Michicihualli Festival
The Michicihualli Festival takes place March 6 to 8 at La Cochera Cultura located at Javier Mina 49 in Ajijic.
This event features activities that blend ancestral traditions, artistic expressions and environmental awareness, and coincides with the celebration of International Women’s Day.
All events are accessible with voluntary contributions from attendees; no reservation required. The festival is open to all ages.
The festival begins Thursday, March 6 with a pilgrimage from Tempisque and Emiliano Zapata at 5 p.m., ending at La Cochera Cultural, where an exhibition of 20 local artists is followed by a poetry reading.
On Friday, March 7, Tianguis: Jardín Cochera is at 4:15 p.m., in which 15 local women-led ventures in gastronomy, art, wellness and design will be installed. Discussion panels on sustainable development and biodiversity begin at 4:45 p.m. The event finishes with a performance by La Pura Piña.
Saturday, March 8 sees a traditional market, starting 10 a.m., as well as pre-Hispanic dance, masks and printmaking. There will be discussion panels on socio-environmental projects and the role of women in Mexico’s history from 4 p.m. An outdoor screening of the film “Finding Michicihualli” is at 7:30 p.m. The festival closing at 8:30 p.m. features the pyrotechnic spectacle of the Torito.
For more details, check out the full program: @cocheracultural on Facebook or Instagram, or follow acortar.link/JDnEuK.
Open Circle
Elly Contreras presents “Breaking the silence about dementia” at the next Open Circle meeting on Sunday, March 2, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
After her husband’s diagnosis in 2015, Elly dedicated herself to understanding dementia and supporting others on this challenging journey. Fueled by her studies at the Wicking University of Tasmania in “Understanding Dementia” and “Preventing Dementia,” she is on a mission to raise awareness and create supportive communities.
Democrats Abroad
The Lake Chapala chapter of Democrats Abroad (DA) will hold their annual general meeting Monday, March 3, 4 p.m. at La Bodega Restaurant. Hear new 2025 strategies and meet the 2025-2027 officers.
Dina Titus, the U.S. Representative of southern Nevada Congressional District 1 (including Las Vegas) since 2013, will be the guest speaker. She is the Americans Abroad Caucus Chair, and a House Foreign Affairs Committee member.
Shriners Ribfest
Don’t miss the 18th annual Shriners Ribfest on Tuesday March 4 and Wednesday, March 5, 1 to 5 p.m. at Villa Encantada, Hidalgo 312 in Chapala (near Parque La Milagrosa).
This charity event supports the Lake Chapala Shrine Club’s efforts to send needy children and their parents to the Mexico City Shrine Hospital for Burns, arranges local and Guadalajara-based therapy sessions, and provides orthopedic equipment for young patients.
Enjoy live music by Blue Cadillac and indulge in Adelita’s famous ribs served at your table. Tickets are 500 pesos and can be purchased at O&A Investments, or call David Eccles at 331-017-1724 or Bob Howe at 331-794-6316.
Pickleball tourney
The 4th International Pickleball Tournament will be held at the Raquet Club in San Juan Cosala March 14 to 16. Categories are singles open, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. Round robin competition style. Find out more on costs and register with your partner by Wednesday, March 12 via whatsapp 331-486-7173.
No-pressure pickleball
Join in for a non-competitive and social pickleball game at the Raquet Club every Wednesday, 4 to 6 p.m. Perfect for new players or those just looking to have fun. The cost is 70 pesos per person. There is a raffle for a free pickleball lesson.
ANAVETS St. Pats Day
ANAVETS will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Party Monday, March 17, at Scallions Bistro in Ajijic. Tickets, 300 pesos for members, 350 pesos for non-members, are available from all executive members. Email 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.. Doors open 2 p.m. Live music, pub style food choices of fish and chips with coleslaw, chicken and chips with coleslaw, and a silent auction fundraiser to support ANAVET’s favorite charities (Mi Bebe y Yo and the Blue School) will be part of the program.
Niños St. Pat’s Day fiesta
The Romeos, Lake Chapala’s superband, will be turning you green with dance and fun at Jorge’s Place Monday, March 17, 4 p.m. Part of the ticket proceeds and all of the raffles and 50-50 draws proceeds to go to the Niños Incapacitados program. Only 100 tickets at 300 pesos available. Reservations required at Jorge’s Place and by WhatsApp at 332-598-6705.
Toy Drive
The Lake Chapala Society is collecting unwrapped toys for the children of the Chapala Fire Fepartment in celebration of Children’s Day. Drop off your donations at the main Lake Chapala Society campus from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 28.
Cooking Club
The Lakeside Cooking Club held its last meeting at Club Positivo Wednesday, February 19 with the theme of decadent dining in honor of Valentine’s Day.
The next meeting is Wednesday, March 19, 4 p.m. at Club Positivo, Calle San Luis 217 in Riberas del Pilar, with a competitive cooking theme of stuffed pastry. If members or guests plan to attend, they should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. now to reserve a spot (200 pesos) or ask for more information on the club. See Facebook page, lakesidecookingclub.