MEL Talks - Raúl Gasque
February 18 at 7:00 PM - What happens when art begins not with theory or form, but with feeling?
Book Presentation - Living Beyond Limits
MiShawn Williams discusses her book Living Beyond Limits: How to Have It All , February 18 at 11:00 AM.
MEL Talks - Patricia Sales
February 11 at 7:00 PM - Patricia Sales provides a roadmap for navigating doctors, hospitals, and private insurance in Mérida.
MEL Talks - Bob Temple
February 4 at 7:00 PM - Bob Temple examines the Green Gold Era of Yucatán.
MEL Talks - Bruce Hanners
January 28 at 7:00 PM - Bruce Hanners tells stories about the MEL Mural and other projects.
Book Presentation - Silent Sufferers
Letitia Walker presents her inspirational book Silent Sufferers.
MEL Talks - Cecilia López Vázquez
January 21 at 7:00 PM: Cecilia López talks about the growth of Mérida.
MEL Talks - Fernando Abreu
MEL Talks Wednesday January 14 at 7:00 PM - free and open to the public
Book Presentation - Ghost Child
Deborah Jennings shares the tale of the discovery of her Yucatecan family roots.
Register for the 2026 Chili Cookoff!
The Mérida Chili Cookoff is back and we want your chili!
MEL Wine Tasting - January 2026
The January Wine Tasting is SOLD OUT! See you in February.
MEL Talks: Tony Sherrin
January 7 at 7:00 PM: Tony Sherrin explores the vanishing legacy of Yucatan’s historic roads, rails & ruins.
Movie Presentation - Burying the Hatchet: The Tom Quick Story
Join Sean Strub at 7:00 PM on January 13 for a screening and discussion of his documentary.
Painting Classes for Children and Adults
Julie Marie Hoey offers 90-minute classes for children & adults.
Poetry Writing Workshop
O.M. Kenney returns with her FREE Six-Week Poetry Writing Workshop starting January 8.
MEL Talks: Dra Marina Aguirre
December 17 at 7:00 PM: Dra Marina Aguirre reflects on the life and writings of legendary author Bruno Tavern and his descriptions of the complexity and vitality of México profundo.
MEL Talks: Pablo Garza
December 10 at 7:00 PM: Architect Pablo Garza answers your questions, from navigating inspections to avoiding common pitfalls and finding trustworthy tradespeople