Exhibits
• The exhibition “No Hablo Español,” a series of photographs by Phillip Malyard, inspired by Mexico’s magic realism and surrealism, opens Wednesday, January 17, 6 p.m. at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera.
• Art by Daniel Rueffert is on exhibit at Galeria La Manzanilla on the coast this month. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. See artinmexico.com.
• Beth Myers’ quirky faces on canvas are on show at Casa del Sol Inn (Javier Mina 7, Ajijic).
• “Pensamientos,” an exposition of new work by Ana Warren, is up at the Galeria Luis Lopez Terriquez at the Centro Cultural Antigua Presidencia in downtown Chapala.
• The Centro Cultural Ajijic (CCA) is holding a collective exhibit, “Visual Perspectives,” featuring work by 32 artists of the Mexican Society of Authors of Plastic Arts of Jalisco until January 18. CCA is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Artwork by Gwynne Lott and Marcia Mlynek is up at Elegante Restaurant, Constitution 56 in Ajijic through January 26.
Theatre
BRAVO! Theatre is rehearsing for Lucy Kirkwood’s “The Children,” the type of play that BRAVO! does best: Topical, human, a play where instead of leaving humming a tune, you leave having a conversation after having also been entertained.
The play focuses on three friends who get together to reminisce, after they were part of a team of nuclear scientists at a nearby plant that recently had a meltdown. “The Children” is about ordinary people with ordinary relationships with highs and lows and occasional extraordinary events crashing in from the outside of their private worlds.
“The Children” is directed by Bernadette Jones, with a cast of Kathleen Carlson, Deborah Kloegmand and Paul Kloegman. Show dates January 27, 28, February 2, 3 and 4 at 4 p.m. and evening shows at 7 p.m. on January 29, 30 and February 1. Tickets, 400 pesos, are available at Kinda Bazar, Mia’s Boutique or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Live Music
• La Cochera Cultural has two concerts planned for the next month, one featuring jazz and the other showcasing flamenco. January 14, they offer an evening of jazz featuring the magic of an exceptional ensemble composed of guitar, saxophone, double bass and drums. Then, on January 21, immerse yourself in the passion of flamenco with their first “tablao.” These two concerts promise to be filled with emotions and surprises that will captivate your senses. More information next week. Reservations at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• The Lake Chapala Orchestra (LCO) starts its 2024 season with a program entitled “Winter Serenade” Saturday, January 20. The concert features their acclaimed 13-piece wind ensemble in a concert interpreting works by Donizetti and Dvorak.
The concert takes place at Lakeside Presbyterian Church, San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar on Saturday, January 20, 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. A few tickets for the 2 p.m. performance are still available at 350 pesos and can be reserved by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Concerts in the Park presents two concerts in January at the Lake Chapala Society: I Will Always Love You with Diana Villamonte in The Whitney Experience with the Star Boys, Sunday, January 21, 6 p.m. and Ada Vox from American Idol, Sunday, January 28, 5:30 p.m. Tickets, 500 pesos VIP and 350 pesos general seating, are available from the LCS office, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or via lakechapalasociety.com.
• Will Zavala and his international jazz quintet present his new production, “Reminiscencias,” at Casa Domenech, Zaragoza 109 in Ajijic. Tickets, 350 pesos are available at paypal.me/rayvelvetpro.
• Stan Foster presents A Diamond Evening, a tribute to Neil Diamond on his 83rd birthday, at Las Palmas Restaurant on the Libramiento, Wednesday, January 24, 6:30 p.m. Doors open 5 p.m. Tickets, 150 pesos, available at Las Palmas.
• Local jazz band Trialogo performs a concert titled “Scenic Sounds, Vibrant Universes” at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera Saturday, January 27, 6:30 p.m. This 90-minute concert will offer an innovative transformative musical proposal combining jazz, improvised sounds and electronic music. Special artists joining Sophia Ramirez on piano and Eleazar Soto on sax are violinist Alex Fernandez and trumpeter Arne Wernink. Tickets, 200 pesos pre-sale and 220 pesos at the door, are available at the auditorium box office Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at voyalteatro.com.