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donato · Joined: 05 May 2010 Posts: 98 Location: Mexico City, Mexico

I thought it would be interesting for the people that live in Mexico City to list here what they like to in their off-time. In other words, certain museums, restaurants, parks, bars or whatever you would recommend. I have not been in this city long, so I will just list a couple obvious things to me:

Palacio de Bellas Artes- More people can talk more about all the things this is used for, but it is a beautiful building that has nice murals and seasonally rotating artist-specific exhibits. Through January is Saturnino Herr�n which I enjoyed immensely.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palacio_de_Bellas_Artes

Pulque- There are pulquer�as as well as other places serving this unique, mild/low-moderate alcoholic drink. It could be described to some as an acquired taste. The male ejaculate consistency may turn some off but I say it is a must try anyway.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulque

Metropolitan Cathedral- Just...wow.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City_Metropolitan_Cathedral

Santa Sangre- Not really a site, but one of my favorite movies and filmed in Mexico City. It's by Alejandro Jodorowsky, so if you're familiar with his work you may or may not like it. Think mildly disturbing, mild gore, and lots of weird.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098253/

amaranto · Joined: 02 Jun 2009 Posts: 133 Location: M�xico, D.F.

There are so many good museums here. One of my favorites is San Ildefonso, behind the metropolitan cathedral:

http://www.sanildefonso.org.mx/

They usually have great rotating exhibits.

If you like to go out and be around an eclectic bunch, the terrace of the Centro Cultural de Espa�a is a great place to be, just get there early (around 8 pm):

http://www.ccemx.org/

I really like to see the philharmonic:

http://www.cultura.df.gob.mx/index.php/recintos/ofcm

There are lots of small art shows in Colonia Roma, as well.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Isla Guapa · Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:37 am Post subject:

[quote="Guy Courchesne"

The Museo de Arte Popular has ever-changing exhibits and workshops. Right now, pi�atas are on display.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museo_de_Arte_Popular,_Mexico_City

or follow them on facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Museo-de-Arte-Popular/325213235332[/quote]

Guy beat me to it! I was about to post a recommendation for the Museo de Arte Popular. Here's a link to their website: http://www.map.df.gob.mx/

Dragonlady · Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 7:20 am Post subject:

I concede that for cultural events and venues, Mexico City wins hands down.

Does anyone know off hand if school has a time-out Feb 3, 2011? I'd love to see the Kite Festival, but I need at least 3 days off to travel there and back.

Regards,
Dragonlady

MotherF · Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:18 pm Post subject:

You should have a long weekend around then Dragonlady for Feb 5, la dia de la constitucion. I don't have a 2011 calendar yet to check, but the closest Monday should be off.

Samantha · Joined: 25 Oct 2003 Posts: 2038 Location: Mexican Riviera

This is a handy reference for the various holidays: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Mexico

The first Monday of February is the observance for D�a de la Constituci�n, so will be Feb 7th, 2011.

TeresaLopez · Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Posts: 601 Location: Mexico City

A couple of current things that might be of interest is a fantastic light show in the Zocalo, nightly at 9 pm. I believe the last day is this coming Monday, or night, as it were. If you are a history buff there is an exhibition of documents of Independence at the Archivo National, it�s free, through the end of November. Aside from the exhibit, it�s a lovely building, used to house an infamous prision (Lecumberri), worth seeing for the architecture alone. It�s a bit off the beaten path, but an easy walk from Metro San Lazaro on the Pink Line. There is an interesting temporary mural in front right now, reproductions of various documents that is also quite interesting.

Isla Guapa · Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 5:31 am Post subject:

I just checked the schedule of the "espect�culo multimedia" at the Z�calo, and this weekend will be the last time you'll be able to see it, starting at 9 p.m. I'm hoping to go even though I am not fond of the huge crowds I imagine will be there for the final two shows.

Isla Guapa · Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 2:24 am Post subject:

If you like old and used books, check this out:

Tercera Feria del Libro Antiguo y de Ocasi�n at the Palacio Nacional from November 26 to December 5 from 10 am to 5 pm. Best of all, Entrada Libre!

Prof.Gringo · Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 2:36 am Post subject:

The main post office has a small museum (downtown DF) and there is the Mexican Army musuem a short distance away. Both are free and I visited both today.