Archives: Events

7 Thurs., 7pm — PHOTOGRAPHY: Guatemala Diversa, more than 100 photos by well-known Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani for ONU Human Rights in Guatemala. Cooperación Española (tel: 7932-3838), 6a av. norte, La Antigua.

7 Thurs., 7pm — ANTIGUA PHOTO CLUB: Club Fotográfico de Antigua (CFA) features photo talks by special guests as well as photo contests in color, b/w and digital categories. CFA welcomes novice and professional photo enthusiasts. For additional information and details visit www.clubfotograficoantigua.com or Facebook.com/ClubFotograficoAntigua. Free. Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, La Antigua.

6 Wed., 6:30pm — ART: Generación Contemporánea, collective exposition and sale. Participating artists: André Gribble Alvaro Sánchez, Eny Roland, Estilo Quetzal, Ichigo Tock, Juan Pensamiento, La María, María Alfaro, Mauricio Samayoa, Mynor Véliz, Muxxi, Manuel Regalado, Monájera and Stefan Kalschmitt. Museo Ixchel (tel: 2361-8081), 6a calle final, z. 10, Centro Cultural UFM, Guatemala City.

7 Thurs., 7pm, open through July 13 — ART: Inauguration of  Italarte, an exhibition of works by Italian artists living in Guatemala. Instituto Italiano de Cultura (tel: 2263-0394), 16 calle 2-55, z. 10, Guatemala City.

5 Tues., 6:30pm — (Spanish) EVENT: Encuentro con Claudio Zulian, en el marco de la XVIII Bienal de Arte Paiz. Instituto Italiano de Cultura (tel: 2263-0394), 16 calle 2-55, z. 10, Guatemala City.

31 Thurs., 6:30pm — (Spanish) CONFERENCIA: La circulación del arte maya clásico, monumentos y figurillas, por Christina Halperin. Q30/Q15 estudiantes con carnet. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7896), 6a calle final z. 10, Guatemala City.

30 Wed., 9am —  (Spanish) CONFERENCIA: El jaguar con la lengua de fuera, notas sobre algunos monumentos prehispánicos de las Tierras Altas y la Costa Sur, por Víctor Castillo. Q30/Q15 estudiantes con carnet. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7896), 6a calle final z. 10, Guatemala City.

28 Sat., 8pm — MUSIC: Dr. Sativo Warriorcandela features Ya Cayó el “20” tour 2012. Q70.  El Sitio, 5a calle poniente #15, La Antigua.

27 Sun., 7am — SPORTS: Atitlán Marathon 2012 full marathon race, Panajachel, Lake Atitlán.

26 Sat. & Sun., 27, 9am — EXPOCAN PANAMERICANA 2012: Canine expo with over 350 dogs. International judges. Q10, kids under 10 years free. Parque de la Industria, 8a calle 2-33, z. 9, Guatemala City.

26 Sat., 8am — SPORTS: Atitlán Marathon 2012 half-marathon race (see May Revue, page 88), Panajachel, Lake Atitlán.

26 Sat., 7pm — (Spanish) THEATER: La Herencia de la Tula, bajo la dirección de Nery Aguilar. Q50. El Sitio (tel: 7832-3037), La Antigua.

26 Sat., 11am — (Spanish) LUDOTECA INFANTIL: Una vez al mes Mininos ofrece un espacio y juguetes pre-clasificados que estimularán al niño/a y a su familia a jugar. Propiciando entonces un encuentro entre padres, madres, niños y niñas a través del juego y facilitando el desarrollo de habilidades afectivas y sociales en los niños y niñas. Entrada libre. Cooperación Española[…]

25 Fri., until 6pm — SPORTS: Final day of walk-in registration in Panajachel for Atitlán Marathon 2012. Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo, Panajachel, Lake Atitlán.

19 Sat., 9am-12pm — (Spanish) TALLER: Aves de Guatemala y el mundo:  sus cantos, colores  y formas. Taller para niños a partir de 7 años y adultos con alma de niño. Q100. Precio especial a primeros registros. Para más información: Sofía, Mesa Nacional de Aviturismo, (tel: 2421-3761), aviturismo.guatemala@gmail.com 7a. av. 1-17, z. 4, Centro Cívico, Guatemala City.

