Art Walkers Carnival
Eighty-two artists will be displaying their works at 42 locations during the third annual Art Walkers Carnival, running Friday to Sunday, February 6 to 8, in Ajijic, San Antonio and San Juan Cosala.
The ticket/map, costing 50 pesos, covers all three days, and is available at Art Connection, Independencia 153D in San Antonio; Huizache Gallery, 16 de Septiembre 22 in Ajijic; Axixic Art Gallery, Ocampo 200 in West Ajijic and Voz al Viento (Isdidro Xilonzochitl’s gallery), Porfirio Diaz 120 in San Juan Cosala.
More information at artwalkers2026.blogspot.com.
This work by Xill Fessenden will be on display
Exhibits
• The Museo El Hospitalito, Calle Cardinal Sur 66 in San Juan Cosala, opens an exhibition of oil paintings by Efren Gonzalez on Sunday, February 8, noon.
• The Centro Cultural Ajijic will host a dual exhibition opening with a cocktail inauguration on Saturday, February 7, from 3-7 p.m. The ground floor will feature a collective show of works by expat and local artists, including alumni of the Neill James Children’s Art Program (established 1954). Meanwhile, the second floor will present “Sincretismo Mágico,” a solo exhibition by artist Jesús V. López Vega.
• A retrospective show of the 50 years of work of artist Pat Apt is up at the Ajijic Museo de Arte, Privada Flores Magon 3, in West Ajijic.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• What the Funk? performs at 4to Sentido in Chula Vista, 4:30 p.m. 80 pesos cover.
• Jeffree White and Stefania Starlight Zuly will perform at a fundraiser for the Riberas Pet Store, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hidalgo 212, Riberas del Pilar.
• The Romeos, featuring Steve Lashbrook on keys and Vern Parkinson on Guitar, play El BarCo rooftop, 3 p.m.
SATURDAY
• The Weekend Band with Jhonny Guzman plays at Cola de Gallo, Hidalgo 17 in Ajijic, 7:30 pm.
SUNDAY
• Rezzonante presents a gala concert and album presentation by El Instante Azul, an international jazz project recorded and produced at Lakeside, Sunday, February 8, 6:30 p.m. at La Cochera Cultural. Reservations: info @lacocheracultural.org.
• Branden and James join with Effie Passero in “Three’s Company,” a concert at the Lake Chapala Society, Sunday, February 8, 5 p.m. Tickets at the LCS office, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• A Blues Jam is on at La Bodega de Ajijic, 5 p.m. No cover.
• El Son Cubano performs a free concert at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala, 12:30 p.m.
COMING SOON
• Baritone Carlos Lopez and soprano Janeene Williams, accompanied by pianist Roberto Mora, will sing pieces from the operas Toreador, Barber of Seville, Granada and more, on February 14, 6 to 8 p.m. at La Estacion Sourdough Pizza in Riberas del Pilar. Cover, 300 pesos. Tickets at the venue.
Northern Lights Festival
The Northern Lights Music Festival runs from February 15 through 28 and brings more than thirty international musicians to Ajijic for two packed weeks of performances. Tickets for the Festival Series performances at the Auditorio de la Ribera (CCAR) remain available at La Nueva Posada Hotel on weekday afternoons.
This season features full chamber orchestra performances of Beethoven and Shostakovich at the Gala Concert on Friday, February 20. The closing concert on Saturday, February 28, features all of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. There is also jazz with Juno Award–winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy. See the full concert offerings at NorthernLightsMexico.com.
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Theater
• BRAVO! Theatre presents “The Dark Lady” by Jessica B. Hill, Friday, February 13, 7:30 p.m. and at 4 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, February 15 and 16, and Friday through Sunday, February 20 to 22.
Shakespeare and Bassano collide as they wrestle with artistic collaboration, ambition, envy and love — an entanglement that will profoundly shape both their lives and their work.
Lynn Phelan directs Debra Bowers (top) and Rob Ferron (below) in The BRAVO! Theatre’s production of “The Dark Lady.”
The theatre is at Hidalgo 441 in Riberas Del Pilar.
Tickets, 350 pesos, can be reserved by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., via thebravo.org, or in person at Kinda Bazaar … in Riberas del Pilar.
Lakeside Little Theatre
Next up at Lakeside Little Theatre is the musical “Something Rotten,” the hilarious Broadway hit about two brothers trying to beat Shakespeare at his own game. Performances are February 27 to March 10. Tim Johnson directs. Tickets, 500 pesos, available at lakesidelittletheatre.com or at the box office one hour before each show.
Children’s Art Sale
The Efrén González Children’s Art Program will present a Children’s Art Sale Friday, February 13, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Friday Art Market in La Huerta, West Ajijic (same location as the Tuesday Market).
Discover a fresh selection of art cards, featuring artwork not shown at previous monthly sales, including new Valentine’s cards created especially for February. All cards are high-quality reproductions of original works by the children in the program. A limited selection of original artwork will also be available. Fifty percent of all proceeds go directly to the young artists, supporting and encouraging the next generation of creative Lakeside talent.
Founded by internationally recognized local artist Efrén González, the program serves children ages 7 to 12, nurturing creativity and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Support a worthy community program, and enjoy this month’s new art. Learn more at AjijicChildrensArt.org, or visit in person at the Friday Market.