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In 2026, Marcia Blondin will mark 40 years since Puerto Vallarta quietly but decisively altered the course of her life. What began as a two-week visit in 1986 has unfolded into a lifetime of service to the city she now calls home—through writing, community storytelling, and an unwavering commitment to Vallarta’s cultural life. As she prepares to close Vallarta Mirror at the end of 2025 and step away from the demands of publishing, Marcia finds herself at another turning point: not an ending, but a narrowing of focus toward what brings her the greatest joy.
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Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta
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🗓️ Tuesday, December 30, 5 PM
📍 La Catrina Cantina
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Kick off your Tuesday with fun and rhythm at country line dancing at La Catrina Cantina, in the heart of Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone. Enjoy great music, lively moves, and a welcoming vibe. With no cover charge, delicious food and drinks, and top live performers, it’s a favorite gathering place for locals and visitors alike.
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🗓️ Wednesday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Dinner in Puerto Vallarta is a feast for the senses, offering a blend of exceptional cuisine and vibrant celebrations. Reservations are essential as this is one of the busiest nights of the year.
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🗓️ Thursday, January 1, 9 AM
Escape the bustle of Puerto Vallarta and enjoy a relaxing excursion to two picturesque local villages during this half-day tour to Sayulita and San Pancho. Experience a foodie paradise and indulge your senses in colorful local communities. Travel comfortably from a central meeting point in an air-conditioned private vehicle. Beer, Mexican sweets, and savory snacks are included.
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🗓️ Friday, January 2, 5 PM
📍 Coco Cabaret
This electrifying show includes 12 iconic hits, highlighting powerful vocals, sensual choreography with four sexy dancers, and captivating visuals, promising an unforgettable night that will leave you inspired and energized! Don’t Miss this epic experience!
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🗓️ Saturday, January 3, 9:30 PM
📍 Act2PV Theater
What happens when you cross Tony and Emmy Award winner Bea Arthur with Grammy Award Winner Charli XCC? From the mind of the world’s premiere Bea Arthur impersonator, Jason B. Schmidt – the answer is “BeatriXCX.” Tony Award–wanting star Jason B. Schmidt takes on the brattiest pop singers of today and the classics of old Broadway in his latest musical Bea Arthur concoction.
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🗓️ Sunday, January 4, 5 PM
📍 Nacho Daddy
Step into the soul of Portugal through the captivating sounds of Fado — folk music of longing, passion, and poetry. Internationally acclaimed duo Tromba Vetusta from Costa Rica invites you on a musical journey honoring Amália Rodrigues, Mariza, and Madredeus. Fusing music, movement, and emotion, their performances create an atmosphere where subtlety and expression meet in harmony with grace always.
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🗓️ Monday, January 5, 7 PM
📍 The Palm Cabaret & Bar
After a year of tagging herself in thousands of Instagram photos, drag chanteuse Varla Jean Merman realized she’d mistaken herself for pop star Chappell Roan. Now, despite low blood sugar, she reheats hits by Roan, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, and more.
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Tromba Vetusta is an internationally acclaimed Costa Rican duo formed by Alejandra Matus and Dabit Azofeifa. Blending vocals, accordion, movement, and humor, they create immersive performances. Their musical world spans tango, bolero, swing, and folklore, offering audiences a bold and unforgettable artistic experience.
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Enter Our Newsletter Contest!
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You have a chance to win exciting prizes—from restaurant gift certificates to classes, shows, and more. To enter, you must be an active newsletter subscriber and click on one of the featured event links from within this email. This allows us to follow up if you’re selected as a winner. No purchase is necessary to participate.
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Congratulations to this week's winner, Tonja H!
You have won 400 pesos in gift certificates to ART VallARTa or ARTe VallARTa Museo! An email has been sent with details on how to claim your prize.
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ART VallARTa is an 8,000-sq-ft creative hub with studios, galleries, classes, and community events, free to the public.
ARTe VallARTa Museo is a nonprofit space preserving and inspiring the arts in Puerto Vallarta, offering an ethical, inclusive, and innovative environment for art education and contemporary expression.
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