Live Music
FRIDAY
• The Escarabajo Blues Band will perform on Friday, May 23 at Casa del Sol Inn. Led by vocalist and guitarist Eric Slim Miller, the quintet’s repertoire spans the classic Blues pioneers from the Delta to Chicago.
Joining Miller are Omar Ramírez on keyboards, Archie Salcedo on drums, Alfonso Fuentes on bass and Eleazar “Chuco” Soto on saxophone. For dinner (5 p.m.) and concert (7 p.m.) reservations, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 376-766-0050.
• Tito Gonzalez and Son Cubano will play at Scallion Ajijic Bistro from 6 to 9 p.m. Cover charge: 150 pesos. RSVP at 376-766-2301.
• Old Souls Band will perform at Steak Brothers Ajijic, Boulevard de Jin XI 114-B in La Floresta, at 6:30 p.m. Reservations: 333-903-9112.
SUNDAY
• The Gary Lanz Band will play at Scallion Ajijic Bistro at 6:30 p.m.
COMING SOON
• The Ajijic Spot Stage will host the Ari Loyola Jazz Quintet on Thursday, May 29, 6 p.m. The musicians are Ari Loyola, Gil Ríos, Isael Angulo, Eleazar Soto and Álvaro Medeles. Tickets, 200 pesos, are available at The Ajijic Spot and Jardin Restaurant. A snack and dinner menu will be available. Reservations: 376-766-0039.
• Carlos Colunga, backed by the Cuarto Blanco band, will give a tribute concert to José José at El Granero Restaurant, González Gallo 24 in Chapala on May 31. Cover charge: 150 pesos. Reservations: 331-572-0449.
• Black and Swing will perform at La Bodega on Saturday, May 31, 6 p.m.
• Maru Prado Conti will present a tribute to Lady Gaga with special guest Chris Lopez at a Concerts in the Park event at the Lake Chapala Society on Friday, June 6. The following day, June 7, Daniel Celis will perform Jubileo, a dance party with his group Monaco and special guest Raz Gomez Cruz. On June 8, Eva Jimenez will perform as PINK with special guest Losanna Diaz, featuring dancers, videos, and costumes. All shows will begin at 7 p.m. A pre-show celebration will be held at 6 p.m. each night for VIP ticket holders. Tickets available at the LCS office, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or online at the LCS website.
• The Lakeside Jazz Series presents a tribute concert to Charles Mingus Saturday, June 7, 6 p.m. at Casa del Arte, Av. del Pilar 8A in Riberas del Pilar. Performing will be double bassist Kike Mayoral, pianist Marc Fabbricatore, guitarist Juan Castañon, and drummer Archi Salcedo. Tickets: 500 pesos.
Classes
Registration is open for the Lake Chapala Society’s Children’s Summer Art Camp, which will be held from July 21 to 25. Open to children and youth ages 4 to 16, the camp offers workshops in drawing, embroidery, textile art, photography, watercolor painting, and more. Lunch and all materials are provided. Spaces are limited. To register, visit the LCS Education Department at 16 de Septiembre 16, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or attend the weekly Saturday art program at LCS from 10 a.m. to noon. You can also email 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..">.
Auditions
Las Voces del Lago announces a special collaboration with the Lake Chapala Orchestra for their Pops on Broadway concert on July 5, at 2 p.m. at the Instituto Tecnológico. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Riberas del Pilar. To schedule an audition, contact Ken Turner 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..