Quincenario en honor a San Antonio de Padua, the two-weeklong celebration of Saint Anthony began with a locos parade on Saturday, June 1, that ended up at the Parroquia San Antonio de Padua in Colonia San Antonio, as they will each night.

For two weeks, pilgrimages by groups of Locos will leave each evening from a different place in San Miguel and parade toward the Parish of San Antonio de Padua.

Here is a copy of the schedule with times, departure points, parade routes, and more for each evening. These parades are fairly short but colorful and lively.

They culminate in the massive Dia de Locos parade on Sunday morning, June 16. If the big parade is just too big – and crowded – you might try catching one of these nightly parades. They are just as fun to watch, if you ask me. You might be able to simply step out your door one of these nights and celebrate with the Locos!

For more information, check out Discover SMA’s calendar listing.

As always, show some love to the hardest working events sites in San Miguel de Allende: DiscoverSMA, Lokkal, and San Miguel Live!   Hey if you know of any others, send their links to our (sleeping) boss, robertj.hawkins2012@gmail.com .  Send events to him too, so we can wake him up.

Remember to click on any image to expand it and save your failing eyesight.

Have a great week! I’m off for the following two weeks so you’re on your own.

Check out the sites above.

SUNDAY, June 2

Election day!

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MONDAY, June 3

Pre-dawn — Another kind of parade

Six planets will appear in alignment on the same side of the sun low in the eastern sky at sunrise on Monday. What does this mean for your horoscope or cosmic orientation? Got no idea. Might be comforting just to know that sometimes there is order in this chaotic universe. Besides, scientists say you won’t really be able to see all of the lineup with the human eye. You’ll see some but you need a good telescope to see them all.

Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus will take part in the parade, which expected to last for several days. Meanwhile, the same planets will align in a different order in August and in January 2025, with seven planets due to align in February next year.

Read more here. 

TUESDAY, June 4

7:45 p.m. – LGBTQ+ Movie night at the Aristocrat

For Pride Month, the Aristocrat restaurant, Jesus# 27, Centro,  is screening classic LGBTQ+ movies over the first three Tuesdays of June. The series begins with the global hit and Oscar-winner “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” starring Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terence Stamp as drag queens on a rickety tour bus in the Australian Outback. 

Screening begins at 7:45 p.m. Get there early to enjoy something from the Bhaji Curry House Kitchen. Reservations: info@aristocratsma.com

WEDNESDAY, June 5

5-7 p.m. Loteria for Animales!

Mama Mia Express at Salida a Celaya #24 will be the place for the Loteria (Mexican bingo) fundraiser for the rescued cats of Santuario Felino Rey Ashoka SMA. Everyone is welcome, including cats and dogs are allowed but they must be on leash during the event.

Cost is $400 pesos (cash only) per person which includes four loteria (Mexican bingo) games and a welcome drink. There will be food and drinks for purchase, a DJ, and prizes!

Find out more here.

THURSDAY, June 6

3-11 p.m. – Pssst! Do you want to know a secret?

Folktronica musician Lagartijeando (Mati Zundel), started in 2009 in Argentina and has five albums released and one in production. This latest album, “The Third Vision,” in 2020.  Lagartijeando promises not only his music but “an afternoon full of experiences through alchemy rituals that will activate our energy channels together to increase and expand the light.”

Throughout the day there will be workshops, art, nature, swimming, breathwork and plant medicine, vegan food, and an alchemist market.

Trippy. The location is, well, secret.  Want to find out? Admission is $450 pesos. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.

6:30 – 8 p.m. Not-so-trivial pursuit

This is league play trivia night at the Aristocrat, Jesus #27. The city’s best brainiacs are stepping up to the challenge. Think you’ve got the arcane knowledge to win? Bring your team – think of a good team name – and triple the memory!

There’s no cover charge. For reservations, registration, and general Info:  info@aristocratsma.com .

FRIDAY, June 7

Noon: Going buy the book

Here’s the good news: The two-weeklong San Miguel de Allende International Book Fair kicks off June 7 at noon in the beautiful Belles Artes/El Nigromonte Cultural Center on Hernandez Macias #75. This will be an “event that celebrates the magic of literature and the passion for books. From fascinating talks with authors to a wide selection of books of all genres.” The fair runs through June 15 and opens at 11 a.m. each day. There are evening presentations as well.

There is a wonderful schedule posted here. This will be a great opportunity to brush up on your Spanish. There has been a very nice book fair in the past but this is the first year that “International” is attached to it.

4-7 p.m. — Gallery 69 exhibition opening: ”Divine Divas”

Galería 69 at Orizaba #69 in Colonia San Antonio presents guest artist, the metal sculptor Jen Butz. Her work will be on display with that of the gallery’s member artists. Join them for a glass of wine, mezcal, and live music.

6-10 p.m. –The Garden Party

One great singer interprets the songs of another great voice: Lady Zen will sing the music of KD Lang in a new event venue near Parque Juarez: Casa Cochran, Privada de Baeza #3. There is an “Afternoon Tea at the Savoy” inspired menu. A bar with non-alcoholic options is available on the large shaded grassy yard — cool drinks and great music. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $450 pesos. You can buy them here.

SATURDAY, June 8

8:30-11 a.m.  Color run for the critters

Unidad Deportiva Municipal will be the location for the Tween Spirit Society’s Kids Color Run — an event where participants dressed in white, get doused with non-toxic, biodegradable colored powders at various points along the course. ”It combines the excitement of running with a festive atmosphere, symbolizing fun, unity, and community celebration. Families will be encouraged to run, walk, jog, or skip around the track to complete their goal!”

This is a fund-raiser for Yo Animalitos dog shelter, protecting axolotl habitats, and supporting the conservation efforts of the red pandas.

This will be an all-ages family event to raise money for three different charities. It is the first event for Tween Spirit. To find out more and register, click here.

10 a.m. –3-day photo workshop

One of the finest photographers in San Miguel, Scott Umstattd, will lead a three-day “Live-Action Photography Workshop” on June 8, 9, and 11. “You will be photographing Aztec dancers (and more) as they parade through the streets of San Miguel de Allende in celebration of the Festival of the Holy Cross of the Good Way (Festividad de la Santa Cruz del Buen Camino),” says Scott.

Get details on his Facebook page.  

7 p.m. — Back to the 80s

Dress code is fabulously fashionable 80’s garb and the music and dancing will compliment you accordingly. There will be a tribute to Eighties icon Mecano by the singer Denisse Aragón with a live band.  Location is the Hotel Raíz Boutique in Faroles, Atascadero #8.

For information write unshow.music@gmail.com or by WhatsApp (443) 2021277.