Alert to local foodies. Get a taste of an array of 40 different Jalisco-made food products at Expo Chapala Gourmet to be held Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 at the segment of the Chapala waterfront Malecón  running adjacent to Avenida Madero. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days.

A three-day interdisciplinary cultural project committed to the decolonization of water, from which it seeks to create a meeting place between two indigenous cultures – the Wixárika culture of Jalisco and Nayarit and the Maoris of New Zealand – takes place from Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5.      

Ed Tasca has been writing works of humor for decades. A popular columnist at lakeside, he also writes plays and novels and books of essays.

Tradition with a twist.  This is what audience members can expect at Los Cantantes del Lago’s spring concert next week, featuring Mariachi Real Axixic.

Delightful strains of traditional Mexican music will fill the air when nine local musicians congregate at the kick-off event for the 17th Encuentro de Arpas, Salterios y Mas Wednesday, March 27, 6 p.m. at  Cafe Galeria Inspira (Av. Madero 228, Chapala).  There is no charge, although the cafe will appreciate any orders.

Internationally recognized mandolinist Alon Sariel will perform at Viva la Musica’s final spring concert Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m. in the Haus der Musik.