Mariachi Juvenil Axixic
Mariachi Juvenil Axixic performs at the Open Circle meeting, Sunday, December 21, 10:15 a.m., at the Lake Chapala Society.
Ajijic is honored to have one of Jalisco’s leading youth Mariachi organizations, led by Maestro Daniel Medeles and a team of professional musician facilitators. Come hear these talented young musicians perform traditional music and even a holiday favorite or two!
Holiday art and crafts
• The Artists of Lake Chapala invite you to their Art Show Saturday, December 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cultural Center located on the carretera (main road) in La Floresta. Tacos, drinks, and coffee will be available for purchase. Free entrance.
• Art Fest Ajijic, when Centro Laguna Mall comes alive with art exhibitions, handcrafted jewelry, delicious take-home food and wellness products — all made by talented local creators — is on Sunday, December 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Old Soul’s Band plays at Cola de Gallo’s Christmas party, 6 p.m. No cover.
• The BRAVO! Theatre’s “Christmas on Broadway and Hollywood,” featuring fourteen of Lakeside’s favorite singers and actors, will leave you with a song in your heart, a spring in your step, and enough Christmas cheer to share. Performances are Friday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, December 20 and 21, at 4 p.m. Tickets, 300 pesos, can be reserved at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or purchased at It’s Kinda Bazar in Riberas del Pilar.
• What the Funk celebrates Christmas at 4to Sentido’s Christmas Party, 4:30 p.m.
• Art LaJambe plays the Alibi Room, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Black Sapphire Jazz performs at Pasta Trenta, 7 p.m. No cover.
SATURDAY
• The Regional Center for Musical Studies (CREM) presents a Winter Gala concert to celebrate its 35th anniversary, 6 p.m. at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera in La Floresta. Both the orchestra and choruses will perform. Tickets are 250 pesos in advance and 300 pesos at the door.
• Vocalists Linda Spector and Kristine Leigh join pianist Roberto Mora and trumpetist Wane Watson in a Merry Carols and Comedy jazz event, 6 to 8 p.m. at La Estacion. Reservations: 332-623-9841.
• Traficantes Rock’n’Latin Band play El BarCo’s rooftop, 3 p.m. No cover.
SUNDAY
• Blue Jay Slim and the Blues Machine play Jorge’s Place, 4 p.m. Cover 100 pesos. This is Blue Jay’s last performance for the season.
• Dana presents a Neil Diamond Tribute at La Bodega, 2 p.m. Lunch and show cost 400 pesos. Reservations: 376-766-1002.
• Stefanya Starlight performs at Cola de Gallo’s brunch, 11:30 a.m. Reservations: 322-191-1309.
• The Lanz Band celebrates Christmas at Scallion Ajijic Bistro, 6:30 p.m. No cover.
COMING SOON
• Chucho Lopez Big Band plays a dinner concert at La Nueva Posada, Friday, January 2. 15 international musicians celebrate the music of Sinatra, Jose Jose and Michael Buble. Tickets: 1,200 pesos. Information: 376-766-1444.
Opera
Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) hosts the third of its eight-production New York Met opera season, Richard Strauss’ acclaimed “Arabella,” Monday, December 22, 4 p.m. The opera is sung in German and presented with English subtitles.
Tickets, 350 pesos, are available at lakesidelittletheatre.com/tickets or at the box office before the performances.
Dance
The Hernández Dancers (Joven Ballet HH) will perform the suite from the ballet The Nutcracker at the Auditorio de la Ribera on Friday, December 19, at 4 p.m.
The performance will feature over 100 dancers on stage, including performers from Joven Ballet HH, the Free Municipal Ballet Schools of Guadalajara, and the Escuela del Auditorio de la Ribera. The show will also include five additional pieces with themes outside of The Nutcracker, for a total duration of 90 minutes. Tickets, priced at 130 pesos, are available at invierno-magico-de-dance.boletia.comand at the CCAR box office on the day of the event.