Events
• American Legion Post 7 Auxiliary will hold a holiday bazaar featuring artisans, crafters and a bake sale Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• The Artists of Lake Chapala will hold an Art Market at the Garden of Dreams Boutique Hotel, Constitucion 105 in Ajijic, Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food and drink available. Free admission. See more information at ArtistsOfLakeChapala.org.
• The Lake Chapala Society will hold a Christmas fair December 6 and 7, noon to 5 p.m. Up to 70 local vendors selling Christmas gifts, arts, crafts, food, LCS Children’s Art Christmas cards, etc. Admission 50 pesos, children under 12 free.
Dance
• The Origin of Dance (El Origen de la Danza) a two-hour presentation by students of the University of Guadalajara’s Scenic Arts and Dance Expression will tell the story of the evolution of dance, passing through pre-history, the great cultures, court dances and the beginning of ballet, in performance, Sunday, November 10, noon at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera (CCAR). Free entrance.
• Echos of the Past: mariachi and ballet folklorico will perform in a benefit for Niños Incapacitados, Thursday, November 14, 4 p.m. at the CCAR. Tickets, 350 pesos, are available at voyalteatro.com.
• Dejar Brotar is a presentation of the experimental dance workshop of Gabriela Aguilar. Friday, November 22, 6 p.m. at the CCAR. Free entrance.
Exhibits
• Guillermo Gil Gonzalez will exhibit his oil paintings Friday, November 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Yves’ Restaurant in West Ajijic. More info at 331-575-6491.
• “You Become Dead,” an exhibition of graphic art from a large collective of local artists is up through December 5, noon to 8 p.m. at Casa Yollotzin, Hidalgo 22 in Ajijic.
Live Music
• Gargamel Cover Band will play at La Bodega Restaurant Satuday, November 9, 4 to 9 p.m. for a fundraiser for Treasure House, a safe house for sexually exploited young girls. Dinner is included in the 550 peso ticket price available at It’s Kinda Bazaar, Vicky’s Sourdough and the Bowl Mongolian Grill. For more info and to reserve, contact 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.. Info on Treasurehouse available at treasurehousemx.com/fundraisers.
• Blue Jay Slim and the Blues Machine play El BarCo, Saturday, November 9, 3 p.m. 100 pesos cover. Reservations: 376-766-0452.
• Arne Wernink, Freddy Adrian, Mugeil Soto and Sofia Ramirez perform a Jazz Quartet Evening, Saturday, November 9, 6:30 p.m. at Quinta Los Caballos Hotel. Tickets, 300 pesos, available at 333-495-5279 and 331-190-8896.
• Luis Sanchez performs two shows at the Lake Chapala Society, Sunday, November 10, 2:30 and 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the LCS office Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or via LakeChapalaSociety.com.
• The Bolero Jazz ensamble performs Sunday, November 10, 6 p.m. at La Cochera Cultural. Tickets, 350 pesos, via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or WhatsApp 331-978-0196.
• Blue Cadillac’s will perform at the American Legion Post 7 Veteran’s Day dinner, Monday, November 11, 3 p.m. A ceremony will be held at 10:55 a.m. Doors open at 1 p.m. for the dinner/show.
• The Lake Chapala Orchestra presents Magical Musical Beasts with music from Vaughan Williams, Ravel and Prokofiev, Saturday, November 30, 2 p.m. at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church. Tickets, 350 pesos are available at LCCOtickets @gmail.com.
• Spencer Day will perform Sinatra for the holidays in “A Swinging Christmas,” Sunday, December 8, 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Chapala Society. Tickets are available at the LCS office Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or via LakeChapalaSociety.com.
Auditions
Lakeside Little Theatre holds auditions for Man of La Mancha, Thursday and Friday, November 14 and 15. Auditions begin at 10 a.m., times by appointment. Looking for 1 female and 2 male leads, 8 featured roles and 12 ensemble with gender flexible casting. Directed by Dave McIntosh and Ann Swiston, Music Direction by Ellen Daves. For appointments, details and sheet music, email MOLMauditions @lakesidelittletheatre.com.
Joco singers
A singing contest for students in Jocotepec Jr. High and High Schools, La Voz del Municipio, takes place in Jocotepec Saturday, November 23, 7 p.m. Prizes for the best voices include professional recording, media presentations and a tour of the state, a video musical and cash. To register contact the Direccion de la Juventud.