Student artists exhibit
The Efrén González Children’s Art Program has announced an exhibition of artwork created by its talented young artists, to be held at the Ajijic Cultural Center on the Ajijic Plaza.
The exhibition opens with a reception on Friday, May 30, 6 p.m., and runs through Tuesday, June 3. The participating artists range in age from 5 to 16. The exhibition features reproductions of their original work, presented in a consistent format that is larger than the originals. The student artists receive half of the proceeds from sales of their art cards.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Jeffree White and Jan Reimers perform Bluegrass and Beyond, featuring covers of David Grisman, Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice, the Stanley Brothers, Bill Monroe, Fats Waller, and more. Catch them from noon to 2 p.m. at Huerto Café in Riberas del Pilar, and again from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pasta Trenta in West Ajijic.
• Mary’s Island performs at Casa Zoe, Paseo la Colina 116, La Floresta, 4:30 p.m. Entry, 350 pesos, includes a drink, snack and access to swimming pool. Reservations: 331-574-2583.
SATURDAY
• Daniel Cordero plays at TNT Bar, Ajijic Plaza, 5 p.m.
SUNDAY
• La Bodega hosts a Blues Jam with five local musicians at 5 p.m. Come play, sing, and dance! No cover, but a 100-peso minimum applies. Reservations: 331-144-2143.
• Violinist Konstantin Ziumbilov and guitarist Ramón Macías Mora perform a free concert 12:30 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala.
COMING SOON
• 23rd Encuentro de Arpas, Salterios y Más – An all-day celebration of harp-centered traditional music from Mexico, Latin America, and the U.S., Wednesday, June 4, 1 to 10 p.m. at Centro Cultural González Gallo, Chapala. Free entry.
• Mariachi Nuevo Chapala celebrates its 7th anniversary with a concert at Terraza Los Cipreses, Ajijic, Friday, June 6, 8 p.m. Tickets: 500 pesos. Reserve at 331-362-1986.
• Concerts in the Park at the Lake Chapala Society on Saturday, June 7 features Daniel Celis and his band Monaco, plus Roy Gomez Cruz. VIP party at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. On Sunday, June 8: A double feature! Maru Prado Conti pays tribute to Lady Gaga, with special guest Chris Lopez. VIP party at 4 p.m., main show at 5 p.m. Eva Jimenez performs as P!NK, with special guest Losanna Diaz. VIP party at 6 p.m., main show at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the LCS office or at lakesidechapalasociety.com.
• Eleazar Soto and Cuervo Glez present a Night of Jazz, Sunday, June 8, 7 p.m. at La Cochera Cultural, Javier Mina 49, Ajijic. Tickets: 400 pesos, from 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..
• The Lake Chapala Orchestra presents “The Universal Power of Music,” a multimedia presentation by Michael Reason, Friday, June 13, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. Tickets: 300 pesos, available 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..
Exhibits
• Aldo Varela (Rey Migrante) opens his exhibit “Inconmensurable,” Friday, June 6, 6 p.m. at Centro Cultural Ajijic.
• Nelly Rocha presents recent works in her exhibit “Rostos que Inspiran,” with musical accompaniment by pianist Sofía Ramírez, Saturday, June 7, 6 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Antigua Presidencia in Chapala.
Opera
Lakeside Little Theatre screens the final opera in its Met Live series, Rossini’s comic Il Barbiere di Siviglia on June 7, 8 and 9 at 4 p.m. Dung in Italian with English subtitles, this acclaimed production stars Andrey Zhilikhovsky. Fathom Entertainment calls it “an effervescent comedy ... a madcap production.”
Tickets: 350 pesos, available at lakesidelittletheatre.com.
Classes
Registration is open for the Lake Chapala Society’s Children’s Summer Art Camp, running July 21–25, ages 4 to 16.
Workshops include drawing, embroidery, textile art, photography, watercolor painting and more. Lunch and all materials provided. Spaces are limited.
Register in person at the LCS Education Department, 16 de Septiembre #16, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or during the Saturday art program, 10 a.m. to noon.
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