The calendar of special events tied into the September 16 celebration of Mexico’s independence goes into full swing throughout the north shore area this weekend. Here’s a glance at the many options of things to do, see and cheer on with your friends and neighbors.

A collection of award-winning images of Lake Chapala by Mexican-American photographer Victor Hugo Casillas Romo will be exhibited across Jalisco next month.

The third annual Globo workshop sponsored by the Lakeside Presbyterian Church roped in a crowd of 20-some expats keen on learning the art of building and flying tissue paper hot-air balloons. 

Season tickets for Lakeside Little Theatre’s six-play season go on sale on September 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the theater.

Guadalajara’s International Mariachi Festival returns to lakeside this year for a gala matinee concert booked for Sunday, September 1, 3 p.m., at Ajijic’s Huerta de Serna Events Salon.

Six local youngsters were in the spotlight Saturday, August 17, as winners of the second annual Feria Maestros del Arte children’s art contest.