Lakeside Little Theatre’s third show of the season opens on Friday, December 6

The third play of the Lakeside Little Theatre season opens Friday, December 6. “Over The River And Through The Woods” is a comedy-drama about an Italian-American family, written by U.S. playwright Joe DiPietro. Directed by Ann Swiston, and with a cast of Georgette Richmond, Ed Tasca, Heather Hunter, Kevin O’Byrne, Kenneth Bridges and Peggy Lord Chilton, the play runs from December 6 through 15. 

Bird Fest events

• Cultural activities wrapped into the 2013 Lake Chapala Bird Festival commence Saturday, November 23, 5 p.m. with the art show “Birds of the Lake” at Galeria Efren Gonzalez (Marcos Castellanos 7, Ajijic).

The 12th annual Feria Maestros del Arte runs Friday, November 15 through Sunday, November 17 at the Chapala Yacht Club.

Weekend happenings

Art lovers have plenty of options to attend happenings booked for this weekend.

Studio 18

Studio 18 Art Gallery (Colon 18, Ajijic) presents a Day of the Dead ceremony and exhibit on Saturday, November 2, from 4-7 p.m. More than 16 artists will be showing paintings, photographs and sculptures.  An altar erected by Lori Truly will be on display.