Art
• The Artists of Lake Chapala hold their Saturday Art Market on April 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cultural Center in La Floresta (CCAR).
• Chapala‑based art silk batik artist Synthia David will display her batik lamps at Casa del Sol Inn.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• The Camerata of the Puerto Vallarta School Orchestra will present a concert supporting the 1st Cataract Surgery Brigade in the Lake Chapala region. The concert is Friday, April 17, at 5 p.m. at the Auditorio del Centro para el Arte y la Cultura de la Ribera in La Floresta. Tickets, 350 pesos, are available at the Auditorio box office, Wednesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Mariachi Juvenil Axixic performs at Tomahawk Steak House, 5:30 p.m. Reservations: 333-412-5415.
• Karma Club performs rock at 7 p.m. at Iron Horse Grill, Hidalgo 78 in Riberas del Pilar.
• Orson Buggy (Art LaJambe and Jimmy Baquero) play classic country 5 to 7 p.m. at a dinner special at Me’s Casa Social. Reservations: 332-823-1507.
SATURDAY
• Traficantes Rock’n’Latin Band plays at 6 p.m. at Pasta Trenta, Carretera Pte. 524 in Ajijic. No cover. Reservations: 376-766-1121.
SUNDAY
• In a unique family piano recital, Sergio Losowich and his sons, Christopher and Joshua López, will perform a beautiful program of classical and contemporary pieces at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala, 12:30 p.m. Free entry.
• Chris Cross live jazz performs at Cola de Gallo Sunday Brunch. Reservations: 322-191-1309.
COMING SOON
• Carlos Ivan de Leon (above) joins Juanpi Medeles, Gilberto Rios and Emiliano Huerta in an intimate flamenco concert, “Lidia,” Friday, April 24, at Casa del Sol Inn. Dinner is at 5 p.m. and the performance at 7 p.m. Reservations with Mariana at 376-766-0050.
• The Carolina Mercado Quintet plays Cola de Gallo, Thursday, April 23, 6 p.m. Musicians are Arne Wernik on trumpet, Sofia Ramirez on piano, Miguel Soto on drums and Milton Bass on acoustic bass. Cover: 250 pesos. Reservations: 331-547-8554.
• Tito Gonzalez and his Son Cubano will perform at La Bodega de Ajijic, Thursday, April 23, 6 to 9 p.m. Dancing is encouraged!
• Ballet Folklorico Ixtlacateol will perform at the third Chapala Monumental Folklorico Fiesta to be held Sunday, April 26, noon, on Chapala’s main plaza. Other events will be at the Centro Cultural Antigua Presidencia.
Exhibits
• Forty-two graphic artists from Lakeside and Guadalajara unite for the second edition of Lagografias, contemporary graphic arts showcasing many different styles, at the Centro Cultural Ajijic.