22 Tues., 6pm — PHOTO TOUR: Antigua: Behind the Walls with Elizabeth Bell. Enjoy a one-hour presentation of Antigua and its heritage through vintage and contemporary photographs collected over the past 30 years accompanied by Elizabeth Bell’s expert narration. Q30 per person, tickets available at the presentation. (Only one presentation in May). Proceeds benefit educational programs in Antigua. Proyecto Cultural[…]

22 Tues., 5:30pm — TALK: Life in Guatemala: Brief History and Current Conditions, presented by Sue Patterson, a retired U.S. Foreign Service officer who lives in Antigua. She  is a former U.S. Consul General in Guatemala and has served in Chile, Iran and Italy. She is the founder of WINGS, a non-profit dedicated to reproductive health and family planning. Donation[…]

21 Mon. until 8pm — SPORTS: Final day of walk-in registration in Antigua for Atitlán Marathon 2012. Hotel Posada de  Don Rodrigo, La Antigua.

20 Sun., 8am — SPORTS: Carrera Arcoiris, 5-km run/walk, benefits Fundación Ayúdame a Vivir, which helps kids with cancer. Antigua’s Central Park. Q70 includes a T-shirt and a medal. Info: 5059-6460, La Antigua.

18 Fri., 8pm — (Spanish) THEATER: Vida ente máquinas, presentado por el colectivo Las Atrevidas. Q50. El Sitio (tel: 7832-3037), La Antigua.

18 Fri., 9am-8pm — CELEBRATION: International Museum Day, guided tours & different activities. Free. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7896), 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City.

18 Fri., 7pm — ART: Sentimientos by Werner Vásquez. Centro Cultural Casa No’J (tel: 7761-4400), 7a calle 12-12, z. 1, Quetzaltenango.

17 Thurs., 6:30pm — (Spanish) CONFERENCIA: Paleoecología de la Región de Lachúa: Implicaciones para la Historia Ambiental de Salinas de los Nueve Cerros, por Carlos Avendaño. Q30/Q15 estudiantes con carnet. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7896), 6a calle final z. 10, Guatemala City.

16 Wed., 7pm — ART: Maya Hackers, collective exposition by Guatemalan artists. Galería de Arte de la Alianza Francesa (tel: 2207-5757), 5a calle 10-55, z. 13, Guatemala City.

15 Tues., 5:30pm — TALK: Helping One Family at a Time began in Sept. 2011 with an indigenous family in San Andrés Itzapa. The family wants to give their children a better life, but lacks the resources or know-how. Working with this family is a window to a whole new wonderful life. Donation Q25. Rainbow Café (tel: 7832-1919), 7a av.[…]

5 Sat., 5pm — MUSIC: Italian lyric evening, arias, opera duets and Italian music by well-known composers. Featured by Pamela Morales (soprano), Pedro Pablo Solís (tenor) and Hugo Arenas (piano). Q75, Q50/students with carnet and Q25, kids under 12 years. El Sitio (tel: 7832-3037), La Antigua.

5 Sat., through Sat. 26 — ART: Embroidery works by Italian artist Rosangela Veglio. El Attico (tel: 2368-0853), 4a av. 15-45, z. 14, Guatemala City.

5 Sat. — DEMOCRATS ABROAD GLOBAL PRIMARY AND FILM FESTIVAL:  U.S. citizens overseas can vote 9am-6pm. In addition to President Obama, Democrats Abroad members from the Americas, incl. one from Guatemala, will be on the ballot running for delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Movies: 10am-noon — Margin Call; noon-4pm — Clinton – It all Began with Hope. Contact John[…]

4 Fri., 7pm — ART: Sueños a Tropel, sculptures by artist Arturo Ruano. Cocktail. Galería de Arte Andante, 8a av. 12-19, z. 1, Centro Histórico (tel: 4360-7840), Guatemala City.