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Every February, just when Ajijic is at its most beautiful — jacarandas hinting at purple, mornings still cool enough for a shawl — I’m reminded why I never quite finished “retiring.” The Northern Lights Music Festival has a way of pulling one back into the world, polishing the ears and the spirit at the same time.
The 2026 Ajijic Jewish Film Festival continues in week five with “A Bag of Marbles,” showing at the Cinema +Lago in Plaza Bougamvilas on Sunday, February 1, 1.30 p.m.
Emilia Bassano, believed to be the “Dark Lady” in Shakespeare’s sonnets, was a talented musician and England’s first female published poet. She was also multilingual, multiracial and a force to be reckoned with.
The BRAVO! Theatre is hosting a one-weekend-only event on Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31, with A-list comedy legend Carol Leifer — part of its ongoing Stand-Up Comedy series.
Currently being staged at Lakeside Little Theatre, “The Father” is alternately fascinating, disorienting, poignant and funny. Written by Florian Zeller and translated into English by Christopher Hampton, LLT’s production is directed by Neal Checkoway.
If life is like a book, then why is it sometimes so confusing to know when to close out one chapter and move on to the next?
Week Four of the 2026 Ajijic Jewish Film Festival showcases “Arranged,” a unique relationship film, Sunday, January 25, 1.30 p.m. at the Cinema+Lago Plaza Bougamvilas.
