Tlaquepaque's Fall Bucket List of Things to DO!

Fall in Tlaquepaque is a spectacular time of year. With the heat of summer behind us, you can relax and explore our plazas, pathways, galleries, shops and restaurants as you take in the colors of the changing leaves and fall plantings. As the season progresses, see the village transform into a holiday wonderland with great celebrations each month. Below please find some of our great offerings for October and early November.

Join master guitarist, Gaetano for spirited musical performances. Presented by El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, enjoy tapas and your favorite beverage from the restaurant's outside bar.

Red Earth Theatre returns to the beautiful arches of Tlaquepaque at 7.30 pm this Thursday October 18th at the Patio de las Campanas with excerpts of their production of Steel Magnolias , currently playing at Old Town Center for the Arts.

Following their successful first Tlaquepaque performance ‘Art Words’ last month, Red Earth brings something quite different when the ladies from Truvy’s beauty salon will grace the space for 45 minutes, sharing some southern wit and wisdom.

The talented ensemble cast includes Red Earth full stage production regulars Terra Shelman as Truvy Jones and Ashlee Threlkeld as Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, Mary Gladieux as Clairee Belcher, Tricia Greer as M’Lynn Eatenton, and Joan Westmoreland as Ouiser Boudreaux and Red Earth new comer Tisha Taylor as Annelle Dupuy-Desoto. Steel Magnolias is directed by Mindy Mendelsohn.

A nonprofit company founded in 2013, Red Earth Theatre provides a platform to inspire and nurture many voices through live performance, and encourages dialogue exploring the human experience in our diverse communities throughout the Verde Valley. Producing new work, old favorites, reader’s theatre and working collaboratively with many organizations to include the performing arts in creative forms, Red Earth Theatre aims to provide opportunity for everyone to experience live performance.

Thrilled to be playing with the Tlaquepaque community, and inspired by all the creativity there, Red Earth looks forward to seeing you at Truvy’s salon for one evening only at Tlaquepaque on October 18th at 7.30pm. Have dinner at one of the nearby restaurants, bring a wrap and enjoy the show at the Patio de las Campanas, behind the fountain in front of El Rincon Restaurant.

What: ‘Steel Magnolias’ excerpts - Red Earth at Tlaquepaque

When: Thursday, October 18th, 7.30pm
Where: Tlaquepaque, Patio de las Campanas, (on the creek side)

Suggested donation $10
More information at www.redearththeatre . org

FREE EVENT FOR ALL AGES
On October 25, under the full moon at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, the community is invited to gather at the groundbreaking Call of the Wild Mural is launched. A traveling collaborative Public Art Installation, advocating for wolves, wildlife and the Endangered Species Act, the Call of the Wild Mural’s ultimate destination is the National Mall of the Nation's Capital. A Plan B event, guests will be treated to Steve Estes’ local favorites, the Steve Estes’ Grassy Roots-Americana band Thunder & Lightnin,’ food and drink all while taking a stand for the Endangered Species Act. Join them from 5-9pm on Thursday, October 25, at Tlaquepaque.

On October 30, our celebration starts at 11 a.m with the inauguration of the Marigold Mural project, led again this year by artist Lovejoy. Visitors are encouraged to paint their tributes on a 26 foot long community remembrance wall. Paints and brushes will be provided on site with the previous years' murals on display for your viewing and inspiration. The mural painting will continue daily on the Calle Independencia from 11 a.m to 5 p.m until the end of our Day of the Dead festivities.

November 3rd at 3 p.m . our Day of the Dead Festivities Get Underway!

Derived from the beliefs of Mexico's indigenous people, Dia De Los Muertos is a millenia-old holiday, when the spirits of the dead are believed to be released from heaven at Midnight on the 31st of October to return to Earth for twenty-four hours of celebration with their families.
Come join us at Tlaquepaque this November 3rd ( 3 pm to 8 pm) for our celebration. Enjoy music from old favorites like guitarist Eric Miller and fabulous new additions , Los Chollas Peligrosas, the all-femail Latin folk fusion band; traditional foods; and entertainment by Arizona's acclaimed Circus Farm Jugglers, acrobats, aerial artists and their not to be missed fire dancers, an event highlight.

Tlaquepaque's patios will be transformed into traditional Day of the Dead decor and altars. The bringing of flowers, personal objects, candles and photos to leave as an offering at our main altars is encouraged. Enjoy the music and action packed entertainment as you walk our grounds, dance and celebrate with others.
The wearing of Day of the Dead costumes is highly encouraged and there will be free face painting booth throughout North and South sides of Tlaquepaque. Activities for kids include free sugar skull making, juggling lessons and free caricature booth. As you stroll through our mercado, you will find traditional Day of the Dead bread as well as burritos, taquitos, tamales and some other surprises!

Check our website at www.tlaq.com for a full list of scheduled events and locations. Parking will be challenging and we recommend taking the free shuttle from the Uptown Municipal Parking Lot. This is a Tlaqueapque Celebration not to miss!