The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
A special evening of blues and fine dining is set for Friday, October 17, as the Escarabajo Blues Band brings a heartfelt tribute to Chicago blues legends to Casa del Sol Inn in Ajijic. While some may try to chase the blues away, this band is leading the celebration of them, one visceral note at a time.
The BRAVO! Theatre’s 2025/26 Comedy Series kicks off with the sharp wit and subtle brilliance of award-winning U.S. comedian Wendy Liebman, who will be performing three shows this October.
Fans of mariachi music can expect a rare treat with Al Calor del Mariachi, a marathon of special events coming to the Chapala area for eight straight days starting Sunday, October 19.
A collection of works by artist 
Noris Binet will be showcased in an exhibition opening Saturday, October 16, at the Centro Cultural González Gallo, Chapala’s former railway station.
In her first solo show in Mexico, Binet will present paintings, poetry, drawings, sculptures and installations under the title “Recovering the Sacred Feminine,” conceived as a symbolic journey into the inner world.
Theater
• At Bare Stage Theatre, don’t miss Murray Schisgal’s “Luv,” a comic powerhouse—outrageous, sharp, and irresistibly funny from start to finish. What begins as a quiet encounter on a bridge explodes into a whirlwind of romantic chaos, twisted schemes, and laugh-out-loud neuroses. The dysfunctional trio at its center delivers nonstop hilarity with crackling dialogue, physical comedy, and biting wit.
Mariachi Real Axixic is tuning up to celebrate its ninth anniversary with a gala performance on Friday, October 3, 7 p.m., at the Centro de la Cultura y las Artes (CCAR) in La Floresta.
Theater
• See the first eight plays of the new season—all in one night! The BRAVO! Theatre launches Season Two with an evening of short works, each telling a complete story in just 10 minutes.
Show dates are Thursday to Sunday, September 18 to 21, with all performances at 4 p.m. Tickets are 350 pesos. Reservations: email tickets@ thebravo.org or visit www.thebravo.org. Tickets are also available at It’s Kinda Bazar … And Kinda Not in Riberas del Pilar. The BRAVO! Theatre is located at Hidalgo 441 in Riberas del Pilar.
