Schedule
Our week together in Oaxaca July 22-28, 2026 is shaping up to be something really special. Below is the working schedule. Things will shift a bit as we get closer, and we’ll be ready to pivot when amazing opportunities pop up as they inevitably will.
Wednesday, July 22nd
Arrive & settle in!
9pm: Casual drinks at Copal
Thursday, July 23rd
Explore the city
9:30am - 2:30pm: Optional pottery tour with Cooperativa 1050°
5pm: Calenda for Catie’s 50th (parade walk in the Centro ending at Otro Oaxaca)
6-8pm: Hosted welcome cocktail party on roof deck at Otro Oaxaca (heavy appetizers & cocktails)
9pm: Casual mezcal tasting at In Situ
Friday, July 24th
12:30 - 5:30pm: Optional visit to Madre Mezcal palenque
9pm: Casual drinks at Liquen Oaxaca
Saturday, July 25th
Explore the city
(TBC) Late lunch (maybe a place to watch the parade?)
Guelaguetza Parade at 6pm
(TBC) Lucha Libre!
Sunday, July 26th
Explore the city
6pm - Midnight: Hosted Oaxaca50 Fiesta at Criollo (dinner & dancing)
Monday, July 27th
My actual birthday!
The official La Guelaguetza event happens on this day. There’s a performance at 10am. Tickets on sale May/June (very hard to get, but we can try!)
12-4pm: Hosted pool party at Otro Oaxaca (open bar)
6:30pm: Hosted closing dinner at Zandunga
Tuesday, July 28th
Departures and 😢
Free time
Here’s a general sense of free time throughout the week in Oaxaca:
Wednesday evening
Thursday day (optional day trip)
Thursday evening after 8pm
Friday day (optional day trip)
Friday evening
Saturday day
Saturday evening (parade is supposed to start at 6pm but can be delayed)
Sunday day
Monday day (pool party is optional)