sale: Grand Masters of Mexican Folk Art
Discover and purchase folk art pieces crafted by nationally and internationally recognized master artisans. These pieces preserve traditional and ancestral techniques from their communities of origin. Participating artisans include Juana Gómez Ramírez (Chiapa’s clay), Teresa López Jimenez (Oaxaca’s textiles), Dionisia Gómez Gómez (Hidalgo’s textiles), Pedro José Mendoza Canul (Yucatán’s textiles), and more. Suitable for all ages.
🕛 08:00 PM
📍 Museo Casa Montejo | Casa de la Cultura Citibanamex
Calaverarte Exhibition
An exhibition of skulls transformed by visual artists. Suitable for all ages.
🕛 08:00 PM
📍 5443 Art Spot
Exhibitions at Centro Cultural La Cúpula
Enjoy the visual proposals of artists at Centro Cultural La Cúpula:
- Guillermo Olguín, 25 Years of Graphic Art: A blend of traditional techniques and modern approaches, challenging the boundaries of art to explore human and cultural complexity.
- Water Nymphs by Sebastián Dávila: This exhibition reflects on imperfection as a defining human trait, expressed in personal, spiritual, familial, and social contexts. Suitable for all ages.
🕛 08:00 PM
📍 Centro Cultural La Cúpula
Art Exhibit: Saúl Villa Walls
🎨 Description: Experience a fusion of video, action art, and installation with beauty, humor, and irony. Ideal for teens and adults.
🕘 Open all day.
📍 Casa Teatro Tanicho.
DANCE, MUSEUMS & MOVEMENT
Encuentros y Danza
A dance show blending Oriental, contemporary, salsa, and flamenco styles. For ages 12 and older.
🕥 10:30 PM.
📍 Teatro La Camarita.
C. 92 497, entre 59 y 59 L, Bojórquez, 97230 Mérida, Yuc.
Visit the Railway Museum
Tour Mexico’s second-largest railway museum and learn about the history of railroads in the Yucatan.
🕖 7:00–10:00 PM.
📍 Museo de los Ferrocarriles.
Calle 48 y calle 46 429, C. 43 Supermanzana por, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
Yucatán Total Look by Canaive Yucatán
A spectacular showcase of local fashion designers like Lizier, Camasha, and Piedra Caliza.
🕗 8:00 PM.
📍 Parque de La Paz.
Av. Itzáes 1910, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
Museo Casa Montejo Visit
Explore Mérida’s history through exhibits in this beautiful museum, located in a colonial-era mansion.
🕗 Open all day
📍 Museo Casa Montejo.
C. 63 506, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
Dance Fusion Performance
A stunning dance experience featuring choreographic blends that unite cultures through movement.
🕘 10:30 PM.
📍 Teatro La Camarita.
C. 92 497, entre 59 y 59 L, Bojórquez, 97230 Mérida, Yuc.
MUSIC
Los Colores de la Música
A magical concert featuring soundtracks from The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and more, performed by the City Youth Orchestra and Choir.
🕗 8:00 PM.
📍 Parque de Santiago.
C. 72, Parque Santiago, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
Trovando y Gozando con Los Juglares
Enjoy a night of trova with Yucatán’s most iconic group. Perfect for a musical cultural immersion!
🕘 9:00 PM.
📍 Museo Casa Montejo.
C. 63 506, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
Cuban Memories
A tribute to the iconic cabarets of Havana, such as Tropicana and Parisien. This event offers an opportunity for fans of the genre to delve into its rich history—from its origins in Cuba to its spread to other countries and its connection with Mexico. Suitable for all ages.
🕘 11:00 PM
📍 Teatro Felipe Carrillo Puerto
C. 60 491, Parque Santa Lucia, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
Iconic CumbiaPop
A show that reinvents cumbia and grupera music, elevating these genres to a level of production never before seen in the southeast. Featuring modern arrangements and an impressive visual experience, the performance blends energy, live music, and graphics to create a vibrant party where the audience sings and dances nonstop. Relive the greatest hits of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s in an event that transforms tradition into something extraordinary, full of rhythm and fun. Suitable for all ages.
🕘 10:30 PM
📍 Plaza Grande
C. 60 S/N, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
Oldies Big Band
The Mérida Big Band presents a concert that brings back the greatest hits of jazz and swing from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, featuring classics by artists like Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Frank Sinatra. With a lineup of 17 musicians, this performance combines romance and nostalgia, offering a repertoire that includes instrumental pieces and “crooners.” The orchestra has participated in prestigious festivals and collaborated with renowned artists, delivering a unique musical project in southeastern Mexico. Suitable for all ages.
🕘 11:00 PM
📍 Parque de Santiago
C. 72, Parque Santiago, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
