I am still reeling from last night’s concert, Pop Can, at Nacho Daddy. I expected to hear a bunch of surface moldy-oldies from my Old...
Read MoreAround Town
Around Town includes a daily recap from Marcia Blondin, Vallarta Mirror Editor. Blondin, a Canadian expat who has lived in Puerto Vallarta for over 30 years, spends her days extolling the virtues of the city she loves.
Around Town is also your key to discovering the best shows, artists, and venues that make Puerto Vallarta a premier destination for live performances. Stay informed about upcoming events, and get to know the artists who are making waves in our beautiful city. Your next great night out starts here!
Loads of Performers at Vallarta Cares Fundraiser
An American couple stopped me in front of the V399 condo a couple of days ago. I am always happy to help anybody with directions,...
Read MoreToes in the Sand and a Quirky Fundraiser in PV
I spent a couple of delicious hours yesterday with Diana Frances on the beach for breakfast at Langostinos. With our toes in the sand and...
Read MoreGlobal Cuisine and Snatch Game
Deborah Darr, former Broadway singer and dancer, now dance teacher, painter, and fabulous woman who I adore, and I finally got together over mango smoothies...
Read MoreDavid Sabella Brings Dazzling Tribute to Peter Allen to Act2PV
On Sunday, March 30, at 7:00 PM, the renowned performer David Sabella will take the stage at Act2PV Theater’s Casa Karma Red Room in Puerto...
Read MoreArt, Dance, and Improve in Puerto Vallarta
My dear friend, writer Sandra Bradley, and I, could hardly squeeze into Patricia Gawle’s Gallery over the weekend to see new and exciting art exhibits....
Read More‘A Lot of Livin’ to Do’ at Act2PV
Marieann Meringolo had her opening night at Act2PV‘s Casa Karma Red Room. She brought all of her music with her from New York, handed the...
Read MoreCelebrating Spring in Puerto Vallarta
Happy Spring, everybody! And, because I live in paradise, I can no longer say things like, “It’s been a long, long, lonely winter,” having it...
Read More11 Tuesdays at Rancho Santiago
I have spent the past 11 Tuesdays at Rancho Santiago up the Cuale River in Paso Guayabo. It was there Tribute Tuesdays were reinstated by...
Read MoreA Taste of Mexico with Chef Roman Ventura
For those looking to create an unforgettable dining experience, Ventura Chef Services offers gourmet dinners that transform special occasions into lasting memories. Chef Roman Ventura...
Read MoreLMAO at Nacho Daddy’s ‘Snatch’
Weird. I woke up this morning, and my face was aching, cheeks to be exact. It took me a minute to remember laughing my a~~...
Read MoreAn Entertaing Weekend in Puerto Vallarta
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to all the Irish and Wannabees today; wear something green and, “May you be in heaven half an hour before the...
Read MoreSpring Breakers, Gay Mixers, and Bogie
And poof! It’s the weekend again, and we are halfway through another month in 2025. Spring arrives next week, and with it, tons of young,...
Read MoreRobert Ryan Wows a Full House at Act2PV
What a gift we were given last night in the Casa Karma Red Room at Act2PV Theater. In his mid-sixties, Robert M. Ryan debuted in...
Read MoreBussing It to the BeeGees and Open Mic
I saw a post from Hedwig herself – aka Jordon Carnegie – that their last show at The Palm Cabaret and Bar will be March...
Read MoreFiesta de Cabaret: A Transformative Journey in the Art of Performance
Fiesta de Cabaret, a cabaret festival and workshop at Act2PV Theater in Puerto Vallarta, is more than just a learning experience—it’s a transformative journey for...
Read More‘BeeGees Revisited’ Packs Luna Lounge
“Last evening, Sandy and I attended the first of three sold-out shows for the BeeGees Revisited tribute (formerly The BeeGees Now) at Luna Lounge. The...
Read MoreWildly Successful Night for What A Drag
The curtain has closed on a wildly successful night at Teatro Vallarta for What A Drag 2025. The show, which features straight men in drag,...
Read MoreWell-Strung at The Palm Cabaret
With the exception of a few solo concerts by first violinist Edmund Bagnall, it has been six long years since Well-Strung has performed in Vallarta....
Read MoreSummer in Puerto Vallarta… You Might Like It
Ash Wednesday yesterday, the start of Lent that will end with Semana Santa and Easter, which means we have 40 days of so-called High Season...
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