Lakeside Living – March 2026

Something Rotten

Book by John O’Farrell & Karey Kirkpatrick

Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick

Director: Tim Johnson

Something Rotten! is a fast-paced musical comedy set in the 1590s, when playwright brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom dream of rivaling the great William Shakespeare. Consumed by jealousy and ambition, Nick turns to a soothsayer—Thomas Nostradamus—to glimpse the future of theater. Armed with a questionable prophecy, the brothers set out to create what may be the world’s first musical, hoping to outshine the swaggering Bard.

Bursting with wit, wordplay, and theatrical mischief, Something Rotten! is also a surprisingly warm story of brotherly love, where affection and loyalty shine through the laughter.

This is the second—and largest—musical of our 61st season. It is a hilariously over-the-top spectacle featuring a cast of 26, nearly 100 handmade costumes, a daring and imaginative set, a 10-piece orchestra, and six gloriously outlandish dance numbers.

Matinees: Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

Evenings: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Reserve tickets $500 pesos at

www.lakesidelittletheatre.com/tickets or at the box office before performances. Patrons with a Mexican INE receive a $100 peso discount at the box office or by reservation via tickets@lakesidelittletheatre.com.

Location: Allen W. Lloyd Drive, San Antonio Tlayacapan. Secure parking provided onsite with overflow parking courtesy of Telmex.

National Theatre Live — Inter Alia

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd — 4:00 p.m.

LLT will host National Theatre Live’s rendition of the acclaimed Inter Alia, utilizing its state-of-the-art projection and sound system. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?

London Theatre gushed, “Rosamund Pike gives a rock-star performance in this scorching legal drama.”

Tickets: $350 pesos

Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild Show

1st–17th — Ajijic Cultural Center

The Guild is a long-standing art collective of established, professional artists proudly serving the community for over 14 years. Visitors enjoy an exceptional range of high-quality artwork, offering a richness and variety that only a collective can provide. The focus is purely on fine art, creating a calm and inspiring space where the work itself takes center stage.

Admission is free.

FineArtChapala.com | Facebook @FineArtChapala

The Many Faces of Mexico

Casa Del Sol Inn and Gallery

Casa Del Sol proudly presents The Many Faces of Mexico, a photography exhibit by Xill Fessenden, a forty-year resident of Ajijic.

Meet the Artist: Friday 6th, 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Exhibit continues through the end of April.

Javier Mina #7, Ajijic

The Love List

Playwright: Norm Foster

Directed by: Collette Clavadetscher

Cast: Mark Donaldson, Kathleen Spaulding, Keith Tandy

The Love List is a delightful romantic comedy that expertly blends humor with heartfelt moments. The play revolves around two charming characters exploring the intricacies of love through a quirky list revealing their deepest desires. Foster’s witty dialogue and relatable situations make audiences laugh while inviting reflection on their own relationships.

The dynamic between the characters is engaging, and the pacing keeps audiences hooked from start to finish. With clever twists and warm messages about love and connection, The Love List is a must-see for anyone who cherishes romance and laughter.

Shows: Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th — 4:00 p.m.

Seats held until 3:50 p.m.

Tickets: $200 Friday | $300 Saturday & Sunday

Eleemosynary

Playwright: Lee Blessing

Directed by: Lynn Phelan

Cast: Deborah Kloegman, Mikaila Molloy, Darlene Sherwood

Eleemosynary is a captivating exploration of family dynamics and the power of language. Lee Blessing weaves together the lives of three strong women—a grandmother, mother, and daughter—each wrestling with personal demons while yearning for connection. Sharp, witty dialogue creates an atmosphere rich with humor and poignancy.

Celebrating individuality and love, the play leaves audiences with hope and affirmation. With vivid characters and thought-provoking themes, it is a heartfelt theatrical gem that lingers long after the curtain falls.

Shows: Friday 27th, Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th — 4:00 p.m.Tickets: $200 Friday | $300 Saturday & Sunday

Bare Stage Theatre

19 San Lucas, Riberas del Pilar

Reservations: barestagetheatre2018@gmail.com

Door and bar open at 3:00 p.m. Bar proceeds benefit Operation Feed.

A Night of Music & Giving for Lucky Dog Rescue

Friday 7th — 4:00 p.m.

Join us for a feel-good night of Neil Diamond favorites, delicious food, and community spirit supporting Lucky Dog Rescue and Adoption Center and the dogs who need us most.

