Macho icon Vicente Fernández will share the stage with an unlikely artist: man-bashing mainstay Paquita la del Barrio.
Things can get ugly at Coors Amphitheater in Chula Vista Saturday when two artists that operate at opposite extremes of Mexican culture perform in a historic musical event.
On one side stands the biggest macho of them all: Ranchera singer Fernández, who, with his thick mustache and his imposing sombrero, often sings about how women are creatures that need to be tamed.
On the other is la del Barrio, an irreverent singer with a hoarse voice who chastises men, telling them straight to their face that they are useless human beings.
A corrido might even be written about this encounter.
DATEBOOK
Vicente Fernández
and Paquita la del Barrio
7 p.m. Saturday
Coors Amphitheater, Chula Vista;
$54.50 to $124.50;
(619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com
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“Are you're listening to me, you useless thing!” is a typical line la del Barrio uses during her show, which usually mocks the culture of Mexican machismo. “Because of Your Dammed Love!” is the name of one of Fernández's most popular songs, which often drown feelings of sorrow and acts of treason by women with rivers of tequila.
Even though both artists are living contrasts, they are among the most popular singers in Mexican regional music. Icons, to say the least.
Saturday's performance, however, is not likely to be just a battle of the sexes.
Both might seem tough on the outside. But deep down, la del Barrio loves men, and Fernández, well, he has always adored women.
But, just in case, concertgoers – both men and women – should go ready to listen to a little bit of truth.
Pablo Jaime Sainz is a freelance writer.
SAN DIEGO
Live shows
Los Tigres del Norte: Norteña. Pechanga Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. 8 p.m. tonight. $60, $75 and $90. (951) 303-2507 or www.pechanga.com.Bill Caballero: Latin jazz. The trumpeter performs at Chicano Perk, Morgan Square, 616 National City Blvd., National City. 7 p.m. tonight. Free. www.chicanoperk.com.
Turiya Mareya: Afro-Latino jazz with Mareya, Nana Yaw Asiedu, Babacar, Did Millard, Steve Haney, Dylan Savage and the WorldBeat Jazz Ensemble. WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., Balboa Park. 9 p.m. Fridays. $5 members, $7. (619) 230-1190.
“Fuego Fridays”: Reggaeton with DJ E. Flex from Blazin' 98.9. Faces, 835 Fifth Ave., downtown. Free before 9:30 p.m. Fridays. www.foreplayent.net.Los Ingratos: Rock en español. Over the Border, 3008 Main St., Chula Vista. Fridays and Saturdays. Free 8-10 p.m. Fridays. $10. (619) 427-5889 or www.overtheborder.net.
Cerro Negro: Bossa-nova, rumbas, Gypsy jazz and flamenco. Turquoise Bar Café Europa, 873 Turquoise St., North Pacific Beach. 8:30 p.m. Saturdays. www.cafebareuropa.com or (858) 488-4200.
Brazilian music: Pagode and samba. Portugalia, 4839 Newport St., Ocean Beach. 10 p.m. Saturday. $3. www.sdportugalia.com or (619) 222-7678.
Juan Duprey y Orquesta Rico Tumbao: Salsa, merengue and reggaeton. Las Parrillas Restaurante, 555 Montrose Court, El Cajon. Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (619) 444-3955.
Jaime Valle: Latin jazz. Valle performs with Justo Almario, Alex Acuña, Russel Blake and Allan Phillips. Athenaeum School of the Arts, 4441 Park Blvd., University Heights. 8-10 p.m. Sunday. $22, $17 members. www.ljathenaeum.org.Exhibitions
“Calacas: Death Makes Me Laugh”: Works by Tijuana-born artist Teresa Yolanda. Chicano Perk, 616 National City Blvd., National City. Free. Through Wednesday www.chicanoperk.com.
“Celebration and Tradition: Masks From Mexico's Central Region”: On display are masks from Michoacán, Guanajuato, Guerrero and Jalisco. Back From Tomboctou, 3564 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Free. Through Wednesday. (619) 282-8708.
“Goya's Portraits”: On display are 11 works by the Spanish artist Francisco de Goya. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (open until 9 p.m. Thursdays). Through June 18. www.sdmart.com.Retratos de Tijuana: Photographs by Tijuana-born artist Ivonne Venegas, part of “Strange New World: Art and Design From Tijuana.” MCASD, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. Daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursdays until 7 p.m. and closed on Wednesdays). $6, $2 students, military and seniors. Through Sept. 3. www.mcasd.org.
Miscellaneous
Argentine tango: Dance lessons. Champion Ballroom Academy, 3580 Fifth Ave., downtown. 6 p.m. Mondays. $12. www.tangocaminito.com or (760) 728-7185.
Aztec culture: Learn Aztec dances, music and language. Casa Familiar Civic & Recreation Center, 212 W. Park Ave., San Ysidro. Mondays. (619) 428-2125. Also Thursdays at Sherman Heights Community Center, 2258 Island Ave., Sherman Heights. (619) 232-5181. Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. Free.
TIJUANA
Live Shows
La Orquesta de Baja California: The OBC performs the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig Van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. Cecut, Sala de Espectáculos, Paseo de los Héroes and Mina, zona Río, Tijuana. 8 p.m. tonight. 150 pesos (about $15). 011-52-664-687-9638 or www.cecut.gob.mx.
