Live Music
FRIDAY
• Amaranta Santos, Brian Mathers, Laura Medina and Rev. Johannys Jiménez-Hartog present “Eternal Flames”—an evening of torch songs from musical theater, the Great American Songbook, country, pop and more. Performances are Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, at 7 p.m. at The BRAVO! Theatre, Hidalgo 441, Riberas del Pilar. Tickets, 300 pesos, can be reserved 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.. Info: +1-712-223-0874.
SATURDAY
• Marc Fabbricatore, Juan Casañon, Richard Vega and Giovanni Figeroa play a tribute concert to Bill Evans, 4 p.m. at the Casa del Arte, Avenida del Pilar 8A in Riberas del Pilar. Tickets, 500 pesos, can be reserved at 333-130-1303.
• Rock group Anthares performs 3 to 6 p.m. at the Iron Horse Bar and Grill, Hidalgo 78 in Riberas del Pilar.
SUNDAY
• Pianist Christian Wachter and flautist Jorge Hermosillo perform a repertoire of classical pieces at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala, 12:30 p.m. Free entrance.
• The Ballet Folklorico Xikantzy performs 7 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Ajijic. Tickets at the CCA or via 332-825-0831.
• Brothers Aloha (above) play Sunday, July 20, 5 p.m. at La Bodega. No cover.
COMING SOON
• The Eleazar Soto Quartet begins a 10-concert tour of Costa Rica with a kick-off concert at La Cochera Cultural, Sunday, July 27, 7 p.m. The other musicians are Gil Rios on double bass, Alvaro Medeles on guitar and Guillermo Nuñez on drums. Tickets, 400 pesos, can be reserved 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..
• Opera del Lago presents “Beloved Opera Duets,” Thursday, July 31, and Sunday, August 3, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. Sopranos Margaret Stricklett and Janeene Williams, accompanied by pianist Robert Thieme and narrator Michael Atkinson, will bring opera duets from nine famous operas to life. Tickets, 350 pesos, can be reserved at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at the door.
• The Ballet Folklorico de Chapala is going to Colombia for their 20th anniversary. See them at the Centro para La Cultura y Las Artes de la Ribera, Sunday, August 3, 1 p.m. Tickets are 100 pesos at the box office.
Bare Stage Theatre
Don’t miss the unforgettable “Death of a Salesman,” a gripping tale in which every scene crackles with intensity, revealing the beauty and fragility of human connection. Arthur Miller’s award-winning masterpiece, revived on Broadway five times since its 1949 premiere and adapted into ten film versions, follows Willy Loman’s poignant struggle with identity, ambition and the elusive American Dream in a story that pulses with raw emotion and universal truths. Join Bare Stage Theatre for this must-see event that brings Miller’s classic to life. Rosann Balbontin directs.
Performances are Friday to Sunday, July 25–27, at 4 p.m. at San Lucas 19 in Riberas del Pilar.
Tickets are 200 pesos and can be reserved 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..">.
Auditions
Lakeside Little Theatre will hold auditions for the lead role of André in the play “The Father,” Friday, and Saturday, July 25 and 26, 10 a.m. (with registration at 9:30 am). The play will be staged from January 16 to 25, 2026.
Written by French playwright Florian Zeller, The Father depicts the struggles of an aging André and his daughter, Anne, as he descends into dementia. The play premiered in 2012 and won the 2014 Moliére Award for Best Play. Anthony Hopkins won an Oscar for his portrayal of André in the 2021 movie.
Those interested in auditioning for the demanding lead role can request scripts and audition information 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.. Auditions for other roles will take place September 25 and 26.