Harping

For a real lift, don’t miss the annual folk harp festival.

The beat

Enjoy some sultry jazz with “The Friends” on kahon, clarinet and skiffel-bass on Sunday, May 13, 2-5 p.m. at La Tasca. It’s just the thing for a day on the lake. Call 766-5269 for reservations.

Artists gather

The Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA) meets Monday, May 7, 10 a.m. at La Bodega Restaurant. The coffee is on at 9:30 a.m.

Songs for benefit

Enjoy the recital “Object of Desire, a Musical Odyssey” on Sunday, May 20, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Riberas del Pilar.

ASA

The Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA) will exhibit their collective creations on Ajijic’s principal plaza on Sunday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The organization of local artists will present paintings in varied media, jewelry, fabric art, photography and more. It’s definitely worth a stop. Those interested in joining ASA can find them on the first Monday of the month (the next one is May 7) 10 a.m. at La Bodega Restaurant, Calle 16 de Septiembre 124 in Ajijic. Get there early. The coffee’s ready at 9:30 a.m.

Children's art

Vern Geiger of Lakeside Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation introduces Cleopatra the Python to kids in LCS Children’s Art Program, while helping them enroll in the PROFEPA National Art Contest. The children can enter paintings and drawings of endangered animals and the environment. The LCS art program is open to all interested children and meets Saturday mornings.