“Road Trip to Tijuana”: Electronica with several DJs, including Chris Fortier and Rodrigo Espinoza. La Terraza, Restaurante Maniatan, Avenida Hipódromo #19, colonia Hipódromo, Tijuana. 9 p.m. tomorrow. 150 pesos (about $15). www.plurfm.com.
Gondwana: Reggae with the band from Chile. Sótano de Rita, Ave. Revolución #968, between Thrid and Fourth Ave., Zona Centro, Tijuana. Saturday from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. www.sotanoderita.com or 011-52-664-685-8400.
Fat Joe: Rap. Club Maya, 10102 Eucalipto and Coronado, Rosarito. 10 p.m. Saturday. $30. www.clubmayarosarito.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
Agustín Sánchez: Contemporary music. El Lugar del Nopal, Callejón Cinco de Mayo #1328, Zona Centro, Tijuana. 8 p.m. Saturday. Free. 011-52-664-685-1264 or www.lugardelnopal.com.Idjut Boyz: Electronica with the Idjut Boyz and DJs Lillyanne y Tovar. El Bado, Calle Tercera and Espinoza, Ensenada. 9 p.m. Saturday. $10 and $15. www.plurfm.com.
Mozart Binacional 2006: Classical music with the Borromeo Quartet. Cecut, Sala de Espectáculos, Paseo de los Héroes and Mina, zona Río, Tijuana. 8 p.m. Wednesday. 100-300 pesos (aprox. $10-$30). 011-52-664-687-9638 or www.cecut.gob.mx.Exhibitions
Saúl Castro: The artists displays various works, including selections from the exhibit at at the 2006 Latino Film Festival. GaleriAH, C. Alvarado 23, between Primera and Segunda, Plaza Blanca, Col. Centro, Ensenada. Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.; Saturdays deom 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Through May 31. (619) 446-6416 or www.galeriah.com.mx.Jaime Ruiz Otis: The artist displays his works at La Caja Galería, Avenida Tapachula I-B, Colonia Hipódromo, Tijuana. Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through June 3. 011-52-664-686-6791 or www.lacajagaleria.com.
Miscellaneous
“Vagina Monologues”: Comedic theater in Spanish. Cecut, Paseo de los Héroes and Mina, zona R_o, Tijuana. 7 and 9:30 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday. 300-350 pesos (about $30-$35). www.cecut.gob.mx.
“Tepeeg Nogtu”: Dance show. Part of the Tenth Encuentro Regional de Danza Folklórica, coordinated by el Ballet Folklórico Ticuán. Cecut, Sala de Espectáculos, Paseo de los Héroes and Mina, zona Río, Tijuana. 150 pesos (aprox. $15). 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday. 011-52-664-687-9638 or www.cecut.gob.mx.
LOOKING AHEAD
Lila Downs: June 2. Mexican folkloric music. El Foro, Avenida Revolución 1500, Tijuana. 9 p.m. 400-500 pesos (about $40-$50). 011-52-664-685-8676 or (619) 734-2333.
Forrócacana: June 3. San Diego Brazil Summerfest and Pre-World Cup party at 'Canes, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Bay. $25, $20 in advance. www.brazilcarnival.com or (619) 224-4684.
Lucybell: June 3. The band celebrates the release of its new album, “Comiendo Fuego.” El Foro, Avenida Revolución #1500, Zona Centro, Tijuana. 8 p.m. 150-400 pesos (about $15-$40). 011-52-664-685-8676 or (619) 734-2333.
Ozomatli: June 4. Fusion of cumbia, funk, ska and other rhythms. The concert is part of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon festivities at Coors Amphitheater in Chula Vista. 8 p.m. $25. The band also performs July 2 and 3 at 'Canes, 3105 Oceanfront Walk, Mission Beach. 8 p.m. $23. www.canesbarandgrill.com.Poncho Sánchez: June 8. Latin jazz. Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. $15. www.bellyup.com or (858) 481-8140.
Alejandra Guzmán: June 8. Rock y pop en español. 4th and B, 345 B St., downtown. 8 p.m. $40 and $45. (619) 231-4343 or www.4thandb.com.Conjunto Primavera: June 22. Norteño. Pechanga Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula. 8 p.m. $55-$80. (951) 303-2507 or www.pechanga.com.
Jenni Rivera: July 7. Banda/corrido. Pechanga Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula. 8 p.m. $55, $65 and $85. (951) 303-2507 or www.pechanga.com.Maldita Vecindad: July 9. Rock en español. House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., downtown. 9 p.m. $24 and $27. (619) 220-8497 or www.hob.com.
Julio Iglesias: Aug. 4. Romantic music. Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine. 8 p.m. $70. www.viejas.com.Los Lonely Boys: Aug. 16. Latin rock / Tejano. Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind the convention center. 7:30 p.m. $30-$40. www.ticketmaster.com.
Shakira: Aug. 16. Latin pop. Wyclef Jean also performs. ipayOne Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., Midway District. 7:30 p.m. $19.50-$88. www.sandiegoarena.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
Ricardo Arjona: Sept. 10. Latin pop. Coors Amphitheater, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista. 8 p.m. $59-$104. www.hob.com.Pepe Aguilar: Sept. 23. Tejano and Mexican music. Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind the convention center. 8 p.m. $40, $55 and $75. www.ticketmaster.com.
Listings are compiled by Eduardo Cuán,editorial assistant for Enlace, the Union-Tribune's Spanish-language weekly. Information: (619) 293-2270. To get your event listed, fax material at least two weeks in advance to (619) 260-5088, or e-mail the information to
eventos@enlacelink.com.