Ticket price $500 pesos includes a Mexican buffet.

Mama’s Musical Bar Showroom, González Gallo 86B, San Antonio Tlayacapan

Democrats Abroad Lake Chapala

Tax Seminar for Expats

Monday 9th — 4:00 p.m., La Bodega, Ajijic (No charge)

Membership Meeting

Monday 16th — 4:00 p.m., La Bodega (No charge)

Sidewalk Rally

Thursday 26th — 10:00 a.m., Airplane Sculpture near Blvd. Ajijic 105

Film Festival

Beginning in March, Sundays & Thursdays

https://shorturl.at/k6etB

In Tune With Reason — “Who Needs a Conductor?”

Thursday 12th — 3:00 p.m.

LCO Conductor Michael Reason invites audiences behind the scenes of classical music’s most intriguing role: the orchestra conductor. Through visuals, musical examples, and stories from history, the presentation explores life on the podium and how conductors shape an orchestra’s sound and spirit. Entertaining and accessible for listeners of all experience levels.

St. Andrew’s Church, Riberas

Tickets $200 pesos

Reservations: LCCOtickets@gmail.com

Nova Lux — Un Tapiz de Clásicos Corales

Nova Lux warmly invites audiences to a beautifully woven choral concert celebrating more than five centuries of vocal music. Performed by a 16-voice chamber choir, the program travels from Renaissance polyphony through Romantic masterworks to contemporary composers including Byrd, Palestrina, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, Lauridsen, and Whitacre.

Friday 13th — Lakeside Little Theatre

Sunday 15th — Haus der Musik

Concerts begin at 4:00 p.m.

Tickets $500 pesos

Reservations: LasVocesTickets@gmail.com

Ajijic Quilt Guild Fabric Art Show

Monday 16th — 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Join the Ajijic Quilt Guild for a display of full-size quilts, wall hangings, and smaller fabric artworks, many available for purchase.

Casa Lule Restaurant, Ocampo 180, Ajijic

Free admission. Refreshments available.

Open Your Heart Fundraiser for Operation Feed

Wednesday 18th — 3:00–6:00 p.m.

Viva Mexico Restaurant will host Operation Feed’s dinner and auction supporting families in San Juan Cosalá. Since 1989, volunteers have provided weekly food packages to more than 150 families, including staple foods and fresh produce.

Ticket $500 pesos includes dinner, margarita, music, and silent auction.

Porfirio Díaz #92, San Juan Cosalá

Info: j9design@mac.com

A Walk in the Woods

Playwright: Lee Blessing

Inspired by a true Cold War event, this thoughtful drama imagines an unofficial walk between American and Soviet negotiators that unexpectedly sparked diplomatic progress. A compelling exploration of friendship, trust, and the delicate art of diplomacy.

Shows:

Friday 20th — 7:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 21–22 and 27–29 — 4:00 p.m.

Tickets $350 pesos

tickets@thebravo.org

441 Hidalgo, Riberas

Slavic Rhapsody — Lake Chapala Orchestra

Saturday 28th — 2:00 p.m.

Featuring Dvořák’s beloved Cello Concerto performed by Christian Jimenez, Principal Cellist of the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra, alongside works by Borodin and Rimsky-Korsakov celebrating the rich colors of Slavic and Russian musical traditions.

Robert Kleffel Auditorium, Instituto Tecnológico

Tickets $400 MXN

Reservations: LCCOtickets@gmail.com

THIS MONTH & BEYOND

Artists of Lake Chapala Artisan Show

Third Saturday monthly, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera — Free admission.

Lakeside Freethinkers

Third Thursday monthly, 4:00 p.m., Yves Restaurant.

Ask an Expat

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m., Casa Del Sol.

Wellness in Motion

Zumba, Chair Yoga, Stretch & Balance, and other fitness classes are offered throughout Lakeside for all abilities. Fees range from free to $70 pesos depending on class and location. Contact instructors directly for schedules.

Hands & Hearts at Work

Riberas Pets Store Cat Shelter

Volunteers needed to help socialize cats. Hidalgo 212, Riberas del Pilar.

Lucky Dog Rescue & Adoption Center

Volunteers needed for dog walking and kennel care.

luckydoglakechapala.org

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Deadline: 1st of the month prior to publication.

Include event name, date, time, cost, and photos (jpg/png).

Send to: lillie.henley@gmail.com

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