Zarzuela
Tenor Ricardo Calderón, accompanied on piano by Timothy G. Ruff Welch, will perform Zarzula at BRAVO! Theatre Saturday, July 8, 4 p.m. Tickets, 550 pesos, are available at Mia’s Boutique, It’s Kinda Bazar and 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..
Solo Sax
Eleazar “Chuco” Soto will give a special saxophone solo concert at La Cochera Cultural, Javier Mina 49 in Ajijic, Sunday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. Reservations: 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..
Guitar recital
Guanajuato native Daniel Quintanilla offers a free concert Sunday, July 9, 12:30 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala.
Jazz Supper Club
The Eleazar “Chuco” Soto Quartet will perform at a dinner/concert at Casa del Sol Inn, Friday, July 14. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and the performance at 7 p.m. Chuco is on sax, Sofia Ramirez on piano, Miguel Soto on drums and Gilberto Rios on double bass. Purchase tickets, 795 pesos, and select seating in advance at the hotel, Javier Mina 7 in Ajijic. 376-766-0050.
Drums
An African percussion workshop beginning Friday, July 14 and held every Friday afterward, 5 to 6:30 p.m., is at the Centro Cultural Ajijic. A trial class is 200 pesos and monthly fees are 600 pesos. More info at 331-719-3331 and 331-005-1970.
Jazz at Huerto Cafe
Keyboardist Daniel Vadillo comes in from Mexico City to jam with Juan Castañon, Freddy Adrian and Alex Medeles Saturday, July 15, 1:30 p.m. at Huerto Café in Riberas del Pilar. Tickets, 150 pesos. Reservations: 376-108-0843.
Singing women
Mayahuel, a female choral group, is holding auditions this month for its new project, “Harmony,” Ajijic women’s voices. Requirements are that you enjoy singing, love choral music and be over 50. The auditions are Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Casa Musica, Priv. Tepetate S/N, Cielovista, Ajijic. More information at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., WhatsApp: 331-564-8287.
Voces Del Lago
This newest Lakeside area choral group gives its first performance, “Sing On This Day,” Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, 3 p.m. at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church, San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar. Donations accepted at the door.
Opera
Gianni Schicchi, a comic opera in one act by Giacomo Puccini, will take the stage Friday, July 28, 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 29, 4 p.m. at the La Floresta Auditorium. Subtitles will be in English. Music directed by Rodrigo Leal. Tickets, 400 pesos, available at voyalteatro.com or at the theatre box office, open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 to 7 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and one and one-half hour before any show.