Piano concerts
The Universidad de Guadalajara is sponsoring a series of free piano concerts at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala.
On Friday, June 1, 7 p.m., Alejandra Trejo (above) will interpret works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Manuel Ponce. The remaining concerts are on Thursday, June 7 (Daniel Flores Lopez); Thursday, June 14 (Daniel Lomeli) and Thursday, June 28 (Susana Bueno).
Ukulele concert
The Academia de Ukulele de la Ribera presents a concert by children to help support their music program on Saturday June 2, 7 p.m., at the Centro Cultural Ajijic, located on the village plaza. Tickets, 100 pesos, are available at Diane Pearl, Charter House and Mia’s Boutique.
ASA meeting
Longtime Lakeside resident Lee Carson will speak at the next meeting of the Ajijic Society of the Arts, Monday, June 4, 10 a.m. at La Bodega in Ajijic. Her subject will be “The WOW Factor,” when creating a room with art.
Carson grew up in the family business in Seattle, Washington and was a decorator, artist and accredited floral designer. At one time or another, she has taught all these disciplines.
Carson now has a new alliance with Diane Pearl named Tres Artistas. The third artist will be revealed in the program presentation.
Film Aficionados
Lake Chapala Society members can take advantage of Film Aficionados screenings each Thursday at 2 p.m.
On June 7, “Like Stars On Earth” (Taare Zameen Par), 2007, India, will be shown. An eight-year-old boy is thought to be lazy and a troublemaker until the new art teacher has the compassion and patience to discover the real problem behind his troubles (156 minutes).
Art exhibit
The eclectic work of Ornela Moon goes up at the Centro Cultural Ajijic with an inauguration scheduled Saturday, June 9, 5 p.m.
Dad’s Day
A Mexican fiesta with music for listening and dancing by El Michoacano Miguel Alonso, Lupita Jimenez, Lucha y Gorge, Elbert Moguel and Strwek and Mike Luna and his 039 Group will celebrate dads the night before Father’s Day, Saturday, June 9, 7 p.m. at the Salon de Eventos La Huerta in West Ajijic.
Tickets, 150 pesos, are available at Vinateria El Barrilito (in front of Bancomer Ajijic), Armando’s Restaurant and via Lupita Jimenez at 330-131-0566.
LLT summer fundraiser
Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will present “Spalding Gray – Terrors of Pleasure,” Saturday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 17, 4 p.m.
Spalding Gray was an American actor and writer, best known for the autobiographical monologues that he wrote and performed for the theater in the 1980s and 1990s. Gray’s monologues are an American treasure, giving voice to our unspoken fears and ambitions. When Gray first bought his little house in the Catskill Mountains he had no idea what terrors lay ahead of him. The only thing that saved the situation from becoming a total disaster was being able to tell a story about it and this is that story; the story of “the little house that cried.”
Directed by Peggy Lord Chilton, the sole cast member is Ed Tasca, a novelist, playwright and member of the Dramatist’s Guild. He has been published in the United States, Canada, England, Italy, Australia and Mexico. He currently has two full-length plays published, one in the United States and one in England. He’s also optioned or sold six screenplays over the past 24 years and has won several screenwriting and other writing awards.
Tasca also finds himself creatively invigorated by the stage experience, and he admires the collaborative process of working with a talented team. Since arriving in Mexico, he has appeared in several LLT productions, including his own play, “Mark Twain, UnCensored” in 2016.
Centro Cultural Ajijic
Guanajuato musicians Tango Insurgents present a concert Saturday, June 16, 6 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Ajijic. Tickets. are 100 pesos in advance and 120 pesos at the door.
Come sing
The Lakeside Singers welcome you to join them croon at Ohana’s retirement home in San Juan Cosala, Wednesday, June 20, 4:30 p.m. Ohana’s is at La Paz 6, (387) 761-03403. After the event, the Singers (and anyone who wants to join them) will dine out at Viva Mexico restaurant, Porfirio Diaz 92 in San Juan Cosala, (387) 761-1058.
Contemporary Dance
The Ballet Ixtlacapaotl of Maestro Carlos Rayo will perform the spectacle “Loteria que Canta, Baila y Llora” on Friday, June 29, 7 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Ajijic. Entrance is free.
LCS Summer Art Camp
Now is time to get your favorite young person to sign up for the 6th Annual Art Camp, sponsored by the Lake Chapala Society’s Children’s Art program.
The camp will run from Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 3, 10 a.m. to noon daily. Registration has already begun and runs through July 28, but there are only 130 spaces available. Children who attend the program’s classes on Saturdays during the year are given priority.
This annual project wouldn’t be possible without the generous financial support of the Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA) and the dedication of its members, who come every day to help with the workshops.
This year, the workshops consist of activities with acrylics, watercolor, clay modeling, kite-making and mosaics, drawing, daily projects for the little ones. The kids are offered a small snack at the end of each day.
If you would like to help at Art Camp, make a small financial contribution or donate materials, email Danielle Pagé at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Bravo! Theatre
“Visiting Mr. Green” is a funny, emotional and compelling story about what tears us apart and what brings us back together.
This production at Bravo Theatre is directed by Jayme Littlejohn and stars Roger Larson, last seen in “Trying” at Bravo, and Ken Yakiwchuk, last seen in “Quality of Life” at Naked Stage. They have brought this show to life twice before and this time the performance is in loving memory of Roger’s partner Phil Shepherd, as a benefit to help defray medical expenses.
The show got a rave review comparing it to an off-Broadway production and audiences have clamored for a reprise run.
Show dates are July 7, 8, 14 and 15. Curtain rises Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 4: p.m. Tickets, 250 pesos, are available at Diane Pearl, Mia’s Boutique or via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Stepping Out
Enjoy great music at some of Lakeside’s best eateries and night spots this weekend.
Friday, June 1
The Jazz Duet is at Huerto Cafe 11:30 a.m.
Frankie Dino and the Pizazz Jazz Trio play Roberto’s 4-9 p.m.
Gargamel Covers Band plays at Los Telares 6-8 p.m.
Amy Santos and Paco Casas entertain at Manix 7-9 p.m.
Rodrigo Leal plays piano 7-9 p.m. at St. Remy du Lac
Los Villanos Blues Band play Funky Finns 8-11 p.m.
Golden Hill plays classic rock 9:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Saloon in Riberas del Pilar.
Jonathan and Los Traficantes de Ritmo keep the tunes flowing at Adelita’s Bar and Grill from 8:30-11 p.m.
Saturday, June 2
Luka Covers Band plays Funky Finn’s, 8 p.m.
Beto Moreno is at Los Telares in Ajijic from 4-6 p.m.
Los Tres Amigos are featured at Roberto’s playing cumbias from 7-10 p.m.
Time Machine will be at the Iron Horse from 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 3
Jorge Ibarra plays keyboard at Roberto’s 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Frankie Dino and the Pizazz Jazz Trio play 4-9 p.m.
Daniel Cordero plays a varied repertoire, including requests, beginning 3 p.m. at the Iron Horse.
Special guests Mike Leisenbach on sax and Wayne Watson on trumpet join the Jazz Prophets starting 5 p.m. at El Bar-Co.