Theater
• “Blood Relations” opens Friday, October 24, 4 p.m. at Bare Stage. This electrifying play is based on the true story of Lizzie Borden, who may or may not have killed her own blood relations in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1893. The murder remains unsolved.
Renowned playwright Sharon Pollock examines Lizzie’s motives, her relationships, and the possibility of her innocence or guilt, offering a nuanced perspective on one of America’s most notorious historical figures.
Show dates are Friday to Sunday, October 24 to 26. All shows are at 4 p.m. Seats will be held until 3:50 p.m. Tickets, still at summer discount rates, are 200 pesos. Reservations: 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.. Bare Stage Theatre is at San Lucas 19, Riberas del Pilar.
• Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) opens the second production of its 61st season, “The Tin Woman,” on Friday, November 7. The play is based on the true story of a young woman who unexpectedly needs a heart transplant. Afterward, she decides to contact the donor’s family.
“The Tin Woman” runs from November 7 to 16, with matinees on Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and evening shows at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets, 400 pesos, are available at lakesidelittletheatre.com and at the box office before the shows.
Opera
Lakeside Little Theatre begins its 2025-26 opera season with a screening of the MET’s production of Vincenzo Bellini’s “La Sonnambula” on Monday, October 27, 4 p.m.
This opera tells the dramatic tale of love lost then regained. Sung in Italian with English subtitles, “La Sonnambula” was filmed live at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House and will be presented in LLT’s McIntosh Auditorium.
Tickets, 350 pesos, are available at lakesidelittletheatre.com and an hour before the show at the box office.
Art fairs
• Art in the Plaza, an arts and crafts shopping bazaar, will be held Saturday, November 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the main plaza in San Antonio Tlayacapan.
Exhibits
• La Cochera Cultural will present a Dia de Muertos exposition Saturday, November 1, 5:30 p.m. Displaying their art will be both local and Tapatio artists: Rocia Vera, Abril Duran, Miguel Angel Lopez, Menaze Miguel Mendez, Edgardo Josefat Badial, Chava Rodriguez Vazquez, Gabriel Mariscal, Alfredo Langarica, Filipe 7 and Gonzalo Espinoza. Lola la Tequilera will perform.
• The Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild (LCFAG) opens a group exhibition at La Estación Restaurant (Hidalgo 75, Riberas del Pilar, above Pancho’s East) Friday, November 7 with an opening reception from 3 to 6 p.m.
Enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere with live music, wine and refreshing agua fresca. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists, socialize, and immerse yourself in an inspiring collection of fine art.
As part of a commitment to the community, the Guild supports the Efrén González Children’s Art Program. During the reception, you’ll find art cards and original works by these talented young art students available for purchase.
LCFAG exhibitions are dedicated exclusively to fine art. If you find a style you love, artists are happy to take commissions and create custom pieces to bring your artistic vision to life.
Admission is free. Facebook: FineArtChapala.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• The Blues Power Trio, featuring Elmo James and friends, return to Scallion Ajijic Bistro for the 2nd Rockabilly dancing contest, Friday, October 24, 7 p.m. Prizes for the top three dancers. Reservations: 376-766-2301.
• Codigo Music performs at Jorge’s place Friday, October 24, 5:30 p.m. No cover.
• Dúo Coliman, featuring guitarists Winfried Kellner and Ramón Andrade, will perform Danzas de Latinoamérica on Friday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala. The program blends baroque and romantic transcriptions with the passion of tangos, milongas, and original compositions. Admission is free.
SATURDAY
• As part of the Jazz Lakeside Series, the Spanish sax sensation Miguel Seoane quintet performs at Casa del Arte, Saturday, October 25, 6 p.m. The band includes local musicians Marc Fabbricatore on piano, Juan Castañon on guitar, Giovanni Figueroa on drums and Freddy Adrián on bass. Tickets are 500 pesos. Reservations: 333-130-1303.
• Reckless plays rock covers at El BarCo, 3 p.m.
SUNDAY
• Patricio Apaez gives a free piano recital, 12:30 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala. His distinguished career includes a debut at Carnegie Hall (2018), performances as a soloist with the New Jersey Baroque Orchestra, and recent studies with masters like Jorge Luis Prats. Currently, he serves as a professor in New Jersey, sharing his expertise.
• The Blues Jam plays at La Bodega, 5 p.m. No cover, 100 pesos minimum. Ivan on bass, Chris on acoustic guitar, Horacio on drums, Elmo on voice, Jimi on harmonica and Charlie on lead guitar.
COMING SOON
• Los Pretty Boys play at the Iron Horse Halloween party Friday, October 31, 7 p.m.
• Blackwater Rock n’ Blues Band gives a Halloween concert, including a costume contest, Friday, October 31, 5 to 7 p.m. at El Patio Restaurant. Musicians are Dave Roush, Duncan Brown, Rod Struss, Todd Hooper, Jan Reimers, Horacio Salcedo and Todd Jones, playing blues and rock covers.
• The Lanz Band plays Sunday, November 2, 6 p.m. at Scallion Ajijic Bistro. Prizes for the best-dressed Catrina and Catrin. Reservations: 376-766-2301.
• Cola de Gallo hosts a tribute to Nina Simone by the Live Jazz Quartet on Thursday, November 6, 6 p.m. at, Hidalgo 17 in Ajijic. Musicians are Sofia Ramirez, Arne Wernink, Carlos Torres and Miguel Soto. Reservations: 331-190-8896. Cover is 200 pesos.
• Costa Rican musician Kako Brenes’ quintet performs at La Cochera Cultural on Wednesday, November 12, 7 p.m. Tickets, 250 pesos, are available 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 “Something Rotten” from Wednesday to Friday, October 29 to 31, 10 a.m. at LLT. Vocal auditions are on October 29, every ten minutes. Request times 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.. Dance auditions are held on October 30. Everyone will be assigned to a group dance audition at the time of the singing auditions. Callbacks for those interested in a specific role are on October 31. Rehearsals will be two to three times per week in November and December. Daily rehearsals begin the first week of January. Show dates are February 27 to March 10. The director is looking for seven men and three women, two male featured roles, and an ensemble of 12 to 14 men and women.