Just before I headed on vacation this summer, Jerry Jones, the publisher of Out & About Puerto Vallarta magazine, suggested we have breakfast at Trovasi...
Around Town
Around Town is your daily dose of what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta, featuring updates, insights, and highlights from across the city. One key component of this section is From Here, a column written by Marcia Blondin, the editor of Vallarta Mirror. A Canadian expat and longtime Vallarta resident of over 30 years, Marcia brings a passionate and personal perspective to her writing. Whether she’s attending a new show, interviewing performers, or simply exploring the vibrant streets she loves, Marcia captures the energy, heart, and soul of Vallarta in every post.
Around Town is more than just a personal column—it’s your go-to guide for discovering the very best of Vallarta, from live entertainment to standout restaurants. Whether you’re in the mood for an intimate acoustic set, a dazzling cabaret show, or a memorable meal at one of the city’s top dining spots, you’ll find insider tips on what to see, where to go, and who’s making it all happen. The column highlights not just the events and venues, but the people behind them—the musicians, actors, chefs, and creatives who bring Puerto Vallarta to life every day.
Around Town keeps you in the loop so you never miss a beat. Whether you’re a local looking for new inspiration or a visitor hoping to dive into the city’s vibrant arts and culture, this is your starting point for discovering all that Vallarta has to offer. Stay connected, stay inspired, and let us lead you to the magic of Puerto Vallarta.
A Birthday On The Isla Cuale
As is tradition in Vallarta – at least for Scorpios, birthday celebrations will continue until the end of this month. That means all pieces of...
Puppies, Prizes and Rock ’n’ Roll
Santi’s Place brought in a couple of adorable puppies for adoption at last Friday’s ‘Game On with Christian’ at La Catrina Cantina. Santiago himself was...
Adele Tribute: A Night of Intimacy, Emotion, and Musical Brilliance
Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant music scene is about to be graced once again by one of its brightest stars. On Sunday, November 30 at 5:00 PM,...
Starting the Day with Gratitude
I got up early this morning for no particular reason, and I realized how much I love the quiet of the city that finally and...
Markets, Mixers and Music
Patrice and I had a blast in Coapinole. Clothing fairly flew off the heavily laden tables into our arms. Gorgeous veggies everywhere; it is a...
Music, Meals and More
‘Night Divine‘ by CelloVoci is coming to Teatro Vallarta on December 29, for one performance only. CelloVoci is composed of Branden and James (tenor and...
Halloween and Opening Night at Coco Cabaret
In the afternoon of Halloween, La Catrina Cantina was cloaked in black cloth, setting the sexy mood for Gloria Fiona‘s next leap into S and...
Rock at the Opera: Where Power Meets Passion
When the worlds of rock and opera collide, sparks are bound to fly—and Rock at the Opera is proof that those sparks can light up...
Strike a Pose! Madonna Tribute Opens
If you are a fan of Madonna, then get thee hence to Coco Cabaret next Sunday at 9 pm to see Waleska Rondon portray the...
Ghosts, Gratitude and a Sundae
Happy Halloween, everybody! And it’s Friday, and also the end of another month. As a kid, I used to adore Halloween. It was the first...
Hump Day Highlights
Let’s get this out of the way…the Toronto Blue Jays won again, 6 to 1 over LA, and now lead the series 3-2 with the...
Pineapples and Playoffs
Patrice and I are well rested after many hours of uninterrupted, delicious sleep. Good thing, as we have a busy day with Scrabble, at Qulture,...
Butterflies and French Fries
A couple of days ago, on October 26, I spent some quiet time remembering my dear friend Allyna Vineberg. Two years ago, on the 26th,...
An Evening at The Social Club
It’s 7 am and a mere 24 degrees C. A week ago today, at the same time, it was 32º. The difference is so wonderfully...
Bow Wow Gala: A Night of Paws, Purpose, and Pure Magic
Each year, Puerto Vallarta’s most compassionate hearts gather for one extraordinary evening — a night where laughter, music, and generosity combine to make miracles happen....
Farewell to Rainy Season, Hello to Stardom in Vallarta
Here we are, the last day of the rainy season in Vallarta. Tomorrow marks the 23rd anniversary of Hurricane Kenna, and the latest occurring ‘big...
Humans and Mixer Number Two
The cast of Humans flew across the ceiling of Coco Cabaret in a decidedly different approach to center stage! The aerial acrobatics in this third...
Mayhem at The Palm
I love Mylar! It reflects light in all directions, and the magpie that lives in my heart loves to see this shimmering fabric under uber-bright...
Coco Cabaret’s Musical Dreams
Musical Dreams is the accumulation of months and months of work by students of Sebastian Coronel and Chris Lopez. About 35 students began the program...