In a world driven by the need for the newest technology, it’s comforting to meet a young man who finds his contentment in cardboard.

The only thing that depressed Glenda Lacy after she moved into her home on the upper Ajijic street of San Juan de las Colinas was the sight of acres of weeds choking the empty lots that studded her new neighborhood.

Travel writer and community activist Neill James created a study and art program for local children in 1954 that evolved and has flourished as the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) Children’s Art Program.

When Barbara Sackl came to Mexico 15 years ago, it was due to an invitation from an Austrian anthropologist for a trip to Chiapas  — a trip that ultimately didn’t pan out.

Devotees of modern and contemporary art (including those who know the difference) will want to know about the Raul Anguiano Museum of Art in Guadalajara and take in its current exhibit by international artists entitled “Maniera: Una formula para perder la identidad” (Maniera: A formula for losing your identity).

The celebrated Trompo Magico children’s museum is hosting a concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of Guadalajara rock group Luis Delgadillo y los Keliguanes on Saturday, May 31, 4 p.m.

Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra

Duet

Slovakian violinist Robert Márkus and Mexican pianist Rosa Maria Valdez interpret works by Brahms, Carrasco, Ponce, De Falla and others.

Joven Ballet

The state-run professional troupe, the Joven Ballet de Jalisco, presents selections from ballet classics “Swan Lake,” Romeo and Juliet” and “Le Corsaire.”

Recitals
See free Tuesday recitals in the city’s furniture museum.  May 27: Cello octet directed by Lala Kanniña.

Inventive dance

Four performances by the talented Diavolo Dance Theater from California.

UDG Ballet Folklorico

Summer season of famed Universidad de Guadalajara Ballet Folklorico troupe is on.

The Centro Regional de Estudios Musicales (CREM) is always humming – both literally and figuratively – but this month is even more hectic than usual.

The extraordinary performance company Sonidos y Movimientos de Mexico will perform Thursday, June 19 to mark the inauguration of the new outdoor public events forum located on the eastern leg of the Chapala Malecón. The free event will start at 6:30 p.m.

On Sunday, June 29, an enthusiastic audience heard an exceptional recital given by gifted young pianist Sergio Parra, who last year received a scholarship from both Viva la Música and the Northern Lights Festival.

Guadalajara artist Armando Melendez will be the guest speaker at the Monday, June 2, 10 a.m.  meeting of the Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA).

Viva la Musica Concert

Viva la Musica presents pianist Sergio Parra Aguilera, performing pieces by Bach, Mozart, Liszt and Debussy, at the Auditorio de la Ribera in Ajijic on Sunday, June 29, 4 p.m.

Naked Stage

“Light Sensitive,” Jim Geoghan’s play about the struggles of three New York City losers, is the next production of the Naked Stage Theater.

Concert and Art Sale

A special concert and art sale begins at the Ajijic tea house, Te Para Dos, Saturday, June 7, 7:30 p.m.

“The Long Weekend,” Canadian playwright Norm Foster’s hilarious look at love and marriage, is the next production of  the Naked Stage Theater.